Activity Holidays in France

France is a country with which almost every traveller has a relationship. The country of culture, the country of gastronomy, the country of world-class art and literature, an activity holiday in France is sure to last long in the memory, experiencing a culture as rich as France’s is not something that happens every day.

There’s a reason it’s one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, and it’s not just because of the Eiffel Tower (although it is pretty majestic).

There are wonderful local experiences to be had when you get off the beaten track in France. Some come to stroll the winding streets and the village square markets in Gascony and Provence, some come to follow the trail of great philosophers, historians and artists in Paris and Bordeaux, others are drawn to the country’s unusual geography with its long coastlines in Normandy, massive mountain ranges and breath-taking farmland vistas, and some come for the immense luxury of the French Riviera and Nice.

Whatever unique activity holidays in French or offbeat experiences you choose, it’ll be one you instantly pat yourself on the back for. And after combining cooking lessons with city tours, wine experiences with craft workshops in stunning countryside, you’ll find that they all complement each other as well as a freshly baked baguette, a deliciously gooey Camembert and a glass of exquisite red wine, and have you craving for more flavours of France.

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  • French Cookery Break Gascony

    4 Days France

    Immerse yourself in French life on this 3 night/4 day cooking & wine course that promises not only a cooking experience ..

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    £740 pp
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  • French Dessert and Pastry Making Holiday

    6 Nights France

    Calling all baking & French patisserie enthusiasts! Learn to master classic French desserts and pastry on this 6 night c..

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    £2591 pp
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  • French Cooking and Wine Holiday

    5 Nights / 6 Days France

    Immerse yourself in French life on this 5 night/6 day gourmet cooking course that promises not only a cooking experience..

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    £1580 pp
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  • Fantastic French Cookery Course in Brittany

    6 Nights France

    This fantastic French cooking holiday will change the way you cook and think about food including 36 hours of cooking an..

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    £2728 pp
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  • French Cookery Break

    3 Nights France
    • Full Board Accommodation
    • Visit to a local market
    • Only 4 people in a cooking class

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    £762 *pp
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  • French Cookery and Gastronomy Holiday

    7 Night France
    • Full board (3 course gourmet dinners) & refreshments (including wine)
    • 4 x cooking classes & Cheese and wine pairing
    • Vineyard and Armagnac distillery visit
    • Champagne and Methode Traditionelle tasting

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    £1890 pp*
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  • Best Places to Visit

    Nice

    Welcome to a city of azure seas, pristine beaches, fresh Mediterranean cuisine and lifestyle to matc

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    Gascony

    Rolling hills bearing winding vineyards, Gascony is a region best savoured slowly.

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    Gascony

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    Normandy

    Windswept beaches, quiet village communities - there are wonderful experiences to be found in Norman

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    Provence

    Travel along roads that wind their way through the hills of Provence to find truly offbeat experienc

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    Provence

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    Loire Valley

    Incredible chateaux, beautiful countryside, exquisite wine, all this & more in the Loire Valley.

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    Loire Valley

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    Bordeaux

    Historical & cultural hub in a region of world-class vineyards, Bordeaux is a rewarding destination.

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    Bordeaux

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    French Riviera

    Glitz and glamour await in a land where all pleasures & unique experiences can be found.

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    French Riviera

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    Biarritz

    Tucked away on the south Atlantic coast, France’s surf capital hides a number of offbeat experienc

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    Biarritz

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    Toulouse

    A picturesque maze of cobbled alleys reveals a city on the forefront of France’s cultural scene.

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    Toulouse

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    Paris

    What can be said that hasn’t been said already, the romantic capital of the world sits on the Sein

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    Paris

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    Nouvelle-Aquitaine

    A scene conjured up by gently ringing church bells & smells of boulangerie wafting through its stree

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    Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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    Lyon

    The culinary capital of France, if you’re a food lover, look no further than this charismatic city

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    Lyon

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    Brittany

    Fishing villages, stretches of deserted coastline & all the cheese and bread you can eat, sounds lik

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    Brittany

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    French Pyrenees

    Lesser visited than the Alps but still incredibly beautiful, authentic, and truly off the beaten tra

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    French Pyrenees

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