Going up in the world

A France multi-centre holiday in early May for two adults and up to four children, combining one night at a tree house at Château des Marais, six nights in a three bedroom Villagrand mobile home at le Bugue and one night at Château Lez Eaux in a Villagrand Deluxe mobile home, starts at £320. Ferry crossings or fly-drive packages can be arranged by Keycamp at a supplement.

Keycamp reservations: 0844 406 0319 and www.keycamp.co.uk

Brittany Ferries offers up to four return sailings a day between Portsmouth and Caen, with a choice of daytime and overnight services, and the express service (3.5 hours) from £138 return for car and two passengers. Twin cabins (sleeping two) from £39 per night, with meals paid for on board.

Brittany Ferries reservations: 0871 244 1400 and www.brittanyferries.com