WHERE TO PADDLE · CANOE TRIPS IN FRANCE
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 8 canoe trips in France worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Paddle the Baudinard Canyon in the Verdon Gorges with Aquattitude, enjoying turquoise water, caves, cliffs, and flexible 3 or 6 hour rentals.
“My husband and I were greeted in arrival and the guide was very helpful. The gorge is beautiful and we had a great time kayaking. Would recommend this company.”
Paddle the Dordogne from Vitrac past castles, cliffs, villages, and caves, with flexible routes, swimming stops, and easy shuttle transport.
“Excellent day out watching King fishers, buzzards, kites, dragon flies and much more.while paddling on lovely river.”
Paddle from Vitrac to Beynac past Dordogne castles, villages, swimming spots, and picnic banks on an easy, flexible canoe trip.
“An excellent way to spend a morning or afternoon as a family activity, and especially to see three cliff-side medieval towns on the way. Spectacular views. It takes no less than three hours to paddle down the river.”
Review of a family-friendly 12 km Ardèche canoe trip with slides, Pont d’Arc views, flexible timing, parking, and practical tips.
“Superbe activité familiale L’équipe d’Alain Bato, super sympa, dynamique et a bien pris le temps d’expliquer toutes les consignes de sécurité”
Paddle 6 km beneath the Pont d’Arc with Alain Bateaux on a family-friendly Ardèche canoe trip with equipment, briefing, and shuttle included.
“super leuke activiteit om te doen. 6 kilometer is top met jonge kids. ophalen aan het einde van de tocht ging ook heel soepel. wij zijn van 10 tot 14.00 uur geweest. leuk om nog even te kunnen stoppen tussen het kanoenen en te zwemmen. was idd wel even zoeken naar waar we heen moesten om te starten maar uiteindelijk alles gevonden. uitleg voordat we gingen kanoenen was ook top, goed Engels sprekende jongen. zelfs onze jongste van 9 kon hem prima verstaan. mooie stevige kanoes ook, zeker t.o.v andere kanoe verhuur die we voorbij zagen komen. kortom zeker een aanrader.”
Canoe Butterfly offers affordable Dordogne paddling near Castelnaud, with castles, villages, gear, shuttle service, and free cancellation.
“Balade très agréable en kayak , paysage magnifique,service agréable et personnel accueillant et prix très abordable”
Paddle 32 km through the Ardèche Gorges, pass under Pont d’Arc, and enjoy a demanding day of wild scenery, swimming, and nature.
“Our training was great and thw equipment was in good condition. the views were amazing. The trainer made sure we understood how physically demanding the 24k trip would be before we left.”
Paddle 24 km through the wild Ardèche Gorges Nature Reserve, with rapids, cliffs, private parking, and family-run service for $47.
“Zeer leuk! Een unieke belevenis! Je moet wel sportief zijn voor 24-32 kilometer kajak.. zeer verrassende momenten! Die je niet snel zal vergeten!”
Pick a coast, a cave, a river or a tunnel.
