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A Unique Mountain Trip in Franche-Comté
Known as the Monkey Bridges, scale the mountains using over hangings and bridges along the rocky route sites of the Via Ferratas in Franche-Comté. These challenges are perfect for all the family adding that bit of fun and sport to the rugged but impressive scenery.
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Natural Skating Rinks in Franche-Comté
The regions large lakes become remarkable skating rinks in winter. The principal sites are the lake Saint-Point in Doubs, the lake of Russet-red or that of Combe.
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Les Labyrinthus in Alsace
The Maze Leisure Park. Very popular in times gone by, mazes are today enjoying something of a comeback. Designed in 1996, "Les Labyrinthus" are temporary mazes made from corn which are pulled up or harvested at the end of the summer.
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A Day and Night in the Trees
It’s a day for the family high up in the trees where you will be able to travel through a forest with ease. A guide will bring you safely along the chosen route. It is a place for young and old but a head for heights is needed. |
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Devil Kart in Franche-Comté
For those who love nothing more than speeding around a track in a go-kart or for those who have always wanted to give it a go, Franche-Comté has a treat for you.
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Sailing in Loire (Western)
Novice and experienced sailors alike will find ideal conditions in the Pays de la Loire for the full practice of sailing in absolute safety. From La Baule to Sables-d'Olonne, the wide bays, creeks and islands lend themselves wonderfully to the practice of sailing.
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Adventure Parks in Alsace
Located in a forest of 200-year-old oak trees, this treetop adventure park combines a chance to discover nature with the opportunity to enjoy fun and adventure up in the treetops.
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Bobsleigh Run in Rhône-Alpes
One of the most trilling and unique experiences in France awaits you in Rhone-Alpes. Known as the most technical piste in the world, the run is really frightening as you reach speeds of 90km/h to over 100km/h. This isn’t just for adults as families can go in four-man bobsleighs.
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Forest Acrobatic Parks in Rhône-Alpes
Among the numerous forest acrobatic parks scattered almost everywhere since the 90s', there are about a hundred throughout the Rhône-Alpes region, scattered within resorts, mountains, towns and the countryside.Explore via monkey bridges, Texan clamps, and lots of other suspended games for a unique experience! |
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The Secrets of an Artist’s Garden
In 1993, Françoise Radet-Mannerkorpi, a painter, having lived in Finland for 20 years, created this garden, situated at the foot of a 13th Century church in a small village in the Marne Valley, and turned it into a romantic garden with a remarkable, flower bedecked kitchen garden. |
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The Caves of Lascaux Aquitaine
The caves of Lascaux were discovered by a group of teenagers out walking their dog in 1940. They are one the world's finest examples of prehistoric cave dwellings and their walls are adorned with colourful artworks painted by early man. |
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Horse Riding Auvergne
Auvergne is a great region for horses and riding and is a wonderful destination for riding holidays. The layout of the fields, the patterns of crops and woodlands, the layout of the towns and villages and the unique building structures create the perfect horse riding experience. |
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Family Experiences in Champagne
Nigloland is the only theme park in Champagne-Ardenne. Nigloland features eighteen different attractions from a tiny train to flying saucers set in eighteen hectares of grounds. Nigloland is in the Aube-en-Champagne, near Dolancourt. |
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Gardens in Lorraine
Whether in the intimate atmosphere of the Callunes gardens on the slopes of the Vosges with their outstanding collection of heathers, the Berchigranges garden famous for its primroses or the parklands in spa towns, everybody will find something to satisfy their curiosity. |
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Produce of Loire (Western)
The salt marshes of the Presqu'île de Guérande. White Gold: Classified as one of the 100 ‘Sites of Remarkable Taste’ in France, this magical place, where seawater circulates through a complex network of canals and basins, is the pride of Guérande, and has furnished its wealth since the iron age. |
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Crocodiles and Submarines in Normandy
There are also many pools centres such as the Nautilus in Lisieux, Espace Aquatique at Condé sur Noireau in the Suisse Normande or Centre Park in Verneuil sur Avre in the Eure part of Normandy. Normandy offers three special animal centres too. |
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Family Attractions in Lorraine
