From the elegant streets of Paris to the rolling vineyards of Bordeaux to the golden southern coastline, discover the true art of living in France. This rich and beautiful country has something for every traveller, from romantic city breaks and gourmet vineyard tours to ski trips and all-inclusive holidays by the sea.
A visit to the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre or Versailles is a must, but venture further afield and you’ll discover a wealth of art, history and adventure perfect for family-friendly holidays and cultural getaways. Explore a real fairy tale castle with the kids at Mont St-Michel, take a fragrant stroll through perfume history at the Fragonard Museum, or get star-struck at Cannes’ La Croisette boulevard.
Unleash your inner foodie with a gastronomical tour of France’s countless local specialities. Try delicate oysters on Oléron Island or tapenade and anchoïade in Provence. Treat the kids to colourful macarons, sticky eclairs and creamy mille-feuille on your family holiday while the adults enjoy local cognacs, wines and champagne.
• Direct Flying Time: 2 hours
• Time Difference: 1 hour
• Currency: Euros
• Best months to visit: May - Sep
• Well Known for: Culture heritage, gastronomy and history
• Languages: French
Simply sit back, relax and experience the true meaning of a luxury all inclusive Europe holiday with Club Med. The climate in France holiday destinations can vary hugely depending on where you choose to take your European break. You can experience cold wi...
France is full of surprises and landscapes from the provincial green of Ballons des Vosges, to the beautiful surroundings og Corsica, and the Atlantic shoreline. Over the course of the seasons, you will sense the charm, excellence, and art de vivre of Fra...
Begin your all-inclusive stay in France by experiencing the fresh air of Provence and Côte d’Azur. After arriving at Club Med Opio en Provence resort, enjoy the calm waters of Pampelonne beach and its 4.5 km stretch of sand, only 1 hour and 30 minutes away. Whilst travelling along the French roads, make sure you don't miss the beautiful scenery of the Massif de l'Esterel with blood ochre orcky peaks. From the mountains of the Ballons des Vognes and its Natural Park, admire the outstanding views over the French Riviera. Here, you can relax in the heart of a calm and harmonious massif with high mountain lakes and clear waters. In Corsica, just 1 hour and 30 minutes from the Club Med Sant’Ambroggio resort, or 2 hours from the Cargèse resort, you can discover one of best locations that the Isle of Beauty has to offer, the Canyons of the Verghellu, with jumps, toboggans and zip lines that will get your adrenaline pumping. Last but not least, France has plenty of landscapes to offer with over 6,000km of coastline. On the invigorating Atlantic shoreline, you'll be delighted with the wide range of water sports.
This natural diversity is a wonderful heritage to which several traditional practices are attached. In Charente-Maritime, amongst the grapevines, discover the land of Cognac. At Grasse, 15 minutes from the Club Med Opio en Provence resort, breathe in the fragrances of the Fragonard Museum and take a stroll through the history of perfume. From Grasse, head for Cannes to appreciate the extent of the Croisette boulevard. This taste for luxury finds its purpose at Bordeaux, the land of wine. During your stay in France, be part of the French art de vivre in the City of Wine, at just 1 hour and 30 minutes from the Club Med La Palmyre Atlantique resort.
If wine tempts your taste buds, your all-inclusive stay in France will reveal your inner foodie with countless local specialities. Let your culinary curiosity wander. On Oléron Island, the oysters are simply delicious. In the salt marshes, a pinch of salt from Ré Island compliments fish just as well as it does caramel. In Provence, during your stay at Club Med Opio en Provence resort, your meals exude Mediterranean flavour, from olive oils and tapenade to anchoïade. For a detox take of a gourmet break, head for the Vosges and enjoy the benefits of the Vittel mineral sources, or treat yourself and give in to the temptation of kouglof, a traditional Alsace cake. Your holiday in France will awaken your senses…
Prodigious in its own right, this a truly unique site in France. At the mouth of the Gironde estuary, in a wild environment, the oldest French lighthouse is still active today and welcomes you, just 30 minutes from the Club Med La Palmyre Atlantique resor...
35 minutes from the Club Med Opio en Provence resort, you’ll find one of the most famous seafronts in the world: La Croisette of Cannes. Entered into the realm of legends by the Cannes Film Festival, this boulevard has remained an epitome of glamour all y...
1 hour 10 minutes from the Club Med Vittel Le Parc and Vittel Golf Ermitage resorts, this icon of Nancy, an unmissable visit, stretches out, with a length og 124 m and a width of 106 m. Explore this world-recognised jewel of classic architecture during yo...
With its coral-coloured cliffs, green foliage and deep waters, the golf of Girolata is the spitting image of the golf of Porto. Smaller and closer to the Scandola Nature Reserve, this Eden on Earth is only 1 hour 30 minutes from the Club Med Sant’Ambroggi...
It’s simply not possible to visit Cannes without taking a detour to the Lérins Islands. Less than 1 hour from the Club Med Opio en Provence resort, these legendary twins, Marguerite and Honorat, will seduce you with their Mediterranean setting, with pine ...
Built in the Middle Ages, the site has become famous thanks to the two towers which stand guard over its entrance. Ancestral and towering, these silent guardians will send you back in time, into the history of this harbour town, giving you a spectacular v...
The most famous Provencial canyon (and the largest in Europe) is a constant natural wonder which will enchant you during your all-inclusive stay in Provence, 2 hours from the Club Med Opio en Provence resort. With its turquoise waters and greener than gre...
It’s the beach to be spotted on in Ajaccio, waiting for you just 1 hour 30 minutes from the Club Med Cargèse resort. Split into two, the Capo de Feno has a “Big Capo” and a “Little Capo”. Providing shelter for one of the only surfing spots in Corsica, the...
