Hi,
I am planning a trip with my parents who are older in late July/early August. We (3 adult children & 60+ parents) are planning on flying into London, sightseeing for a few days, then traveling to Paris. Before sightseeing in Paris, we would like to spend 2-3 days at a much more leisurely, relaxing place and pace so we can rest a bit from our London activities. My dad is older and doesn't have the stamina he used to, so I was thinking about maybe staying somewhere in the French countryside near Paris that we could rent a car and drive to, or easily take public transport from the city to get to (2-3hours max travel time). I am much more experienced in city traveling so would love recommendations for a good area that is relaxing and restful but has enough to do without getting bored (for example, if there is a day my dad doesn't feel up for an activity, he can stay and relax with a view and fresh air while the rest of family goes wine tasting or another small cultural activity/excursion). I'm potentially interested in family owned type of bed & breakfasts that I've seen, but am also wanting to keep affordability in mind as well. I also have no experience in going about finding and booking one so any tips for that would be much appreciated.
Also, since we are going around the 1st & second week of August, will we have issues finding a place to stay outside of the city?
We are hoping those days of rest will prep us well for going going back to Paris to sightsee for a few days.
Thanks!