Here is our guide to the 10 best things to do in Languedoc, South of France, with kids during 2023. If you are in Languedoc with your children or grandchildren this summer and you're looking for things to do to occupy their time, then follow our list of kids activities to do in France, as compiled by our 3 boys.
If you are planning your French family holidays this summer and you are looking for places to go with the kids, then Planetarium Galilee - Montpellier's own superb planetarium is an excellent choice. It provides a welcome distraction to the beach and will entertain kids of all ages.
The Meze Dinosaur Museum is the largest museum in the South of France devoted entirely to dinosaurs. The park is well laid-out and there is lots of information. It is a great way to spend a full day with the kids on those hot South of France summer days.
If you're looking for fun places for your kids in France during summer 2023 and you want an activity with a bit of a difference, then Accrobranche could be for you. Set in dense forest close to Montagnac, South France, Accrobranche specialises in tree climbing adventures for children from age 7 upwards.
The Aqualand water park in Cap d'Agde is a good day out for all the kids in France. It is not cheap, but the rides are good and you can easily spend all day here. We have been to Aqualand Cap dAgde a number of times. If you are tired of the beach, then Aqualand is a good choice to take the kids to.
The Sigean African Safari park, South of France, is very well laid out and has all the animals you can think of: Lions, Giraffes, Rhinos, Gorillas, Elephants (my son Archie's favourite), Emus with attitude and lots and lots of Monkeys. If you are looking to spend a good day out in South of France with the kids, then Sigean Safari park is the ideal choice.
If you are on your holidays in France with your children and you want an alternative to the beach, then La Grande Bleu swimming pool complex in La Grande Motte, Languedoc, is a good choice. La Grande Bleu is an indoor and outdoor swimming pool complex with 'flumes', 3-4 swimming pool areas, water jets, wave machine, etc.
Train Juane is a yellow train that snakes its way up the Pyrenees from Villefranche-de-Conflet and climbs up to the highest train station in France at Bolquere. If you are planning your summer holidays in France with the kids, then taking the Train Juane should be near the top of your list.
Le Petit Paradis is a real gem of an animal park/farm in South France, situated between Montpellier and Nimes, Le Petit Paradis park is set amongst the beautiful landscaped gardens and you can discover a real oasis here. If you are looking for things to do with your kids in South France, then Le Petit Paradis is a great option.
Aquarium, Le Grau-du-Roi - is one of the best aquariums in the Languedoc and the South of France. This aquarium complete with Shark tunnel, sea-lion observatory and beautiful varieties of jelly fish, focuses very much on educating children of all ages. If you want to entertain the kids on your holidays in France in 2023, then the aquarium at Le Grau du Roi is perfect.
If you are looking for a cheap day out with the kids or grandchildren in France, then Montpellier zoo is sure to fit the bill. Montpellier zoo is set in a shaded park on the northern edge of the city. The zoo offers a surprisingly wide choice of animals to see in nice big enclosures.
