Whilst driving through the French countryside past vibrant green fields, cattle grazing and the expanse of vine yards, make sure you take a detour past a miracle of man made design; The Millau bridge. Officially named Le Viaduc de Millau, the tallest bridge in world (343 metres high) was opened in 2004 to carry the heavy high season [...]
Forget photographs of half built sand castles and dad snoozing of the beach; if you want holiday snaps that will really make the in-laws gasp, then head to Languedoc with Al Fresco and experience the giant oxbow basin of the Cirque de Navacelles. Formed by the meandering Vis River, the Cirque de Navacelles was originally [...]
Whether your looking for a fun and exciting family holiday or a peaceful getaway for two, an Al Fresco break at Les Sablons is the perfect destination for you. Unlike other family orientated parks, Les Sablons has all the opportunities for days spent banana boating and sliding down water shoots without loosing its tranquil atmosphere. A [...]
Approximately an hour drive from the Al Fresco Languedoc campsites is the vibrant student city of Montpellier. Whether you are looking for a great spot for shopping, some incredible sight seeing opportunities or just fancy visiting a city with plenty of bars and restaurants to enjoy, Montpellier has more than enough diverse culture and exuberant atmosphere to satisfy any [...]
Evil Captain Black beard has stolen the Al Fresco booty an’ destroyed the map. However, in his haste o’ stealing the treasure, the evil Seafarin’ hearty has left clues all over the isle o’ Nouvelle Floride! The reps at Al Fresco Summer Games at Les Mediterranees have managed to find half their valuable treasure map [...]
You can feel the excitement bubbling as the families take their seats in the Great Hall of Hogwarts, or as its known on a typical day, Al Fresco Kids club. Kids babble at high speed to their parents, about their favourite house and which character they would turn into a frog, given the opportunity. Welcome [...]
Everyone knows kids love water. Whilst Adults cower under umbrellas, it’s the kids who dance in the rain and throw themselves fearlessly into puddles that come up to their knees. Not to mention the memories that are made darting through sprinklers, catching rainbows on a hot summer’s day. The word ‘bath’ may strike fear into [...]
Crowds of people talking excitedly filled the streets, everyone headed in the same direction for the same reason. Flags of different countries were adorned on people’s faces; the crowds grew thicker as we approached the N112. Tour de France was passing through Marseillan Plage. By 3pm troops of tourists and locals lined the streets; all [...]
Fresh water oysters, locally produced Noilly Pratt, marinated mussels and homemade Aioli are just a few of the Marseillan Plage delicacies you can enjoy at our Local Cuisine Tasting event, specially organised for our Al Fresco customers at Les Méditerranées resorts. Sydney, a local restaurant owner has produced a taster menu, created out of produce [...]
Despite being the largest Mediterranean fishing port in France, the quaint city of Sète loses nothing of its historical feel. Wandering through the tiny cobbled back streets or alongside the calm, boat lined canals, one might think you had gone back in time. A short, picturesque bus journey from Les Méditerranées takes you past Sète’s [...]
