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    • Paris, France

      Explore Rue Crémieux

      4.5
      A street so small and non-descript that unless you plan to visit it or stumble onto it, is something that could be easily missed. A quirky street in the heart of Paris, Rue Crémieux is a tiny yet enormously colorful street and a great place to explore for photographersThe street, which is pedestr...
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    • Paris, France

      Explore Paris’ Wall of Love (Le mur des je t'aime)

      3.7
      Located in the Montmarte district of Paris, the Wall of Love--or as the French call it Le mur des je t'aime--is an off-the-beaten-path place to explore. For a city known for so many different sights to see, a simple wall full of "I Love You" over and over is easy to get lost in the mix. However, ...
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    • Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France

      Climb the Aiguille du Midi-Plan Traverse

      2.5 mi / 1148.3 ft gain
      The Aiguille du Midi Cable Car is the #1 tourist destination in the world’s capital for extreme sports, Chamonix. For regular tourists, a trip to the top of the 3842 m-high cable car museum provides plenty of excitement for one day. But for adventure seekers and outdoor enthusiasts, it’s just the...
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    • Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France

      Hike to Le Lac Blanc

      5 mi / 1657 ft gain
      This adventure begins at the Flégère gondola in Les Praz (a village in the NorthEast section of Chamonix), which is easy to get to with the free Chamonix bus. Take the Flégère gondola to La Flégère, situated at 1894 meters (6,213 feet). The ride up itself shouldn't take more than ten minutes, but...
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    • Étretat, France

      Explore the Cliffs of Étretat

      3.0
      5 mi / 394 ft gain
      Étretat is a small tourist and farming town on the coast of Normandy, best known for its coastal cliffs. It features wide pebbled beaches, natural arches and an eroded rock—and hiking trails connecting them all together. I didn't spend much time in town, but it looked like a great little place to...
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    • Boëge, France

      Hike to Signal des Voirons

      Begin at the marked path to the right of the parking lot, near the monastery. The trail is steep at first, but this lasts only for a few meters, in the undergrowth. When you leave the woods, follow the paved road for about one hundred meters, then turn left at the slope, indicated by an arrow sig...
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    • Valensole, France

      Photograph the Lavender fields of Plateau de Valensole

      4.0
      14.9 mi
      Ideal for a day trip or a series of little hikes throughout various fields, the Plateau de Valensole is located in the Provence region of France.Every year in late June and early July you'll find lavender fields filled with purple blooms. Sunset creates a beautiful scene as it dips behind the sur...
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    • Tignes, France

      Hike to Lac La Plagne in the French Alps

      7.5 mi / 1968.5 ft gain
      This beautiful hike features ribbon and horse tail waterfalls backdropped behind wildflowers and grazing dairy cows along the creek descending the mountain. Though there are some steep sections to the hike, this day outing is accessible by all levels of adventurer.Getting thereAfter a short driv...
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    • Reims, France

      Bike along the Canal de la Marne a l'Aisne between Reims and Sillery

      10.6 mi
      There is nothing as romantic as a slow bike along a canal in rural France. If you talk to your hotel, guest house or AirBnB, they should be able to help you rent a bike. Ours were delivered and were only 20 Euros per day. Once you have the bikes, just head to the canal. It's a really easy to find...
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    • Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France

      Road Bike from Chamonix to Col des Montets

      16.2 mi / 1312.3 ft gain
      This classic cycling destination out of Chamonix Valley is perfect for reasonably fit people looking to summit a mountain pass on wheels. Col des Montets (1,462 m) is on County Road D1506 that connects France to Switzerland, and it was even included in the Tour de France in the 50s through the 70...
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    • Talloires-Montmin, France

      Hike and Camp La Tournette

      3.9 mi / 2854.3 ft gain
      It is at the place called Chalet de l'Aulp (1424 m) that we began this walk. This is after the tarmac road terminus. A small remark: the stony road but carrossable continues to the chalet where you can park your car. But you can also start it from a place called Les Prés Ronds (1216 m). At the ch...
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    • Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France

      Climb Via Corda Alpina

      5.0
      Whether you choose to move together or pitch the route, this is incredibly fun and a spectacular journey. It is normally quiet as most climbers who come to Chamonix are focused on slightly more hardcore objectives.From the parking area, cross the river, turn left, and follow the trail to its natu...
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    • Gavarnie, France

      Hike Cirque de Gavarnie

      5.0
      8 mi
      Hidden among the many villages of the French Pyrenees is an amazing region of hiking trails, the most popular sight including the largest waterfall in Europe in a crescent-like shelter of gray, purple, and green rock faces—a cirque.  Hike past meadows, through forests, and on a rocky ridge.  The ...
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    • Beaufort, France

      Snowshoe the Cormet de Roselend

      18.6 mi / 2986 ft gain
      The Roselend mountain pass is known in the cycling world for being part of the Tour de France, but in the winter it is essentially deserted. There are a few old buildings, a small electrical station and you'll perhaps see some locals out for a ski, but my bet is you'll feel magnificently alone in...
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    • Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France

      Explore the Le Brévent Summit Alpine Area

      Begin this hike by either making the 3.5 hour hike from the town of Chamonix to the top of Le Brévent (roughly 4,900 ft gain), or take the Brévent cable car to the top.(31€ roundtrip). Once at the summit take a moment to enjoy the 360° view, the fun is only getting started. After getting your fil...
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    • Marlenheim, France

      Drive the Route des Vins d'Alsace. Alsace Wine Road

      110 mi / 500 ft gain
      The Alsacian Wine road is a 110 mile long scenic road at the foothills of the Vosges Mountains. The road begins at Marlenheim in Northern Alsace and ends south of the city of Thann in the south. The road goes through 73 scenic and historic villages. There are over 300 wine cellars offering tours ...
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    Guides, Insights and Stories from France

    7 Ways To Get Ready for Hiking in the Alps

    7 Ways To Get Ready for Hiking in the Alps

    Sara Sheehy