Just that really!
It's been my mum's dream to go to the Loire Valley for as long as I can remember. She's decided that she'd like to go there next spring time for her milestone birthday.
Has asked if I'd like to go and I'd love to. Issue is that I'm a single parent to a 9 year old son and I can't imagine it's his idea of a "fun" holiday.
Mum wants to spend time exploring the famous chateaux and surroundings but I need to balance this will something that would be enjoyable for my son.
He likes to be on the go, very sporty and also enjoys train travel when abroad. I wouldn't be selfish enough to spend the whole trip dragging him around various chateaux as I know this would be miserable and boring for him, especially as he doesn't speak French (I do).
So, I'm just looking for ideas from people who have travelled to the Loire Valley with children on how to keep them entertained and out of mischief :)
We'll be on public transport, car hire isn't an option for us.
Which is the best airport to fly into and town to base ourselves in?
We'll probably be there for around 4 or 5 days.
Thanks for any advice :)