11th October 2008
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Walking Holidays in France

Welcome to our pages about French walking breaks.

Susan Spencer
Susan Spencer, Topic Host


Welcome to our independent pages about walking holidays in France. Whatever you want to know about walking breaks in France, you need look no further!

• Holiday reviews
• Equipment reviews
• Readers' stories
• What to look for in a French walking holiday
• French vocabulary & walking terminology
• Walking challenges
• Holiday Directory
• French hotel listings
• What to pack
• Holiday Accommodation Database

Walking is possibly the best way to properly appreciate any of the beautiful areas of France, and with more and more people realizing this, French walking holidays are increasingly popular - which is why these pages are here.

We've brought together every resource on walking holidays in France, and hope that you find it useful.

Susan Spencer
Topic Host

Susan runs The Space2Create walking and creative writing holidays in the Charente.

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

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Le Chameau walking boots.

Useful Vocabulary

© MAISON DE LA FRANCE - Jean-Claude Figenwald

View our list of essential French words, phrases and walking terminology. French walking vocab...

Latest Walking Holiday Articles

Walking for Beginners

What to wear

There are many companies producing a bewildering choice of expensive clothing for travel or walking, so what should you buy?

As you may remember from your geography lessons at school, ... more...

© MAISON DE LA FRANCE - CRT Auvergne, Joel Damas
© MAISON DE LA FRANCE - CRT Auvergne, Pierre Soissons
© MAISON DE LA FRANCE -  CRT Auvergne, Joel Damas

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Donkey Treks in France

The traditional baggage solution.

donkey treks If you want to try something a little different, what about a walking holiday with a donkey? These gentle creatures have been a desirable travelling companion for milennia, providing baggage transport, amusement and a sense of security. Christine Keiffer runs one of around 150 farms throughout France hiring out donkeys to walkers. She speaks to FrenchEntrée-Holidays about walking with donkeys... trekking with donkeys in France...

Up For a Challenge?

Our choice of challenging walking trip in France.

Cascade des Anglais
Cascade des Anglais
The infamous GR20, across central Corsica.
This incredible experience will take you through breathtaking and diverse scenery, to beauty spots which can only be reached on foot. It is reputed to be the hardest but most spectacular hike in Europe. Only for the most highly experienced and fitest adventurers!

Read on to find out what to expect, and to get some tips and information from Sarah Quee, who helps run Tour Adventure's GR20 trips... the GR20 in Corsica...

Walking Holidays for Beginners

What look for in a walking holiday in France.

© MAISON DE LA FRANCE - Joël Damas The choices can sometimes seem bewildering, especially if you've never tried a walking holiday before. Mike Holden, who runs Hideaway Holidays in the Pyrenees, gives us his guide on how to choose a walking holiday... what to look for in a French walking holiday..

Holiday Directory

Which type of French walking holiday appeals to you? Search our Holiday Directory for the right walking holiday for you.

easy
challenging
coastal
mountain
family
luxury
camping
B&B

Whatever you are looking for in a French walking holiday, check out our Directory for a large range of holidays; you will find walking holidays for beginners, challenging walking holidays, coastal and mountain walking breaks, and those which are suitable for families. Whether you intend to camp, stay in B&Bs or relax in luxury each evening, there will be something for you in our Directory...

Walking Holidays With Children?

Advice and information.

© MAISON DE LA FRANCE -  Jérôme Berquez Children’s needs are very different depending on their age, which effects what they are capable of in terms of walking and hiking. A child's age and maturity determines the quantities of food and drink that they need to consume, and the distances they can walk.
To avoid problems, here are some points to be aware of... walking with children...

Walking in the Aude

The Sentier Cathare

pyrenees-audois One of the many pleasures of spending time in the Aude is discovering its beautiful landscape. There is nothing better, in my opinion, than setting off in the hazy early morning sunshine, breathing in the crisp mountain air, pushing out into this quiet bit of France...

Preparing for All Conditions

What to take on a French walking holiday.

© MAISON DE LA FRANCE - Joël Damas Whether it's the first time you've been on a walking holiday, or you need a reminder of what you will need to take, have a look at our essential guide to packing for a walking holiday in France.

...And check it before you leave, to ensure you don't leave a crucial basic behind!
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Day Hikes, Organised Trips, Or Freedom With A Tent

We compare your choices

lavender field When booking up to go on a walking holiday, there are numerous choices for the difficulty level of the routes, whether you will have a guide or be self-guided, and the type of accommodation you will stay in. You will also need to decide whether you want to book all the elements for the trip yourself, or have everything organized by a tour operator, on your behalf.

We review your options...
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Superb walks along the riverbanks of the Vienne

© MAISON DE LA FRANCE - Pierre Desheraud The Limousin remains one of the most unspolit regions in France with an abundance of truly beautiful countryside, rolling hills, winding rivers, vast lakes, trickling waterfalls, colourful and peaceful woodland ...

Rambling in Brittany

Walking, cycling and horse riding

Walking in brittanyRambling is a very popular activity in Brittany with its 2500 km of pathways. These thousands of kilometres of marked pathways allow exploring the diversity of the Breton landscape: natural...

Easy walking in middle France
Tenir la LuneTime is yours in this special place in the unspoilt heart of rural France. All you have to do is relax and enjoy the moment.

Useful Links

Useful links and resources for walkers, plus walking equipment... walking links...
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Feedback & Suggestions

Tell us your experiences!

If you have any stories, information or advice for FrenchEntrée's Walking Holidays in France, please get in touch. We'd love to hear about your experiences, and also of anything you would like to see on this site. Is there something you need to know about walking holidays in France, which you can't find here? Let us know!
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