Special interest holidays in France
Tours & holidays in 2017 & 2018
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26 Special interest holidays in France found
French Riviera holiday, walking, culture & cooking option
Experience real French culture and get off the beaten track
From 510 to 780 5 days ex flights
Small group travel
Mercantour Park self catering gite, France
Beautifully located accommodation in the Mercantour, France
From £420 per week (sleeps 2)
Accommodation
France gite accommodation, Mercantour, sleeps 6
Beautifully located gite in the Mercantour, France
From £420 per accommodation per week
Accommodation:
Gite accommodation available year round (ideal base for both summer & winter activities).
French Riviera holiday, food, walking & culture
Experience real French culture and get off the beaten track
From 805 to 1,210 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
French Riviera holiday accommodation
French home-stay experience in St Jeannet
From 75 to 183 per double room per night
Accommodation
Learn how to kayak holiday in the Ardeche, France
Kayaking holiday in the magnificent beauty of the Ardeche.
From £759 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Burgundy self guided cycling tours, France
Cycle through beautiful Burgundy & taste exquisite wines
From 890 to 965 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This tour starts any day (excluding Monday or Tuesday) from March through October
South of France walking and yoga short break
A rejuvenating yoga retreat in the south of France
From 560 to 850 5 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 28 Oct
Meditation retreat in France
Mindfulness Meditation Workshop with Horses South of France
From £995 to £1,095 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 16 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 21 Oct, 28 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov, 18 Nov
Camino de Santiago short break
Weekend introduction to the Camino de Santiago France
From £395 to £495 4 days ex flights
Small group travel:
This weekend getaway starts on a Friday evening from 18h00 and ends at 11H00 the next Monday (4 days later). Bookings can be made from May to November.
Mont Blanc yoga and walking holiday
Yoga, trekking and hot springs in Italy
From 1,100 8 days ex flights
Small group travel
South of France cooking holiday
French cooking workshop week with local expert
From 736 to 1,162 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 1 Oct
French Riviera yoga holidays
A unique yoga & wellness holiday to reconnect with yourself
From 886 to 1,323 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 20 Aug, 10 Sep
South of France cooking and nutrition holiday
Holistic vegetarian cooking holiday in French Pyrenees
From 810 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 9 Sep, 7 Oct
Learn holistic massage in the French Pyrenees
Living consciously in awareness that everything is inextricably connected
From 810 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 23 Sep
South of France holistic living holiday
Self-sufficient living experience in French Pyrenees
From 810 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 7 Oct
Ecolodge accommodation in the French Alps
Luxury eco-chalet with yoga facilities in the French-Alps
From 499 per accommodation per night
Accommodation
Provence gourmet tour in France
Tailor made gourmet tour in Provence
From 985 6 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
South of France walking and wine tasting holiday
Walking the Camino de Santiago and wine-tasting France
From £995 to £1,095 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
This trip runs Sat- Sat between May and November
French Riviera holiday, with morning yoga
Enjoy the philosophy of yoga during your holidays near Nice
From 805 to 1,210 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 20 Aug, 27 Aug, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 24 Sep, 1 Oct, 8 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 29 Oct
London to Budapest by rail, including the Glacier Express
Hop aboard Europe's magnificent train rides
From £1,999 to £2,269 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 21 Aug, 4 Sep, 9 Oct
London to Istanbul rail tour
Check out the dramatic landscapes across Europe
From £3,299 to £3,579 25 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 4 Sep, 9 Oct
Truffle holiday in France
A gastronomic journey with walks to taste the black truffle
From 1,180 5 days ex flights
Small group travel
Pyrenees walking and gastronomy holiday
Come and visit the beautiful Basque country
From 2,890 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 27 Sep, 4 Oct
Dordogne cooking holiday in France
French cuisine in a chateau in the Dordogne!
From 2,640 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 15 Oct, 22 Oct
France wellbeing holiday
An idyllic paradise where wellbeing comes naturally.
