ACTIVITY HOLIDAYS IN FRANCE

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Here is our range of activity holidays in France

We've a full range of activities to choose from, each allowing you to discover France at your own pace and to enjoy all the hidden gems that the country has to offer.

Click on the appropriate holiday title for full holiday details, take a look at our activities section for further information about how our activity holidays work, or see our France page for further information about our holidays in France.

  Walking holiday, France
 Alsace :  Alsace Wine Trail

Activity holidays in France: Alsace Wine Trail
  • One of France’s best-kept secrets – right off the tourist trail
  • Easy walking through vineyards, ancient oak forest and totally unspoilt gingerbread villages
  • Castles, Gothic churches, exquisite Riquewihr
  • Great views of the Black Forest, Vosges mountains and their string of stone castles on panoramic crags
  • Storks, butterflies, orchids, birds of prey

1 boot independent walking holiday (hotel-to-hotel). Departs spring, summer for 9 days (8 nights)
Accommodation: mid range. Good for: art/culture/history, birdwatching, wine discoveries.

  Short break, France
 Alsace :  Ammerschwir

Activity holidays in France: Ammerschwir
  • One of France's best kept secrets - right off the tourist trail
  • Wonderful gastronomy and world-famous wines
  • Gingerbread houses, cosy winstubs, mediaeval castles
  • Lazy rivers, ancient oak forests, cherry orchards



  Cycling holiday, France
 Alsace :  Rivers and Vineyards Cycling

Activity holidays in France: Rivers and Vineyards Cycling
  • Wonderfully and off-the beaten track varied cycling: world-famous vineyards, cherry orchards, traffic-free riverside trails
  • Gothic cathedrals, Mediaeval castles, Renaissance squares, cosy winstubs and fairytale houses ablaze with window boxes of geraniums
  • Wonderful cuisine - including a Michelin-starred restaurant at Rouffach Gothic splendours of Strasbourg, Colmar and Freibourg

2 bike cycling holiday (hotel-to-hotel). Departs spring, summer for 9 days (8 nights)
Accommodation: mid range. Good for: art/culture/history, wine discoveries.

  Cycling holiday, France
 Brittany :  Bays of Brittany Cycling

Activity holidays in France: Bays of Brittany Cycling
  • Gentle, mainly flat pedalling; quiet coastal and country lanes; short distances
  • Magnificent sandy beaches; superb picnic spots
  • Exceptionally friendly hotels: full of character and contrasts, great food
  • Renaissance village of Locronon, setting for Polanski’s “Tess” Ancient Breton capital, Quimper
  • Masses of choice for families with children

1 bike cycling holiday (hotel-to-hotel). Departs spring, summer for 7 days (6 nights) *
Accommodation: mid range, friendly/quirky, swimming opportunities. Good for: art/culture/history, flora & fauna, birdwatching.

Click for details of our 4-night 'taster' break.


  Cycling holiday, France
 Brittany :  Emerald Coast Cycling

Activity holidays in France: Emerald Coast Cycling
  • Marvellously varied cycling; interest-packed route, spectacular views
  • Sensational coastal scenery: white sand beaches, hidden coves, emerald seas, colourful fishing villages
  • Friendly hotels, great cuisine, swimming most days
  • An eclectic architectural mix: classic Roman, elaborate Romanesque and flamboyant Gothic

2 bike cycling holiday (hotel-to-hotel). Departs spring, summer for 9 days (8 nights)
Accommodation: mid range, friendly/quirky. Good for: art/culture/history, local culture.

  Walking holiday, France
 Brittany :  Heart of Brittany Walk

Activity holidays in France: Heart of Brittany Walk
  • Lovely flat, gentle walking; excellent, easy-to-follow, varied quiet routes
  • Coastal trails, riverside paths, winding country lanes, secluded bays, picturesque artists’ towns, traditional fishing ports
  • High quality hotels: 4 nights overlooking the Ocean; superb seafood
  • Excellent bird spotting: reed buzzards, lapwing, tufted duck

1 boot independent walking holiday (hotel-to-hotel). Departs spring, summer for 7 days (6 nights) *
Accommodation: mid range, swimming opportunities. Good for: art/culture/history, flora & fauna, birdwatching.

Click for details of our 4-night 'taster' break.


