Top France Outdoor Activities - page 7

Cruise the Seine River through the heart of Paris on a 70-minute sightseeing cruise with an elegant Champagne toast. You’ll spot the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum, and the Île de la Cité as an onboard guide points out some of the city’s most important sites. This Seine River cruise departs from a central location on the Seine’s Right Bank, and it’s a romantic way to explore the City of Light.

Set your own itinerary and discover Nice with your own transport. Rent an electric bike for anything from a couple of hours to a full-day or week, and take in the sights at your own pace. Zip around the atmospheric Old Town, climb up to Castle Hill to admire the views, or glide along the Promenade des Anglais—your fully charged scooter has a reach of 60km, so you can take in the surrounding sights, too.

Explore Paris in style on this private half-day tour by vintage sidecar motorcycle. Your driver takes you through vibrant neighborhoods that are difficult to access by car or bus, riding through parts of the City of Light that most visitors miss. Customize your tour to seek out famous landmarks, the best views, photo ops, or cafes and bars with delicious foods and drinks. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Admire the exterior of Paris’ Notre Dame Cathedral on this group walking tour. This all-outdoors tour showcases the exterior of this medieval masterpiece—revealing details and tales you could easily miss alone. View the towers, gargoyles, and buttresses; trace the cathedral’s history and 2019 damage; see Paris’ geographical center, and enjoy entry to the underground Archaeological Crypt. Upgrade to add an entrance to Saint-Chapelle.

Discover the best way to reach Versailles from Paris: by electric bike instead of train or bus. Accessible to everyone, even those who aren’t athletic, the e-bike helps you cover distances effortlessly. Follow a scenic route off the tourist trail, through parks, forests, and charming villages. You'll mostly ride on bike paths and trails, along with a few low-traffic roads. At the Notre-Dame Market in Versailles, pick up delicious fresh products for a picnic. Enjoy lunch in the Château park with stunning views of the palace. Visit the Petit Trianon and Marie-Antoinette’s Hamlet at your own pace. Your guide will wait nearby with the bikes. Take all the time you want to explore the Hall of Mirrors, the gardens, and the fountains of the Palace of Versailles. While you enjoy your visit, your guide will return the bikes to Paris. You'll then head back by train whenever you like. A train ticket and clear instructions will be provided. This adventure combines nature, culture, and local flavor—an unforgettable memory!

Stretch your sea legs while in port in Marseille with an e-bike tour that goes beyond the city sights. Make easy work of Marseille’s hills and sweeping coastline thanks to your electric bike, and make plenty of stops at landmarks such as Notre Dame de la Garde basilica and Pharo Palace. Ride along the Corniche Kennedy and through Parc Borely to reach a scenic viewpoint in the Calanques National Park.

Seeing Champagne’s countryside can be slow and limiting without a car, and many of its most beautiful vineyard roads aren’t well served by public transport. This small-group, e-bike tour lets you cover more ground with less effort as you ride through UNESCO World Heritage-listed vineyards and along the Marne Canal. Visit a traditional Champagne house to learn how the wines are made and enjoy tastings—gaining an understanding you'd miss if exploring the area on your own.

Discover the port town of Antibes Juan les Pins, known for its beautiful beaches and Art Deco architecture, from the water. Hop aboard a solar-powered catamaran for a private 1-hour cruise and sail along the Côte d'Azur. Cruise past lavish seafront villages, marinas filled with luxury yachts and traditional fishing boats, and see the famous Hotel Belles Rives.

Burgundy is one of France’s most prolific wine-growing regions, renowned for its Pinot noir and Chardonnay wines. With this tour, dive into Burgundy’s wine-making heritage as you explore both the Côte de Beaune & Côte de Nuits regions. Avoid the big commercial wineries and instead, discover three independent wineries. Visit the wine cellars and stroll the vineyards, sample more than 15 regional wines, and enjoy lunch (own expense) at a local restaurant.

Depart from Sagone and Cargèse (for departures from Cargèse, please send us a message to mention it) for a getaway just 40 minutes from the Ajaccio region, avoiding traffic jams and with free parking included. Embark on a full-day cruise to visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites! On board the Senino, a comfortable little boat, you will have the opportunity to discover the faults of the Scandola Nature Reserve, Girolata, the Gulf of Porto, the Calanques de Piana and Capo Rosso. Enjoy a 2-hour stopover at the small village of Girolata, accessible only by boat or hiking trail. Relax with a swim in the turquoise and crystal clear waters of a wild cove! Our crew, composed of an experienced captain, an engineer and a sailor, will ensure your comfort and safety while sharing their knowledge of the sites explored.

Discover Paris's top sights on a hop-on hop-off bus tour with panoramic views of landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Notre-Dame, and Arc de Triomphe. Enjoy an engaging audio guide in nine languages and hop off to explore at your own pace. Enhance your visit with a one-hour Seine River cruise offering fresh views of Notre Dame and Musée d’Orsay from the water.

