The 4 Stand-Up Paddleboarding in France That Earn Their Price

1.Marseille: Calanques Catamaran Tour & Standup Paddle

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 411 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $93Our pick

Join Bleu Evasion at Marseille’s Vieux-Port for a 3 to 4 hour catamaran trip with English or French guides. Cruise past Vallon des Auffes and Château d’If, then stop near the Frioul Islands for swimming, snorkeling, stand-up paddling, and jumps from the boat’s roof board.

“It was very good experience and the tour guide was very friendly. The swimming stop was beautiful and the sunset was very good as well.”

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2.Lérins Islands Sailing Discovery, snorkeling and paddle SUP

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 110 reviews · 3h 30m · from $100

Sail from Antibes with a skipper such as Valentin or Valentino, cruise past Île Sainte-Marguerite and Fort Royal, then snorkel, swim, or use the paddleboard from the boat. The 3.5-hour trip suits confident swimmers who want a small-group day on the Mediterranean rather than a land-based island tour.

“Lovely experience sailing around the french riverira, fun equipment and chilled experience.”

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3.Nice: Villefranche-sur-Mer E-Bike and Paddleboard Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 4 hours · from $94Top rated

Join Tibo or Thibaut from Nissalentours for a four-hour e-bike ride from Nice to Villefranche-sur-Mer, with scenic stops, local stories, 1.5 hours of paddleboarding and swimming, plus a cold drink. Groups are limited to six, and English and French tours are available.

“The guide tour (Thibaut) was so lovely and welcoming. We had a long bike ride around the whole of Nice and saw breathtaking views. We also spent a while on the paddle boards, which was such a laugh! Overall, it was an amazing experience and we wouldn’t have seen half the views we did, if we didn’t do this tour - highly recommend!”

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4.Marseille: stand-up paddle tour – discover the calanques

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 33 reviews · 2 hours · from $53Best value

Meet Julien at Les Goudes for a two-hour stand-up paddle tour toward the Calanques. Paddle past La Maronaise, stop at Baie des Singes for snorkeling and games, and choose a sunset departure for softer light. Beginners are welcome, weather permitting.

“Activité paddle géniale ! Julien est d’une gentillesse incroyable, très sympa. On a passé un super moment et nous avons bien rigolé, merci encore !”

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