  Short break, France
 Brittany :  Mousterlin

Activity holidays in France: Mousterlin
  • White sandy beaches, hardly touched by tourism
  • Traditional little fishing ports, unchanged over the years
  • Ancient Celtic traditions: local festivals, seafarer's tales, age-old myths and legends
  • Excellent restaurant and facilities, lovely al fresco summer dining



  Walking holiday, France
 Brittany :  The Emerald Coast Walk

Activity holidays in France: The Emerald Coast Walk
  • Beautifully varied and unspoiled scenery; hardly touched by tourism
  • Deserted coastal paths, shaded forest trails, magnificent white beaches; kingfishers, otters and a huge variety of nesting seabirds
  • Traditional Breton fishing ports; superb seafood specialities; stunning views
  • Wealth of historical sites: Dinan, Fort de la Latte, Château de Hunaudaye

2 boot independent walking holiday (hotel-to-hotel). Departs spring, summer for 9 days (8 nights)
Accommodation: mid range. Good for: art/culture/history, local culture.

  Cycling holiday, France
 Burgundy :  Abbeys and Vineyards Cycling

Activity holidays in France: Abbeys and Vineyards Cycling
  • Gentle, undemanding cycling: options for more challenging routes too
  • World-famous vineyards, superb local cuisine; excellent value for money
  • Great abbeys, elegant châteaux, flower bedecked villages, hidden meadows
  • Roman and Romanesque; Gothic and Renaissance; Historic Auxerre, one of the finest mediaeval towns in France

1 bike cycling holiday (hotel-to-hotel). Departs spring, summer for 7 days (6 nights) *
Accommodation: friendly/quirky, gastronomic food. Good for: art/culture/history, wine discoveries.

Click for details of our 4-night 'taster' break.


  Short break, France
 Burgundy :  Accolay

Activity holidays in France: Accolay
  • Roman and Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance
  • Pretty half-timbered villages, fortified towns full of interest
  • Great abbeys, elegant chateaux and manoirs
  • Excellent food and wine, atmospheric restaurant



  Walking holiday, France
 Burgundy :  Auxerre to Avallon Walk

Activity holidays in France: Auxerre to Avallon Walk
  • Gentle walk following the Grande Randonnée (GR13) – part of St Jacques’ route to Compostela
  • Wonderfully contrasting hotels: superb food and wine, excellent value
  • Riverside paths, pretty wine villages - we’ll pick up any purchases for you; lovely views over the Yonne
  • Steeped in historic and architectural interest: historic Auxerre, ancient Avallon, mediaeval Vézèlay

Upper 1 boot independent walking holiday (hotel-to-hotel). Departs spring, summer for 9 days (8 nights)
Accommodation: mid range. Good for: art/culture/history, wine discoveries.

Click for details of our tour only 'lite' holiday.


  Cycling holiday, France
 Burgundy :  Classic Burgundy Cycling

Activity holidays in France: Classic Burgundy Cycling
  • Wonderful regional cuisine; world-famous wines; hotels full of character
  • Exceptionally varied cycling: riverside trails, country lanes, Morvan National Park
  • Pretty half-timbered villages, fortified towns full of historic interest; beautiful Gothic churches, superb Renaissance châteaux
  • Christendom’s finest Romanesque abbey at Vézelay

2 bike cycling holiday (hotel-to-hotel). Departs spring, summer for 11 days (10 nights)
Accommodation: mid range. Good for: art/culture/history, wine discoveries.

Click for details of our tour only 'lite' holiday.


  Walking holiday, France
 Corsica :  Contrasts of Corsica Walk

Activity holidays in France: Contrasts of Corsica Walk
  • Majestic mountain and coastal scenery; panoramic views; spectacular valleys, twisted granite cliffs, dramatic gorges
  • Friendly hotels, often with pools, full of Corsican character; stay in Evisa: “Pearl of the Mountains”
  • Cascading waterfalls, crystal clear streams, natural rock pools
  • Olive groves, Laricio pines, lemon trees, wild mistletoe, lavender

2 boot independent walking holiday (hotel-to-hotel). Departs spring, summer for 8 days (7 nights)
Accommodation: friendly/quirky. Good for: art/culture/history, flora & fauna, local culture.

