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Things to do in France

Mont Blanc, the Riviera and the Loire's châteaux — Europe's original adventure playground.

Things to do in France

Top 6 adventures in France

  1. 01

    Paraglide over Lake Annecy

    One of the world's most popular paragliding spots.

    Paragliding
  2. 02

    Skydive over the Atlantic coast

    A tandem jump above the beaches of the south-west.

    Skydiving
  3. 03

    Balloon over the Loire châteaux

    Float over Chenonceau and Amboise.

    Hot air balloon
  4. 04

    Aiguille du Midi

    A cable car to 3,842 metres, face to face with Mont Blanc.

    Expedition
  5. 05

    Canyon the Verdon Gorge

    Europe's ‘Grand Canyon’, in Provence.

    On the water
  6. 06

    Helicopter along the Riviera

    Nice to Monaco and Saint-Tropez.

    Helicopter

France trip facts

Region
Europe
Capital
Paris
Gateway
Paris, Nice or Lyon
Best time to go
May to October; December to April for snow
We can arrange
Skydiving, Paragliding, Hot air balloon, Expedition, On the water, Helicopter

Skydiving in France

Want to jump in France? We plan tandem skydives for first-timers and fun jumps for licensed skydivers, with professional instructors, a camera flyer and the right aircraft. If there's no dropzone where you want to jump, we can bring one — aircraft, parachute systems and crew — with approvals arranged through the local aviation authority.

Top jump idea: Skydive over the Atlantic coast.

How skydiving with us works

Sky shows & events in France

Opening a venue, launching a product or throwing a festival in France? Nothing gets a crowd on its feet like a skydiver landing right in front of them — trailing smoke, flying a giant flag with your logo. We handle the landing-area survey, airspace permits and safety plan.

See sky shows

Private expeditions in France

Our founder Kris has traveled the world and done the adventures most people only dream about. Now it's your turn. Land in Paris, Nice or Lyon and everything from there is handled — transfers, helicopters, stays, permits, guides, security and medical support — so you never have to think about logistics.

How expeditions work

Build a dropzone in France

Want skydiving in France for good? We can set up a complete skydiving operation — pop-up, seasonal or permanent — with aircraft, equipment, instructors and a safety system, working alongside the aviation authority on approvals.

Dropzone in a box

FAQ

France adventure FAQ

Can I go skydiving in France?

Yes. We arrange tandem skydives for first-timers and fun jumps for licensed skydivers in France. If there's no established dropzone where you want to jump, we can bring the aircraft, equipment and instructors and work with the local aviation authority on approvals.

What are the best things to do in France?

Top picks include Paraglide over Lake Annecy, Skydive over the Atlantic coast and Balloon over the Loire châteaux. We can combine them into one private trip, handled end to end.

When is the best time to visit France for adventure activities?

For most activities, the best window is May to October; December to April for snow. We match your dates to the right activities and weather.

How do I get to France?

Most trips start in Paris, Nice or Lyon. From there we take care of transfers, private flights or helicopters, stays and permits.

Can you organize a skydiving show for an event in France?

Yes. Our athletes can jump into festivals, stadiums, launches and private celebrations in France, landing with your flag or logo. We handle the landing-area survey, airspace permits and safety plan.

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