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2017
13
November
Should You Fly, Train, or Rent in France and Italy for 12 Days with Kids?

Question:

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Nata

Looking for recommendations in France and Italy for things to do, places to see, where to stay, with school age kids in France (mostly southern France/Provence) and Italy in August for 12 days.
Would you fly between cities, train, rent a car or campervan?
Rent a campervan/rv
1%
Rent a car
33%
Fly
0%
Train
66%
Add poll option...
24 Votes

Humans say...

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Paulette

Get out in the country, explore the towns and villages, Bomarzo, Italy- The Sacro Bosco, stop at any church, you will see great architecture and art work, Ostica Antica, look up World Heritage Sites in areas you plan to visit, Southern France - some great prehistoric cave painting sites, Carcassonne (fortified city whose history goes back centuries)

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Manbir

Personally I enjoyed driving around Italy and France. The roads and hwys are awesome. Plus you get to go off the beaten path and travel at your own pace Google maps is spot on for navigation

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Paulette

https://www.golanguedoc.com/.../best-places-for-children..., do a google search for italy for kids, rent some bikes and do some touring by bike, tow paths along the Canal du Midi woud be great
GOLANGUEDOC.COM
Go Languedoc - 10 best kids activities South France

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Adam

First recommendation would be to do one or the other. Not both. Personally, France would be the best bet. Fly to Lyon, rent a car, drive down to the Drôme (2.5 hours) and rent a gite (still very reasonable). Use it as a base and discover the region... Valence, Nyons, Avignon, etc - stunning places, all reasonable. And take the time to enjoy the rosé wine, the scenery, the smell of lavender in the air, the canyons with crystal clear water where you can bathe and walk... Italy will still be there when you decide to go next year.

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Nata

Thanks everyone for the recommendations. Is time of year a factor at all? I know that August is very hot (we can't go any other time) and that this is holiday time in France and Italy. The kids really want to go to the beach, any places that are not overly busy?

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Adam

South of France and Italy are very hot in August - but the Drome and Provence are a bit cooler because of the mountain effect. if you want to be even cooler, temperature wise, of course, maybe consider Brittany and Vendée, moving down to the coast. The Atlantic region is beautiful and a bit cooler - and has amazing beacher.

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Adam

should read "beaches"

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Sandra

We went to the beach in Nice. They charge quite a bit for chairs and umbrellas at the beach clubs, but the beach is very rocky and not very comfortable to throw a blanket or towel on. Coming from the Canadian west coast I thought it wouldn't be an issue, but it was. A beach not far from Nice is called Beauliu Sur Mer (I think) and it was sandy and lovely. Lots of yachts off shore. We took the bus and went to Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild in the morning - incredible gardens and historical sight, and the Beaulieu Sur Mer in the afternoon. Great day.
Nice also has an amazing free water park that is walking distance to the ocean shore. Lovely park, lots of places to sit and many restaurants in the area. Great for all ages.
It really does get hot in the summer there.
Enjoy your vacation!


A.I. says...

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Recommendations for Traveling with Kids in France and Italy

Planning a trip to France and Italy with school-age kids in August for 12 days? Here are some recommendations for things to do, places to see, and where to stay:

Southern France/Provence:

  • Visit the beautiful lavender fields in Provence
  • Explore the charming villages of Gordes and Roussillon
  • Spend a day at the beach in Nice or St. Tropez
  • Visit the Pont du Gard aqueduct
  • Explore the historic city of Avignon

Italy:

  • Explore the ancient ruins of Rome
  • Visit the Vatican City and St. Peter's Basilica
  • Take a gondola ride in Venice
  • Explore the beautiful Amalfi Coast
  • Visit the historic city of Florence

Where to Stay:

Consider staying in family-friendly accommodations such as vacation rentals, hotels with family rooms, or agriturismos in the countryside.

Transportation:

When traveling between cities in France and Italy with kids, it's important to consider the best mode of transportation. Based on a recent poll, here are the preferred options:

  1. Rent a car - 33%
  2. Train - 66%
  3. Rent a campervan/RV - 1%

Based on the poll results, the majority of travelers recommend taking the train for a convenient and comfortable journey between cities.



   










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