Special interest holidays in France
Choose a special interest holiday in France and you’ll spend time immersed in French culture in a beautiful rural location while practicing your favourite pastime or learning a new skill. You could, for example, stay in a Provencal farmhouse learning to cook French classics, kayak on the rivers of the Ardeche, go cycling and wine tasting in Burgundy or horse riding in Poitou-Charentes.
19 Special interest holidays in France found
Loire Valley walking and wine holiday
Discover regal estates & fine wines in the Garden of France
From £2,699£2,489 to £2,849 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 6 Sep, 20 Sep
2027: 18 Apr, 9 May, 20 Jun, 5 Sep, 19 Sep
2027: 18 Apr, 9 May, 20 Jun, 5 Sep, 19 Sep
Up to £210 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 06 Sep, 20 Sep
Late availability on these dates: 06 Sep, 20 Sep
French Riviera yoga holiday
Authentic yoga and French hospitality on the Cote d'Azur
From €1,000 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 16 Aug, 30 Aug, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov
2027: 21 Mar, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 9 May, 16 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov
2027: 21 Mar, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 9 May, 16 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov
Provence hiking retreat, nature, food and wine
A unique hiking & wellness retreat in beautiful Provence
From £1,250 6 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov, 15 Dec, 22 Dec
We are offering a 35% discount on our last available rooms on our retreat starting the 25th August.
Burgundy self guided cycling tours, France
Cycle through beautiful Burgundy & taste exquisite wines
From €1,065 to €1,130 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This tour starts any day (excluding Monday or Tuesday) from March through October
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Bordeaux to Toulouse holiday
A gastronomic journey from Bordeaux to Toulouse
From £2,295£2,140 to £2,340 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 19 Sep, 10 Oct
2027: 9 Oct
2027: 9 Oct
Up to £200 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 19 Sep, 10 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 19 Sep, 10 Oct
Avignon & Cotes du Rhone cycling holiday
Cycle past sunlit towns and gorgeous landscapes
From £2,095 to £2,195 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be booked from April - October
Dordogne self guided cycling tour, France
Dordogne gastronomic cycling in historic region of France
From £1,169 to £1,349 9 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This holiday has departures any Sunday to Thursday from May to September, please enquire to discuss your dates.
Watercolour painting holiday in France
Watercolour / Pastel with expert tutors
From £1,595 to £1,895 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 27 Apr, 6 May, 25 May, 3 Jun, 13 Jun, 22 Jun, 1 Jul, 9 Jul, 18 Jul
Painting holiday in France
Painting in the studio and en plein air (all mediums)
From £1,595 to £1,895 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 27 Apr, 6 May, 25 May, 3 Jun, 13 Jun, 22 Jun, 1 Jul, 9 Jul, 18 Jul
Art holiday in France, acrylic & oils
Acrylic / Oil tutors in the studio and en plein air
From £1,595 to £1,895 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 27 Apr, 6 May, 17 May, 25 May, 3 Jun, 13 Jun, 22 Jun, 1 Jul, 9 Jul, 18 Jul
Cycle Burgundy's Route de Grand Crus
Sumptuous wines & gourmet experiences in Burgundy
From £2,600 to £2,815 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Alsace cycling holiday, France
Vineyards & towns along Alsace's Route du Vin
From £2,630 to £2,845 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
France luxury cycling holidays in Champagne
Tour stunning vineyards and taste true Champagne
From £2,020 to £2,505 5 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be booked April - September
Gourmet alpine walking holiday, France
Guided hike through the Alps and eat gourmet food for fuel
From €1,727 to €1,798 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 12 Sep
2027: 29 May, 11 Sep
2027: 29 May, 11 Sep
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01273 823 700
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Chateau painting holiday in South West France
Château painting holiday in South West France
From £2,600 to £3,000 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 5 Sep
2027: 29 May, 11 Sep
2027: 29 May, 11 Sep
Normandy tour in comfort
Château accommodation, cheese & cider trail & private chef
From US $6,600 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 22 Sep
Bordeaux cycling holidays, city & vineyards
Cycling in stunning Bordeaux with delicious wine
From £1,940 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be booked April - October
Cycling holiday in Champagne, France
Gentle lanes and charming scenery in Champagne
From £1,585 to £1,990 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be booked April - September
Rock climbing holiday in the French Alps
Rock climbing mastery on the iconic cliffs of the Alps
From €709 4 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 27 Aug, 17 Sep
