[SA Chris]

Does it really only open 2 months of the year?

Even the outdoor (heated saltwater of all things) pool in Stonehaven is open for longer than that!

[bobkatebob]

I think last year due to it being so hot at the end of the summer that they extended the opening for an extra week.

It is designed more as a leasure pool rather than for hard core would swim in any weather sort of swimmers pool. Though they could have possably opened it up this winter as an ice rink rather than spend loads of money on the artificial plastic ice rink which isn't exactly brilliant.

There are indoor pools in Malsherbes and Milly that I know of, though I don't know their opening hours.

[GCW]

Thanks peeps.

[GCW]

Parc Asterix was excelletn today.  Much cheaper than the other place and had a great fun atmosphere.  Plenty of rides if you're over 90cm tall, and a couple of good adult rides.  I'd recommend it over Disney anytime.

BKB- is the swimming at Buthiers only available as part of entry to minigolf etc etc?

[SA Chris]

So how big is EuroDisney and is there enough to keep two kids of 10 and early teens entertained for more than a day, or is one day enough? Got family over from Oz and they want to stop over in Paris for a couple of days en route to the Alps and go to EuroDisney.

Thanks

[GCW]

It's a decent size, and you could spend a couple of days there (queuing).  Sell a kidney before you go 

[lagerstarfish]

bigger than B&Q

with the studio park next door, a couple of days would be OK - more time allows you to see the stage shows as well as doing the rides

I once went there on a silly (BOGOF and free for kids) Febuary bargain with a 6yr old and an 11yr old; for 4 days - they did not consider it too many*




*Slaine quote to be used/paraphrased whenever possible at work today - up to 6 now, but that's easy when writing about people's drinking habits

[SA Chris]

Nothing wrong with a Slainism or 6. I'm trying to convince them that 1 day is probably enough, especially as it will be June and wall to wall, then they should head down to the Les Gets to meet up with us and spend more time where there is much more fun can be had.

[grumpycrumpy]

I used to spend a lot of time in 'Mouschwitz' when it was popular with the conference crowd and the best tip I can give is to take your own food ....... And alcohol if you're staying there overnight .........   

[GCW]

I'm trying to convince them that 1 day is probably enough

It was more than enough for me personally, but the kids loved it.

[andy_e]

take your own food ....... And alcohol to make the day go quicker .........

[RopeBoy]

next week as in tomorrow or a week tomorrow??
we're out with the nipper week after next - no knowledge of kids circuits yet as he's only 1...
might see you out there..

last time out the boy liked Istatis just for the wandering around and yes Elephant was a hit too

I'll be there 10 till 17th..

us too - maybe see you -you staying at Maisonbleau??

We arrive maisonbleau on the 15th!

J :-)

[SA Chris]

That post is 2 years old?

[RopeBoy]

Lol, yeah, a mate of mine pointed that out to me! I hadn't realised the thread was that old, Doh! 

[cowboyhat]

Has anyone bought that Jingo wobble 'Fun Bloc' guide with the kids circuits in?

Is it any good?

I haven't seen it in a shop to browse but it is available on the resource.

[Jaspersharpe]

Lagers has got it. It's full of Dave Jones usual nonsense but underneath it all is pretty good.

[fried]

Lagers has got it. It's full of Dave Jones usual nonsense but underneath it all is pretty good.

You mean it reads like it was written by the 'Office joker' character in the Fast Show.

[lagerstarfish]

Lagers has got it. It's full of Dave Jones usual nonsense but underneath it all is pretty good.

no, I've got the "Magique" "guide"

not my choice - I had a nice blue guidebook by some British punter, but some people who borrowed it lost it and I said I'd accept the Wonky Jism book seeing as I had The Sexy French Purple Book already

[SA Chris]

Lagers has got it. It's full of Dave Jones usual nonsense but underneath it all is pretty good.

You mean it reads like it was written by the 'Office joker' character in the Fast Show.

Colin Hunt?

A friend has it, I had a quicky shufty, looks good, but never tried it out in anger.

[roddersm]

Hi all,

Does anyone have any advice about good locations in Font to take a 3 month old? Heading out there for 3 weeks in September.

Also family friendly rest day suggestions around font would be much appreciated.

Thanks.

[cowboyhat]

So, the jingo wobble 'Fun Bloc' is very useful, a great guide for the kids circuits.

The kids circuits are as easy to find and navigate relating to the other circuits, red, blue etc. The picture of the first problems helps a great deal.

As with any guide a bit of license has been used with the map arrows and 'Parking 300m'. I didn't use it for driving directions.

The boy (5) and a couple of friends had an amazing time and he demanded we climb every day. I saw Font in another new light, there really is np place like it.

[Herbert]

Some goodDadvice needed please. Off to font next week with our 4 and 2 year old. It looks like it's going to be roasting!

Camping at La Mus, mainly for swimming pool access, any top tips on other water based activities nearby to keep the kids cool please? Or indeed general tips on camping with kids when it's 30 degrees plus...

[T_B]

Shade is at a premium but water splash around park thing and man made lake with sand at Ile de Loisirs de Bois-le-Roi, Rue de Tournezy, 77590 Bois-le-Roi, France

[Hugh]

Some goodDadvice needed please. Off to font next week with our 4 and 2 year old. It looks like it's going to be roasting!

Camping at La Mus, mainly for swimming pool access, any top tips on other water based activities nearby to keep the kids cool please? Or indeed general tips on camping with kids when it's 30 degrees plus...

As T_B says, Ile de Loisirs is good although was pretty heaving in July last year. Good swimming in the river at Grez near the campsite (pretty shallow so ok with our 5 year old).

Climbing wise, Petit Bois was great for everyone - easy access, lots of shade and wide range of problems.

[Herbert]

Thanks both, good tips.