Top Activities on the Ground in France - page 2

Many tourists don’t realize that there’s much more to Versailles than just the palace. Ride around the grounds of the Palace of Versailles and explore Marie Antoinette’s Hamlet while learning about her extravagant life on this half-day small-group bike tour. See parts of the grounds that most tourists miss before visiting the palace itself to wander its opulent halls.

Experience the beauty of Saint–Émilion by e-bike, and stop for wine tastings along the way, on this two-in-one, small-group tour from Bordeaux. Begin with a guided tour of this UNESCO-listed city. Learn the history of the local wine industry as you to cycle past famous chateaux, stop at a Growth Classified winery for lunch and a wine tasting, and visit a family-run estate to sample fine local varietals.

Discover the remarkable beauty of France’s Mediterranean coast on a full-day electric bike tour! This unique outdoor excursion takes you to lovely ports and fishing villages like Madrague Montredon and Vallon des Auffes and through dramatic calanques-filled coves. Along the way, stop to swim and have lunch.Then head back to Marseille for a tour of great sites such as Notre-Dame de la Garde basilica.

Make the most of your time in port with this Marseille electric bike tour. Spin through the city streets with a guide, and discover top attractions such as Notre Dame de la Garde Basilica and the Palais du Pharo. Enjoy panoramic French Riviera views along the pretty Corniche Kennedy and visit traditional ports including the Vallon des Auffes. Along the way, explore the ancient Panier neighborhood and new Joliette district, and gain insight into centuries of rich maritime history.

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.

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.

Explore the highlights and hidden corners of the Palace of Versailles Gardens by golf cart and bicycle (or just golf cart, if you prefer) on a guided group tour. Explore the Petit Trianon, le Grand Trianon, and Hameau de la Reine while listening to commentary about the lives of Marie-Antoinette and Louis XVI.

The Latin Quarter and the Marais are two of the most picturesque neighborhoods in Paris, but seeing all each district has to offer can take days. Check off the highlights (without tiring your feet) in just a few hours during this small-group, half-day bike tour. Make the most of your local guide as you see the City of Light from a new perspective, away from the packed tourist sites.

Experience the magnificence of Versailles on a fun full-day bike tour, including round-trip transfers by train from Paris. Meet your guide in Paris and journey to Versailles by train, then spend the day pedaling around the beautiful parks, royal gardens, and forest trails. Stop to explore Marie Antoinette’s hamlet, snap photos of the grandiose palace from unique viewpoints and enjoy a picnic (own expense) along the Versailles' Grand Canal.

This small-group e-bike tour shows you the best of Lyon and lets you cover more ground in less time than walking would. Hop on your bike and cruise past the old city center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the famous Fresque des Lyonnais (a celebrated mural), the gardens of the Musée des Confluences, the Saône river, and more. Your local guide has tales to entertain and educate you as you pedal.

The French Riviera is renowned for its wine production, but finding the tastiest reds, whites, and rosés involves getting off the beaten track. Visit a family-run winery and their historic vineyards in Nice during this small-group, 4- to 5-hour wine tour, which includes a tasting. But wait, there's a bonus: You’ll get there by cycling along the Mediterranean coastline on a battery-assisted electric bike.

Pedal through the parks of Versailles and enjoy timed entrance to the magnificent palace on this full-day tour from Paris. Learn the secrets of palace life, the truth about Marie Antoinette and the palace’s role in the French Revolution on a bike tour of Marie-Antoinette's Hamlet and the Petit and Grand Trianons. Visit Palace of Versailles, where you have time to explore the apartments and Hall of Mirrors independently. Discover the market with your guide and delve into the flavors of French cuisine.

Experience culture and art through the ages with a small-group or private guided tour of Paris’s Louvre Museum. With skip-the-line access, you'll avoid long queues and have more time to discover many of the museum's best-known collection highlights. Your guide shares stories about the artworks and discusses the museum's long history—leave the brochure at home, your guide has better stories to share.

Make easy work of Marseille’s hills and travel further than you could on a walking tour on this electric bike tour. With a private guide, admire landmarks such as the Palais du Pharo and the hilltop Notre-Dame de la Garde, enjoy the views as you cycle along the coastal Corniche, and explore the atmospheric Le Panier quarter.

