Outdoor Activities in France

With beautiful architecture and spectacular riverside scenery, UNESCO-listed Bordeaux is one of France's must-see cities - but the organized group tours can lack a certain excitement. With this fun and engaging independent tour, download a series of brain-teasing puzzles to your phone and explore Bordeaux at your own pace. Solve head-scratching riddles to receive clues to lead your route, and hear the hidden secrets behind some of Bordeaux's top attractions.

It's not just the skiing and climbing that makes Chamonix a world-class adventure destination: the area is famous for paragliding, too. Take to the air in perfect safety from 3,900 feet (2,100 meters) on a tandem flight with an instructor. Savor spectacular views of the Alps as your pilot manipulates the wing to ride the air currents from Plan Praz or Plan de l'Aiguille (cable-car ticket not included).

See a different side of Paris's 'Iron Lady' with a guided climbing tour of the Eiffel Tower. Take the slow and scenic route and climb the stairs! Learn all about the construction, controversies, and mystique surrounding the iconic tower from a guide as you ascend to the first and second levels, admiring Gustave Eiffel's intricate design from angles and viewpoints that most visitors miss. It's an adventurous way to go behind the scenes - and under the beams - of one of the world's most popular attractions.

Get away from city life for a day on this small-group countryside tour. Have the best of both worlds with a moderate hike to the tip of Pic Saint-Loup followed by an indulgent wine tasting at a boutique winery. Leave the details to your guide who has planned a well-balanced itinerary showcasing both the natural beauty and winemaking culture of the region.

Most visitors ride the elevator to the top of the Eiffel Tower, but travelers with a sense of adventure can save time by taking the stairs! Climb the 704 steps to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower on this 2-hour guided tour and be rewarded with spectacular views of the Louvre, the Arc de Triomphe, the Seine River, and the Champs-Élys ees.