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Kid Fun in France

The whirlwind tour of the south of France is now history for my recent guests, including 10-year-old McKenna. Now that they’re gone, the words of Dr. Seuss’s poem seem perfect to share with McKenna as a reminder of our kid fun in France.

“You have brains in your head.

You have feet in your shoes.

You can steer yourself any direction you choose.

You’re on your own. And you know what you know.

And YOU are the one who’ll decide where to go…”

โ€• Dr. Seuss, Oh, The Places You’ll Go!

Travel Plan For Kids

For five days, McKenna, her mother, and I packed in as much history, animal adventures, and fun in the south of France as possible. Here’s a picture view of the highlights. Posts to follow will fill in the stories and learnings.

Day One – Uzes

Saturday market shopping, then dinnerย  at a favorite restaurant.

 

How many ways can you say “foie gras”? This entree featured foie gras as pate, ice cream and creme brรปlรฉe!

 

Foie grae entree at Le Comptoir 7 in Uzes
Foie grae entree at Le Comptoir 7 in Uzes

 

Day Two – Pont du Gard and Nimes

Tracing the Romans in France started with a visit to Pont du Gard. Wading in the cool river water was a perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day.

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Day Three – The Camargueย 

A safari in the Camargue gave us “up close” views of the white horses, Camargue bulls, and flamingos.

Day Four – Sete and Carcassonneย 

A day on the beach in Sete
A day on the beach in Sete

 

Bastille Day Fireworks in Carcassonne
Bastille Day Fireworks in Carcassonne

 

Day Five – Carcassonneย 

 

Train rides from Sete to Carcassonne and back.
Train rides from Sete to Carcassonne and back.

 

… and a lot of 10-year-old craziness along the way!

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Stay tuned for the full story on each location, including the scoop on …

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