There’s no time to be bored in Lorraine. With many recreational sites in the countryside or near major towns, there is plenty of choice if you’re looking for an unusual family outing. |
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Sporting Leisure Pursuits
Do you dream of exhilarating experiences and extreme sports? Discover the Picardy coast on a sand-sailer, take a parachute jump, gain altitude and see Picardy from a hot air balloon or an ultralight. |
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Family Activities in Normandy
Normandy is one of the premiere destinations for non-stop, kid-friendly adventures. From the seaside coast to the fantastic countryside, families will discover a multitude of outdoor recreation, outstanding parks and gardens, rivers and beaches, spectacular sightseeing, historical landmarks and much more. |
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Camargue is a land of men, horses and bulls
Camargue is synonymous with nature and wide open spaces. Flora and fauna have pride of place in this area which is still home to countless old ranches, tended by traditional horseback herdsman or "gardians". |
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Shopping Breaks - Champagne
It was in Troyes that the concept of factory outlets, now much copied but never equalled, was originally born. The town is the biggest European centre of this kind. |
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Family Entertainment in Languedoc-Roussillon
There are many locations in Languedoc-Roussillon for family entertainment. There is cycling, horse riding and walking treks but there are also many adventure parks and water parks too. From tree climbing to wild life parks, to steam train journeys, there is so much fun in the sun to have. |
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Saint-Jean-de-Monts
Children first: An exceptional wooded environment, 20 km of safe, gently sloping beaches, lifeguards… This is the one for the kids! Although it is a child-friendly 'Station Kid' par excellence, there's plenty for adults as well: golf, thalassotherapy, fishing, bike rides or picnics beneath the pine trees – make yourself some great holiday memories! |
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Boating in Burgundy
By sail or motor, Burgundy is ideally suited for exploring by boat and there are a large number of companies in the area who will make all the arrangements you need for a holiday on the water.
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To the Air
The Loire Valley is extremely large. Exploring it all would take quite some time by conventional means. For a more original and unique vantage point of this remarkable land, hot air balloon rides are available to transport you over the valley. |
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Cycling in Poitou-Charantes
There are over a 1000 km of trails for cyclists and hundreds of mountain biking routes marked out for your enjoyment in Poitou-Charentes. Gentle quiet relaxed excursions through the stunning scenery of back road routes in the countryside are enjoyable for everyone. |
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The Futuroscope Park in Poitou-Charentes
A gigantic sphere set against a sloping sheet of glass, a translucent cube jutting up from the ground, reflective organ pipes or crystals dividing up the sky with their mirrors are only some of the futuristic sights to see at Futuroscope. It is a futuristic universe, like a backdrop to a science fiction novel. |
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Family Activities in Corsica
Corsica is an island dedicated to sports. Having been French for only 200 years it is culturally different and has a unique, festive feel to it. |
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Hot Air Ballooning - Lubersac
View the Correze region from a hot air balloon! Journeys take 30 minutes or 1 hour and each flight can take a maximum of 4 passengers. |
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Train Tours in Rhone Alpes
Green Ardèche: Full Steam Ahead. The railroad circuit of the Chemin de Fer du Vivarais, between Tournon and Lamastre, allows one to admire ardéchois landscapes which are only accessible by train. |
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A Water Paradise in Rhône-Alpes
A cultural cruise in Lyon, a city classed as a UNESCO world heritage site. Discover Lyon and the famous history of the Capital of Gaul by water. There are many options for walks and day cruises, as well as provision for groups and school outings. |
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For the Family in Poitou-Charentes
On-road Tourist Train: Train Touristique "Le Pibalou". Discover the history, flora, fauna and geography of the Marais Poitevin and see the local architecture in its villages from a small road train. |
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Boating Routes in Brittany
Breton rivers and canals form a network of more than 600 km of navigable waterways reserved for leisure activities and boating. |
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The Science and Technology Discovery Centre
Produced in collaboration with the Cité des Sciences de la Villette (La Villette Science Centre) in Paris, this science and technology discovery centre covers an area of more than 5000 m² and is chiefly aimed at children aged between 3 and 15.
