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Canoeing and other water activities in the Languedoc  Although the Languedoc Roussillon region is best known for its splendid Mediterranean coastline, travel a little inland and you will find a totally different character with plenty to add a bit of variety to the ubiquitous bucket and spade holiday.  Especially in the north of the region as the roads climb into the hills of the Parc Régional de Haut Languedoc you will find river gorges aplenty!  And of course if you head west towards the Pyrénées you will also find increasing opportunities for water based activities.

Not of interest for people of limited mobility.  However the area is very attractive and it is possible to make a pre-agreed meeting point for lunch.Canoe Kayapuna
 

Location: Just outside St Guilhem-le-Desert on the road to Aniane.  St. Guilhem-le-Desert is a UNESCO listed site and classed as one of the Plus Beaux Villages de France.

General Info: Tel: 04 67 57 30 25 for information and reservations.  Non-swimmers and children under 5 are not accepted.

Description: This company is one of those where the main base is at the arrival point and they drive you to the departure point.  We  much prefer this approach because it means you don’t have to try and reach a pre-agreed destination at a pre-agreed time….you have much more freedom to relax and go at your own pace.

Our recommendations: Make sure you take a pair of old trainers.  And perhaps a towel so you can dry off after a swim at one of the isolated beaches on the river.  Don’t forget suncream!  Make sure you leave time to visit St. Guilhem-le-Desert before or after canoeing - perhaps for a dinner to recover from your exercise!

For the children: An ideal 3km trip is available for their first canoeing experience.

Canoeing and other water based activities in the Languedoc:
 


     - Canoe Kayapuna

 

     - Canoe La Vallée des Moulins

 

     - Canoe-Kayak Tarassac

 

     - White Water Rafting

 
External websites offering information on the Languedoc:

-
Languedoc - this is an absolutely brilliant website offering loads of information on this region of France.
- Corbieres Country - useful tourist information on the region in the extreme south east of France.
- Cathar Country - website on the Pays Cathar.
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