Venice is one of Italy’s top tourist destinations and after a few moments in this enchanting city it’s easy to see why. A city largely submerged under water, with around 118 islands left to explore, this really is a city like no other. With its unique waterways filled with gondoliers showing happy tourists the sights of the city from the water, to its stunning piazzas and incredible architecture, Venice is a feast for all the senses!
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As well as being a fantastic haven for water-babies who love nothing more than spending hours out on the water, the South West and Royan regions of France offer a lot to experience on dry land too.
We’ve put together a few things to experience:
La Rochelle
The Towers of La Rochelle
The three towers that stand over La Rochelle’s harbour are an iconic sight as they stand tall protecting the entrance from unwanted visitors…well they did back in unsettled times gone by when the city was at war. Visitors can now climb up the towers that date back to the 13th and 14th century to enjoy fantastic views over the water including the nearby islands of Aix, Ré and Oléron as well as over the city. The towers are open all year round, with varying opening hours. Guided tours are also available.
There’s something so wonderfully relaxing and fascinating about aquariums and La Rochelle’s stands out as being amongst the best. You could easily spend a day learning about the sealife around the French Atlantic Coast.
DetailsThis Easter, enjoy an egg-citing getaway with Canvas Holidays. We’ve got 22 campsites open over the Easter holidays – here’s our top five for a brilliant Easter break.
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Books and holidays go hand in hand. Whether it be emerging yourself in a book on the plane or sneaking a few moments to read once the kids are in bed, escaping into a different world in a book is one of life’s little pleasures. With life being so busy at home, sometimes a holiday is the only chance that you get to really indulge in some reading. Hands up if one of your favourite things to do on holiday is grab a sun lounger in the sunniest spot you can find, ensure you have an ice-cold beverage to hand and then simply stretch out with a fantastic book and while away the afternoon.
DetailsOn the Atlantic coast of France, Royan and the South-West boast stunning beaches which are great for swimming, water sports or simply relaxing. With its own micro-climate, lovely warm weather is almost guaranteed (although of course we can’t actually guarantee this, oh if only we held that power!) During the summer months the temperatures sit around a very pleasant 24°c making it perfect conditions for taking to the water or for exploring. These regions are a haven for water-babies with so many different activities to enjoy along the 286 mile stretch of coastline.
DetailsI love travelling in June.
Not only is it my birthday which makes for a fantastic excuse to have a holiday but it’s such a good time of year to escape while the resorts are quiet and when you can get a bit more of a ‘real’ experience.
Fair enough the weather may not always be scorching hot. I’ve been away when the month of June was referred to as June-uary… make of that what you will! But you know what, as long as it’s not pouring it down with rain every single day, there is something wonderful about slightly cooler days with sunny skies. For one, the other half doesn’t moan the entire time that he’s ‘too hot’, ‘too sweaty’, ‘needs a drink’, ‘needs ice-cream’… although I am all for ice-cream whether it’s roasting hot or a bit chilly. Ice cream and holidays go hand in hand.
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Situated above Sardinia in the sun-drenched Mediterranean sits the French island of Corsica. After a fairly colourful past with numerous changes in who it belonged to, it is now part of France and has been for the past 200 years. Even though it’s been part of the country for so long, it still maintains its own strong identity and a lot of the locals speak Corsican. This unique culture and heritage is what makes it such a fascinating place to visit. Of course, the stunning landscape and endless hours of gorgeous sunshine definitely add to its appeal!
As soon as you approach the island either by ferry or plane, it’s the striking landscape that really entices you in. While around the edge of the island the coastlines vary from rocky inlets to gorgeous white sandy beaches, it’s the green imposing mountainous interior that really makes you want to get out there and explore.
Last year Canvas ventured into the beautiful region of Provence for the first time. The appeal of rolling countryside, endless fields of lavender and plenty of outdoor activities left us wanting to find out more. We delved deeper into this region to find out what makes a holiday here so special.
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Le Havre Le Havre, French for ‘the harbour’ is a major town, located a 45 minute drive south from Fécamp, on the shore of the English Channel at the mouth of the River Seine. The port is the second largest in France (after Marseille) and was heavily bombed at the end of WWII during the battle…
DetailsCelebrate Bastille Day Continuing with our countdown of things you have to try on a Canvas Holiday, #7 is rather a special one. Bastille Day on 14th July, is France’s national holiday, and they love to celebrate it! And if you happen to be in France on holiday at the time, you’ll be celebrating too!…
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