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11 Unusual holidays in France found
Snowshoeing in the French Alps
Snowshoeing in the Alps with a high mountain guide
From 1,398 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 25 Jan, 7 Mar
French Riviera holiday, walking, culture & cooking option
Experience real French culture while relaxing mindfully...
From 510 to 780 4 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip runs every week (April- Nov) with a set itinerary but the length of stay & arrival date can be adjusted to your needs
Alternative family winter holiday in Chamonix, France
Half term family ski, yoga & circus holiday
From £520 to £825 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 15 Feb
Dordogne self catering cabin sleeping 4
Off-grid, off-beat self catering cabin
From 650 to 900 per week (sleeps 2-4)
Accommodation
Travel Team
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Mercantour family walking holiday, France
Family walking tour with a donkey in Southern French Alps
From 560 to 660 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip departs from mid-May to end-September; best time to go is springtime for the flora
Family walking holidays with a donkey, France
Above the Rhτne to discover the unspoilt traditional Ardθche
From 685 to 715 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
French Riviera holiday, food, walking & culture
Experience real French culture while relaxing mindfully...
From 370 to 1,275 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip runs every week (April- Nov) with a set itinerary but length of stay & arrival date can be adjusted to your needs
Provence self guided cycling holiday, Gastronomic
Discover Provence's renowned cuisine and hidden gems by bike
From 1,160 to 1,290 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can start on any Saturday April 1st to October 25th
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Alpine Wolf tracking holiday, France
Once in a lifetime wolf tracking adventure in French Alps
From 599 3 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 11 Jan
Dordogne self catering accommodation
Splendid isolation! Your very own cabin in the woods!
From 650 to 900 per week (sleeps 2)
Accommodation
10% off remaining available dates in July. Flexible start dates, minimum stay is three nights. Drop me a line with your preferred dates.
Wolf spotting in France
Wolf holiday - Mercantour National Park - South of France
From 530 to 845 5 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 28 Sep, 19 Oct
From
510
excluding flights
I cannot compliment the food enough! Each morning a delicious breakfast home made! The picnics provided had a great variety and were scrumptious ! (more)Marie Louise Murray
St Jeannette is a beautiful and friendly village, as were Benoit and Corinne. This has been my best experience in France. (more)Elizabeth (Sibby) Henderson
The most memorable part of the holiday were the people running the accommodation and the supporting crew who organised all the activities and ensured a comfortable stay.
(more)Shalini Menon Venugopal
From
560
excluding flights
5* (more)Janne Thomsen
I did the hike together with my daughter who is ten years and I think from this travel she could more benefit for her life than from any other materialised
consumerism such as buying stuff
(more)Sarah Dorkenwald
It was fantastic. We loved it (even when it rained). (more)Lucy Chadwick
From
1,398
excluding flights
The husky dog sledding, the ice climb, the snowshoeing itself, being out in such a beautiful environment! And our companions too - the other four people in the party were lovely, and we all got on very well together - enough in common to bond yet different enough for good conversation!
(more)Angela Dennison
In terms of the most exciting part, it has to be the ice climbing...not part of our original plans but I'm so glad it was suggested. Slow down and enjoy your stay in what really is an undiscovered part of the Alps. (more)Norma Sherratt
Well organized, interesting, hassle free and great fun- the ideal introduction to the activities. (more)Matt Hannah
From
1,160
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The unknown! Everyday was whatever we wanted it to be, because we had the freedom to bike quickly to our next destination, or stop and gaze at every landscape or building or ANYTHING we felt like doing! We discovered something new everyday.
Tips?
If you book it for the time frame we did (mid May) beware the mistral winds! They are more fierce at this time, as we discovered very quickly. It did not negatively affect our experience because we are athletic and love... (more)Melissa Ferrari
From
370
excluding flights
The holiday was very enjoyable and very memorable. Benoit and Corinne are excellent and committed hosts, and the accommodation is superbly situated. (more)Mark Hutchinson
The entire trip was memorable however my favorite aspect to this trip was the people I met. I went on this trip alone however I met some very friendly people who were also staying at the house. (more)Divya Patel
From
685
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Spending a full week in nature with animals, no car, no smart phones, spending real quality time with each other and meeting people.
Tips?
If you want a real break and appreciate nature and animals then this is perfect.
Local benefits?
Yes, without a doubt.
Overall rating?
I can't rate this holiday highly enough. It is one of the best we have had in many years. (more)Lorna Mackie
From
£520
excluding flights
Wonderful skiing and meeting all the other families. The yoga in the mornings and evenings really helped the muscles after skiing.
(more)Gemma Carr
Such an unusual and great blend of yoga in the morning as the sun came up and fun circus skills, provided by fun, caring people. The community feel that the team creates is very special. Nothing is too much trouble. Our kids aged 10 and 12 had a ball and enjoyed mingling with the 35+ other kids form the UK. (more)Britta Bayman
Fabulous!...We loved the location of Skiroc next to the beginners slopes and a short ride on the local train to a bigger area. Lovely people, ample and wholesome food and just a great weeks skiing. (more)Holly Whittle
From
650
per week (sleeps 2)
Excellent, a unique place to spend a week or so, totally relaxing, lovely people. (more)Rupert Green
Most memorable was the peace and tranquility, staying somewhere off grid. Different, enjoyable, relaxing, peaceful and fun. (more)Maria Masselis
The whole holiday was a relaxed and stress free experience beginning with travelling from the UK by train to the lovely surroundings and cosy cabin... It was a wonderful relaxed holiday, lovely setting, very friendly and helpful owners. (more)Birgitte Bruun
From
650
per week (sleeps 2-4)
Everything was exactly as we expected and wished. We really liked that we could be on our own little secret spot close to nature.
(more)Christine Leitner
Relaxing holiday in the middle of the countryside - birds, deer, catfish and siebenschlafer for neighbours - so pretty cool! (more)M Scott
Marks out of 10 - 10! Really enjoyed the set up of the cabin, very thoughtfully done with lots of information, loads of smashing little touches (loved the walkie talkies!) & fresh baked muffins as a welcome did it for me. The location was exquisite.
(more)Sally Cowburn
From
530
excluding flights
Excellent, we really appreciated the effort Mel and Lizzie went to to make our trip memorable. (more)Jon Daniels
The visit to the wolf sanctuary and the hospitality of my hosts were the most memorable parts of the holiday. (more)Kate
Overnight stay in the alps ... but all of it was memorable ! Amazing in fact ! Visit to the Wolf Sanctuary too ! (more)Gill Rowlands
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