The Journey
French Roads
One of the best ways to explore France as a family is by car. From quiet countryside villages to Mediterranean…
Travel Options to France
There are many options for your travel to France - ferries, budget / scheduled airlines and train (with or without…
Rules of the Road
Rules of the Road in France (2025 Edition) Updated October 2025 — essential information for driving safely and legally in…
Overnight stops in France
Welcome to France for Families, a free online travel guide with advice on the best family holidays to France. It…
Driving Route to the South of France (Eastern Route)
Driving through France can be seen as a challenge, we hear stories from other families about how long they drove…
Entertaining the kids in the journey
Children will cope better with journeys if they are entertained ... and this will make the experience so much better…
Route Planning
Most will be using the many Sat Nav applications available for finding routes to your holiday destination. There is still…
Rest Areas
Best Rest Areas in France:‘Aire de Repos’ (basic facilities) or fully equipped Service Areas occur every 15kms or so on…