Activity holidays in France

France is a great destination for activity holidays. Within its borders, it has a greater diversity in art, architechture, cuisines and customs than have, possibly, all the countries of the English-speaking world put together, and a relaxed activity holiday lets you discover them all in a way you never could on an ordinary holiday.

Summer activity holidays in France

Travelling at your own pace on our activity holidays - choose from walking in France, cycling in France or canoeing in France - you have the opportunity to uncover a wealth of hidden gems. You can picnic where Monet set up his easel, relax beside pretty little rivers, explore the hillside where Bernard of Clairvaux launched the Second Crusade, or stare in awe at the great military architecture of the Hundred Years' War in the Dordogne.

Whatever you want from your activity holiday, France will provide it and much more besides! In the north your choices include Brittany and Poitou Charentes - both beautifully unspoilt regions and full of variety. Further south, The The Loire, famous for its wide open countryside and wealth of magnificent chateaux, Burgundy, with its wonderful cuisine and world-famous wines, and the flower decked villages of Alsace are just a few of the regions you can visit on your activity holiday. In Central France we offer exciting walking with real Alpine adventure, covering The French Alps and the Massive Central regions.

Southern France too is full of enchanting places just waiting to be explored - from the prehistoric sites and fairytale chateaux of the Dordogne, and the to the ancient villages and sleepy squares of traditional villages of Provence, to the spectacular mountain vistas of the Pyrenees. Then there is the The Lot, Tarn and Aveyron, which is a relatively unknown region, but packed full of historic interest and stunning scenery these areas are must for all Francophiles!! If there isn't enough to keep you busy on the mainland, then Corsica is the place to go, the most unspoiled of all the Mediterranean islands and perfect for exploring. Whatever you want from your activity holiday, France will provide it and much more besides!

Winter activity holidays in France

During the winter months the Massif Central and the Western Auvergne are the locations for our cross country skiing holidays in France. Based in traditional, family-run hotels, and offering great value for money, they're ideal for an introduction to the charms of this great fun and easy to learn winter activity.