Activities

Travellers visiting the city of Lyon can pick from a wide choice of guided day-tours that invite you to explore one of France’s most enchanting regions. Surrounded by rivers, countryside and mountains, Lyon is a magical jumping off point for day-trips. The five we recommend below encompass the region’s full tapestry – from its verdant…

Stretching from the Atlantic coast to central France, the Loire Valley is one of France’s most famous wine regions – and is easily reached from Paris. Best known for its Sancerre, Vouvray and Muscadet appellations, the region attracts wine connoisseurs in their droves who flock here to explore its legendary vineyards and wineries. For those…

Perched on the French Riviera, the sun-kissed city of Nice is a mecca for cyclists, with plenty of bike rental options for those without their own gear. Holland Bikes Tours & Rentals Founded more than 20 years ago, Holland Bikes has grown to become one of the most recognised names in bike rentals and guided…

Known as La Ville Rose (‘The Pink City’) owning to its terra-cotta brick buildings, Toulouse is also a culinary mecca, with visitors able to taste their way around the city and its surroundings on a wide choice of tours and tastings. The capital of France’s southern Occitanie region, the city draws large numbers of visitors…

Around 150km northwest of Nice, the Gorges du Verdon makes for magical change of scenery for visitors to the Cote d’Azur.   This stunning river canyon, carved by the Verdon River, and famed for its white-water rapids and dramatic cliffs, is a popular day trip excursion from Nice. There are a wide range of organised…

The city of Caen in northern France is the ideal jumping-off point for trips to the famous D-Day Landing Beaches that are so steeped in history. In fact, some would argue that no trip to this part of  France is complete without visiting the beaches, cemeteries and memorials that tell the story of the Normandy…

Whether you’re starting entirely from scratch or keen to strengthen your existing language skills, there are plenty of high-quality apps designed to help you learn French. Learning French can feel intimidating at first, especially when it comes to using the language in everyday situations. With traditional language courses tending to be somewhat expensive and tricky…