France is undoubtedly the most accessible country from GB and can offer the best connections to reach the most diverse destinations for every budget.
Six ferry companies, from a two hour hop to Calais to a night cruise to Normandy, fourteen airline companies from the classic BA to a range of low-cost ones, the Eurostar, the TGV and the standard local railways, and an extended & very secure highway and national road network, offer all the possibilities at every price to tour around France.
And if you haven’t gone with your car, you’ll always find the kind of transportation you like or you want on site. Barge? Bike? Yacht? 2CV? Donkey like Stevenson?
Don’t forget tourism is one of the main industries in France and the services on offer aim to exceed the client’s expectations. Another very important point is the improvement of this product as more and more people just want to embark on their own adventure, at their own pace and off the beaten track.
Now we can say that the most difficult part is the choice! Just have a look at the 10 tours below selected from the 100 ideas that are on the website.
Have the time to savour your trip? Here are a few ideas for a week or longer
Wild escape – You don’t have to run off to Hawaii to see a dormant volcano. Discover France’s volcanoes with a guided hiking tour in Auvergne’s Regional Natural Park in Cantal for a truly exotic experience.
Fame at its source – As Paris is one of the world’s iconic cities, why not discover its landmark romantic and cinematic locations with a 2CV car tour? You could say I Love You in Paris like Woody Allen!
Stunning natural beauty – Brave the climb to the Mont Blanc and its glaciers with an eight day guided tour and come face to face with one of the world’s most remarkable natural wonders in Savoie Mont Blanc.
Time is of the essence? Here are some ideas for stays that are less than a week
The route back in time – Bring your childhood fairy tales to life with the award winning Loire à Vélo cycle route to discover the Loire Valley’s beautiful landscapes and famous castles at your own pace.
Happy hour – Few trips immerse you into local life like this one. Get an authentic taste of the Nord Pas de Calais with its Beer Route through its local bars, brasseries and traditional “estaminets”. Cheers!
Is a themed break more your cup of tea? Here are a few suggestions
Burgundy on two wheels – Cycle through Burgundy with France à Vélo to enjoy the beautiful views of the Canal with paths inspired by different themes including family excursions and regional highlights.
A view to a paddle – Go sea kayaking on the Languedoc-Roussillon’s Mediterranean coast on circuit where you’ll visit Sète and all the sites that make it so popular with unexpected stops on the way!
Looking for something different? Here are some niche and quirky ideas
Go back to basics – Enjoy the simple things in life with a stay in a wooden caravan in the Lot Valley and a course about gardening water lilies from the Latour Marliac water lily garden.
Fore! – Take a golf swing for a hole in one throughout the year in Cannes and walk the steps of the celebrities who have also had their go at it under the French Riviera’s perfect weather.
Keep on rejuvenating – There’s never too much of a good thing with the Spa Route to explore the Midi-Pyrénées’s spas and well being centres. Stays in 4 and 3 star hotels include entry to 7 different spas!
So now you know where to get some shut eye and titillate your tastebuds, come back next week for more great ideas! You’ll be able to find out where to indulge your inner culture vulture and outdoor adventurer from wherever you want!
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Absolutely great ideas and it is hard to know which ones I want to do most – all of them!