The region of Côte d’Azur loves the limelight and is famous for its lively nightlife and glitzy reputation, but there are also a few publicity-shy places that are worth their salt. Either way, Le Montourey siblu parc is a great bases for exploring the region.

The region has a star-studded history as the play place for rich tourists looking for a healthy winter retreat, and then for Kings, Queens and the glitterati of the early 20th century, an association that has been reinforced through the annual Cannes Film Festival, and from starts from Becks to Elton John who buy luxurious holiday homes on the coast.

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For many, Normandy will forever be linked to events from World War II, and there are poignant reminders throughout the region. But a heavy history shouldn’t take away from Normandy as a fascinating holiday destination, with golden prairies and wooded valleys, hidden fishing ports and 600km of coastline. 

From the ultra-modern Le Tréport to the Mont-Saint-Michel, the Normandy coast exhibits an astonishing variety of landscapes.

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How to describe Languedoc? Well, it’s the bit of France’s Mediterranean coast that most of us can’t name, ie, it’s not the Cote d’Azur. But being the south of France, you still get incredible sunshine, beaches, a relaxed attitude to life and beautiful scenery.

It used to be said that Languedoc was a well-guarded secret for the French, but the secret has been busted and the region is now one of the most popular holiday destinations in France.

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Aquitaine, in the south west corner of France, is famed for its adventurous types. This impressive line-up includes Eleanor of Aquitane, a queen of France and England and mum to Richard the Lionheart; d’Artagnan of the Musketeers, and now many thrill-seeking surfers who take advantage of the great waves and big beaches.

This sprawling region accommodates most tastes. There is the city of Bordeaux, which is one of the most chic in France. Explore further and you’ll find a rugged region made up of medieval towns, vineyards, huge pine forests, and those long beaches.

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If my experience at a recent exhibition at St Pancras train station is anything to go by, the Vendée isn’t a region well known by many British holidaymakers.

Which is a shame, because the Vendée is one of the most fantastic family holiday destinations in France. There are beautiful wild beaches as well as very civilised towns with excellent shopping and restaurants. The region also boasts more 3* and 4* holiday parcs than any other part of France - there are two fantastic siblu parcs, Le Bois Masson and Le Bois Dormant.

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Siblu is offering the perfect low-cost alternative for ski-fan families who are swapping their holiday in the snow for a sunshine break this summer: a 65m long outdoor dry-ski slope at Domaine de Kerlann holiday parc in southern Brittany.

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This is the cheapest way to go on a family holiday to France this summer: we are launching a two week Summer Sale on 11 siblu holiday parcs, with savings of more than £500 available on some breaks in July and August.

The siblu Summer Sale runs from 8 to 22 June and features siblu parcs in regions including Normandy, the Vendée and the Côte d’Azur.

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There are many good reasons to take your family holiday in Brittany, France, this year. Here are seven highlights that make it a great destination for camping. If you have more ideas, please post your comments.

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There are many great ways to sightsee: by car, a gentle walk, a boat cruise — but all pale when compared to a horse ride through beautiful surroundings.

Last year La Pignade — our holiday parc in Ronce-les-Bains, in the sunshine department of Charente Maritime — launched an equestrian centre (Caliper Ronçois) with pony and horse riding tours through the picturesque La Coubre forest, and along the Plage du Galon d’Or.

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There’s lots of rubbish written about the price of holidays to the Eurozone. The fact is that self-catering in France is still one of the best value holidays you can take - much better than spending a week in a tent in the UK (think how much you’ll spend when it rains); flying halfway across the world for a better exhange rate (the flights cost a fortune) or going back to basics, when that means no pool, no entertainments and no life nearby (and think how bored the kids will be).

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