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Horse Riding in Poitou-Charentes
Horse riding is ripe in Poitou-Charentes offering differing rides for experienced and not so, young and old. There are guided group tours and also unguided for experienced riders. There are also quite a few racing venues if you’re up for a bet or two. Horse lovers will love Poitou-Charentes. |
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Le Labyrinthe - Gueret
This giant maze (the largest in the world) covers two hectares and borders a 3000 hectare forest. There are 14 questions in the maze which, if answered correctly, enable you to exit more easily. There are also picnic areas in the park and giant games, including a giant chess board with pieces. |
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Boating in Languedoc-Roussillon
This region is lush with boating opportunities. With its 27 marinas and 30,000 moorings, Languedoc-Roussillon makes very good use of its Mediterranean location. |
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Horse Riding in Rhône-Alpes
Nothing is more pleasant than horse riding to discover the Southern Ardèche and Vallon Pont d'Arc region. You will pass through forests, on bridle paths and will end by crossing rivers. |
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Theme Parks in Picardy
Each time you visit you will see a different Picardy depending on the time, light and season. Each place is different and extraordinary, just like each encounter. Picardy’s theme parks will thrill you with shows and rides for the whole family. |
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Cité des Sciences and de l'Industrie
The cite des sciences and de l'industrie is one of Europe's largest centre for the diffusion of science and technology which is suitable for all: school parties, senior citizens, young people, clubs and societies, etc. They've welcomed more than 3 million visitors in 2007. |
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Steam Train Journeys - Limoges
With a variety of routes from Limoges to Eyemoutiers and Ussel this is a great day out travelling back in time to the days of real trains! Weave your way through the gorges of the Haute Vienne with some spectacular viaducts. |
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The Bioscope in Alsace
An Innovative Leisure and Discovery Park. A cross between an amusement park and a scientific museum, the Bioscope is a completely new kind of leisure and discovery park, where visitors can learn more about the relationship between man and his environment. |
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Vulcania in Auvergne -The European Volcano Park
Thousands of years of volcanism have forged the landscape of Auvergne giving it the special strength and character that make it a unique place in Europe. |
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Aeronautics in Midi-Pyrénées
From the airmail pioneers to the "Cité de l'Espace". Aeronautics and space research are the two great technological adventures of southwestern France. With Clément Ader, Mermoz and Saint-Exupéry on the one hand and Caravelles, the Concorde and Airbus aeroplanes on the other, legendary men and aeroplanes have punctuated the history of Toulouse.
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Historic Places in Paris / Ile de France
Les Invalides is a complex of buildings in the 7th arrondissement, now containing museums and monuments, relating to France's military history, as well as a hospital and a retirement home for war veterans, which were the building's original purpose. The name is a shortened form of hôpital des invalides, the hospital for invalids. |
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Welcome aboard Planet NAUSICAA
Visit giant aquariums, discovery areas, attractions and animal reserves for an unforgettable deep sea adventure – a unique and inspiring opportunity to learn more about the magical world of marine life. |
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Places of Art in Paris / Ile de France
Montmartre is one of the more famous areas of Paris, celebrated for its bohemian nature and colony of artists. Historically, this was a gathering area for artists and writers who travelled from many parts of the world to spend time in Paris. |
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Hydrotherapy in Auvergne
Auvergne is the most important region for hydrotherapy treatment in France. Every year its 10 resorts welcome nearly 70,000 curists making Auvergne a major European health centre. The spa centres of Vichy, Le Mont-Dore, Saint-Nectaire, Châteauneuf-les-Bains, Châtel-Guyon, La Bourboule, Royat-Chamalières, Chaudes-Aigues, Néris-les-Bains and Bourbon-l’Archambault, together make up a unique group. |
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Places of Interest in Paris / Ile de France
Notre Dame
Notre Dame was first constructed between 1163 and1345, commissioned by Maurice de Sully, Bishop of Paris. Built in an age of illiteracy, the cathedral depicted stories of the Bible in its portals, paintings, and stained glass. From the 28 statues to the colourful stained glass windows, Notre Dame is renowned for its art and its history. |
