Fika-DMC is an eco-friendly and low-carbon incoming agency organizing trips in France.
We are committed to respecting both the natural and human environment.
We act for the preservation of biodiversity.
We strive to minimize the carbon impact of your trips by selecting experiences, accommodations, and modes of transportation that meet this standard
Whether you’re traveling solo, as a couple, with family or friends or in a small group, we create tailor-made journeys driven by the spirit of slow travel.
We focus on taking care of our planet and avoiding the negative impacts of mass tourism. Each step of our trips is carefully designed to provide you with an authentic and off-the-beaten-path experience while minimizing our impact on the environment.
Our trips appeal to slowing down and taking care of yourself: a well-chosen time to immerse yourself in nature, eat healthy, and deeply connect with the present time. Our goal, to recharge your batteries and let you leave with a peaceful spirit!
We prioritize eco-friendly modes of transportation, choose accommodations committed to responsible tourism practices, and select “locavore” restaurants that exclusively work with local, fresh, organic, and seasonal products.
Away from the crowd, we draw your itinerary in uncharted corners of the world, at the heart of unsuspected territories. As for the sine qua non sites, we always find the road less traveled to model your exploration into an authentic experience.
Take the time to explore and immerse yourself somewhere, enjoy the little things, and meet passionate and committed local characters.
We try our best to reduce as much as we can the carbon impact of our trips, while pleading for a “pleasing sobriety”.
We are members of “ATR” (Agir pour un Tourisme Responsable – Acting for Responsible Tourism) and “1% for the Planet”. Our contributions support carbon-reduction projects and biodiversity conservation.
Our small team of professionals has been passionate about travel for more than 25 years. We are redefining our profession to offer eco-friendly stays and itineraries in France. We provide personalized, committed experiences respectful of the planet and the people living on it.
We always prioritize trains and public transport for long-distance travel. Gentle modes of transportation like bicycles or walking are privileged for short distances. By reconsidering our movements, we minimize the carbon impact of our trips.
We select accommodations with crystal clear and visible liable commitments: eco-lodges, hotels with the “Clé Verte” (Green Key) label, eco-labels, etc.
This ensures that you are staying in places where the preservation of the environment and biodiversity is a priority, including the use of renewable energy, waste management, water-saving programs, zero plastic policies, and the use of eco-friendly cleaning products.
We choose “locavore” restaurants that prioritize fresh, organic, and locally sourced products.
These establishments follow sustainable practices, such as anti-waste policies, drastic reduction of packaging (moving towards zero plastic), and a focus on minimizing their environmental impact.
Because they are eco-friendly and healthy, all our activities (cycling, hiking, kayaking, paddleboarding, etc.) allow you to travel in a slow fashion. You can take your time, reconnect with nature, creating a serene enjoyable experience.
Our guides and partners are also dedicated to responsible tourism, to try and reduce the impact of our human activities.
France is packed with hidden gems, in and outside of cities, along the sea or deep in the mountains. Off the beaten path, our trips are designed around charming and enriching rendezvous.
Naturalist guides, plant specialists, craftsmen, beekeepers, winemakers…Discover a region with passionate and devoted individuals.
We are a confident and passionate team aware of urgent climate issues. We are dedicated to offering experiences limiting our impact on the planet.
We know that there are no perfect trips, no perfect events, no 100% neutral practices… but we can all get involved, and together take care of the wonders the earth holds, while enjoying the simple things in life and taking the time to do so.
For a weekend or a week, sharpen your senses by exploring the beautiful city of Lyon, the vibrant and gastronomic capital of the Gauls, as well as the famous Beaujolais vineyard. In the heart of the Gastronomy® valley, meet passionate master craftsmen working with only local products, contributing to the excellence of our local cuisine. A hedonistic journey that takes you through the narrow alleys of old Lyon, gliding on the Saône River, and cycling between glamorous villages and renowned vineyards.
Welcome to Auvergne for a rejuvenating stay in the green and soothing setting of the Auvergne volcanoes. Between the Chaîne des Puys and the Massif du Sancy, hike with a naturalist guide who knows every bit about edible plants and introduces you to the local flora. Together, walk and gather colorful and flavorful ingredients. Get ready to savor them! The more adventurous can paddle down the Allier River in a kayak or cross the Chaîne des Puys on an electric mountain bike.
In winter, the Jura Mountains with their deep forests and panoramic ridges, simulate a small Siberia. Take a few days out of time, in nature, in a setting that recalls the glory of the Far North. Explore this unsuspected wild territory on snowshoes, cross-country skis, or even in a horse-drawn sleigh! Your cozy haven of warmth will be a wooden hut in the heart of the forest, offering cozy comfort and well-being after each invigorating day spent in the great outdoors.
From your charming guesthouse, explore the vivid Mediterranean city of Marseille on foot. Walk along the docks, gardens and alleys of Le Panier neighborhood, Fort Saint-Jean, and more. Head towards the legendary Calanques, a natural wonder of limestone cliffs diving into the sea, protected by the “Calanques National Park”. Explore its small ports, coves and panoramic trails. Enjoy swims as refreshing as the local cuisine, typical of the relaxed Mediterranean lifestyle!
With its bays, capes and beaches, Southern Brittany forms a beautiful maritime universe. The sea, captivating and vibrant, shapes the landscapes with the come and go of the tides Take a deep breath and explore, starting from the charming, fortified city of Vannes, the Gulf of Morbihan, and the Ria d’Étel, where pine forests, peninsulas, and pristine beaches hide ecosystems of an incredible abundance.
Cycle with the wind flowing on you, discovering many sites along an elegant bike road from Bézier to Arles. At the laid-back pace of a bicycle, follow the historical Canal du Midi, a UNESCO World Heritage site, until you reach Sète. Along the Mediterranean coast’s great ponds, you soon set foot in the Camargue and its Natural Park, a refuge between land and sea for numerous species of birds and flamingos. Pedal smoothly through salt marshes and lagoons where bulls and horses roam freely.