Give a kick of natural charm to your all-inclusive stay in Provence by organising a hike around the Esterel Massif. Accessible in 45 minutes from the Club Med Opio en Provence resort, discover the terrain of the red-rock massif. There are countless trails...
This institution of French expertise awaits you at Grasse, 20 minutes from the Club Med Opio en Provence resort. At the heart of the town, enter the doors of the opulent Villeneuve building to discover a place dedicated to 18th-Century painting. Admire th...
14 May 2019 - 25 May 2019
Few cultural events attract the crowds like the Festival of Cannes. In the image of the Oscars, this cinematic meet marks the arrival of summer by paying its respect to all forms of cinema. Other than climbing the famous steps the festival is also the per...
26 May 2019 - 26 May 2019
Which driver has never dreamt of bringing home the Monaco Grand Prix? It’s legendary track has founded its reputation as one of the most challenging and impressive race circuits in the world. If it isn't the fastest circuit, it is definitely the most diff...
22 May 2019 - 30 May 2019
At the end of the month of May, 2 hours from the Club Med La Palymyre Atlantique resort, Bordeaux celebrates its natural and cultural heritage. Celebrating its wine-growing culture, the Bordeaux city welcomes thousands of visitors on the Wine Route. An oc...
01 June 2019 - 01 June 2019
10 minutes from the Club Med Vittel Le Parc and Vittel Golf Ermitage resorts, attend a 2* International Show-jumping Competition involving around 500 horses in the middle of the 650 hectares of parks and forests. This spectacle, active and family-friendly...
02 June 2019 - 03 June 2019
In the middle of summer the charming town of Mougins truly comes into its own, 20 minutes from the Club Med Opio en Provence resort. Put gastronomy on a pedestal for your all-inclusive stay in Provence. Alongside guests of honour (prestigious chefs, produ...
05 July 2019 - 06 July 2019
Since 2002, this famous Corsican festival for electronic music attracts festival-goers on foot, arriving from the medieval city. The perfect occasion to visit the Balagne and the Calvi Citadel, 20 minutes from the Club Med Sant’Ambroggio resort. As well a...
05 August 2019 - 08 August 2019
A festival like no other in the whole of Corsica, Porto Latino has become a benchmark within the music world. 1 hour 30 minutes from the Club Med Sant’Ambroggio resort, enjoy the Latin sounds of the tango, flamenco or salsa with the citadel of Saint-Flore...
15 August 2019 - 15 August 2019
In 1821, Bonaparte died in exile on the island of Sainte-Hélène after his defeat at Waterloo. When summer reaches its peak, the birth town of Napoleon pays its respects to the famous French emperor: a poignant and historic ceremony in the Chapel of Ajacci...
France is the ideal destination for families, catering to all tastes, from the clear waters of the Mediterranean, to the Atlantic waves and the Vosges mountains.
Your family travels in France promise to be full of fun. A stone’s throw from the Club Med La Palmyre Atlantique Resort, budding explorers come face to face with unique species, including hippopotamuses and 100 other animals at La Palmyre Zoo. For food lovers, at only 30 minutes from Vittel Le Parc and Vittel Golf Ermitage Resorts, you can taste Delisvosges sweets and chocolates along with other Lorraine specialities. If your family prefers to take off at a flying start, pay a visit to the Monaco Top Cars Collection. Just one hour from the Opio en Provence Resort, it will inspire those facinitated by racing drives!
Always seeking for new sensations and thrills? In France, we have a couple of activities that should meet your expectations. In the Vosges, you can enjoy more than 30 attractions at the Fraispertuis-City theme park in a wild western-themed atmosphere. In Charente-Maritime, your little sailors can enjoy an ocean walk up to the Cordouan Lighthouse, only 25 minutes from our La Palmyre Atlantique Resort. Finally, for the lovers of nature, we have a special excursion to the Scandola Nature Reserve, only 1 hour and 15 minutes from Club Med Cargèse resort.
Near Royan and the Gironde Estuary, breach the doors of the La Palmyre zoo, 10 minutes from the Club Med La Palmyre Atlantique resort. Since 1960, this refuge for biodiversity has welcomed all species of animals. Boasting nearly 1160 animals and 115 speci...
Is there anything more important for your stay in the Vosges than your kids having fun? If, as we imagine, the answer is no, head for Fraispertuis City, 1 hour 10 minutes from the Club Med Vittel Le Parc and Vittle Golf Ermitage resorts. Your entire tribe...
Renowned for its famous Formula 1 racing circuit, the city of Monaco also has a place dedicated to vintage cars, 1 hour from the Club Med Opio en Provence resort. A collection of over a hundred vehicles which date back to the 1950s and which will have the...
Home to the International Sea Centre, the Corderie Royale will leave little ones and big ones alike in awe, not to mention the marine lovers, just 45 minutes from the Club Med La Palmyre Atlantic Resort. Across an interactive scenography, the museum retra...
30 minutes from the Club Med Vittel Le Parc and Vittel Golf Ermitage resorts, in a green landscape by the banks of the Saone, discover the secret recipes of Delisvosges. Of course, you just have to taste the famous Vosges sweets, made from natural ingredi...
As soon as the afternoon settles in, Lake Gérardmer comes to life with DJs in big tops or French horn concerts. At nightfall, when calm returns, an enormous pyrotechnical show takes place over the lake and you’ll witness fireworks in time to film soundtra...
2 hours from the Club Med Vittel Le Park and Vittel Golf Ermitage resorts, you’ll spot the pretty round peaks: the famous “Balloons”. The park has everything to satisfy your desire to get away from it all with its wooded massif, high crests, rocky cliffs,...