Active Experiences In France

When visiting France there are many activities and experiences that can keep you active, ranging from hiking to running in the Paris Marathon. Check out the unique active experiences in France that are not always written about in travel guides. #Francetraveltips

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Peloton Scenic Rides Through France (2024)

Escape to France by taking some Peloton scenic rides. Your Peloton bike can display 25 different routes in France and you’ll feel like you’re actually there.

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Seeing The Tour de France-When You're Visiting France

If you’ve never seen the Tour de France “live”, here’s what it’s like and how you can see it too the next time you’re in France.

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Climbing Europe’s Tallest Sand Dune—Dune du Pilat

It will take your breath away—not just the sight of Europe’s highest sand dune, but also trying to climb up to the top. (There are stairs if you’re not up to it). Discover the route by bike and the views from the top of the dune.

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Cycling In The Dordogne Region Of France Starting In Sarlat

Cycle the Voie Verte from Sarlat to Cazoulès (Dordogne) and visit an exhibition devoted to French photographer, Robert Doisneau in Carlux.

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Active Adventures In The Ardèche, France

During my road trip through the Ardèche region of France, I had so many unique experiences--hiking, kayaking, visiting beautiful villages, and touring prehistoric caves. Check out this area of France that is not overrun by tourists.

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Taking The Coastal Path To See Falaise d’Aval-Cliffs At Etretat

One of the best ways to get great views and photographs of the cliffs at Etretat is to take the coastal path around the golf course, the Chemin des Douaniers .

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Walk, hike, and relax in the Luberon

Not far from Bonnieux in the Luberon is a lovely forest where you can hike, walk or just go for a picnic. Great place to be outdoors in the Luberon--La Forêt des Cèdres. It has excellent views of the area and accessible trails .

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Easy Hike From Collioure To to Fort Saint-Elme

When you visit Collioure in southern France, don't just stay in the port area. Take a hike up to Fort Saint-Elme where you'll get some panoramic views of the Mediterranean and the Moulin de la Cortina—another windmill in the south of France

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An Easy Hike In Colorado-- Le Colorado Provencal

The paths and hills make for a perfect day’s hike at Le Colorado Provencal which is in the Luberon region. You'll be surrounded by ochre quarries of bright orange. A “sentier des ocres” is a “trail through the ochres” and Le Colorado Provencal has two distinct trails to follow: Le Sahara and Les Belvédères.

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Easy Kayaking In The Dordogne Region Of France

The water is calm and the kayaking is easy on the Dordogne River. You can choose a short route (ie. 9km) or longer routes (up to 25 km) and whichever route you choose you'll be sure to see some spectacular scenery: historic villages like La Roque Gageac and castles, like Château de Castelnaud.

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Biking From Arcachon to Dune du Pilat

Arcachon Bay is an area filled with beaches, oysters, and Europe’s tallest sand dune. A great day’s outing is to bicycle from Arcachon to Dune du Pilat.

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Cycling Along The Canal du Midi From Carcassonne

Rent a bicycle in Carcassonne and spent the day travelling along the paths that go along the Canal du Midi. It's all flat terrain and you can head eastward to Trebes to have lunch or head westward to Epanchoir de Foucaud for an ice cream. Either way, you'll have a very enjoyable day's outing.

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Unique Active Experiences In Paris

Check out these unique, active experiences in Paris (along with cultural, outdoors, and learning experiences) that are not always in the Top 10 Travel guides for France. One of my favourites? A night time bike tour through Paris ending with some wine on a Seine river boat cruise.

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The Complete Guide For Hiking The 3 Calanques de Cassis

Before I did a full day hike of the Calanques near Cassis where I was staying, I really didn’t know what to expect. I couldn’t find a guide to give me insight into how hard it might be. So, now that I’ve done the hike….and survived….I provide all the details for you, including information about the difficult parts, the spectucular views, and what you need to bring.

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- Getting On Travel Picture this: Two perfect kayaking trips showcase bridges in southern France

| Getting On Travel Picture this: Two perfect kayaking trips showcase bridges in southern France