French wildlife

Wildlife in France ranges from the what would be considered as common and usual species encountered in the British isles to the north, to much rarer and larger animals in the mountains, and exotic species around the Mediterranean sea. Naturetrek message
Our range of holidays in France are no longer than a week in length and focus on the outstanding wildlife habitats that are still found in the country. In particular we focus on France's spectacular mountain ranges - the Pyrenees and Alps, and other outstanding upland areas like Cevennes and the Auvergne - all exceptionally rich in plants, birds, mammals and butterflies. These regions also provide fine walking opportunities, although we always move at a pace slow enough to enjoy all aspects of the natural world! France's lowlands, too, provide some very special habitats; the Camargue is Europe's best known wetland while Normandy offers a varied tapestry of coastal habitats and gently rolling hills rich in wild flowers and butterflies. Wherever you choose to travel with Naturetrek, you will enjoy the best of France's birds, plants and butterflies in the company of our expert naturalist guides. Furthermore, you will be able to enjoy all this in comfort and on a full stomach, for the characterful and friendly family-run hotels that we choose for our holidays offer both comfort and fine local cuisine, whilst the quality of the Naturetrek picnic lunch in France is legendary!
Wildlife holidays in France - Naturetrek offer a whole range of wildlife holidays and natural history tours to France. The list of tours includes birdwatching in the Champagne Lakes focusing on Common Cranes and woodpeckers; birdwatching in the Camargue; flowers, birds and butterflies in the Lot Valley, La Brenne, the Vercors, the Dordogne, Normandy, the Cevennes, the Loire Valley and the Pyrenees.