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The land of the Mushroom Caves
Three-quarters of the national production of the ‘Champignon de Paris’ is cultivated in the tufa galleries of the Saumur area. The climatic qualities of these places, whose temperature and hygrometry are constant throughout the year, combined with local savoir-faire, have made these caves the kingdom of mushroom-growers. |
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Watersports Auvergne
Auvergne, being known as the "land of lakes and volcanoes" is rich with numerous water sports. Natural and artificial lakes are in use all year round for sporting activities. From fishing and swimming to water skiing and kayaking, there is no limit to what can be done. |
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The Great Dune of Pilat Aquitaine - Europe's highest dune
The natural phenomenan that is the Dune du Pyla or 'Dune du Pilat' is the largest natural sand dune in the world and sits 60km from Bordeaux in the South of the Arcachon Bay. |
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An Authentic Open Air Village Museum
Created in 1984, the Ecomusée d'Alsace comprises almost 70 authentic rural homes, dismantled in their original village where they were due for demolition, and rebuilt it here brick by brick.
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Wonder at the Living Museum of the Horse, Chantilly
The Great Stables of Chantilly, viewed as the world’s finest, are home to the Living Museum of the Horse. Far removed from dusty, immobile museums, this Museum is perpetually developing in order to offer ever more original shows, put on by the thirty employees of the Living Museum of the Horse. |
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Puy du Fou®: Get ready for a journey through time!
Escape to the Grand Parc of the Puy du Fou® for an unforgettable trip with family or friends. Puy du Fou® is a whirlwind of extraordinary shows and a real breath of fresh air far from everyday hustle and bustle. Make the most of an exceptional entertainment program during the day, breath-taking shows at night, as well as 17 restaurants, a themed hotel and 45 hectares of pure green bliss. Days at Puy du Fou® are adventure and action-packed. Get ready for a journey through time! |
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Chamonix - A voyage through the Mont-Blanc range
Chamonix has been welcoming travellers and adventurers for over two and a half centuries and can be truly described as an outdoor enthusiast's paradise. The mountain scenery surpasses one's wildest expectations and the Mont-Blanc, jewel in the crown, thrones silently over the Chamonix valley.
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The Morvan Natural Park
Burgundy's green spaces are ideal for a range of leisure pursuits and getting close to nature. The beautiful landscape is ideally suited for hiking, horse riding, golf cycling and even hot air balooning for those looking for a bit of adventure. |
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Cycling in Aquitaine
A gentle ride to take in the beauty of the landscape or the town, long-distance trips through the mountains for fresh air and fun, cross-country exploits and downhill thrills...Aquitaine caters for each and every taste. |
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Boating in Aquitaine
For centuries, the region's waterways were used for transporting wines, salt, oil, flour, spices, lace and a whole host of other goods. Today, they offer an original way of travelling, a gentler way of getting around and that marvellous sensation of seeing towns and villages from a most original angle, almost catching them by surprise. |
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Visit Chateau de Chenonceau
Chenonceau is, after Versailles, the most visited French castle. Aside from the visit to the castle, the chateau de Chenonceau provides a large range of activities and services like: a gastronomic restaurant l'Orangerie, a buffet restaurant, a tea room, the Ladies Galery (wax museum) and sailing in small boats during summer months. You can also discovery the vegetable garden, the 16th century farm and the flower workshop where incredible flower displays are created and displayed in the castle. |
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Winter Sports in Savoie Mont Blanc
With more than 100 ski resorts spread out in 11 massifs, 15 connected ski areas (Espace Killy, Portes du Soleil, Grand Massif, Les 3 Vallées…), up to 650km of slopes for one single ski domain, Savoie Mont Blanc is the largest ski area in the world. You can even hop across borders and see another country! (Italy and Switzerland). |
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Nature Parks in Auvergne
The Auvergne contains two of the largest regional nature parks in France, the 'Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d'Auvergne' and it's smaller neighbour the 'Parc Naturel Régional des Livradois-Forez' - making this area the largest environmentally protected area in France.
