RECOMMENDED FAMILY HOLIDAYS IN NORMANDY, NORTHERN FRANCE

Visitors looking for a family holiday in Normandy have a choice between seaside and countryside. The stunning beauty coupled with the wealth of history in the area make for a fascinating place to visit. We found that the Normandy landing areas were well geared up towards visiting children with interactive museums that kept my kids attention even at their young age and is just fabulous to visit as part of their education, regardless of age.

There are numerous lovely beaches in Normandy with miles of glorious sands for your to enjoy on your family holiday. For the more active there are golf courses, sailing, horse riding, karting, flying lessons and numerous countryside cycle tracks. There is also a very popular indoor aqua centre at Saint-Lo in Normandy.

For a more cultural holiday in Normandy, why not try one of the numerous castles and abbeys in the region, or perhaps Coutances cathedral and historic town or Granville old town and harbour. You could even catch a ferry from Normandy over to nearby Jersey. Or, you could visit Bayeux and its famous tapestry, Festiland fun fair at Caen, Mont St Michel island (take care of the tides) or Cherbourg Octeville with a submarine and aquarium. Whatever your family tastes on holiday, Normandy is so family friendly and so easily accessible for your holiday.

Below is a summary of the child friendly accommodation we feature in Normandy - many have family friendly features such as babysitting, kids club, baby equipment, DVD players, games rooms and swimming pools to keep all of the children occupied whilst you enjoy your holiday too! To find your family holidays in Normandy just click on the property name for further details, or use the interactive map below by clicking on the markers.

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Cottages in Brittany / Normandy border are four self catering cottages of 2, 3 and 2 x 4 bedrooms, with above ground heated pool situated near Melle.

La Cidrerie, Normandy: 3 two bedroom cottages close to the coast and its glorious beaches. We also offer painting holidays.

La Bonhommerie, Normandy: 3 gites of 2 or 4 bedrooms, one is wheelchair friendly and we also have an above ground pool

Villa Gardenia, Deauville, Normandy Coast - hotel & 1-3 bed child friendly apartments, indoor pool, kids club, restaurant, pet friendly located right on the beach.

Sainteny Gites, Normandy, 2 family friendly holiday cottages with 4 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms each set in a huge garden.

Les Cours Gite, Lapenty, Normandy: 3 bedroom gite in beautiful countryside with wheelchair access, catering, farm animals & playground.

Villier Fosard Cottage, St Lo, Normandy - 3 bed, sleeps 7, tennis court 16th century former farmhouse, chateau style

Le Relais Cottages, Calvados, Normandy - 1 & 3 bed gite with pool, tennis

La Petellerie Cottages, St Lo, Normandy - 3 gites with indoor, covered swimming pool, games room & swings

Omaha Beach Accommodation, Normandy - beach holiday apartments, villas, indoor pool, wheelchair & pet friendly