  Walking holiday, France
 Corsica :  Southern Corsica Walk

Activity holidays in France: Southern Corsica Walk
  • Independent walking from the mountains to the Med; easy-to-follow, superbly maintained footpaths
  • Stunningly beautiful villages, mediaeval castles, prehistoric sites; white sandy beaches, turquoise seas, unspoilt natural forests
  • Friendly hotels, great regional cuisine
  • Exotic Mediterranean flora: olives, lemons, palms, oranges and figs

2 boot independent walking holiday (hotel-to-hotel). Departs spring, summer for 8 days (7 nights)
Accommodation: friendly/quirky. Good for: art/culture/history, flora & fauna, local culture.

  Short break, France
 French city choices :  Lyon: Hotel Plaza Republique

Activity holidays in France: Lyon: Hotel Plaza Republique
  • World Heritage City - over 2000 years of history
  • Mediaeval streets, Renaissance quarter, riverside cafes, charming bistros
  • France's second 'Louvre' - centre for modern art and dance



  Short break, France
 French city choices :  Paris: Hotel Le Senat

Activity holidays in France: Paris: Hotel Le Senat
  • Romantic Paris: filled with historic, cultural and romantic interest
  • *** hotel close to the Luxembourg gardens
  • Just a short walk from the vibrant Latin Quarter
  • Ideal for a short break; train almost to the door



  Short break, France
 French city choices :  Paris: Place du Louvre

Activity holidays in France: Paris: Place du Louvre
  • Paris is a magical, romantic city offering a wealth of classic “must see” sights
  • *** star hotel is situated in a quiet side street overlooking the Louvre Palace.
  • Being only a few steps from the Louvre museum, the river Seine and the famous Pont des Arts Bridge, it is a great place to stay whilst exploring the city.



  Short break, France
 French city choices :  Strasbourg: Hotel Gutenburg

Activity holidays in France: Strasbourg: Hotel Gutenburg
  • Mediaeval squares, traditional half-timbered houses, imposing mansions
  • One of the loveliest Gathic cathedrals in France
  • Rich in museums, monuments and art treasures



  Short break, France
 French city choices :  Toulouse: Hotel Le Capoul

Activity holidays in France: Toulouse: Hotel Le Capoul
  • Leafy promenades along the canal du Midi, ornate 17C gardens
  • Romanesque chruches, Renaissance merchant houses, Roman amphitheatre
  • Ultramoders Cite de l'Espace museum



  Short break, France
 French city choices :  Tours: Hotel du Theatre

Activity holidays in France: Tours: Hotel du Theatre
  • Old mediaeval capital of France
  • Fine museums, charming old quarter, fabulous architecture
  • Ideal base for exploring the Loire Valley



  Cycling holiday, France
 Provence :  Heart of Provence Cycling

Activity holidays in France: Heart of Provence Cycling
  • Explore timeless Provence, unchanged for centuries
  • Characterful hotels – all with swimming pools – great food
  • Full of historic, cultural and romantic interest
  • Poppy fields, vineyards, lavender, parasol pines, and more than 300 days of sunshine a year
  • Wonderful views as far as the Med to Mont Ventoux

2 bike cycling holiday (hotel-to-hotel). Departs spring, summer for 7 days (6 nights) *
Accommodation: mid range, swimming opportunities. Good for: art/culture/history, wine discoveries, local culture.

Click for details of our 4-night 'taster' break.


  Walking holiday, France
 Provence :  Landscapes of the Luberon

Activity holidays in France: Landscapes of the Luberon
  • Easy walking through timeless Luberon landscape: lavender, cypress woods, cherry orchards, olive groves
  • Dazzling ochre cliffs; stunningly beautiful perched villages; wonderful views of Mt Ventoux and the Dentelles de Montmirail
  • Wonderful regional cuisine and fine local wines
  • Hotels full of Provençal character – most with pools

1 boot independent walking holiday (hotel-to-hotel). Departs spring, summer for 9 days (8 nights)
Accommodation: mid range, swimming opportunities. Good for: art/culture/history, flora & fauna, wine discoveries.

  Walking holiday, France
 Provence :  Provence Coastal Walk

Activity holidays in France: Provence Coastal Walk
  • Quiet coves, sheltered creeks, the Côte d’Azur
  • Traditional Provençal villages, soft terracotta colours, sun-drenched landscapes
  • Exotic Mediterranean flora: orange trees, peaches, almonds, figs
  • Superb coastal paths, lush hill valleys, corks, Aleppo pines, swimming in the Med
  • Champagne lunch on private yacht included!

Upper 1 boot guided walking holiday (single centre). Departs spring, summer for 8 days (7 nights)
Accommodation: mid range, swimming opportunities. Good for: art/culture/history, flora & fauna, wine discoveries.