The Luberon is one of Provence’s most scenic areas, but getting around without your own wheels is challenging. On this full-day tour, skip large sightseeing buses and explore in a small group, giving you more time to connect with your Guide and fellow travelers. Visit three popular Provence villages—hilltop Gordes, named one of the “Most Beautiful Villages in France”; Roussillon, known for its striking ochre cliffs; and Fontaine-de-Vaucluse.

Discover the historic chateaux and beautiful vineyards around Bordeaux on this guided tour of UNESCO-listed Saint-Emilion. Zip up the region’s steep hills and sloping vineyards on an electric bike, stop to admire the views, and enjoy wine tasting at chateau wineries. The trip also includes a tasty picnic lunch along the way.

At Toulouse Bike Tour by Le Petit Cyclo, we offer guided tours of Toulouse by bike, an ideal way to discover the pink city, its architecture, its history and the Toulouse way of life. All tours are done on our bikes, adapted and equipped with a comfortable saddle, in the company of our qualified professional guide.

Escape the tourist trail and discover the delights of France’s Camargue region on this 3-hour Camargue 4x4 safari from Le Grau-du Roi. Choose a morning or afternoon departure, and travel by off-road vehicle deep into the Camargue with your guide. Explore hillsides and rice fields, and enjoy panoramic views over the beautiful landscape. Keep lookout for the native bulls, horses and pink flamingos for which the Camargue is famous. During your tour, stop for a snack with a Camargue bull breeder and sample five local wines at a local winery.

Experience the marine world beneath the Mediterranean‘s surface on a snorkeling tour from Nice to Villefranche. Cruise from Nice Port to neighboring Villefranche Bay, and dock in an ideal snorkeling spot. After a safety training, and snorkel gear fitting, jump in to explore the clear, shallow water as you please. Enjoy dedicated attention from your guide who points out the best spots for swimming and snorkeling and takes care of all the logistics.

Discovery of the Camargue on a 4x4 safari in the heart of the Camargue Regional Natural Park, between the two arms of the Rhône. Discovery of ponds, marshes, horses, bulls, birds ... All our tours are commented on by our passionate guides who are keen on Camargue culture. They will make you discover the most secret corners and take magnificent photos.

Discover the best of Paris in just half a day—and check off three top experiences in one trip—on this hassle-free, combination tour. First, sightsee around the French capital from the comfort of your climate-controlled coach, spotting landmarks such as the Louvre and Notre-Dame along the way. Next, enjoy a traditional French lunch at the Eiffel Tower's Madame Brasserie restaurant before capping it all off with a Seine River cruise.

Discover Paris during a relaxing one-hour guided cruise on the Seine and have lunch at Bistro Parisien at 12 p.m. The lunch at Bistro Parisien will offer you a breathtaking view of the Eiffel Tower, and the sightseeing Seine cruise will allow you to discover the beauty of Paris and its iconic monuments along the capital's most beautiful avenue. Sit in the spacious climate-controlled cabin and look out of large viewing windows at riverside landmarks such as Musée d’Orsay, the Louvre Museum, and the Grand Palais. The promise of an unforgettable experience in the heart of the City of Light!

Because if you go to the lavender fields to take pictures, the golden light is between 8pm and 9:30pm. During the day the light is very strong and it can be very hot. We will leave Aix-en-Provence at 4pm so we can catch the nice sunset when we get to Valensole plateau. The trip to get there is around 45 minutes. You will be surrounded by fields of lavender, the famous Provençal scented plant, abound here. We will also stop in a lavender distillery along the way where you have the opportunity to buy products directly from the producers; and we will leave you some free time in the village of Valensole. The best time for lovers of typical Provençal landscapes to visit is middle of June to end of July, when Valensole plateau is awash with beautiful blue lavender in bloom. It's a sight – and scent – to behold!

Book this group dinner cruise along the River Seine to see beautiful Paris settling into the evening, as you wine and dine onboard. Ride in a glass canopy boat for optimal views, and look out for Paris’s most famous monuments, like the Louvre, Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Eiffel Tower, and more. Take a break from walking while sightseeing and instead relax as you cruise down the Seine with French food and wine.

Trade the bustle of Cannes for the peaceful Mediterranean retreat of Île Sainte-Marguerite on a private, half-day sailing tour that’s tailored to your preferences. After departing from the Old Port aboard restored vintage sailboat, head to the island, and enjoy a classic Provençal lunch with wine on board. Then, have free time to swim, snorkel, explore the island, or even learn to sail the boat with your captain’s instruction.

Explore the highlights and hidden corners of the Palace of Versailles Gardens by golf cart and bicycle (or a shuttle option, if you prefer) on a guided small-group tour. Go beyond typical walking or bike tours with access to the best parts of the gardens, including the rarely visited Bosquets (groves), the Grand Canal, the Trianons, and Marie Antoinette's Hamlet. Avoid busy city roads and enjoy a calm ride inside the palace grounds.

Spend time exploring Calanques National Park by kayak. Stow your belongings in a locker, get comfortable in your kayak, and paddle through the park’s pristine waters. Enjoy unique views of the Green Island, Eagle Beak, Mugel Creek, and more. Get some exercise and lose yourself in the beauty of these stunning landscapes.