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15 Best Canoes & Kayaks Tours In France

The ones worth booking.

The 15 most popular canoes & kayaks tours. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what it costs.

15 Best Canoes & Kayaks Tours In France

Marseille: Côte Bleue Calanques Half-Day Kayak Tour

Marseille: Côte Bleue Calanques Half-Day Kayak Tour - Getting Set Up: Gear You Use Right Away

1.Marseille: Côte Bleue Calanques Half-Day Kayak Tour

Most Popular★ 4.7

Paddle the Côte Bleue calanques from Marseille to Carry-le-Rouet on a 3-hour kayak tour with a certified guide and a swim stop.

“It took us about 20mins in a taxi from the cruise port to the location which as other reviewers have mentioned is just a car park, without any facilities (no toilets or shop). Our taxi driver gave us his number so we could message him when we needed picked up. A van and trailer pulled…”

877 reviews3 hoursFrom $64by SUD KAYAK

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Marseille: Calanques Catamaran Tour & Standup Paddle

Marseille: Calanques Catamaran Tour & Standup Paddle - What’s included (and what you’ll want to bring)

Sarlat la Canéda: The Dordogne valley by canoe

Sarlat la Canéda: The Dordogne valley by canoe - Short vs. Long: How to Choose the Right Paddle Time

4.Sarlat la Canéda: The Dordogne valley by canoe

★ 4.5

Canoe the Dordogne from Vitrac past cliffs and chateaux. Easy, self-paced paddling with swim and picnic breaks for great value.

“Exceptional service. We used the pickup service in Sarlat to bring us to the canoes. At the 4th bridge our canoe became stranded. We were rescued, but the waterproof bucket stayed with the canoe. The next day our personal items from the bucket were delivered to the hotel. Fantastic experience just steer clear of the…”

297 reviews2 to 6 hours (approx.)From $29.04by CANOES LOISIRS

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Saint-Tropez: Kayak Experience in Ramatuelle Reserve

Saint-Tropez: Kayak Experience in Ramatuelle Reserve - Meeting at Chemin Garonne (Near Cabane Bambou)

3 Hour of Sea Kayak Trip in the Creeks of Sete

3 Hour of Sea Kayak Trip in the Creeks of Sete - What you’ll do on the water in 3 hours

6.3 Hour of Sea Kayak Trip in the Creeks of Sete

★ 4.5

Paddle Sète’s coast and canals on a 3-hour guided sea kayak tour, with life jackets, safety briefing, and great guide energy 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”

220 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $60.49by KAYAKMED

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From Vitrac: Dordogne River Canoe Rental

From Vitrac: Dordogne River Canoe Rental - Starting at Canoes Loisirs in Vitrac

7.From Vitrac: Dordogne River Canoe Rental

★ 4.8

Paddle from Vitrac to Beynac past Dordogne castles and cliff villages, with time for swimming, picnics, and an easy return shuttle.

“Excellent excursion.. well run operation… was very busy, but service was excellent and they are well staffed to accommodate everyone quickly. I highly recommend !”

162 reviews3 hoursFrom $34by CANOE LOISIRS

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Kayak Tour at Calanques National Park (Ciotat)

Kayak Tour at Calanques National Park (Ciotat) - Parc National des Calanques route: geology talk, wildlife, and sea caves

9.Kayak Tour at Calanques National Park (Ciotat)

★ 4.5

Kayak Calanques National Park from La Ciotat in 3 hours with real sea kayaks, an expert guide, and island views.

“They called less than 24 hours before tour to try to reschedule for later in the day. Which i could not do becaise of departure reservations.They pffered a remtal and i could “go on my own”why would i have made a tour reservation? So disappointing. They say my refund is in process”

124 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $82.18by EXPENATURE

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Rando Kayak Agay Guided Visit

Rando Kayak Agay Guided Visit - From Bay Beach Club to the First Paddle

10.Rando Kayak Agay Guided Visit

★ 4.7

Paddle the Esterel calanques from Agay with a guide, red-rock views, nature talks, swimming, and a small-group format for $57.

“C'est une activité à faire!! La nature est magnifique, le paysage époustouflant et Edmond, notre guide, solaire, pédagogue, des qualités non négligeables qui apportent un plus à l'expérience. Je recommande +++++”

123 reviewsFrom $57by Sport'Habitude

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Lérins Islands Sailing Discovery, snorkeling and paddle SUP

Lérins Islands Sailing Discovery, snorkeling and paddle SUP - Meeting at the port and getting on the right boat

11.Lérins Islands Sailing Discovery, snorkeling and paddle SUP

★ 4.7

Sail past the Lérins Islands, learn the basics of sailing, then snorkel and paddle SUP near Fort Royal in a small group.

“On the day of our trip, the weather was rainy and windy so we pushed the trip back a couple of hours to ensure that we could still go. However, similar weather persisted throughout the day. Our guide, Joseph, when it was getting a bit too choppy on the water booked us a lunch reservation…”

110 reviews3.5 hoursFrom $100by Cap sail aventures

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Sea kayak tour: Sète, the French pearl of the Mediterranean

Sea kayak tour: Sète, the French pearl of the Mediterranean - Where you meet: Môle Saint-Louis, a bunker-like base, and smart parking

12.Sea kayak tour: Sète, the French pearl of the Mediterranean

★ 4.8

Kayak Sète’s Corniche on a sit-on-top kayak with sea caves, cliff views, and marine life. Gear, guide, and showers included.

“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.”

90 reviews2.5 hoursFrom $64by KAYAKMED

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Guided kayak excursion in creeks

Guided kayak excursion in creeks - How the morning briefing sets you up (and why weather timing matters)

13.Guided kayak excursion in creeks

★ 4.5

Sea kayak from Marseille Estaque to the Blue Coast toward Carry-le-Rouet, with a swim stop, certified guide, and a real workout.

“This kayak tour was spectacular. Loved it all. These are 2 ppl kayaks so not near as a workout as I thought. The break at the little beach was also a real treat. Our guide had only been doing this for 3 wks and he did a superb job”

89 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $66.52by SUD KAYAK

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Guided sea kayak trip in Cap d’Agde

Guided sea kayak trip in Cap d’Agde - What happens at Plage de La Plagette

14.Guided sea kayak trip in Cap d’Agde

★ 5.0

Paddle Cap d’Agde with guide Nathan, explore volcanic cliffs and Grande Conque’s black sand beach, with snorkeling and easy access.

“Nathan is a nice and social guy, and he makes the trip very good. We didn't expect That we are going snorkeling, so That was a nice surprise.”

87 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $54.31by Paddle Escap'Agde

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Family Canoe/Kayak Trip on the Ardèche: 3 hours – about 12 km

Family Canoe/Kayak Trip on the Ardèche: 3 hours - about 12 km - Before You Paddle: Gear, Briefing, and First Steering Lessons

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