Top 5 unusual destinations in France to discover as a group
Organize a group travel does not necessarily rhyme with big cities or classic tourist spots. France is full of unusual destinations, perfect for a excursion with friends, family, association or companyThese places, often little known, are nevertheless accessible by coach and offer an authentic experience, in the heart of nature or local heritage.
Here is our Top 5 unusual destinations in France to discover as a group (accessible thanks to FranceBus with a coach rental with driver).
1. The Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Natural Park
Why go in a group?
Located in the heart of the Massif Central, the Auvergne Volcanoes Park is one of the largest regional natural parks in France. However, it remains relatively untouched by mass tourism. It is the ideal destination for a nature, sports or educational trip.
Highlights:
Hiking in Puy de Dôme or Puy Mary
Visit Vulcania, a scientific theme park about volcanoes
Tasting of Auvergne AOP cheeses
Stays in group lodges or unusual accommodation (chalets, hostels)
Why by bus?
A coach with driver is perfect for connecting different sites (Chaine des Puys, lakes, villages), often far from each otherThis avoids the constraints of carpooling or limited public transport.
2. The Millevaches plateau, the “roof of Limousin”
An immersion in the heart of nature
THE Millevaches plateau, located between Corrèze, Creuse and Haute-Vienne, is a true natural treasure still very little frequented. Forests, peat bogs, moors and rivers make up this wild territory.
Ideal for:
Association stays (hiking, ecology, yoga, rejuvenation)
School or educational trips around biodiversity
Wildlife and flora observation courses
Collective accommodation or eco-lodges
Accessibility
The plateau is isolated but accessible by bus or minibus via Limoges, Brive or Tulle. Francebus offers minibus with driver or coaches suitable for medium mountain roads.
3. The wild Camargue and its traditions
Much more than beaches
Often reduced to its tourist beaches, the Camargue is full of authentic and exotic placesBetween salt marshes, rice fields, bull and horse farms, the region offers a unique immersion in local traditions.
To discover in a group:
Walk in the marshes with a naturalist guide
Visit to a Camargue herd
Stay in a gardian's cabin or Provençal farmhouse
Equestrian shows or ferrades
Why by coach or minibus?
Some areas of the Camargue are difficult to access without a private vehicle, and the distances between Aigues-Mortes, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer and Arles are significant. The coach allows a complete circuit with complete peace of mind.
4. The Meuse Valley and the Forgotten Citadels
A little-known heritage on the Belgian border
There Meuse Valley, in the Grand Est, is a region rich in history, military architecture and river landscapes, but very little known of the general public. It is an ideal destination for a cultural group trip.
Not to be missed:
The citadel of Montmédy
Fort Vaux (Verdun)
The small fortified villages
Walks along the Meuse
Why choose group transport?
Public transport is rare. By renting a coach or minibus with driver, you offer the group a direct access to historic sites, while optimizing time on site.
5. Queyras: the preserved Alps
The mountain differently
THE Queyras, located in the Hautes-Alpes, is a authentic and eco-responsible mountain destinationUnlike the ultra-touristy resorts of the Northern Alps, Queyras offers an intimate setting, perfect for a group stay.
To do:
Snowshoeing or hiking in summer and winter
Stay in refuges or stopover lodges
Observation of marmots and ibexes
Wellness activities: yoga, meditation, supervised fasting
Adapted transport
The mountain roads are sometimes winding, but accessible with adapted coaches or minibuses. Francebus works with local coach operators accustomed to high altitude conditions.
Why choose Francebus to organize your trip?
Organize a group trip to France Traveling to an unusual destination requires expert logistics. Francebus supports you from A to Z thanks to its fleet and experience.
Our strengths:
Rental ofcoach with driver Or private minibus
Support in building the itinerary
Solutions for small groups and large capacities
Customer service available before and during your stay
Conclusion – Unusual destinations in France
Exploring France in a group also means think outside the box. By choosing a unusual destination like the volcanoes of Auvergne, the wild Camargue or the Millevaches plateau, you offer your participants a unique, enriching and memorable experience.
Thanks to Francebus, specialist in coach and minibus rental with driver, you benefit from a reliable, flexible transport service perfectly adapted to the needs of groups.
