Canoeing in France is a memorable experience.Drift along beautiful clear rivers through medieval villages and under Roman viaducts (Pont du Gard below). Southern France has many beautiful rivers that are ideal for canoeing.

Above - Pont d'Arc on the Ardeche River Popular canoeing rivers in southern France in alphabetical order: Allier River - Region: Languedoc-Roussillon Ardeche River- Region: Rhône-Alpes Ariege River - Region: Midi-Pyrénées Ceze River - Region: Languedoc-Roussillon Chassezac River- Region: Rhône-Alpes Dordogne River- Region: Aquitaine Drome River- Region: Rhône-Alpes Gardon River- Region: Languedoc-Roussillon Herault River - Region: Languedoc-Roussillon Orb River- Region: Languedoc-Roussillon

Canoeing rivers continued... Petit Rhône - Region: Provence Sorgue River - Region: Provence Tarn River - Region: Languedoc-Roussillon Vezere River - Region: Aquitaine   Canoeing Tips Summer (Jun/Jul/Aug) only time for canoeing Most experiences are day tours Dress for the weather and be sunsmart If you want to fish you will need a permit Rivers are generally slow flowing and relatively shallow Book a couple of days ahead and plan your driving route Take a picnic with you