

This is a must-do trip out to Giverny to see what was Claude Monet’s house and garden for 40 years and where he created his famous Waterlily paintings. Details for both options can be found on the Parc Asterix website. There are several ways to get there, including a coach ( ‘navette’) that will pick you up at the Louvre or you can take the RER to Charles-de-Gaulle Terminals 1 and 3 stop and take a coach from there. Super Mama Meagan – visited Parc Asterix April 3 2016 We spent all day there and would definitely go back and a good option for those who Disney is just a bit too expensive for.” Longest queue was 30 mins (for the bigger rides). If your child is 1m tall, there is plenty for them to do (sometimes you need to accompany them). Fantastic park like Disney with loads of roller coasters and shows. “We paid €94 for hubby, myself and 5-year-old. It’s so much fun for the family and teens will love it too. Rollercoasters, sea-lion and dolphin shows, playgrounds and the new Forest of Dogmatix area. Yes, it’s based on the characters from the famous comic books but, even if your children are not into Asterix, Obelix and their merry friends, there is a huge amount of fun to be had. If you want something a little different to Disney, then this is it. The green space around date chateau fabulous for bike riding and the village overall is extremely charming.

Take a train from Gare de Lyon in the direction of Montargis, Montereau, ou Laroche-Migennes. The chateau has some great family activities for the April 2016 school holidays, including a session called ‘Dans le Peau d’un Courtisan” that looks like great fun, as kids get to play the role of a visiting Marquis, Prince or even the King! Getting there is easy. It also has the great advantage of the adjoining town and forests to give a little variety for the kids. Fontainebleau is a beautiful chateau and has great gardens to explore.
