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15 Canoes & Kayaks Tours in France, Compared

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Marseille: Côte Bleue Calanques Half-Day Kayak Tour

Marseille: Côte Bleue Calanques Half-Day Kayak Tour - The 3-Hour Paddle: What the Time Feels Like on the Water

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 877 reviews · 3 hours · from $64Our pick

Paddle Marseille’s Côte Bleue calanques with a certified guide, stop for a swim in hidden creeks, and enjoy big water views from the kayak.

“Everything was perfect, not very big group of people, our guide was very friendly and you could see that he loves what he does. You can see beautiful places from the see and we stopped for swimming in a nice secluded beach. It was great katak experience, I would love to do it again when next time in Marseille, big thanks!”

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Marseille: Calanques Catamaran Tour & Standup Paddle

Marseille: Calanques Catamaran Tour & Standup Paddle - GoPro Use: Getting Water Shots Without Fumbling

Sarlat la Canéda: The Dordogne valley by canoe

Sarlat la Canéda: The Dordogne valley by canoe - What the day feels like: paddling, swims, and river pauses

3.Sarlat la Canéda: The Dordogne valley by canoe

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 297 reviews · 2 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $29Best value

Paddle the Dordogne from Vitrac, with castles, cliffs, swims, and wildlife, plus easy shuttle and English support from Canoes Loisirs.

“The 5 Chateaux canoe tour with Canoe Loisirs offered a nice self-paced 2.5-hour trip down the Dordogne river, amidst lovely scenery and architecture. The canoe ride leaves from the Vitrac riverside in the county of Domme (not to be confused with the town of Domme on top), and glides downstream to just past Beynac, and a shuttle then brings to back to the Vitrac base camp hourly.”

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Saint-Tropez: Kayak Experience in Ramatuelle Reserve

Saint-Tropez: Kayak Experience in Ramatuelle Reserve - Why kayak off Ramatuelle feels different than staying on land

3 Hour of Sea Kayak Trip in the Creeks of Sete

3 Hour of Sea Kayak Trip in the Creeks of Sete - Your 3-Hour Flow: From Training to Sea Caves (When Possible)

5.3 Hour of Sea Kayak Trip in the Creeks of Sete

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 220 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $60

3-hour sea kayak in Sète creeks with KayakMed, guided in English. Small caves, canal scenery, life jackets included, family friendly.

“Sylvan and Nicolas were amazing guides and we had an amazing time. Kayaking is always fun but add in the beautiful setting of Sete and the trip was amazing!!!”

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From Vitrac: Dordogne River Canoe Rental

From Vitrac: Dordogne River Canoe Rental - Three hours of easy paddling, no rapids, all views

6.From Vitrac: Dordogne River Canoe Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 162 reviews · 3 hours · from $34

Paddle the Dordogne from Domme to Beynac. See cliff castles at La Roque Gageac and Castelnaud, then swim, picnic, and return by shuttle.

“From the start the staff were welcoming and friendly. They explained the route and what to expect. The trip itself was wonderful a relaxing ride down the river, a fantastic way to view the wildlife and magnificent views of the towns. We would definitely take a lunch with us next time and stop on one of the banks to enjoy the river”

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Porticcio: Guiding Kayaking Tour

Porticcio: Guiding Kayaking Tour - Meeting Point at Parking dIsollela: The One Spot You Cannot Miss

7.Porticcio: Guiding Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 147 reviews · 3 hours · from $51

3-hour guided kayaking on Corsica’s south coast, paddle by a Genovese tower, then swim. Double kayak coaching included.

“Attività divertente e gioiosa in mezzo al mare. La guida è stata molto carina, disponibile sia a parlare in francese che in inglese per i turisti multilingua. La consiglio per una gita di qualche ora.”

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Kayak Tour at Calanques National Park (Ciotat)

Kayak Tour at Calanques National Park (Ciotat) - The route, stop by stop: ExpeNature to Île Verte

8.Kayak Tour at Calanques National Park (Ciotat)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 124 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $82

Guided sea kayaking from La Ciotat into Parc des Calanques, with real kayaks, small groups, and views of Green Island and sea caves.

“A very nice experience! We'd never been cayaking before, but got the hang of it thanks to good instructions :) Our guide Ellie was excellent! Fun, knowledgable, and made us feel safe. She gave interesting geology as well as history lessons, which made the trip more than just physical. Great! The main part of the trip went through beautiful scenery, on crystal clear water, in bays and in caves. I would've preferred the trip to start closer to the National park, so that we could've visited more of it rather than the harbour area. I don't know if it is possible, though. Also, a ~15 min break for a dip…”

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Rando Kayak Agay Guided Visit

Rando Kayak Agay Guided Visit - From Bay Beach Club to the water in about 2.5 hours

9.Rando Kayak Agay Guided Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 123 reviews · from $57

Guided 2.5-hour kayak tour from Agay along the Corniche d’Or, with easy paddling, red-rock views, and quiet nature lessons.

“The coast and the ride were awesome, we saw a lot and it's just fantastic there. Unfortunately, we weren't 10 people but more than 20, and the guide spoke almost only French, even though we had booked English. For just under 50 euros per person, I would have liked more care and more individuality.”

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

Sea kayak tour: Sète, the French pearl of the Mediterranean - The 150-Minute Rhythm: Briefing on Land, Paddling by the Coast

Guided kayak excursion in creeks

Guided kayak excursion in creeks - Creeks or sea, and why that matters for your expectations

11.Guided kayak excursion in creeks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 89 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $66

Guided sea kayak from Estaque to Blue Coast coves near Carry-le-Rouet, with safety briefing, gear provided, and a swim stop in clear water.

“this was a lovely day out in marseille! it definitely is a physical activity but it was fun & had some great views”

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Guided sea kayak trip in Cap d’Agde

Guided sea kayak trip in Cap d’Agde - Gear Up and Get Oriented Before You Go Sea Kayaking

12.Guided sea kayak trip in Cap d’Agde

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $54Top rated

Guided sea kayaking from Cap d’Agde, led by Nathan, with marine life talks, volcanic cliffs, and a black sand beach stop.

“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”

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Sea kayaking in the heart of the Ramatuelle Nature Reserve

Sea kayaking in the heart of the Ramatuelle Nature Reserve - The best part: clear-water coves you reach by kayak, not by crowd

13.Sea kayaking in the heart of the Ramatuelle Nature Reserve

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 81 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $72

Sea kayaking and guided coastal hiking in Ramatuelle Nature Reserve, with snorkeling and a 3m rock jump near Cap Camarat.

“The organization and running of the event went smoothly - we particularly liked the very friendly and helpful guide, who took enough time for all participants and was always very polite and courteous. The kayaks and equipment were in perfect condition. A wonderful scenic experience - suitable for both experienced and beginners. Any time again!”

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La Ciotat Private Kayak Rental in the Calanques National Park

La Ciotat Private Kayak Rental in the Calanques National Park - ExpeNature start: how you get ready to paddle confidently

14.La Ciotat Private Kayak Rental in the Calanques National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $51

Paddle La Ciotat’s Calanques by kayak on a flexible 7-hour day, with stops at Grand Mugel and Ile Verte.

“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!”

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La Ciotat: Calanques National Park Guided Kayak Tour

La Ciotat: Calanques National Park Guided Kayak Tour - Half-day versus full-day: what really changes on the water