Activity Holidays in France
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Activity Holidays in France
Welcome to our pages about French activity holidays. We've got fresh ideas for all sorts of French activity holidays.
• Recommendation for a Multi-Activity Holiday
• Reader's Review of a Pilates Break
• Tips for Choosing & Enjoying your Activity Holiday
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'Activity' covers everything from the strenuous and adrenalin-fuelled kind, like surfing or rock-climbing, to something much more sedate and relaxing, like learning French or meditation. We aim to bring you a diverse selection of articles and all the latest stories, covering the whole spectrum of activity holidays in France. If you have any ideas, suggestions, articles, reviews or recommendations for this section, please get in touch.
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Reader's Review
Colette Yvonne describes her time at La Buissière, a venue for walking and relaxation breaks. |
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Editor's picks
Thalassotherapy centres dot the French coastline – pristine white retreats of tranquility and havens of regeneration... more...
Beach Boys: Surf's up in Biarritz
Always up for a new adventure, Dominic Bliss heads for Biarritz, the surfing mecca in Aquitaine, where he discovers it’s never too late to join the cool gang
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Outdoor Activities in the Lauragais
The Lauragais is an area of beautiful rolling hills, pale stone farmhouses with their magnificent “pigeonniers”, ancient windmills and narrow country roads lined with plane trees and cypresses. This area of South-West France is often called “la petite Toscane”...
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Active holidays in the French Pyrenees – a well kept secret
Imagine a mountain chain that begins and ends at the sea. It has areas of remote beauty, a lake district, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and culture-rich villages. Bears roam, eagles and vultures fly, and the spring wild-flowers will take your breath away. This is the French Pyrenees...
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Summer in the Alps: Positive Altitude
The Alps are increasingly popular as a year-round destination. Robert Ashton heads for the hills in the resort of Morzine en famille and loves the view from the topmore...
A culinary journey in Languedoc-Roussillon
Languedoc-Roussillon is a real culinary crossroads. From Catalan cuisine to the specialities of the Cévennes, there’s a wide array of choices on offer. Travel agency Océanides Réceptif has sought out the best local restaurants and chosen hotels and B&Bs where cuisine is a priority.more...
Five gorgeous getaways for spa lovers
Nowhere does pampering quite like France, and with Valentine’s Day in mind, here’s our pick of relaxing getaways, from a luxury palace in Versailles to boutique breaks all round France
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Canoeing and multi-activity holidays in the Ardèche
The southern Ardèche Region in France is a haven for people seeking a more active break. With Experience Ardèche you will have top quality instruction from highly experienced and qualified staff. However, the main benefit is the atmosphere that is created...
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Activity holidays in France
The Freewheel way
Freewheel Holidays offer a brilliant range of cycling and boating holidays in many locations across France. A bicycle or a boat can offer a different perspective on a region and allow you to appreciate the charms of France from an alternative angle.
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Learn a new skill on your next French holiday
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Next time you head to France, why not pick up a new creative skill when you're there? Check out our selection of educational breaks across the country, from cookery to painting and writing to wine tasting
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Paragliding (or parapenting) in the Pyrénées
Nadia Jordan takes to the sky over France
Paragliding or parapenting as it is known in France, has recently emerged as the most popular way to take to the skies and is one of the fastest growing, year-round sports in the Midi-Pyrénées.more...
Eco Lake holiday in rural France
Our lake in a beautiful unspoilt region of France will provide you with the peace and tranquillity that is so often lacking in modern life. Why not come and sample both and stay in our eco-friendly cabin surrounded by woodland and overlooking our beautiful lake – in summertime carpeted with water lilies.
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Experience Authentic Provence
Get closer to the Provençal way of life and its culture by adding a French or Painting class to your holiday. Or why not book your own personal driver to take you to the well-known sights... plus some lesser-known local secrets?
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French Photography Holiday - Review
Reader review of a photography and painting holiday in France
Malcolm Edward-Cole enjoyed a photography holiday in southern France (taught by renowned expert, Peter Evans), whilst his wife was coached on her painting skills; "The magret de canard was sizzling on the plate, the dark red wine from Buzet - a local vineyard - was smooth and rich. The conversation...
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Family activity holidays in fabulous Poitou-Charentes
With the exception of the coastal resorts, such as La Rochelle, much of the remaining Poitou-Charentes countryside lies unexplored by your average holiday maker. Yet with its abundant wealth of countryside it is a perfect location to try out many new and exciting adventure activities.
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Mosaic Courses in the Charente
Combine relaxation with creativity, learning mosaic-making in Western France.
Angie Weston has long been exhibiting her mosaic work in London and the South-East of England, but last year she decided to teach her craft to holidaymakers and French residents, from her home in the Charente region of France...
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Activity Holidays - The Basics
How to find & choose a holiday, what to take, what to be aware of... |
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Active holidays for families and adult groups in superb accommodation. Short breaks and week-long trips. Experience the thrills with The Ardèche Specialists... www.evasiontravel.co.ukHire a Morgan in South West France
Enjoy the delights of the beautiful French countryside from behind the wheel of a classic Morgan sports car. Weekend and weekly rentals available. Hire your Morgan with CC Sports Cars.
Paddle the Ardèche!
Tailor-made and guided activity holidays in the south of France. Kayak the famous Gorges de l’Ardèche over one, two or three day trips. Experience the Ardèche!
Discover Secluded France
Looking for a French activity holiday with a difference? Choose from our unique range of walking and cycling holidays walking and cycling holidays , exploring secret France, and embracing the French way of life.
Perfect holiday cottages & villas from just £7pppn!
Book your country cottage or beach villa now to guarantee the best choice and price. Interhome offers a fantastic selection of holiday cottages, villas and apartments throughout France.
‘Deepest France’ on foot…
Choose from Inntravel’s wide range of self-guided walking holidays and discover la France profonde at your own pace.
Freewheel activity holidays
Why not try a cycling or canal boating holiday in France? Freewheel Holidays offers an unbeatable range of French self-guided cycling holidays and Freewheel Afloat has the best range of boats on the French canals. Bike hire too!
Boating Holidays in France
Cruise the heart of France along the network of rivers and canals onboard one of Le Boat's luxurious cruisers.
Mountainbug, Pyrenees adventure holidays
Action-packed multi activity holidays in the Pyrenees mountains. Ideal for both adults and families. Lovely 3* accommodation and real mountain adventure sports. www.mountainbug.com.
Back-lane France
Take an idyllic journey on two wheels, on one of Inntravel’s self-guided cycling holidays. Bonnes vacances!
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