Active France

For some a holiday is not just about lazing idly under the sun, but experiencing the landscape in a more active manner. France offers the perfect backdrop to try something new such as hot air ballooning, or indulge in the more familiar - like a round of golf or an exhilarating walk. Sailing, surfing and scuba diving are popular along the diverse coastline, while inland thrill-seekers can canoe along France’s great rivers, such as the Loire, or try white water rafting down the spectacular gorges of the Alps. Rock climbing, potholing and of course, skiing are famously enjoyed in the mountain ranges of the Pyrenees and Alps.