A self-catering break in France gives you total freedom to create your own timetable for a balance of outings and days by the pool. Our huge range of French holiday properties means that you have a choice of accommodation close to most of the country’s theme parks. Among the best known are Disneyland and Parc Asterix, both close to Paris, but at Futuroscope near Poitiers you can discover the world of cinema and the moving image. At Puy du Fou in Angers see spectacular shows based on history, with medieval battles and an 18th century village.

Water parks in France

In all holiday regions of France, you’ll find water parks. Aqualand theme park in Charente Vendee, for instance, has a wide variety of water based rides including a surf beach, water flumes, rides on rubber rings, long rapids, jacuzzis and a gentle water park for the younger visitor. And if volcanoes turn you on, Vulcania near Clermont-Ferrand, is a must. It’s Europe's largest volcano theme park.