Activity Holidays in France

France is beautiful rolling hills and fields of vineyards, romantic towns and sleepy rural villages, stunning mountain peaks, endless pristine coastlines and slick cities – it’s ready-made for a photography holiday.

Whether you don’t know you shutter speeds from your apertures, or you’re looking for an off-grid adventure to refresh your expertise, there’s a photography holiday in France to suit you, and with local guides absolutely passionate about the work and their area, you’re sure to come away with treasured memories that are captured forever.

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  • Mobile Photography Retreat France

    8 days / 7 nights France

    Enjoy exploring the South of France whilst learning how to get the most out of the camera on your mobile phone. You will..

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  • Photography Holiday in Dordogne

    8 Days France

    Unleash the creative within on this fantastic 7 night photography holiday set in the Dordogne and allow your photography..

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  • Photography Hero Holiday Charente

    8 Days France

    This 7 night photography holiday combines 35 hours of exciting photography to transform your understanding and ability t..

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  • Best Places to Visit

    Nice

    Welcome to a city of azure seas, pristine beaches, fresh Mediterranean cuisine and lifestyle to matc

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    Nice

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    Gascony

    Rolling hills bearing winding vineyards, Gascony is a region best savoured slowly.

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    Gascony

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    Normandy

    Windswept beaches, quiet village communities - there are wonderful experiences to be found in Norman

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    Normandy

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    Provence

    Travel along roads that wind their way through the hills of Provence to find truly offbeat experienc

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    Provence

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    Loire Valley

    Incredible chateaux, beautiful countryside, exquisite wine, all this & more in the Loire Valley.

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    Loire Valley

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    Bordeaux

    Historical & cultural hub in a region of world-class vineyards, Bordeaux is a rewarding destination.

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    Bordeaux

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    French Riviera

    Glitz and glamour await in a land where all pleasures & unique experiences can be found.

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    French Riviera

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    Biarritz

    Tucked away on the south Atlantic coast, France’s surf capital hides a number of offbeat experienc

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    Biarritz

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    Toulouse

    A picturesque maze of cobbled alleys reveals a city on the forefront of France’s cultural scene.

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    Toulouse

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    Paris

    What can be said that hasn’t been said already, the romantic capital of the world sits on the Sein

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    Paris

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    Nouvelle-Aquitaine

    A scene conjured up by gently ringing church bells & smells of boulangerie wafting through its stree

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    Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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    Lyon

    The culinary capital of France, if you’re a food lover, look no further than this charismatic city

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    Lyon

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    Brittany

    Fishing villages, stretches of deserted coastline & all the cheese and bread you can eat, sounds lik

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    Brittany

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    French Pyrenees

    Lesser visited than the Alps but still incredibly beautiful, authentic, and truly off the beaten tra

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    French Pyrenees

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    Our Destinations In France

    Photography Adventures in France

    Photography in France is an activity ready-made for a country that truly rewards you for getting far off the beaten track, and into its stunning wilderness.

    There are opportunities everywhere you look, from the stunning coasts of Nice to the romantic atmosphere of Paris, from the pastoral paradise of Nouvelle-Aquitaine to the mighty peaks of the Alps.

    A photography expedition in France can be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, a chance to either hone your skills or capture that ultimate image you’ve been dreaming about. With local guides who know their way around a camera as well as they do around the landscape, you’re in for a trip that will guarantee great results and a fabulous experience.

    Where to experience photography trips in France

    As has already been mentioned, France is a country of huge variety, whether it’s the sun-soaked vineyards of Bordeaux or the wave-battered coastline of Normandy, the white-sand Mediterranean beaches near Nice, or the wide-open spaces and idyllic rivers of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, there are opportunities for a photography holiday everywhere.

    By heading to the stunning region of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, you also get right off the beaten track to experience and discover the unique spots tourists simply don’t know about. With Not In The Guidebooks, we can help you find the very best photography experiences.

    Who are our France photography holiday guests?

    Experienced photographers, people who are picking up a proper camera for the first time, all our experienced are geared towards your level and are, in fact, tailored exactly to what you want to get out of your trip.

    Suitable for those who want to strike out to areas rarely visited by anyone, or who want to soak up the French way of life by experiencing the slow lifestyle, accompanied by photography excursions, with us we can guarantee you’ll find exactly the experience you were dreaming of.

    Why choose Not In The Guide Books?

    We’re passionate about helping people find the most amazing experiences on their travels, through meeting local people, exploring new places, and discovering alternative activities that make holidays special. We do this by carefully selecting partners in countries around the world who are experts in their local area, sourcing interesting people who can guide you through immersive experiences.

    Our local partners in France know how to show people the very best of their home. Choosing a Not In The Guide Books holiday in France means you don’t have to choose between a city break or an activity-filled holiday, you can get the best of both worlds with a unique trip.

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