France

Awe-inspiring mountains. Lush countryside. Attractive vineyards. Excellent wines and cuisine. Quaint provincial towns. Elegant renaissance architecture. Bustling cities.

Indulge in wine tasting in the Bordeaux region. Cycle through the world-famous vineyards of Sauternes. Visit Padirac’s impressive subterranean caves. Explore medieval Rocamadour with its seven religious sanctuaries. Circumnavigate majestic Mont Blanc. Experience the diversity of Paris. Ski amidst dramatic Alpine scenery.

View of the Alps with snow on the peaks with walkers in the foreground on rocky terrain
  • View of the Alps with snow on the peaks with walkers in the foreground on rocky terrain
  • A town nestled on a lush green hillside under a cloudless blue sky
  • A town atop a hillside with cream coloured stone walls and reddish roofs
  • View from a green plateau far below the snowcapped peaks of the Pyrenees

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Rocamadour & the Dordogne

7 days - From £599

Beautiful small town with stone buildings with red roofs and grasses and flowers
  • Self-Guided Trail in the Dordogne, France
  • Self-Guided Walking

Choice of walks:

  • Easier

What do the gradings mean?

  • Visit the impressive subterranean cave system at Padirac
  • The elegant renaissance architecture of Chateaux de Montal
  • Wonder at the sheer audacity of Rocamadour’s location – built almost vertically on to its rocky backdrop

 

Vineyards of Bordeaux

7 days - From £759

Black grapes hanging of a tree with bright green leaves and a background view of the greenary
  • Self-Guided Trail in the Vineyards of Bordeaux, France
  • Self-Guided Walking

Choice of walks:

  • Easier

What do the gradings mean?

  • Indulge in an introduction to wine tasting at the St Emilion School of Wine
  • Enjoy a guided tour of the beautiful medieval town of St Emilion
  • Sample excellent wines at the elegant Chateau du Clos de la Madeleine

Historic Dordogne

7 days - From £675

HF Holidays Historic Dordogne view of the cliffs with houses on them
  • Self-guided Cycling holiday in Dordogne, France
  • Self-Guided Tours

Choice of walks:

  • Hard

What do the gradings mean?

  • The town of Sarlat with its maze of medieval streets and stunning sandstone architecture
  • Cycling along the Vézère valley in the shadow of the cliffs of la Roque St. Christophe
  • Viewing the magnificent cave paintings of Lascaux and Font de Gaume
Vineyards of Bordeaux to the Atlantic Coast field
  • Self-guided Cycling Holiday in Bordeaux, France
  • Self-Guided Tours

Choice of walks:

  • Medium

What do the gradings mean?

  • Cycling along country lanes through the world-famous vineyards of Sauternes
  • The richly-scented pine forests and glacial lakes of the Landes de Gascogne National Park
  • Relaxing at the beautiful Bay of Arcachon with its miles of beaches and abundance of nature

Ardeche

6 days - From £599

A young girl walking along a small road with her companion donkey by her side
  • Rambles with a Donkey, Self-Guided Trail, France
  • Self-Guided Walking

Choice of walks:

  • Easier

What do the gradings mean?

  • Ramble along the balconies of the plateaux Ardechois
  • Enjoy unhurried pace and companionship as you travel with your donkey
  • Admire panoramas of distant volcanoes, majestic Vercour mountains, and the far-away snowy summit of Mont Blanc

Paris

4 days - From £365

View of Eiffel Tower in Paris
  • Guided City Break in Paris by Eurostar, France
  • City breaks
  • Wander past the iconic sights and monuments that make Paris the decadent city it is
  • Soak up the Parisian atmosphere and sample French cuisine in charming local restaurants
  • Experience the diversity of this lively city as you wander through the different quarters, each with its own unique atmosphere

 

 

Cevennes

8 days - From £759

Walkers resting on grass and stroking a donkey in Cevennes
  • Self-Guided Trail in Cevennes, France
  • Self-Guided Walking

Choice of walks:

  • Medium

What do the gradings mean?

  • Enjoy unhurried pace and companionship as you travel with your four-legged friend
  • Ramble on the roof-top of the Cevennes, the plateau of the Mont Lozere
  • Panoramic vistas, wooded hillsides, mountains and rushing streams

Along the Loire Valley

7 days - From £685

HF Holidays Loire Valley green view
  • Guided Bike and Boat Holiday in Loire Valley, France
  • Guided Tours

Choice of walks:

  • Hard

What do the gradings mean?

  • Cycling through the Sancerre vineyards, famous for its Sauvignon Blanc
  • Relaxing and admiring the river views over a 3-course dinner in the evenings
  • Aprémont with its 12th century castle and fabulous gardens

The Dordogne

7 days - From £669

Castle on green hillside above river
  • Guided Walking at Sarlat, France
  • Guided Walking

Choice of walks:

  • Easiest
  • Easier

What do the gradings mean?

  • Walk beside the celebrated Dordogne River through beautiful rolling scenery
  • Enjoy walks to the fairytale chateaux at Castlenaud and the fortified towns of Domme and Le Roque Gageac
  • Stay at the charming Relais de Moussidière, highly praised for its delightful ambience and excellent cuisine

 

Provence

7 days - From £699

Malaucene, buildings set into the hillside over looking the flat fields below
  • Guided Walking at Malaucène, France
  • Guided Walking

Choice of walks:

  • Easier
  • Medium

What do the gradings mean?

  • Walk through Provence’s timeless landscapes of vineyards, flowers and hilltop villages
  • Popular and friendly 3-star hotel, with meals taken in local restaurants
  • Enjoy harder walking options to scenic limestone hills and gorges

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