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Planning a barge holiday in France with children in tow? The Canal du Midi is the ideal French waterway to explore when travelling with kids. The Canal du Midi is a 240km long canal in the south of France that passes through some exquisite French towns, including the hilltop fortress town of Carcassonne. Carcassonne is the ideal destination for families, offering a perfect balance of culture, history, and natural beauty that all ages can enjoy. Most importantly, this thriving town is brimming with activities for all the family. Visit a Real Fortress at the Counts’ Castle The Counts’ Castle will keep everybody entertained. Kids, history buffs, and culture vultures won’t be able to get enough. The Counts’ Castle is an authentic hilltop fortress of impressive proportions, overlooking the River Aude. Promising stunning views and an intriguing history to discover, the castle also boasts a kid-friendly tour, ideal for children age 8+. If your youngsters love stories about knights as much as the next one, then this is bound to be a hit! Go Back in Time at the Musée de L’Ecole Just a stone’s throw away from the Citadel itself, lies the Citadel’s old historic school. Here, the whole family can enjoy a step back in time. The Musée de L’Ecole lies in the heart of the city and has been set up to reproduce the atmosphere of a French school during the era of the 3rd and 4th Republic. You’ll be able to experience real teaching resources from as early as the 1880s, and even have a go at writing with your very own quill! Whatever you do, make sure that your barge holiday in France includes a stop at this enjoyable and educational museum for a truly interactive experience. Get Spooked at the Haunted House If your kids (or yourself for that matter) love all things spooky then Carcassonne won’t leave you disappointed. The town is home to a notoriously thrilling haunted house. Right beside the Castle of Carcassonne, this house with its fifteen rooms is most definitely spooky. Don’t worry though, this place is completely kid friendly too, making for an activity that the whole family can enjoy together. Maison Hantée often puts on events, so it’s worth trying to plan your visit around one of these special occasions. Take a Ride on the Little Citadel Train Last, but most certainly not least, whilst in Carcassonne, why not swap the barge for a train for the day? The little citadel train will take you on a historic tour of the entire defence system of Carcassonne’s amazing fortress. With a varied programme of historic sights, everyone will get something from this tour – adults and kids alike. Get ready for wondrous watchtowers, brilliant brattices, and much, much more. A stop off at Carcassonne will make for a wonderful day trip on your barge holiday in France. Set in the beautiful south of the country, this truly majestic historic town is full of activities that all the family will love. Author Plate Paul Newman is the Marketing and E-Systems Executive for European Waterways, the UK's most respected provider if you're looking for an all-inclusive, luxury barge holiday in France or other great destinations. Part of a team of experienced barging aficionados, Paul is first in line to endorse the perks of a slow-paced barge cruise to anyone looking for a unique holiday experience.
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