  Cycling holiday, France
 Provence :  Provence Gastronomic Cycling

Activity holidays in France: Provence Gastronomic Cycling
  • Wonderfully varied hotels, most with private pools, gastronomic cuisine throughout
  • Easy cycling on Provençal plains and foothills
  • France’s most extensive Roman site - dating to 2,500BC - at Vaison-la-Romaine; Mediaeval Seguret, one of the prettiest villages in France
  • World-famous Côtes de Rhone vineyards: Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas, Beaumes-de-Venise

Upper 1 bike cycling holiday (hotel-to-hotel). Departs spring, summer for 9 days (8 nights)
Accommodation: mid range, gastronomic food, swimming opportunities. Good for: art/culture/history, wine discoveries.

  Cycling holiday, France
 Provence :  Secret Provence Cycling

Activity holidays in France: Secret Provence Cycling
  • Ancient villages, sleepy squares, cascading fountains; olive groves, vineyards and scented lavender fields
  • Wonderfully varied hotels – all with private pools
  • Superb Mediterranean cuisine; world-famous wines; watersports galore
  • Lac de St Croix, Gorges du Verdon, Tourtour
  • Choice of 8 or 10 night holiday

2 bike cycling holiday (hotel-to-hotel). Departs spring, summer for 9 days (8 nights)
Accommodation: mid range, swimming opportunities. Good for: art/culture/history, wine discoveries, local culture.

  Short break, France
 Provence :  Tourtour

Activity holidays in France: Tourtour
  • Dramatic landscapes bathed in luminous light
  • Full of historic, cultural and romantic interest
  • Formet 16C coaching inn with excellent ammenities: pool, sauna, tennis...



  Canoeing holiday, France
 The Dordogne :  Canoeing on the Dordogne

Activity holidays in France: Canoeing on the Dordogne
  • One of Frances most celebrated rivers: wide, peaceful, calm, flat
  • Excellent for families: fun for children, easy for beginners; Canadian canoes, kayaks available too
  • Friendly hotels, most with pools; superb cuisine
  • Lots of sightseeing all along the river: majestic chteaux, perched villages, troglodyte dwellings
  • Possibility of bikes for all rest days

Independent canoeing (hotel-to-hotel). Departs spring, summer for 9 days (8 nights)
Accommodation: mid range, swimming opportunities. Good for: art/culture/history, wine discoveries.

  Cycling holiday, France
 The Dordogne :  Dordogne Gastronomic Cycling

Activity holidays in France: Dordogne Gastronomic Cycling
  • Dramatic river valleys, mediaeval towns, fairytale châteaux, prehistoric sites
  • Cycle along the banks of the Vézère, Dordogne, Beaune and Borreze rivers
  • Excellent hotels - swimming pools at all
  • Special gastronomic menus; world-famous wine discoveries
  • Lovely temperate climate, ideal for cycling

2 bike cycling holiday (hotel-to-hotel). Departs spring, summer for 9 days (8 nights)
Accommodation: mid range, gastronomic food, swimming opportunities. Good for: art/culture/history, wine discoveries.

  Walking holiday, France
 The Dordogne :  Dordogne Gastronomic Walk

Activity holidays in France: Dordogne Gastronomic Walk
  • Wonderful scenery; well-marked tranquil paths
  • Pinky-gold cliffs, forgotten river valleys, beautiful mediaeval villages
  • Varied hotels, full of character, special gastronomic menus; swimming pools everywhere
  • World-famous Stone Age art, pre-historic treasures
  • Baby deer, red squirrels, buzzards and kites; vibrant orchids, poppies, garlic and wild mushrooms

2 boot independent walking holiday (hotel-to-hotel). Departs spring, summer for 9 days (8 nights)
Accommodation: mid range, gastronomic food, swimming opportunities. Good for: art/culture/history, wine discoveries.

