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There’s nothing quite like messing about on the river … whether you want to escape the hustle and bustle of ordinary life, or enjoy an active adventure on the waterfront.
Riverside holidays mean easy days, full of fun and adventure for the whole family.
Dive in and cool off along the Loire, bait your line and cast off in the Auvergne, or launch your kayak and drift off along a sunny stretch of the Dordogne.
We’ve sunny riverside holidays to explore in Spain and Italy, too - and while not technically a river, the delightful Canal du Midi in Languedoc offers an abundance of opportunities to take to the water or to cycle alongside it, under the shade of the mighty plantane trees.
Riverside beaches offer the perfect opportunity to stretch out and relax, with a splash about with your little ones, or a wild swim in a sunny lagoon. Without the crashing surf of the sea, often rivers are the perfect location to build your kids’ confidence on the water.
alongside the river Solenzara, where the swimming is wonderful. At Sole di Sari, Corsica.
Whether by canoe, kayak, rowing boat or pedalo, rivers offer a gentle highway into sublime countryside and secret bathing spots. Take a lesson - plenty of parcs offer them - or simply cast off on your own up-river adventure.
along the Ardèche River, where grottoes and gorges await. Close to Aluna Vacances.
Imagine a picture-perfect French village, or a captivating Italian town and chances are - a river runs through it. We’ve plenty of parcs where a stroll along the waterfront takes you to your new favourite bistro, or a family-run auberge serving terrific local produce.
aside the glinting Vézère, as it snakes past Le Bugue just 8km from St. Avit Loisirs.
at an alpine café in Lauterbrunnen, before following the river to the Trümmelbach Falls.
a summer cafe with music - along the riverbank, from Le Paradis, Dordogne.
... or horse-riding... whatever mode of transport you prefer, you don’t have to get wet to enjoy a day along the river. So you can meander your way along the length of your local river at a pace that suits your mood perfectly!
and valleys carved out by the dramatic Chassezac river system, near Le Ranc Davaine, Auvergne.
along the Canal du Midi's wonderful cycle paths, as they scythe their way through sublime Languedoc countryside, close to Club Le Napoleon parc.
