France, with a little extra

CANVAS Holidays say credit crunched families can still afford holiday breaks in France this year.

The camping operator is throwing in free activities and day trips as well as launching its FamilyExtra campsites. Families can take advantage of subsidised activities across France, such as horse riding and indoor climbing, free wine tasting tours in the Loire Valley, canoeing adventures, half price entry to Parc Astérix and free entry to Planète Sauvage.

Canvas offer seven nights at Camping de l’Atlantique, Fouesnant, Brittany, in late June from €451 per family, with accommodation only, for two adults and all children in a fully equipped maxi-tent. Flexible travel options, flights or ferry, can also be arranged through the company. Check out the offers on www.canvasholidays.ie, or call 01 656930.