Unusual holidays in France
If you fancy trying something a bit alternative, but without the hassle of flying somewhere far flung to do it, a France unusual holiday is sure to suit you make like a Mongolian and sleep under the stars, camp in a gypsy caravan, or embrace self-sufficiency and stay somewhere entirely off-the-grid; France may not be considered exotic, but scratch the surface and it has some cool and very unlikely offerings to try out.
10 Unusual holidays in France found
Snowshoeing in the French Alps
Snowshoe the Alps and stay in cosy farmhouse (foodie heaven)
From 876 to 1,186 4 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 29 Dec
2027: 15 Jan, 15 Feb, 8 Mar
2027: 15 Jan, 15 Feb, 8 Mar
Dordogne self catering cabin sleeping 4
Off-grid, off-beat self catering cabin
From 690 to 960 per week (sleeps 2-4)
Accommodation
Mercantour family walking holiday, France
Walk with a donkey to discover the Southern French Alps
From 695 to 775 6 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip departs from mid-May to end-September; best time to go is springtime for the flora
Trek the GR20 of Corsica
Walk the challenging GR20 from Conca to Calenzana
From £3,679£3,319 to £3,929 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 29 Aug
2027: 17 Jul, 31 Jul, 28 Aug
2027: 17 Jul, 31 Jul, 28 Aug
Up to £360 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 29 Aug
Late availability on these dates: 29 Aug
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Provence bike and barge tour, France
Bike & boat along the Camargue in Provence
From £2,030 to £2,530 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Family walking holidays with a donkey, France
Enjoy walking in the Nature with a friendly donkey
From 770 to 805 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Alpine Wolf tracking holiday, France
Once in a lifetime wolf tracking adventure in French Alps
From 867 4 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 2 Apr
Belle Ile En Mer walking tour, France
Discover island life off the coast of Brittany
From 775 to 1,375 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
London to Uzbekistan by rail holiday
Epic rail adventure from London to Central Asia
From £18,900 4 weeks ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 14 Mar
Dordogne self catering accommodation
Splendid isolation! Your very own cabin in the woods!
From 690 to 960 per week (sleeps 2)
Accommodation
