FRENCH ACTIVITY GUIDE 2017


Bordeaux Bike Experience: For an amazing cycling adventure in the


Bordeaux Wine Region


scroll through a comprehensive list of options, comparing dates, ratings and duration to make your decision.


Because there is no better way to discover Bordeaux’s treasures. Glide around the different parts of the city, breathing the fresh coastal air perfumed by the sea and the pine forest.


www.bordeaux-bike-experience.com/en/


Most organisations in this sphere cover an impressive range of places, but there are also those with a more honed focus. Canauxrama offers dedicated excursions around Paris specifi cally, departing from the Arsenal Marina and journeying to numerous local spots, such as pretty Meaux and the vibrant Parc de la Villette. There’s plenty to see and do, including all of the capital’s most well-loved attractions from a new perspective. Boating isn’t just limited to river and canal jaunts, though. There’s a world of adventure out there for ambitious seafarers. Take advantage of France’s beautiful coastlines, forge a relationship with the waves and breathe in lungfuls of salt- infused air. For many, this is the perfect balance between relaxation and excitement. The most favoured destination for ocean activity is the Côte d’Azur, long bearing a reputation of romance and glamour. Boatbookings takes aspiring sailors to this gorgeous point, with options of crewed motor yachts, sailing yachts and catamarans or bareboat sailboats and day charters. If it’s your fi rst time, the company website has you covered. It features brilliant in-depth information about


yachting, top tips, videos and photos to whet your appetite.


GOLFING


Keen golfers need look no further than France. Not only is there an outstanding offering of courses, but warm climates and vibrant resorts ensure all boxes are ticked. After all, location has a heavy hand in this competitive sport’s appeal and nothing captures the imagination quite like glorious hillsides and glittering ocean views.


Southern France in particular is heavily populated by country clubs and dedicated organisations. Golf de Carcassonne is one of many companies offering a golfi ng escape in the Mediterranean sun. Based in the medieval town of Carcassonne, Occitanie, it boasts an expansive 18-hole course with a beautifully-kept green and sumptuous tree-lined backdrop. The company’s also partnered with several hotels, cutting down planning time for those staying in the area. The green fee is €52 for individuals during low season and €62 during peak and there are various additional services available at an extra cost, such as club rental and fi shing. There’s even the chance to purchase a golfi ng licence for €53, which is obligatory for people wishing to compete. In Provence, Garden Golf


d’Avignon’s English-speaking staff welcome participants to


A hazy golden scene, Golf de Carcassonne’s 18-hole course is situated beautifully 144 ❘ FRANCE TODAY Apr/May 2017


IMAGE © GOLF DE CARCASSONNE


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