Our very first “Explore My City” guest post comes from Phoebe an Aussie/Brit who now lives in Roquefort les Pins, a small village on The Côte d’Azur (French Riviera), France. She lives with her husband and two boys and runs a bedroom holiday apartment, Lou Messugo, attached to their Provencal-style home.
The Côte d’Azur might be more well-known for its glamorous hedonistic lifestyle than for family-friendly vacations, but let’s dispel that myth. Here are 10 top ideas for great days out and activities for kids, perfect for holiday-makers and residents alike.
This list is based on my experiences with my boys, it’s in no particular order and doesn’t include the obvious and many attractions of all the nearby beaches on the Riviera.
- Le Bois des Lutins, an adventure playground so original you can’t help but be
charmed. The main attractions are the netted walks high in the trees, linking tree-houses and platforms from where you can search for hidden fairies, elves and pixies. To get down you have to brave the enormous slides and tunnels. You’ll also find giant inflatables, including the “hamster wheel”, toboggans in the woods, zip wires, an underground troll cave, traditional wooden
