We have to talk about Moliets-et-Maa...
Walking through the pretty seaside town on France’s south east coast is like taking a big breath out. The place has a boho, surfer vibe, and absolutely nobody is in a rush. As a result, Moliets-et-Maa almost forces you to relax.
With a simple strip of surf bars, trinket shops and cutesy cafes leading down to a vast sandy beach, plus a pop-up produce market at the weekends, it has all you need for a fun-filled yet relaxing family holiday. We fell in love the moment we arrived - and I think you will too. When it comes to accommodation in Moliets-et-Maa it has to be Summer France .
Their Villas La Clairière aux Chevreuils are a complex of beautiful airy chalets with varying numbers of rooms. We stayed in a three bed, which had more than enough room for my partner John and I, our then two-and-a-half year old daughter Molly, and her grandparents. The self catering home-from-homes come complete with a kitchen, spacious lounge area, comfy bedrooms and - the best bit - private, unheated, swimming pools to plunge into.
Set amid a pine forest, with a pretty lake on site and plenty of grassy knells on which to picnic, the vibe on site is tranquil throughout. But if you can tear yourself away, the town of Moliets-et-Maa and its gigantic beach is a short walk away. Bicycles, which can be organised by Summer France and rented from a shop down the road, provide a great way of getting around the complex too - as well as down to the beach and around.