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National and Regional Parks - Aquitaine
Aquitaine also has various National and Regional Parks such as The Pyrénées National Park, The Landes de Gascogne Regional Park, The Périgord-Limousin Regional Park. |
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A world of water - Aquitaine
From the flat, sandy plains and pine forests of the Landes to the beautiful lagoon of the Bassin d’Arcachon... Aquitaine is immensely diverse. The valley of the Dordogne provides a sharp contrast...ideal for canoeing, kayaking, fishing, horse riding and cycling.
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Not to be missed in Rhône-Alpes
A great river and a chain of mountains give the region its name and create the pattern of life here. The Alps crowned by Mont Blanc provide a skiing area that is unique in the world. Hiking enthusiasts are becoming increasingly numerous in the summertime, walking the waymarked trails through the region's nature parks (La Vanoise, Les Ecrins, Les Bauges), and around the lakes (Lake Geneva, Annecy, Le Bourget). Nearer the Rhône, the Ardèche gorges are a paradise for canoeing. |
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Not to be missed in the Loire (western)
A land of water traversed by the Loire, the region is bathed in the north by the spray of the Atlantic Ocean. While Saint-Nazaire is an important merchant navy port, Nantes is the regional capital, and Saumur, Le Mans and Angers offer visitors a cultural heritage dominated by Gothic art and the Renaissance. |
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Not to be missed in Corsica
Mountains in the sea, pierced with torrents, Corsica, an island of rare beauty, has the full spectrum of landscapes. Dry in the south, it makes up for it with long beaches of white sand, where lazing around can be enhanced by sightseeing tours. |
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Not to be missed in Picardy
With its exceptionally rich architectural heritage, this province is a preserve of Gothic art. Famous for its cathedrals, it offers the discerning an opportunity to explore its towns and their medieval wonders. |
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Not to be missed in Champagne-Ardenne
The fruit of its vineyards is so famous that the first thing you think of in this region is a glass of champagne. You can of course begin the journey underground and visit the wine cellars. Reims, its magnificient cathedral or its museum of fine arts, should not make you forget the 'vine-growers' villages spread around the region. There is also the Ardennes with its wild forests, populated by roe deer and hares. |
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Not to be missed in Languedoc-Roussillon
The Mediterranean on one side, the eastern Pyrenees to the south and Lozère to the north, Languedoc-Roussillon takes pleasure in the contrats if its stepped relief. |
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Not to be missed in Paris
Some cities call to mind lovers, others architecture, yet others an intellectual, cultural or appealing popular atmosphere. Paris has all these faces, plus lots more to discover depending on your particular interest. |
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Not to be missed in Franche-Comté
This is a region with distinct faces. In the north, the valleys of the Haute-Saône which, from the Grays region to the Saône Vosges, passing through Vesoul, back onto the region of Belfort. Châteaux and churches give added attraction to its towns and villages, and a great many museums house specimens showing the traditional craftmanship related to wood, but also to clock making. |
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Not to be missed in Poitou-Charentes
The dispute between Ancient and Modern is not on the agenda in this region where the vestiges of the past are keyed neatly into an openness to the future. |
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Not to be missed in Auvergne
If it were possible, the best way to travel in this region would be on the back of a donkey, just as the writer Stevenson did. It is indeed probably the pleasantest way to see this land of volcanoes, fashioned by their eruptions. Inactive for centuries, they gave birth to a strange and majestic landscape. |
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Not to be missed in Brittany
A land of seafaring people, and the aspect that makes Brittany the daughter of Neptune. Its thousands of kilometres of coastline, from Cancale to Saint-Nazaire, give it a prodigiously varied relief, with the strange rocks of the Pink Granite coast and the idyllic beaches of the Morbihan following on from one another. |
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Lille in Nord-Pas-de-Calais