  Short break, France
 The Dordogne :  Sarlat

Activity holidays in France: Sarlat
  • Dramatic river valleys, mediaeval towns, fairytale chateaux, unrivalled prehistoric treasures
  • Wonderfully rich and gastronomic cuisine: fois gras, truffles, walnuts, confit de canard
  • World-famous wine discoveries
  • Ideal location for independent exploring



  Walking holiday, France
 The French Alps :  High Alps Walk

Activity holidays in France: High Alps Walk
  • Exciting high level walking; easy-to-follow footpaths, excellent signposting
  • Awe-inspiring views of Mont Blanc, the Matterhorn and Swiss Alps
  • Amazing wildlife and spectacular Alpine flora: over 1,200 varieties of wild flowers, ibex, chamois, mouflon, red deer, eagles and falcons
  • Superb value for money holiday; traditional mountain villages; comfortable valley hotels

3 boot independent walking holiday (hotel-to-hotel). Departs summer for 11 days (10 nights)
Accommodation: mid range. Good for: flora & fauna, birdwatching.

  Walking holiday, France
 The French Alps :  Queyras Alps Walk

Activity holidays in France: Queyras Alps Walk
  • Challenging Alpine walking; breathtaking panoramic views
  • Rugged mountain scenery, high altitude lakes, colourful wild flowers
  • Stay in unspoilt, traditional villages, including St Veran, Europe’s highest!
  • Warm, friendly hotels, delicious food, great value
  • Marmots, ibex, chamois, vultures, golden eagles

3 boot independent walking holiday (hotel-to-hotel). Departs summer for 10 days (9 nights)
Accommodation: mid range. Good for: flora & fauna, birdwatching.

  Cycling holiday, France
 The Jura :  Cycling the Jura Wine Route

Activity holidays in France: Cycling the Jura Wine Route
  • Extraordinary beautiful and diverse landscapes: shady forests, boundless vines, fertile valleys, traffic-free lanes
  • Excellent hotels, all with pools; superb local cuisine
  • Flower-decked wooden villages, bustling mediaeval towns, ancient abbeys and Renaissance châteaux
  • Limestone caves, cascading waterfalls, lazy rivers, stunning views everywhere!

Upper 2 bike cycling holiday (hotel-to-hotel). Departs spring, summer for 7 days (6 nights) *
Accommodation: mid range, swimming opportunities. Good for: flora & fauna, birdwatching, wine discoveries.

Click for details of our 4-night 'taster' break.


  Walking holiday, France
 The Jura :  Haut Jura Walk

Activity holidays in France: Haut Jura Walk
  • Panoramic hiking trail on the French-Swiss border; superb sign-posting
  • Breathtaking views: the Alps, Mont Blanc and Aiguille du Midi
  • Easy day trip to Lake Geneva in Switzerland
  • Thundering waterfalls, traditional Alpine villages, meadows alive with colourful wild flowers
  • Lots of birds and wildlife: herons, kingfishers

2 boot independent walking holiday (hotel-to-hotel). Departs spring, summer for 9 days (8 nights)
Accommodation: friendly/quirky. Good for: flora & fauna, birdwatching, wine discoveries.

  Walking holiday, France
 The Jura :  Jura Vineyards Walk

Activity holidays in France: Jura Vineyards Walk
  • Waymarked GR walking trails through vineyards, valleys, apple and cherry orchards
  • Beautiful unspoilt scenery: limestone caves, thundering waterfalls, dramatic gorges, panoramic picnic spots
  • Great bird-spotting: kestrels, hawks, falcons and buzzards
  • Charming family-run hotels, all with pools: mouthwatering cuisine - wine tasting galore!

Upper 1 boot independent walking holiday (hotel-to-hotel). Departs spring, summer for 7 days (6 nights) *
Accommodation: mid range, swimming opportunities. Good for: flora & fauna, birdwatching, wine discoveries.

Click for details of our 4-night 'taster' break.


  Short break, France
 The Jura :  Les Planches pres Arbois

Activity holidays in France: Les Planches pres Arbois
  • Dramatic scenery: towering limestone cliffs, spectacular gorges, stunning waterfalls
  • Wonderful wines, tasty mountain hams and characterful cheeses
  • Flower-decked meadows, birds, butterflies, cow-bells
  • Postcard pretty wine villages



  Walking holiday, France
 The Loire :  Amboise to Chenonceau Walk

Activity holidays in France: Amboise to Chenonceau Walk
  • Superb value, easy walking holiday – excellent choice for first-timers
  • Great royal châteaux: Chenonceau and Amboise
  • Spend two nights in a luxurious château; swimming pools 4 out of 6 nights; fantastic regional cuisine; outstanding local wines
  • Out-of-the-way discoveries: flat river valleys, shaded forests, hamlets and watermills

1 boot independent walking holiday (hotel-to-hotel). Departs spring, summer for 7 days (6 nights) *
Accommodation: mid range. Good for: art/culture/history, wine discoveries.

