By van on Breton roads
For who ?
Families.
If the
vanlife
makes us dream and projects us onto the great American spaces, France is also a territory to be explored by road.
Starting a few kilometers from home, in a more familiar environment, is also the best way to discover everyday life in a motorhome before setting off abroad.
How about starting with Brittany, whose wild accents are revealed even more when you can sleep a few meters from the beach and let yourself be rocked by the surf.
Nomade Aventure has imagined a ten-day circuit to tour the region from Nantes to Nantes, along the coast, between creeks and cliffs.
Designed for a family, the van allows you to move around freely with all the necessary equipment.
To park without breaking the law, the Nomade Aventure application indicates the right spots and authorized sites, while two nights on a private property can be booked before departure.
An application that also provides sound advice for walks and visits, to enrich his journey of encounters.
How to get there:
“My van tour in the land of Bigoudens”, by Nomade Aventure, from € 839 per person on a 2-adventurer basis.
The price includes 9 nights in a van, with bedding pack, cleaning fee and French speaking assistance 24 hours a day. Tel.
: 01 46 33 71 71.
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On foot with friends in the Gers
For walking enthusiasts, the discovery of Gascony is an ideal circuit to reconnect with the feeling of authenticity.
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For who ?
The hedonists.
Walking is the praise of slowness, a pace that many claim after these difficult months to rediscover the essence of the journey, savoring the path as much as the destination.
For the uninitiated, many routes allow you to swallow the kilometers without fear of exhausting drops.
By combining nature, history and the art of living, the discovery of Gascony is an ideal circuit to reconnect with the feeling of authenticity.
On the program of these five days of walking, at a rate of 10 to 15 km per day, history and gastronomy, with a first day in Auch to discover the old town before tasting the duck breast.
The route to Valence-sur-Baïse then crosses the villages of Lavardens, Saint-Puy, Condom, Lectoure and the famous loop of the Gascons castles.
Walks punctuated by original visits, behind the scenes of the production of foie gras at the Armagnac stills?
How to get there:
La Balaguere offers hundreds of themed hikes, in France and elsewhere.
Tours adapted to all tastes and all levels, in freedom or accompanied by a guide.
The "Culture and Gastronomy in the Gers" guided tour starts at € 875, all-inclusive package: transfers, meals and accommodation in 3-star hotels.
Phone.
: 05 62 97 46 46.
Read also: Hike around Minerve, an island in the middle of the Causses
On horseback in the Landes
The Cheval d'Aventure team is made up of traveling riders who create or select the best routes for your horse treks.
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For who ?
A group of seasoned riders.
Horseback riding is on the rise and itineraries are multiplying throughout France.
It is also an unprecedented opportunity to discover the Landes landscapes between enthusiasts, mastering the three gaits and accustomed to sporting hikes.
For eight days you can trot or gallop downwesterly while staying in lodgings adapted to each stage.
On the program for these days: walks on the beach, in the heart of forests or wild pastures, but also picnics and visits to villages and nights at the lodge.
How to get there ?
"Ride on the Atlantic", organized by Cheval d'Aventure for groups of 4 to 12 riders, this great loop from Mimizan to Mimizan is from 1200 € per person, accommodation included in multiple rooms (from 2 to 5 people ).
Single room supplement from 105 €.
Phone.
: 04 82 53 99 89.
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By boat on the Canal du Midi
With family or friends, river tourism is a great experience for adults and children alike.
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For who ?
Parents, children and friends.
When you advance to the rhythm of the river, time seems suspended ... There are dozens of canals in France and Europe that allow you to enjoy this unprecedented pace, like the mythical Canal du Midi, on small boats from boating that does not require a license.
With family or friends for a week, boarding in Carcassonne, to discover over the water and stopovers the Cathar city of Minerve, the cassoulet of Castenaudary, Villefranche de Laurageais and Toulouse.
Whether you are piloting or on your transatlantic, the joyous passage of the locks always delights young and old.
How to get there ?
Les Canalous offers the rental of boats for two to eight people, from the “Low Cost” range to the “Owner” range, as well as an “Access” range for disabled passengers and an “Electric” range.
Everyone then has their own itinerary, one-way or return version.
Before leaving, we simply learn the basic rules of river navigation.
From € 490 per week for a departure in April.
Phone.
03 85 53 76 74.
Read also: The French are rediscovering river boating
Cycling as a couple, in the Alsatian vineyards
Between the powerful Rhine and the gentle slopes of the Vosges piedmont, Alsace unrolls the carpet of its 2,500 kilometers of cycle paths.
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For who ?
A motivated pair.
Since the proliferation of cycle paths, many have adopted this mode of transport.
If you don't get on your bicycle every day, you can start by opting for routes adapted for the holidays.
To add a touch of gastronomy to these somewhat sporting days, we offer ourselves a romantic getaway in the Alsatian vineyards.
After picking up the bike in Strasbourg, head for Obernai along the banks of the Bruche canal.
Then come small country roads through the vineyards to reach Sélestat.
On the third day, we cross the medieval village of Bergheim, then Ribeauvillé and Riquewihr to taste the famous Alsace whites.
Finally we leave the charm of Colmar to cycle along the Thur river to Eguisheim, one of the most beautiful villages in France, and make a new tasting stop.
How to get there ?
Le Vélo Voyageur organizes themed tours throughout France and Europe.
The VTC and all its equipment (bags, helmet, repair kit ...) are provided, it is even possible to opt for an electric model.
4-day tour from € 399, accommodation in category A, B or C hotels. Half-board (from € 90) and additional luggage transport (€ 86 per person for two people).
Phone.
: 01 80 91 98 18.
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