FRANCE 2015 Ideas please!

[twinsmum1]

Hi all, happy new year!
Ok, I am looking to book our Summer Holiday 2015 to France. Last year we went to the Loire and the weather was rubbish! Although we did like the chateaus.
This year, we are wanting some guaranteed sunshine and somewhere picturesque with markets, beaches, and some really nice sightseeing. Travelling with 2 children and 70 year old Mum. We will be driving from Channel Tunnel.
Anyone been to Lot? Dordogne?
Any recommendations or direct links to gites/villas that you have been to would be gratefully received.

Thanks so much, Cate X x X

Buzz!

That sounds fab!! We are doing very similar from the28th July...let me knowif you want a chat about it closer to the time!! Roll on August...

We've been to La Rochelle a few times. I can recommend the Aquarium. It's the best we've been to. It gets very busy but go later in the day as the queues tail off. I think it is open in the evening.

We will definitely go to the Aquarium :-) Thanks HettyD, will do that.

Chateau de la Place in st fort an hour north of bordeaux.
housed 10 adults and 9 kids easily, jhad a fenced off pool and a hot tub, happy happy days. self catered.