
Good weather in the south allows swimming fun for the little ones and the numerous campsites have also adapted to families. Paddling with kids in Franceįor families with children, the country offers the best conditions. A tour like this is really fun if you round off the evening with a visit to a restaurant to enjoy French cuisine. Idyllic accommodations with equally beautiful hotels and guesthouses await you along many stretches of river. Of course, you should always leave the place as you found it.Įven those who do not like camping are well served in France. Thus, it is common to see canoeists pitching their tents on the riverbanks. Wild camping is generally not allowed in most parts of France, but is often tolerated in the wilderness. Canoe rental stations also often offer camping equipment and it is very typical that at the end of a tour you are brought back to the starting point by a shuttle bus. For river paddlers, France has some of the best canoeing spots in Europe Multi-day canoe trips in FranceĮspecially on the popular rivers, numerous campsites have settled, which also specialize in canoe tourism.

Beautiful bays, azure waters and steep cliffs, such as those found near Marseille, definitely make for a unique paddling experience in good weather conditions. Especially the Mediterranean Sea in the south is a true paradise for sea kayakers. There are also plenty of opportunities for coastal paddling. The only candidate here is Lake Geneva (Lac Léman in French), which the French share with Switzerland. Likewise, the largest lakes in the country cannot compete with other big lakes in Europe. Lake chains are rather not found in France. In Provence, whitewater rivers are waiting, flowing through gorges rarely found in Europe. Thus, you often have the good weather on a canoe trip also on the side. Many of the popular rivers are located in the south of the country. Compared to the rivers in other countries like Germany, they are often left in their natural state, making a canoe trip a lot more relaxed (less portages ) and natural. It is mainly the beautiful rivers that make the country so attractive among paddling enthusiasts.

Loire – An endless natural river Kayaking and Canoeing in FranceĬanoeing enjoys great popularity in France and attracts not only its own citizens but also many tourists who want to explore the country’s beautiful waters during a vacation in nature. See beautiful landscapes such as the Cingle de Montfort, the cliffs of Caudon, the gardens of Marqueyssac and their belvedere, the hilly and rural landscapes of the Dordogne.12. You will pass through magnificent places, discover the perched and medieval villages of Montfort, Beynac, Castelnaud, La Roque Gageac, Domme in the distance. Children can do this activity from the age of 5, the Dordogne river is safe and stable, perfect for a canoe or kayak trip with the family. Rates include all services: insurance, transport, equipment rental. You can leave from the base and go down the course of the river or choose a longer route and you will be transported to the start by mini bus.

The Canoe Pirate base is very pleasant, with a beach where you can relax before or after, a snack bar with gourmet and quality meals. The Valley of the castles is offered to you, come with closed shoes, a towel and a swimsuit, sunscreen and a cap, water and why with a picnic? On the way for 2 to 25km of river hiking on the Dordogne! Good to know: Canoë Pirate also offers canoe rental for 25€ per day and itineraries of 2 to 7 days, over 130 km of waterway.
