Destination Nature Show: new products not to miss

From March 16 to 19, 2023, a new edition of the Destinations Nature show will take place, the unmissable event for nature travel enthusiasts, hikers, outdoor activity lovers, and micro-adventure seekers. This gathering provides inspiration for future getaways in France or abroad. It’s an opportunity to discover new routes to explore, new destinations, and unusual experiences. Here’s a preview of the new features not to be missed at this 2023 edition!

Looking for a change of scenery just a few kilometers from Paris? Destinations Nature has selected the most beautiful regional parks in Île-de-France, offering rich and varied activities and landscapes, as well as a selection of nearby accommodations. Labeled a “Pays d’art et d’histoire” (Land of Art and History), the Vexin French Regional Natural Park is full of architectural treasures in a lush green setting. With over 1100 km of walks, you can also find museums and artisan workshops there. Comprising 70 communes, the Gâtinais Français Regional Natural Park is crisscrossed by three rivers. Its sandy soils have allowed, among other things, the cultivation of medicinal plants and malting barley. There are also riddle courses that allow visitors to discover the biodiversity or the artistic past of the area. For lovers of renowned sites, the Oise Pays de France Regional Natural Park is home to the Château de Chantilly and Abbeys such as Royaumont or Moncel. Whether on foot, by bike, or on horseback, the Haute Vallée de Chevreuse Regional Natural Park offers discovery routes to explore its forests, valleys, and meadows. Visitors can also take guided tours with professionals or visit farms. More information on getaways near Paris at destinations-nature.com.

Making children love hiking

This year, Destinations Nature has introduced a new theme: family adventures! 18% of surveyed hiking vacationers decide to go with their children. Hiking as a family in the mountains is not always easy. Motivating everyone becomes a real challenge as the hours pass. However, there are solutions to encourage them to move forward and help them enjoy the walk. Destinations Nature shares its tips to motivate them and make the youngest ones love mountain walking. Visitors will also find several child-friendly routes and numerous discovery activities at Destinations Nature to share the love of nature as a family.

Bike trips

26% of Destinations Nature visitors practice cycling, an outdoor sport good for health that allows them to discover the heritage of a territory or region at their own pace. This year again, the French Cycling Tourism Federation and other bike travel experts will present itinerary ideas to discover France and Europe on two wheels. Europe alone offers a vast playground with its 17 long-distance cycling routes. Destinations Nature has taken care to select the most beautiful journeys, such as the “Rhine Route” for beginners, the “Great North Trail” in Scotland, or an itinerary to discover the Mediterranean, from Cadiz to Izmir. Several conferences on bike travel will be offered at Destinations Nature to prepare your trip with expert advice. Enough to get on your bike with complete peace of mind!

BIKE CONFERENCE THEMES to find at Destinations Nature

3 conferences offered by the FFVélo

• Friday, March 17, 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM Traveling by bike with children is easy!
• Saturday, March 18, 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM Family cycling tourism – An inspiring testimony!
• Sunday, March 19, 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM Ideas for family bike getaways in Île-de-France

Capfrance bike conference:

• Friday, March 17, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM Specialist advice for organizing your 100% bike trip.

Capfrance has become a major player in bike holidays this year by partnering with the Vélo Vert Festival, dedicated to cycling enthusiasts. With 70 years of experience, Capfrance is the leading brand of independent French villages and will introduce its holiday villages and club hotels to visitors, as well as its flexible, comfortable, and authentic offers. Experts will be able to advise and guide visitors in organizing their hiking and nature sports holidays, whether by the sea, in the mountains, or in the countryside.

Journeys between land and sea

The Les Sentiers de la Mer platform offers a new way of traveling by connecting hikers with boaters who offer them half-board accommodation on their sailboat. As “ambassadors” of their region, they share their knowledge of the coastline and their passion for nature with them. During the day, travelers enjoy outdoor activities at their own pace, and in the evening, they meet their host and share convivial moments. Based on a collaborative economy, Les Sentiers de la Mer is a concept focused on human connection and encounters. This form of travel also aims to reduce the carbon footprint. It’s an opportunity to meet people who love their region. During the day, hikers enjoy the coastal paths. In the evening, they share convivial moments with people who share the same values.

The most beautiful natural parks to observe wild animals in France

Destinations Nature offers a selection of natural parks and reserves to discover preserved landscapes enriched with diverse flora and fauna, ideal for stays closer to nature. Professionals will unveil 8 exceptional sites to observe wild animals in their natural habitat during a hike. Visitors can meet experts who will provide all the advice and information, for example, to observe the largest French seal colony in the Bay of Somme aboard a kayak, meet wolves in the Vercors Regional Natural Park, or track bears in the Pyrenees safely, accompanied by a professional guide from the “Pays de l’ours” association. Destinations Nature allows visitors to meet these professionals who can guide them on about twenty routes and activity ideas, and help them prepare their nature holidays always respecting cultural and natural heritage.

TO REMEMBER

LOCATION: Paris Porte de Versailles. Hall 4.
DATES: March 16 to 19, 2023. Open from 10 AM to 7 PM. Closes at 6 PM on Sunday.
THE PROMISE: Discover the best of the Outdoors with destination ideas in France and abroad and advice for more responsible practice and travel.
PRICE: €12 per person (€10 in pre-sale), free for children under 18. Admission also valid for the Salon Mondial du Tourisme (World Tourism Fair) held on the same dates in the same hall.

Source: Press Release

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