From £867 to £962 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 3 Sep
2018: 23 Apr, 13 May, 20 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 24 Jun, 1 Jul, 8 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep
2018: 23 Apr, 13 May, 20 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 24 Jun, 1 Jul, 8 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep
Last vacancy in 2017 begins 3 Sept
Exceptional value, all-inclusive, very-low Sterling Price no Euro worries
No single supplement for first solo guest in week starting 3 Sept and throughout 2018
Reduced Prices for 2018 Holidays booked in 2017
From
510
excluding flights
Awesome experience and as a solo traveller I felt very looked after and included. (more)Helen Barker
The entire week at St. Jeannet was memorable! Loved each of Benoit's daily activities including his informative, detailed, and interesting commentaries! ... The area, the people, the beauty, the food, the relaxing pace (activities did not start before 10 AM... no jumping out of bed and rushing to catch a bus!)... (more)Catherine Burns
The excellent, friendly, informed guiding on the activity days. The pace was relaxed and enjoyable. Very enjoyable -friendly hosts, delightful area. (more)Susan Marris
From
890
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Cycling at our own pace through stunning, varied countryside and finding places
that we would have missed in a car.
Tips?
Be prepared for more than just undulating vineyards - there are some hills and
you should have a decent level of fitness. (However, we managed and are in our
more senior years!) The hire bikes were excellent, sturdy machines and there was
technical back-up if required. (Luckily not needed! )
Local benefits?
Staying at comfortable,... (more)Neil Crawley
From
75
per double room per night
The views from the rooms are breath taking. The owners go the extra mile to ensure that your stay is as perfect as possible...A unique and restful experience which we hope to be able repeat one day. After only five nights we came home feeling recharged and with many fond memories. (more)Nick Medhurst
Best holiday ever... The tour of the old city of Nice and the trip to the village of Tourettes the St Jeannet winery and the cooking class with Corrine were truly memorable. (more)Vicki Wright
We stayed at the house for 4 nights with our teenage boys and we were so happy we did. Corinne and Benoit make you feel welcome as soon as you arrive...It was one of the highlights of our 3 weeks in France! Benoit does great excursions so highly recommend you go on his tours too!
(more)Jenny Lincoln
From
£420
per accommodation per week
It is the best holiday weve had in France and that's from a perspective of over 40 years holidaying in France...The walking in the beautiful mountains in the Mercantour with snow,sun,isolation and good companions.Why did I reach 67 before finding this most beautiful place? (more)Tony Bell
The Alpes-Maritimes and Mercantour National Park is a fantastic area to visit and we would consider this to be one of our best holidays. (more)Lourdes Roffey
We loved the autumn walking in the Parc du Mercantour, in fact our walk to the Lac de Negre was probably the prettiest walk we have ever done. (more)Mary Dracup
From
£420
per week (sleeps 2)
Best bits: Walking up to and visiting the rock art in the Vallee des Merveilles, and the Fete du Pain in St Martin Vιsubie.
(more)Carolyne Mason
Excellent. We travelled with young family and would certainly stay again so cannot recommend it too highly. (more)ROSIE KELBRICK
A really worthwhile and memorable holiday: the self guided walks were well planned and gave us a great idea of the locality; the food was very good and the garden(s) excellent for relaxing on our days off. We were given a very warm welcome and a friendly stay. (more)Jon Nay
From
805
excluding flights
The excursions which were well thought out and very informative. So much we wouldn't have known if it wasn't for Benoit. Corrines cookery lesson was amazing too and very relaxed.
(more)Brenda Muir
By the end of the week (helped by the glorious weather) I had laughed a lot, had some hugely interesting conversations, seen some beautiful places, learnt a lot of interesting facts, made some new friends, eaten some delicious food, tried lots of new things and completely relaxed. I practically cried when I had to leave, I'd loved it so much! (more)Ali James
From
£759
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Surviving the descent of the rapids at the Pont D'Arc without capsizing!
Tips?
Leave yourself in Phil's capable hands - go 1/2 board because the hotel's fantastic and take his kit list as your Bible.
Local benefits?
Tourist industry is important locally and local hotel benefitted.
Overall rating?
10/10, A*, fantastic
(more)Adele Holt
