Is planning a family holiday a real headache? Not with our expert tips! Pack the car, set the sat-nav, put on your sunglasses, and off you go! La Margeride welcomes you with open arms and offers you the five keys to making your family getaway an unforgettable trip.
Stock up on treats
Au marché de Langogne
Strolling amongst the market stalls is the highlight of the summer! And when the market is as authentic and colourful as the one in Langogne, it’s easy to spend hours there. Inside the market hall, the scent of fruit and vegetables fills the air. Which ones will make it into the lunch basket? A little further on, at the foot of the Convent Chapel, it’s time for a tasting of wheat bread. The children are in heaven! Finally, here’s David, the beekeeper, explaining his recipe for honey cake… Yum!
Learning through play
La Filature des Calquières
“Working during the holidays? That’s not fair!” Put your children’s minds at ease straight away – La Filature des Calquières is much more fun than the same old holiday workbook! Accompanied by the coachman Filasse and his mare Bobine, the tour begins with a film screening. It’s a chance to trace the ‘thread’ of history and discover the secrets of France’s oldest spinning mill. Next up is a tour of the spinning mill itself, where the mysterious machines seem frozen in time…
Plan your own schedule
Au lac de Naussac
I’ve got a little one, a teenager and two adults. Where should I go to keep everyone happy? To Lake Naussac, of course! Covering 1,050 hectares, Lozère’s largest lake has something for young and old alike. To start with, it’s a picnic on the beach, with delicious produce from the market. Then, it’s a tailor-made programme. Would you prefer canoeing, catamaran sailing or stand-up paddleboarding? Fishing, swimming or lazing in the sun? A walk or a cycle ride? The hardest part is choosing!
A getaway just a stone’s throw from home
La station des Bouviers
Ah, Canada! Forests stretching as far as the eye can see, lakes with silvery glints… In short, nature in its purest form! It’s the stuff of dreams, but it’s so far away… But what if we told you that a complete change of scenery awaits you somewhere in Margeride, right here, within easy reach? Head to Les Bouviers, a village of chalets surrounded by beech and spruce trees. Summer or winter, a warm and welcoming atmosphere is guaranteed! Rumour even has it that the largest chalets are fitted with saunas. A word to the wise…
Thematics
