Paddle through the breathtaking Gorges de l'Ardèche, a 30km limestone canyon rivalling the Grand Canyon in drama. Private canoe hire delivers solitude, silence, and jaw-dropping arch formations — a true bucket-list waterway.
What to expect
Launch from the iconic Pont d'Arc and drift through cathedral-like limestone gorges with crystal-clear green water beneath your hull. Towering cliffs shelter wild beaches where you can swim and picnic in near-total seclusion. The canyon's rated 4.9/5 by thousands of visitors — consistently France's most awe-inspiring river experience. Canoes carry two to three people, and expert staff brief you fully before departure.
Good to know
Pont d'Arc is approx. 35 mins by taxi/hire car from Viviers quay. Pre-book canoes in high season (June–Sept) as slots sell out. Allow 4–8 hrs depending on chosen route; confirm all-aboard time before selecting distance. Waterproof dry bags provided.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Viviers — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.
More to do in Viviers
- Grotte Chauvet 2 Ardèche: World's Oldest Cave Art, Expert-Led
- Palais des Papes Avignon: Private Expert Access to a Papal Marvel
- Aven d'Orgnac: Descend into a Grand Site de France Underworld
- Pont du Gard: Private Sunrise Visit to Rome's Greatest Aqueduct
- Viviers Medieval Village: Private After-Hours Walking Tour by Lantern