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Activity Holidays in France

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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

...or search our Holiday Directory for specialist tour operators.

'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.

Gemma Driver
Editor
FrenchEntrée Holidays

COMING SOON! Watch out for articles on classic car holidays, caving, rock-climbing, surfing, scuba-diving, horse-riding, water-skiing, pottery courses, language courses, motorbike racing, sky-diving and more stories on multi-activity breaks throughout France.

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Reader's Review

Colette Yvonne describes her time at La Buissière, a venue for walking and relaxation breaks.

Colette
Colette & new friends
"La Buissière is situated near the peaceful and sleepy hamlet of Duravel..." walking holiday review...

Activity Holidays - Latest Articles

French Activity Holidays

Everything you need to know!

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Whichever type of activity holiday you're looking for in France, search our Holiday Directory for specialist tour operators.

Don't forget our dedicated sections on cycling holidays,family holidays,
golf holidays, walking holidays, and winter sports holidays.

Morzine in the French Alps, is THE destination for your perfect family summer holiday

Chalet in summerAre your children bored and restless on your family’s traditional summer escape to the beach? Seeking an alternative, with activities for all the family? Then read on! The Alps are a perfect place to holiday, be it Spring, Summer, Autumn or Winter...
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Pottery, Felt Making & Silk Painting in France

Reader Terry Stimpson took a multi-craft holiday.

Pottery
Terry Stimpson
"As part of the course, I stayed at an all inclusive bed and breakfast that was reminiscent of years gone by. A true country French experience...On the first day we did pottery, and I learned the basics, then I applied the glaze and we fired all of my projects, to watch them turn into real works of art.''
Terry's review...

Gascony Château Offers Hunting

The equestrian holidays at the château can include drag hunting and stag hunting.

Jeffrey & Sally
Jeffrey & Sally
Château de Sobrun is in the beautiful Gascony countryside, just near the breathtaking stretches of white sand beach and crashing Atlantic waves of the Côte d’Argent, Western France. The 17th Century château welcomes guests all year round, who are searching for peace, quiet, luxury...and a bit of hunting. equestrian holidays...

Kayaking Down The Tarn Gorge

Real Life Holiday Adventure

KayakingEasy kayaking, but spectacular scenery and superb weather! "Life takes on a whole new meaning as soon as you get into a boat and head off where cars and even hikers can’t reach you", comments Mark Ashfield. Read the story and watch the video of Mark and the other four intepid adventurers!

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Mosaic Courses in the Charente

Combine relaxation with creativity, learning mosaic-making in Western France.

Mosaic materials 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... read on...

Reader's Recommendation - Adventure Holiday

Claire Mather recommends a multi-activity holiday on the Med.

Claire "An adventure holiday – I don’t think that I knew the meaning until I went on one!

I have had several fantastic holidays over the past year. I have achieved so many things that I..."
Claire's adventures...

Activity Holidays - The Basics

How to find & choose a holiday, what to take, what to be aware of...

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Painting
Have you ever thought about taking an activity holiday abroad? Maybe a walking holiday, or mountain activities like canyoning or white water rafting, or something less strenuous like painting, or a week increasing your photography skills? Peter Evans gives his advice on how to choose, and tips on what to remember. more...

Activity Holidays for Children

Country Kids runs luxury outdoor and activity holidays for city kids and their parents.

Helping with chickens Located in the South of France, in the stunning wine lands of the Herault, and close to the Mediterranean beaches near Montpellier, is a special place designed to offer non-stop fun for kids and stress-free relaxation for parents.
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Pilates Holidays in South-West France

Reader's review

Studio
The studio
"This is a completely different holiday concept, the sort I predict to be the future for vacationing professionals seeking rest and relaxation, and physical and spiritual nourishment..." Claire Dumbreck reviews her pilates holiday in the Dordogne. reader's review...

For an Action Packed Holiday in the Limousin

Choose the Correze

Rafting, CorrezeThe Corrèze is perhaps the least well-known department of the Limousin, however I have a feeling this may be about to change. The Corrèze is geared up to give you one of the most action packed holidays of a lifetime. From Mountain Biking to canoeing, Horse riding to Hang-gliding and from fishing to ...

Fishing & Angling in Brittany

One sport, one hundred techniques

Fishing boat, Brittany
Fishing & Angling
Brittany is truly the region for fishing. Fleets of trawlers with richly painted hulls, lively rivers running by lush green banks, charming fishermen's houses set in small fishing ports, stone...
For adventurous getaways think Simply Morzine:
Simply Morzine Activity HolidaysBored of the beach?! Our family activity holidays offer a fun and unique programme of alpine activities for all ages and interests.. Simply Morzine
Classic Car Hire in Poitou-Charentes
Jason Court - Classic CarsTouring holidays with recommended accommodation and routes. Airport collection, discount for club members. E-Type Jaguar, Mark 2 Jaguar, Triumph Stag, MGB and more
Boating Holidays in France
Boating Holidays in France with Le BoatCruise the heart of France along the network of rivers and canals onboard one of Le Boat's luxurious cruisers.


Painting holidays in Provence
In Provence Painting HolidaysBe inspired by the beautiful landscape and pretty villages of the Alpilles area with 15 hours expert tuition. Find out more.
Show no fear!
Rafting ImageNeilson Activity Holidays offer year-round activity holidays in beautiful locations. Including skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, waterskiing and tennis. Click here for more information

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