FRENCH ACTIVITY GUIDE 2017


Spend this summer in the stunning mountain village of Les Gets – where you can relax by the lake, go mountain biking, paragliding or attend one of the many events.


Spend this summer in the stunning mountain village of Les Gets – where you can relax by the lake, go mountain biking, paragliding or attend one of the many events.


Gets – where you can relax by the lake, go mountain biking, paragliding or attend one of the many events.


www.chalets1066.com sue@chalets1066.com Spend this summer in the stunning mountain village of Les


Chalets 1066 are totally focussed on Les Gets and have a very wide selection of accommodation. With English staff on site - Chalets1066 are best positioned to help ensure your holiday is a great success.


Chalets 1066 are totally focussed on Les Gets and have a very wide selection of accommodation. With English staff on site - Chalets1066 are best positioned to help ensure your holiday is a great success.


Spend this summer in the stunning mountain village of Les Gets - where you can relax by the lake, go mountain biking, paragliding or attend one of the many events.


Chalets1066 are totally focussed on Les Gets and have a very wide selection of accommodation. With English staff on site -


Chalets1066 are best positioned to help ensure your holiday is a great success.


www.chalets1066.com sue@chalets1066.com


Chalets 1066 are totally focussed on Les Gets and have a very wide selection of accommodation. With English staff on site - Chalets1066 are best positioned to help ensure your holiday is a great success.


phone: 44 (0) 207 183 5082 phone: 44 (0) 207 183 5082


www.chalets1066.com suzi@chalets1066.com www.chalets1066.com sue@chalets1066.com


phone: 44 (0) 207 183 5082 phone: 44 (0) 207 183 5082


Grotte de Villars cave is a passage into a subterranean world


Astérix’s beefy sidekick. It’s cute, clever and surprisingly fast when it gains momentum! Finally, there’s the behemoth


itself. Disneyland Paris typically pulls in more than 14 million visitors per annum (although tourism has taken a hit since the 2015 terror attacks). There’s no denying its appeal, with sprawls of shops, spas, restaurants and fi tness centres catering to adults, children, non-fans and the devout. There’s also no denying its size – its theme park alone covers 140 acres.


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classified by UNESCO & European Best Destination 2015


There are around 40 rides in total, including such indomitable favourites as the ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ water-based ride and ‘Indiana Jones and the Temple of Peril’ rollercoaster. There’s even the chance to explore Sleeping Beauty’s castle, a towering pastel vision tickling the clouds. Undoubted leader in its fi eld, the park manages to keep the magic alive and is bound to enchant.


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OTHER ACTIVITIES The list of what to do in France seems endless, thanks to its mixed landscapes, distinctive cultural traditions and willingness to embrace trends. If you’re interested in something a little less conventional, perhaps it’s time to step off the beaten track and out of your comfort zone. Curious about climbing? Keen to kayak? Read on and start planning your dream itinerary in L’Hexagone. Vert’Auvézère covers several unusual and exciting sports, including potholing, abseiling and


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rock climbing and whitewater kayaking. There’s even a chance to fi sh! Based in Cherveix-Cubas, a small town in the Dordogne, the company carries out water-based activities along the river Auvézère, taking advantage of its energetic gorges and waterfalls. Newcomers have nothing to fear; professional instructors are on hand for training assistance and full safety gear is provided. Whether your outing lasts a few hours, half a day or from morning until evening, taking on fast- fl owing rivers and scaling cliff faces offers an irresistible blend of fresh air and excitement. It’s hardly surprising that the company set up camp here, as the area is brimming with interesting locations and landmarks. Head slightly south and you’ll fi nd the famous Gouffre de Padirac, an extraordinary subterranean cave in the Lot department. It has a long history, remarkably dating as far back as the Hundred Years’ War. According to local legend, this site was originally formed by the devil himself! The cave was offi cially discovered in 1889 by Édouard-Alfred Martel, who eventually opened its doors to the public nine years later. Since then, it’s grown into one of the region’s most popular attractions, pulling in more than 400,000 visitors every year. It’s more a commercial spot than a place for potholing or secret adventures, but it makes a riveting caving encounter nevertheless, complete with an underground boat ride.


IMAGE © GROTTE DE VILLARS


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