👶👧 What to Do with Children Under 5 in Normandy
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Last updated: July 2025
Travelling with little ones? Normandy is a fantastic family destination — even for toddlers! Whether you’re after gentle adventures, animal encounters or fun places to run around, here are our favourite things to do with under-5s near Holidays-Normandy 🚗
🦙 Visit Our Llamas
Kids love meeting our friendly, supervised llamas! Perfect for short attention spans and gentle cuddles — and it’s completely free when you book direct with us.
🏖️ Build Sandcastles on Quiet Beaches
Normandy has plenty of toddler-friendly beaches. Our favourites? Hauteville-sur-Mer, Gouville-sur-Mer and Agon-Coutainville — both with space to run and soft sand to dig in.
🚪 Visit a Local Market
Little ones are fascinated by colourful stalls and smells. Coutances market (Thursday mornings) is lively and safe for a short visit, with a stop at the crêperie for a treat!
🏡 Discover the Garden at Jardin des Plantes (Coutances)
This peaceful botanical garden has shady paths, flowers, fountains, and plenty of open space for a pushchair stroll or toddler toddle.
🎭 Rainy Day? Try Ludiver Planetarium
Just 45 minutes away, Ludiver offers a fun, interactive science museum. They even have touch-friendly exhibits and star shows that delight young minds.
🚌 Ride the Petit Train in Granville
This charming little tourist train takes you around Granville with commentary. It’s short, sweet and great fun for young children!
☕️ Enjoy a Slow Café Stop
Many cafés in the area are used to families and have terraces where toddlers can safely potter. We recommend Les Pipelettes in Coutances for coffee & cake with calm vibes.
✨ Keep it Flexible
With children under 5, the best adventures are often the simplest: spotting cows from the car, playing in the garden, or walking down our quiet country lane.