Walking Adventure Tours & Trips in Northern France

Hike the Falaise d'Amont to its clifftop chapel for panoramic views of Etretat's white cliffs and natural sea arches along the Alabaster Coast. Walk through Monet's gardens in Giverny, then stroll Paris's Montmartre district to find hidden vineyards and the Sacre-Coeur Basilica.

Walk the narrow cobblestone streets of Noyers-sur-Serein and see Riquewihr's colorful medieval houses that inspired Beauty and the Beast. You'll wander Dijon's lively streets full of Renaissance buildings and check out Colmar's half-timbered architecture along its winding canals, all at an easy pace for ages 3+.

Check out Normandy's medieval streets in Rouen with its Gothic cathedral, then walk the D-Day landing beaches at Arromanches-les-Bains where World War II history comes alive. Wander through Giverny to see Monet's House and gardens, the birthplace of impressionist art, before walking the cobblestone streets of Fougères beneath Europe's largest fortress. Head to Mont-Saint-Michel and walk around this island abbey surrounded by the sea, then stop at Chartres' Gothic cathedral.

Follow the panoramic GR34 Customs Officers' Path for 12km from Paimpol to Beauport Abbey, going up just 80m through coastal trails once used to catch smugglers. Walk 16km along the Sentier des Douaniers in Perros-Guirec, climbing 180m through pink granite chaos formations and heading down to beaches, then trek 20km from Trébeurden to Lannion.

Hike up to King Richard the Lionheart's Château Gaillard ruins above Les Andelys and check out the Medieval fortifications along limestone cliffs rising from the Seine. You'll walk Montmartre's cobbled streets to see the vineyard with 27 wine varieties, then trek the Path of the Gods along Norman coastal cliffs near Fecamp before strolling Vernon's riverside.

You'll walk Northern France's wild coastline on the GR34, from the Goëlo coast's bird sanctuary to the famous Pink Granite Coast at Perros-Guirec. The route takes you through Île de Bréhat's lanes filled with agapanthus and hydrangeas, along the Renote peninsula's cliff paths, and through Tréguier's cobblestone streets with medieval houses.

Walk 8-15 km daily through Northern France's pretty villages, from Andlau's old abbey streets to Riquewihr's flower-lined cobblestones and Kaysersberg's green valley. Follow quiet vineyard paths connecting Saint-Hippolyte, Thannenkirch, and Ribeauvillé, stopping for warm pretzels and wine tastings during easy 2.5-4.75 hour walks.

The 18-kilometer route from Kaysersberg goes through shaded forest paths with a 760-meter climb, passing Orbey's organic farms and Lapoutroie's artisan cheese makers. You'll follow 17 kilometers of old paths from Orbey to Munster, checking out Château de Hohnack ruins and World War I battle sites. Petit Ballon's 1,270-meter summit has great Vosges views, and after you can try blueberry tart at Auberge du Ried.

Walk through Monet's gardens in Giverny where the artist painted water lilies, stroll Rouen's medieval streets finding Gothic architecture, then visit the D-Day beaches at Arromanches-les-Bains on foot. You'll trek across the causeway to Mont-Saint-Michel's island abbey, wander Fougères' cobblestone lanes beneath Europe's largest fortress, and see Chartres.

Walk vineyard trails from Marsannay-la-Côte through Burgundy's famous wine regions, trekking from Gevrey to Vougeot and Beaune to Pommard across rolling hills. You'll hike from Rully to Chagny through white wine country and stroll from Vougeot to Nuits-Saint-Georges along Côte de Nuits vineyards.