Mother's Day is just around the corner! The perfect opportunity to treat your beloved mother to a little getaway. But where to go for Mother's Day? Here's a selection of destinations perfect for a long weekend in France or elsewhere, at low prices.
Where to go for Mother's Day? Relaxation in Paris
Paris remains one of the world's most beautiful cities in many respects... Here's a great reason to (re)discover the capital with your mother over a two- or three-day weekend, for example!
We recommend starting with a boat trip on the Seine. But rather than the classic bateaux-mouches, whose multilingual loudspeakers can quickly become tiresome, take a non-commentary river shuttle to calmly appreciate the beauties of Paris.
Bateaux de Paris, for example, offers a brand-new boat, the Insolite, with no commentary or guide, but which provides a panoramic view of Paris's main monuments during a 1h30 cruise.
Then it's time to take her to discover the Grand Musée du Parfum, one of the capital's must-see museums. This is a new museum, opened at the end of 2016, where she can not only understand all the secrets of perfume making, but also make her own by taking part in a workshop.
Another possibility is to join her for an afternoon hammam . Paris boasts some very fine hammams, including the legendary hammam of the Mosquée de Paris and those of Les Cents Ciels, which is offering a special Mother's Day package with a perfume and gift voucher.
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Where to go for Mother's Day? Sunshine in Corsica
It's the perfect time of year to visit Corsica, as the weather is already beautiful and prices are very low compared with the summer, when prices soar! In terms of prices, you can really get a good deal on seaside accommodation at this time of year
For an original stay, we recommend the Gulf of Saint-Florent and its pretty little port town in Haute-Corse, between sea and mountains. You'll enjoy a beautiful citadel, the beach and nature trails. For the best value for money, we recommend staying in an appart'hotel, where a night will cost you an average of €75 for two. If you're more interested in Corse-du-Sud, check out our must-see and must-visit sites here !
Where to go for Mother's Day? Nature break in Tyrol
Austria is also a destination with a change of scenery to do with your mom!
We particularly recommend the Tyrol for a typical holiday. Set course for Wildschönau, a bucolic high plateau in the heart of the Kitzbühel Alps, with 260 working farms, picturesque mountain pastures and plenty of tradition.
The 4,200 inhabitants of the four hamlets of Niederau, Oberau, Auffach and Thierbach live mainly from agriculture and tourism. It's also a dream region for hiking. Another plus: good value for money. Accommodation with breakfast in a picturesque Wildschönau guesthouse will cost you an average of just €80 per person per day.
Where to go for Mother's Day? Road trip on the Grand Tour of Switzerland
With the return of fine weather, it's also a good time to take to the roads of Switzerland and discover its sublime landscapes on a road trip with your mom!
The Grand Tour de Suisse is a 1,600 km tour of the best of Switzerland. It's a kind of American Route 66, and now a must-do in Europe. It crosses the country's most beautiful regions, five Alpine passes, skirts 22 lakes and passes close to 44 must-see sites, 11 UNESCO World Heritage sites and two biospheres. It's up to you to adapt this itinerary to suit the length of your stay and your mother's tastes!
Where to go for Mother's Day? Digital detox in Croatia
If your mother needs a break from the world, take her to a Croatian island in a Robinson house for a "disconnected" vacation. Located on islands with often difficult access, often only by sea, these houses belonged to fishermen before being converted to accommodate tourists. They are highly sought-after because they are particularly isolated and far from the world. With no Internet, they are ideal for a digital detox in the sun. Electricity is supplied by solar panels, and water comes from the rain or a cistern. To help you organize your stay, have a look at our articles on Visiting Croatia in 1 week: the best itinerary and What to do in Croatia? 20 must-sees!
Where to go for Mother's Day? Spa break in Baden Baden
Situated close to the French border and on the edge of the Black Forest, Baden-Baden is a pleasant German spa town with 19th-century architecture. It's a good choice fora glamorous/relaxing getaway with your mother. Baden-Baden boasts twelve spas in a variety of styles, including the modern Caracalla Spa and the historic Friedrichsbad.
Accommodation ranges from luxury hotels to mid-range establishments at around 100 euros a night.
The city's splendid old town offers a wealth of boutiques for shopping and fine dining for gourmets. Don't miss a carriage ride through the gardens of the Lichtentaler Allee and a visit to the city's landmark casino. See our article What to do in Germany? The 17 most beautiful places to visit.
If you don't have the chance to go on a trip with your mother, you can always ask yourself how to get flowers delivered:).