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Not to be missed in the French Riviera
It is the blue of the south that defines this land. Its climate is so mild, its nature so filled with flowers that thousands of years after the Romans, English aristocrats, fed up with the greyness, fell in love with it. Since then, the Côte d'Azur has been entirely given over to summer pleasures. |
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Not to be missed in Nord-Pas-de-Calais
Traditionally an industrial region, it has now turned to tourism, a natural choice in a landscape where forests predominate, and where the Opal Coast has a host of beaches dedicated to surfing, wind-surfing, water-skiing, and more. |
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Not to be missed in Lorraine
Bordered by the three countries, Belgium, Luxembourg and Germany, Lorraine is a strategic region which today exudes a peaceful charm. There is no shortage of reasons to explore it. For lovers of architecture and the arts, Mirecourt, Bar-le-Duc and Epinal possess many wonders. Enthusiasts for footpaths, will find routes dotted with lakes, forests and green valleys in the Lorraine Regional Park. Another excellent reason to come is for its springs and to stay in one of the well-known spa establishments in Contrexéville or Vittel, where the gastronomy is not to be outdone. |
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Not to be missed in Midi-Pyrénées
Few regions offer such a variety of landscapes, climates and architecture. This is because the region is huge, it runs from Aveyron to Gers and from Ariège to the edges of the Dordogne. |
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Not to be missed in Burgundy
From the vineyards of Chablis to those of the Mâconnais passing through the Côte de Beaune and Côtes de Nuits, from the luminous Loire Valley to the opulent Bresse region passing through the mysterious forests of the Morvan, Burgundy is beautiful in its natural state and in every season. |
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Not to be missed in the Loire (centre)
It is western Europe's last wild river, over 1,000 km long, that shapes the region : The Loire. On its banks the aristocracy built châteaux that are among the jewels of French architecture. Amboise, Chambord, Blois, Azay-le-Rideau are all extraordinary. |
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Not to be missed in Limousin
Nature lovers who like to punctuate their walks with seeing the old craft traditions develop an immediate attachment to this region. Green woods and forests, it is also criss-crossed by water, the Creuse, Vienne and Dordogne rivers... |
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Not to be missed in Normandy
Combining in the same land the pleasures of an extraordinary coastline and those of a green and blossoming countryside, Normandy is a very fortunate region. |
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Not to be missed in Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur
Everything in this region sings, even the wind, when it is called the Mistral or the Tramontana. The great poets were able to convey its music, and painters from Cézanne to Picasso, captured its light. Provence is magical, it smells wonderfully of olive oil, lavender and thyme. |
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Not to be missed in Ile-de-France
Around Paris, Ile-de-France offers the joys of discovering both nature and culture. With 9 royal towns, 400 listed gardens and châteaux including 24 masterpieces of landscape art, medieval villages or Cistercian abbeys, the Ile-de-France region boasts a unique and fascinating heritage. |
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Not to be missed in Alsace
Very long and narrow and backing onto the Rhine, Alsace has seen its borders moved on many occasions. The ups and downs of history have caused it to hang on to a very strong regional tradition. This can be seen in its language, its folk traditions and its cuisine. Its countryside beckons the walker, with its hillsides streaked with vineyards in the Munster valley and the flower-decked valleys of the Florival.
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Not to be missed in Aquitaine
If you had to define this land by one word, il would be 'generous'. A generosity that can be seen in its variety of landscapes with hills, valleys, sandy moors and a coast that is almost wild. The Bordeaux vineyards, the Basque Country, the plateaux of Périgord... |
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Hot Air Ballooning
Floating through the air in a hot air balloon is the perfect way to take in the scenery of the region. If you have a head for heights there is no more relaxing way to see the Burgundian countryside. |
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