Bonjour…

Our summer holidays have usually been a week in Carbis Bay, Cornwall. Paddleboarding, eating out and generally finding the sun. We’re a family of four, with two girls aged 9 and 13.

The teen is going be doing GCSE French in September and has suggested that this summer, instead of Cornwall we should try France.

My only experience of France was a school day trip to Calais and a week snowboarding in the Alps. Beyond that I know nothing of France and where to go for a week in August.

The plan so far is drive from Yorkshire to Dover, get the ferry and that’s it.

We usually spend around £1500 for a week in Cornwall for a nice spec cottage, or apartment with sea views and drive about 9 hours to get there. Ideally I don’t to spend anymore, or drive any longer than we usually do and I’d like to take the paddleboard and beach stuff.

Where should we be staying, what websites are good for booking accommodation and what are your top tips for a week in France.