Sports and leisure activities France
Search in the subcategories
Search on the regions of the country
Find unique Stay Offers with our Partners
Practical information : Move & Laze around France
Budget & Tips
France is full of natural spaces, parks and public gardens, marked trails, bike paths or skate parks where you can practice outdoor sports without paying a single euro. The Alpine mountains offer climbing and ski touring routes for which you don't need a pass. The sea and ocean, lakes and rivers invite you to swim.
What's very local
The practice of petanque on the squares of the southern villages in the shade of plane trees is a local pleasure that can be shared with gouaille and happiness.
Your documents please
You need a medical certificate of fitness for the supervised practice of diving and a boat license for motor boats, but not for the small houseboats that can be rented to follow the canals.
To be booked
To jump from a bungee bridge, to make a parachute jump, to plan a race in high mountain the reservation with a professional structure is imperative.
Main events
The opening and closing of ski resorts in winter are determined by the weather conditions. The high altitude resorts such as La Plagne or Alpe d'Huez open over a longer period of time (usually from mid-December to the end of April) than the mid-mountain resorts of Vercors or Vosges which close in early March. The summer season for the beaches begins in mid-June and ends in September. In winter, many events are organized in the cities and resorts during the end-of-year celebrations. In summer, the music festival on June 21 and the ball on July 14 are part of the entertainment.
Tourist traps
You can find a seat for a sold-out show on the night of the performance or game. A good rule of thumb is to resell at cost. However, some resellers will jack up the prices! It's up to you.