Enjoy an active way to discover Normandy’s picturesque countryside and seafront—and visit many of its most significant and moving World War II sights—on this private, half-day tour by e-bike. In the morning, meet your guide in Bayeux, grab your e-bike and helmet, and set off. You’ll ride to key landmarks like Omaha Beach and the Normandy American Cemetery, all while stopping to learn more about the history.

Visit the streets of old Lyon by bicycle taxi and admire the historical monuments that abound. A fun alternative to being cooped up in a coach, the bike taxi offers an unobstructed view and an eco-friendly solution. Book a bike taxi for two adults and a child under six and, if you want a longer excursion, upgrade to also include the Presqu'île and the banks of the Rhône River.

Explore France’s magnificent Calanques on this 3-hour electronic bike tour from Marseille. See three of the impressive rock formations in Calanques National Park, with historic and geological context from your guide. Pedal through Marseille’s diverse neighborhoods and stop for a swim in the Mediterranean. This tour is great for visitors with a sense of adventure looking to get under the surface of the city.

Settle into your comfortable transfer as you're driven to Beaune, passing important historical sites along the way. Once arrived, follow your guide on a small-group, full-day adventure, exploring two local wineries and cycling along the renowned bike trail of Côte de Beaune. Sample local delicacies at lunch, which is eaten amidst the vines. Finish your day at Montrachet Grand Cru, a vineyard known for producing exceptional chardonnay grapes.

We offer guided tours in English, by electric scooters, much more fun and unusual than traditional tours. Open to participants aged 14 to 75. Join us for an unforgettable experience. Explore the City of Lights and its monuments while sharing with us a unique insight into its history and contemporary culture. We will start our tour in the heart of the Latin Quarter, towards the world famous Louvre Museum. We will then follow the Seine towards the historic Place de la Concorde, the Grand Palais and the Pont Alexandre III — offering glimpses of the Eiffel Tower — to reach the most beautiful bridge in the city, with a breathtaking view of the Esplanade des Invalides and its magnificent golden dome. Along the way, we will pass through charming and trendy neighborhoods, revealing unexpected corners, while sliding along the Seine to admire the multitude of grandiose monuments that Paris has to offer.

Get to know one of Paris’ oldest and most atmospheric neighborhoods on this small-group or private walking tour of the Latin Quarter and Île de la Cité. Trace Parisian history across the millennia, from ancient Roman ruins to the romance of the Lost Generation. Along the way, spot many of the city's key sights, including Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Panthéon, the Luxembourg Garden, and more.

See a side of Paris that most people don't when you pedal around the illuminated avenues and floodlit monuments of at night. This evening bike tour, which also includes a Seine River sightseeing cruise, takes you past the Louvre, stop to view the Eiffel Tower and glide down the grand Champs Elysées. Finish your tour floating down the Seine beneath the twinkling lights of the city.

Discover the best of Versailles in comfort on this small group Golf Cart and Shuttle tour. Skip the walking as much as possible This fun, relaxed Guided Tour gives you VIP access to Versailles's most stunning sights, including the hidden Bosquets (Groves), Fountains and Marie Antoinette's charming hamlet: All with the comfort of a Golf Cart and Shuttle ride. Perfect for families, seniors, or those with limited mobility Witness the Gardens come alive with music and water displays (On Weekends, Apr-Oct) Stroll through Marie Antoinette's fairytale retreat Explore charming cottages, ponds and peaceful countryside scenery Enjoy an exclusive 15% discount on Angelina's menu Our experts guides bring Versailles's story to life with fun facts, history and humor! Small groups with personal attention

Take a walk in the footsteps of Vincent Van Gogh with this small-group tour to Auvers sur Oise. You'll take a 40-minute train ride out to Auvers, where your professional guide will take you on a 6-mile (9.7 kilometer) hike to a variety of spots that inspired the great painter's works, including the Eglise Notre-Dame d'Auvers, the subject of a Van Gogh painting that now hangs in the Orsay Museum in Paris.

See Paris's highlights, without the big step count, on a private golf buggy tour that includes hotel pickup from select areas. Enjoy a comfortable ride, whatever the weather, with shelter and blankets. Sit back and watch landmarks and hidden gems go by, with stories and fun facts from your guide at each stop to add insight to what you're seeing and help you get your bearings around the city.