Dordogne Family Life: Parents & Children

Information for parents with young children moving to or living in France: infant and child health matters (the carnet de sante), private and state facilities for out of school activities, child benefits and financial aid, and school traditions.

The school calendar for Aquitaine: when schools close for vacations and the children are on holiday. The calendar includes the dates of summer holidays, half-term, the spring break and the Christmas break.

The basics of the education system in France for children in the school system in the sout west. Information includes all the stages from creche (maternelle) to pre-primary, primary and secondary education and international schooling.