Best places: National forests in France

Protected plateau area of native trees, ferns & orchids, with misty viewpoints over cascades.

National forest featuring hundreds of kilometers of marked hiking trails, plus rock climbing.

Atmospheric woodlands known for huge, moss-covered boulders & popular for walks & biking.

👍👍 The spot that everyone comes to take a swim is very crowded which lost the tranquility of the place and the water was not as clear as the other part. HOWEVER!!! if you want to dodge that and enjoy the beauty of the your “private pool”, walk down a little bit more there are tons of small rivers that...

👍👍 The La Grande Soyfrière hike to the top of this volcano was a highlight of my trip. There are varying comments about the difficulty level. There are loose and wet rocks and uneven ground. Some places are quite steep. With that being said I saw a person come down who was barefoot and wearing a ta...

Serene, forested park with small ponds, peaceful walking trails & wildlife in a quiet setting.

👍👍 What to say? This place is magnificent, magical, sensational... we don't know where to turn, everything is so beautiful. The cliffs, the waterfalls which, when they reach the ground, cross blocks of ice to throw themselves into the river below. The power of certain waterfalls which can be approache...

Forest of twisting, gnarled dwarf beech trees & a walking trail dotted with information panels.

👍👍 Not ce walks.

This forest is connected to medieval Arthurian legends & historical sites & features guided tours.

A former royal hunting forest, this 6-km-long chestnut grove features paths for walking & biking.

Sprawling forested wilderness area with walking trails & a nearby animal park with bison & wolves.

Way-marked trails for walkers & cyclists in a sprawling deciduous forest dotted with war memorials.

This 200-hectare national forest features a pond, plus hiking, biking & an interpretive trail.

👍👍 Awesome views and nice boulders nearby too!

👍👍 De très jolie balades à faire avec quelques fois de magnifique découverte au bout d'un chemin 😉

👍 Poumon vert du dunkerquois je conseille

👍👍 Calme, naturelle, reposant et ressourçant. Un vrai petit coin de paradis

Vast, mainly chestnut & oak forest popular for hiking & mountain biking, plus fishing in many ponds.