A fantastic family resort that keeps getting better

16 August 2026 at 03:11:03
We’ve been coming to Prairies de la Mer for several years now and it remains one of our favourite family holiday destinations. It certainly isn’t cheap, particularly as we stay in the Villa Roka accommodation, but for us the extra space, privacy and, most importantly, our own pool make it worth the... premium.
What Prairies does particularly well is make family holidays incredibly easy. The large main pool and beautiful beach are both within a few minutes’ walk, while watersports, padel, tennis, football and kids’ clubs are all readily available and easy to access.
For us, it’s also a fantastic base for exploring the wider area. We love visiting the local vineyards and restaurants around the Gulf, but equally there are days when we don’t want to go anywhere at all. You can quite happily spend the day around the pool or wander down to the beach and have everything you need within a few minutes.
Our children absolutely love it here and, as they’ve got older, they’ve started to enjoy a little more independence around the resort. The two shops are a godsend and they now love being able to pop to them on their own.
The food offering also works really well for us. Tangerine on the beach and Petit Bain by the pool are great for relaxed lunches, Picnic is perfect for an easy lunch or takeaway dinner back at the villa, and we’ve always enjoyed Le Sun when we want a more traditional restaurant meal without leaving the resort. There’s enough choice that you can happily stay on site all day without feeling the need to go elsewhere.
One thing we’ve noticed over the years is that Prairies never seems to stand still – every summer there is something new or improved.
The staff are consistently fantastic. From the Long Bar and restaurants to the concierge and wider team, we’ve always found them friendly, helpful and welcoming.
It isn’t perfect. At the Villa Roka level this is a very expensive holiday, and while most of the food and drink offering works extremely well, some of the restaurant experiences can be inconsistent for the prices being charged. The central area around the Long Bar and evening entertainment can also become extremely busy and quite chaotic at peak times, which can feel at odds with the otherwise relaxed and premium experience elsewhere on the resort. That said, some of the acts they put on are fantastic when you’re in the mood for something more lively!
None of that changes how we feel about Prairies overall. The fact that we continue to return probably says everything. The kids adore it, we love it, and each year it somehow becomes harder to leave.
Already looking forward to the next visit. 🇫🇷
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