Going to France can be a very exciting experience, and if you're going with kids, it can be very rewarding because you get to see the world through their eyes. However, it can also be a very trying experience because kids can be a handful at times, especially on long trips.
It doesn't matter if you're traveling alone, with a group, or with your family; you're never going to get anywhere without mapping out a plan. You need to sit down with your child and the rest of your party and decide where you want to go, what you want to see, and how much time you want to spend at each location. Make sure to pick kid-friendly activities and places to visit.
Be sure to set a budget for the trip and try not to go over it. Let your children know that they can have X amount of money to use on the trip and cannot go over that amount. This teaches great responsibility.
Be sure to keep activities on hand such as toys, games, and snacks to keep the child amused, especially on the long plane ride. Traveling can be a long, grueling experience for anyone but even more so for children. Make the experience fun. Play games with your children.
For your convenience and your child's, pick the best mode of transportation for all involved. If going by rental car, be sure to pick the best routes to get you to the locations you want to go. If going by public transportation such as a bus or a ferry, you'll need to plan routes that are the most user-friendly for all involved.
The Euro Railways site says they offer a great deal where you can get two days of unlimited train travel in first class all over France. You can also get the option to rent a car for two days with unlimited mileage and can even add days to your trip.
Spend an adequate time at locations with your children and allow them to soak up the experience. Take pictures of the area and pictures with you and your family. Also allow for downtime to just let your kids be kids. Nobody likes an overly planned vacation where every single moment is planned out. Some of the best things happen on vacations when nothing is scheduled.
