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On the road with the kids: a family driving holiday in Spain and France

Can a long road trip work with children? I set out to relive a classic journey from Bilbao to Saint-Malo I did in my freewheeling 20s

On the road with the kids: a family driving holiday in Spain and France

TL;DR

  • The author attempted to recreate a solo road trip from Bilbao to Saint-Malo with their two children.
  • The journey involved a combination of home swaps and 'posh camping' accommodations.
  • Stops included Bilbao, Berastegi, Pamplona, San Sebastián, Arcachon, Île de Noirmoutier, and Saint-Malo.
  • Activities ranged from visiting museums and eating local food to climbing sand dunes and exploring coastal towns.
  • The author found joy in their children's experiences, recognizing a different kind of adventure.