Click for details of our 4-night 'taster' break.


  Cycling holiday, France
 The Loire :  Chateaux of the Loire Cycling

Activity holidays in France: Chateaux of the Loire Cycling
  • Lovely peaceful cycling: open countryside, vineyards, riverside towns, charming villages
  • Magic triangle of the Loire, Cher and Cisse rivers
  • World-famous châteaux: 800 years of historic interest
  • Attractive hotels – swimming pools 4 out of 8 nights
  • Centuries-old troglodyte dwellings near Amboise

Lower 2 bike cycling holiday (hotel-to-hotel). Departs spring, summer for 9 days (8 nights)
Accommodation: mid range. Good for: art/culture/history, wine discoveries.

  Short break, France
 The Loire :  Chitenay

Activity holidays in France: Chitenay
  • France's greatest chateaux: 800 years of history
  • Equable warm climate, the 'Garden of France'
  • Out-of-the-way cornders, watermills and little chateaux
  • Pretty, familiy-run auberge, with excellent food



  Cycling holiday, France
 The Loire :  Loire Gastronomic Cycling

Activity holidays in France: Loire Gastronomic Cycling
  • Gourmet food, wonderful wines, 2 nights in a luxurious ssss château with pool set in 25 hectares of parkland overlooking the Loire
  • Easy flat cycling: majestic rivers, royal forests, world-famous vineyards, quiet rural roads
  • France’s greatest châteaux: Amboise, Blois, Chenonceau
  • Wine tasting opportunities galore; swimming in most places

Lower 1 bike cycling holiday (hotel-to-hotel). Departs spring, summer for 7 days (6 nights) *
Accommodation: mid range, gastronomic food, swimming opportunities. Good for: art/culture/history, wine discoveries.

Click for details of our 4-night 'taster' break.


  Activity holiday, France
 The Lot & Aveyron :  Aveyron Activities

Activity holidays in France: Aveyron Activities
  • Totally flaxible, stay-put holiday: walking/cycling notes and Headwater bikes provided
  • A wealth of historic and cultural interest: feudal castles, fortified churches, prehistoric caves and beautifully preserved mediaeval villages
  • Favourite Headwater hotel: gorgeous pool, lovely gardens, excellent cuisine
  • Plenty of other activities too: canoeing/kayaking, horse riding, wine tasting

Multi activity holiday (single centre). Departs spring, summer for 8 days (7 nights)
Accommodation: mid range, swimming opportunities. Good for: art/culture/history, wine discoveries.

  Cycling holiday, France
 The Lot & Aveyron :  Classic Lot Cycling

Activity holidays in France: Classic Lot Cycling
  • Wonderfully varied cycling; interest-packed route, stunning views
  • Pretty little villages, great bastide towns, sleepy farming hamlets unchanged for centuries - it’s as though you’ve the countryside to yourselves!
  • Excellent hotels throughout – private swimming pools at all - excellent regional cuisine
  • Contrasting rivers: the majestic Lot, the gurgly little Célé, the stunningly beautiful Aveyron Gorges

2 bike cycling holiday (hotel-to-hotel). Departs spring, summer for 11 days (10 nights)
Accommodation: mid range, swimming opportunities. Good for: art/culture/history, wine discoveries.

Click for details of our tour only 'lite' holiday.


  Cycling holiday, France
 The Lot & Aveyron :  Hidden Valleys Cycling

Activity holidays in France: Hidden Valleys Cycling
  • Dramatic unspoiled scenery: imposing riverside cliffs, forgotten valleys, beautiful pink/ gold hill villages, very few tourists
  • Riverside, country and plateau landscapes: perfect for unhurried cycling - great views everywhere!
  • Friendly hotels – pools at 2 out of 3 - delicious cuisine
  • World-famous prehistoric caves at Pech’Merle; mediaeval Figeac, cliffhanging Rocamadour

2 bike cycling holiday (hotel-to-hotel). Departs spring, summer for 7 days (6 nights) *
Accommodation: mid range, swimming opportunities. Good for: art/culture/history, wine discoveries.

Click for details of our 4-night 'taster' break.


