Special activities only for HI members in France

Paris – City break
3 days/ 2 nights from €159*

The 4 hostels in Paris are all located in lively upcoming neighborhoods only 15 minutes from the main attractions by public transport.

Stay includes:
- 2 nights in one of 4 hostels : Paris- Le d’Artagnan, Paris Jules Ferry, Paris-Cité des Sciences or Paris-Clichy.
- Daily breakfast.
- A public transport card for 3 days « Paris visite » (Versailles and DisneyLand Paris included).
- A museum pass for 2 days « Paris Museum Pass » (Louvre, Versailles, Notre Dame towers and many more included).
- A cruise on the Seine river with « Les Vedettes du Pont-Neuf ».

Option: stay available for 3 or 4 nights also.

* Stay available and price valid until 31/12/12. Price per person in a shared room.

Located in a park on the shores of the Rhine only 4.5km from the city centre, the hostel is well located to visit the city, the European Institutions as well as the Alsacian vineyards. At the hostel you will enjoy 3 to 6 bedded rooms, a meal service and a disco-bar.

Stay includes:
- 2 nights at Strasbourg “Les 2 rives” YH.
- Daily breakfast.
- 2 days of bike rental.
- A “Strasbourg Pass”, pass for the main museums and attraction sites of the city (the free activities included are: any one museum, access to the highest platform of the Cathedral, a presentation of the Astronomic clock of the cathedral and a cruise on the river).

Option: stay available for 3 nights also.

* Stay available and price valid until 31/12/12, for people over 18 years old (under 18, price is €73). Price per person in a shared room.

The hostel is located within the Medieval City, a fine walled city which is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Under the southern sun, a very pleasant stay from which you can discover the impressive Cathar castles, or just indulge in the charming southern squares.

*Price per person in a shared room, only on weekends from 30/03/12 to 01/07/12 and on week days from 31/08/12 to 28/10/12.

This hostel has the perks of the countryside - being in a 5000 m² park and those of the city – being only 10min form the historical center by bus. An attractive mix for a great holiday! With its modern architecture and eco-friendly building this hostel is certified HI-Quality since 2007, you’ll love the cosy bar, good French food and comfortable en-suite rooms. The capital of the Alps will share its cultural and sport heritage with you to ensure a great time for everyone.

Stay includes:
- 1 night at Grenoble Agglomeration YH.
- Daily breakfast.
- A “Discovery Pass”, pass for 2 out of four major touristic sites of the city (Cable-car to the top of the fortress la Bastille, the museum of the city, a guided tour of the city, a tour with the touristic train.).

Option: stay available for 3 and 4 activities also.

* Stay available and price valid from 01/05/12 to 30/09/12. Price per person in a shared room.

We don’t call it the “Little Venice of the Alps” for nothing! The city is located at the foot of the Alps and on the second largest natural lake of Europe. You will be enchanted by the heritage and canals of this adorable city. At the hostel you will love the view from the two outside terraces, the fully equipped kitchen and the 5 bedded rooms with en-suite facilities.

Stay includes:
- 2 nights at Annecy YH.
- Daily breakfast.
- 1 activity of your choice amongst the following:
- 1 day mountain biking (with an instructor).
- ½ day mountain biking + ½ day canyoning (with an instructor).
- ½ day tour of the lake by bike + ½ kayaking on the lake (no instructor).
- 1 day scuba diving in the lake (with an instructor).

Option: packed lunch.

*Stay available and price valid from 01/06/12 to 15/09/12. Price per person in a shared room.

Set on the Mediterranean coast the hostel is just a short walk to the beach and close to the beautiful and legendary ‘Calanques’ creeks of Marseille. France's second largest city, Marseille has a colourful harbour, charming old town and a plethora of museums to visit. At the hostel you will love the 2 to 6 bedded rooms and the facilities including a bar, a large common area, a garden...

Stay includes:
- 2 nights at Marseille YH
-  Daily breakfast and dinner at the hostel.
- 2 half days of sea kayaking with a professional instructor.

Option: stay also available for 2 days/ 1 night and 2 half days of activity at €110.

* Stay available and price valid until 30/11/12. Price per person in a shared room.

The hostel is set in a peaceful location 2km from the centre of the world renowned resort of Chamonix and at the foot of the magnificent 'Bossons' glacier. Offering stunning views of the Mont Blanc, this chalet accommodation is your gateway to the mountains. All the activities you can think about are available here, mountain biking, climbing, paragliding, rafting, hiking… just ask for it!

At the hostel you will enjoy traditional cooking, cosy sofas, a lively bar with a pool table, a garden area with table tennis...

*Price valid from 25/05/12 to 30/09/12 for one person in a shared room, including a dinner, a night at Chamonix YH and a breakfast.

A wonderful bay, a nervous ocean stranding over 10 kilometers of fine sand beach… You are in Plouharnel! The sun and the oceanic weather are a permanent enticement to sea-driven sensations and emotions. You will enjoy this eco-friendly hostel located a couple meters from the beach for its friendly staff and numerous activities: sea-kayaking, surf, sand-yachting… 

Stay includes:
- 6 nights at Plouharnel YH
- Daily breakfast.
- 20 hours of kite surf lessons with an instructor.

Option: stay available with half board.

* Stay available and price valid from 01/04/12 to 30/06/12 and from 01/09/12 to 03/11/12. Price per person in a shared room.

General conditions:
All activities are for members of HI only and depending on availabilities.

Biarritz YH
In Biarritz, European capital of surfing, you will feel privileged at the Youth Hostel. Modern, comfortable, welcoming, and user-friendly, it offers a large choice of sport and cultural activities. It couldn't have a better setting. Located near all means of transportation, it is a gateway to the Basque country. Hiking is definitely on the menu - You'll be at the foot of the Pyrenean Mountains, and on Spain's doorstep. Many pilgrims have a stop at the YH before starting the coastal path, also called "El Camino Francés", leading to Santiago de Compostela.
This YH is located in a Natura 2000 protected area, on a lake shore, and very close to Biarritz Océan / la Cité du surf, the biggest European Surfing and Marine museum.

Biarritz hostel was the third hostel in the world to be awarded the HI Quality Label, in May 2005 and has renew it every year since, ensuring its guests a constant quality level.

The Green Key is a green label for tourist accommodation which was given to Biarritz Youth Hostel in October 2010 in acknowledgment of its eco-friendly management.

Lyon YH
Hostel Lyon is located in the heart of the city known as the gastronomic capital of France and is close to Lyon’s Renaissance district, between the St Jean Cathedral and the Gallo Roman Museum. Inaugurated in the summer 98, in a renovated building, the hostel overlooks the city and offers a splendid view of Lyon. Located in the district of Vieux Lyon, the hostel is close to some important historical sites such as the abbey of St Martin d’Ainay, the Saint Jean-Baptiste Cathedral and the St-Nizier Church. Museums on the history of the city, the Gallo-Roman civilization, as well as puppets of the world are just within minutes from the hostel.

With a capacity of 180 beds, Lyon YH offers all modern comforts for you to relax and enjoy quality time with fellow travellers. The breakfast is included in the price, and you will also have access to a kitchen, laundry, TV and free Wi-Fi.