Beaches

With long coastlines on both the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea, France is amply supplied with good beaches. Its beachside resort towns have been famous for centuries.

Bicycling

Bicycle touring is one of the most popular sports in France. More...

Canal Barge Cruises

France has had an extensive canal system for centuries. No longer used for freight, it has become a delightful water-highway system for barge cruises. More...

Cuisine

Is French cuisine the world's best? Many people think so. Any good cook must have at least a beginner's knowledge of French cuisine. You can learn on your trip.

Hiking

With some of the world's most beautiful terrain and topography, the Alps and their tallest peak, and too many historic sites to count, France is a hiker's paradise.

Skiing & Snowboarding

The French Alps boast hundreds of ski lifts, dozens of charming towns and villages, spectacular scenery, and the highest mountain in Western Europe (Mont Blanc). Whatever you want in the way of skiing and snowboarding, it's here. More...

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