France · CANOES & KAYAKS
Good kayak trips fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Paddle Marseille’s Côte Bleue calanques with a guide, swim in a secluded cove, and enjoy striking sea views on this three-hour kayak tour.
“Amazing 🤩 Everything was great!!! The experience is incredible, the place is beautiful, the guide is very helpful and attentive with everyone, I was by myself and he made me feel comfortable and confident!!! Perfect!!!!!”
Review of Marseille’s 3 to 4-hour catamaran tour with swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding, Frioul views, and a roof jump board.
“Had great experience! Swimming was best part. Guides (Niko-tin and Alex) were great! Overall great experience with no hassle”
Paddle the Dordogne from Vitrac past castles, cliffs, villages, and caves, with flexible routes, swimming stops, and easy shuttle service.
“The staff were helpful. It was a little nerve wracking in the beginning as we figured out how to paddle and steer but it was well worth it. Such an incredible way to see the area around the Dordogne river. We had toured abeyance the previous day so seeing it from the river made it even more impressive. And to see the ledges used in prehistoric times from below was also amazing.”
Kayak from Pampelonne Beach to Cap Camarat, snorkel in clear water, and brave a 3-metre cliff jump on this Saint-Tropez tour.
“It was a very fun experience, so much to see and such amazing water to swim and snorkel in as well. Very fun seeing fish with the snorkeling!”
Paddle Sète’s Corniche by sit-on-top kayak, explore marine caves and canals, and enjoy a friendly three-hour outing for families.
“Fabulous! I would do it again in heartbeat... The only minor problem is finding the place. FF the directions given, go to the end of the road, and down the stairs...and you will find the kayaks”
Paddle from Vitrac to Beynac past Dordogne castles, villages, swimming spots, and picnic banks in this flexible, family-friendly canoe trip.
“The canoe experience was amazing. Beautiful location. River is clean. Staff are amazing. Loads of places to stop along the river. So many fantastic things to see along the way.”
Paddle Corsica’s Sette e Nave coast, visit a Genovese tower, and swim in the sea on a guided three-hour kayak tour from Porticcio.
“C’était super sympa ..peut être être plus précis pour le rdv”
Paddle from La Ciotat into the Calanques, with sea caves, Green Island views, friendly guides, gear, lockers, and practical tips.
“We had a very fun and relaxing afternoon paddling out and around the shore and island, and our guides were very friendly. The ocean waters were beautiful and we stopped and swam for a while which was very refreshing.”
Paddle Agay’s red-rock coves on a gentle guided kayak tour with nature notes, swimming time, small groups, and English, French, or Italian support.
“Avons passé un super moment ! 2 heures de découverte avec un animateur passionné et passionnant. Paysages magnifiques Première expérience de kayak pour nous mais sûrement pas la dernière ! Merci beaucoup”
Paddle past Sète’s cliffs, caves, and fishing heritage on a guided Mediterranean kayak tour with friendly instructors and swim time.
“Wonderful outing with Olivier, he gave good instructions, fun kayak along the coast and through caves. Some history information about the local area. So good to see Sete from the water.”
Paddle Marseille’s Blue Coast by sea kayak, stop for a clear-water swim, and enjoy a guided three-hour outdoor adventure for $66.52.
“The guide was incredibly kind and chatty! She did an excellent job of pacing the hike and keeping everyone's informed.!”
Paddle Cap d’Agde’s volcanic coast with guide Nathan, explore Grande Conque’s black sand beach, and enjoy a friendly two-hour kayak trip.
“Nathan is brilliant such a lovely guy with all the group even me and my kids who can’t speak much French, recommend the sunset session”
Review of Ramatuelle sea kayaking near Saint-Tropez, with clear water, wild coves, snorkeling, a 3-meter rock jump, and practical tips.
“Ce fut une superbe expérience par la beauté des lieux et la gentillesse et le professionnalisme de Marco notre super guide”
Paddle from La Ciotat to the Calanques and Île Verte with a flexible seven-hour kayak rental, scenic coves, swimming, and free cancellation.
“Although we were an hour late, Justine was very kind and understanding of our tardiness. She was very lovely and gave us a good demo on how to paddle properly, and equipped us in the appropriate kit. Although we encountered some choppy waters whilst on our way to the calanques, where we got to swim around by lovely beaches. There is a possibility to visit and island with a restaurant which is very fun. We greatly enjoyed the trip. Would highly recommend, especially if the day is sunny!”
Paddle La Ciotat’s Calanques with a local guide, sea caves, Green Island, clear water, and flexible half-day or full-day routes.
“Really good experience and our guide Ellie was really fun!”
Pick a monument, a cellar or a coastline.
