Kayak & canoe · CANOE TRIPS IN FRANCE
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 4 canoe trips in France worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Rent a single or double kayak, or a three or four-person canoe, from Aquattitude in Montpezat. Paddle through Baudinard Canyon and the lower Verdon Gorges at your own pace, with calm water, 150-meter cliffs, caves, beaches, parking, changing rooms, and basic safety gear included.
“Excellent value for money with picturesque views of the Verdon Gorge. Highly recommend”
Set out from Vitrac on a gentle downstream canoe trip through the Dordogne Valley. Choose a 2 to 6-hour route, paddle past castles, cliffs, caves, villages, and old bridges, stop for swimming or lunch, then return by shuttle. Sarlat pickup is available, and instruction is provided in English.
“Fantastic day on the water seeing beautiful villages on the way . It was a very hot day so was perfect for swimming too!”
Paddle your own canoe or kayak from Vitrac to Beynac on a calm, scenic stretch of the Dordogne. You will pass La Roque-Gageac, Castelnaud, Beynac, and several castles, with time to stop for a picnic, swim, or riverside snack. No guide accompanies you, but staff explain the route before departure.
“From the start the staff were welcoming and friendly. They explained the route and what to expect. The trip itself was wonderful a relaxing ride down the river, a fantastic way to view the wildlife and magnificent views of the towns. We would definitely take a lunch with us next time and stop on one of the banks to enjoy the river”
Join Alain Bateaux for a flexible 12 km Ardèche canoe or kayak trip from Mazes plain. Amélie, Frédéric, and Loïc provide safety and paddling advice before you set off for three slides, calm water, picnic stops, and the famous Pont d'Arc. You must be over 7 and able to swim.
“Un vrai bonheur ! On a été très bien accueilli par Amélie, Frédéric et Loïc ! Une équipe au top qui a a coeur de partager leur passion et vous donne toutes les consignes pour faire votre descente en toute sécurité et comprendre comment ramer (et oui ça s'apprend ^^) La descente était top et les paysages sont splendides : 3 toboggans, 3 rapides en mode crescendo et passage sous le pont d'arc après un picnic au bord de l'eau ! C'était magique, on y retournera avec plaisir pour la version plus longue ! Merci à toute l'équipe d'Alain Bateaux 💪👏”
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