  Skiing holiday, France
 The Massif Central :  Skiing and snowshoeing in Les Estables

Activity holidays in France: Skiing and snowshoeing in Les Estables
  • Super value, fully inclusive guided cross country skiing holiday – chance to try snowshoeing too
  • Traditional mountain village off the tourist trail with swimming pool, sauna, mini gym
  • Vast open plateaux, pretty valleys, unique volcanic landscapes, breathtaking views
  • Complete flexibility: choice of group every day most weeks

Guided skiing holiday. Departs winter for 8 days (7 nights)
Accommodation: mid range, swimming opportunities. Good for: local culture.

  Walking holiday, France
 The Massif Central :  Valleys and Volcanoes Walk

Activity holidays in France: Valleys and Volcanoes Walk
  • Super value, fully inclusive guided walking; traditional mountain village off the tourist trail
  • Dramatic landscapes: deep gorges, sweeping vistas, ancient volcanoes
  • Breathtaking views of the Alps, Mont Blanc and Mont Ventoux
  • Very friendly hotel: pool, sauna, mini-gym
  • Amazing variety of birds, butterflies and flowers

2 boot guided walking holiday (single centre). Departs spring, summer for 8 days (7 nights)
Accommodation: friendly/quirky, swimming opportunities. Good for: flora & fauna, birdwatching, local culture.

  Walking holiday, France
 The Poitou Charentes :  Fruits of the Forest Walk

Activity holidays in France: Fruits of the Forest Walk
  • Beautifully restored C17 mill, with private heated swimming pool
  • Fully inclusive, even apéritifs, unlimited wines (more than a dozen different types offered during your stay) and coffee - super value
  • Untouched walking country: rolling hills, ancient forests, striking Marais Poitevin, choice of shorter or longer walks on most days
  • Day trips to Loire, La Rochelle and Cognac possible

Upper 1 boot independent walking holiday (single centre). Departs spring, summer for 7 days (6 nights)
Accommodation: mid range, swimming opportunities. Good for: art/culture/history, flora & fauna.

  Walking holiday, France
 The Pyrenees :  High Pyrenees Walk

Activity holidays in France: High Pyrenees Walk
  • Savage and spectacular landscapes: dramatic gorges, beautiful lakes, lush green valleys, flower-filled meadows
  • Exciting peak and ridge walking: choice of different walking level every day
  • Unique flora & fauna, fortified villages, ancient castles
  • An ornithologist’s dream: eagles, vultures, grand tetra

2-3 boot independent walking holiday (hotel-to-hotel). Departs spring, summer for 8 days (7 nights)
Accommodation: mid range. Good for: art/culture/history, flora & fauna, birdwatching.

  Walking holiday, France
 The Tarn & Cevennes :  Gastronomic Walking in the Tarn

Activity holidays in France: Gastronomic Walking in the Tarn
  • Breathtaking scenery: sweeping plateaux, plunging gorges, gushing rivers, fantastic rock formations
  • Authentic “Belle Epoque” style hotel: heated pool, private beach, tranquil gardens, gastronomic cuisine
  • Some of the finest walking in France: Tarn & Jonte Gorges, Aven Armand, Cévennes National Park
  • 4000+ species of wild flowers; vultures, beavers, butterflies

2 boot independent walking holiday (single centre). Departs spring, summer for 8 days (7 nights)
Accommodation: mid range, swimming opportunities. Good for: art/culture/history, flora & fauna, birdwatching.

  Skiing holiday, France
 The Western Auvergne :  Cross country skiing in Pailherols

Activity holidays in France: Cross country skiing in Pailherols
  • Great value all-inclusive cross country skiing holiday; all meals and no 'hidden extras'
  • Truly outstanding cuisine; excellent choice for vegetarians too
  • Traditional family-run hotel in wonderful 'get away from it all' location
  • Covered, heated swimming pool, sauna, hamman and mini gym; intimate atmosphere – perfect for couples

Guided skiing holiday. Departs winter for 8 days (7 nights)
Accommodation: friendly/quirky, gastronomic food, swimming opportunities. Good for: local culture.

  Short break, France
 The Western Auvergne :  Pailherols

Activity holidays in France: Pailherols
  • Wonderful 'get away from it all' location in the Auvergne mountains
  • Traditional family-run hotel with informal, intimate atmosphere
  • Outstanding food (good for vegetarians too)



  Short break, France
 The Western Auvergne :  Pailherols

Activity holidays in France: Pailherols
  • Wonderful 'get away from it all' location in the Auvergne mountains
  • Traditional family-run hotel with informal, intimate atmosphere
  • Outstanding food (good for vegetarians too)



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