Fly to Nimes from Stansted. Hire a car and stay at Atelier des Granges. This is officially a backpackers place, but has double rooms and is a great place for a family. It is also like staying in an art gallery.
One of the best places I have stayed, ever. Very friendly and helped us with the locals and food and great views of the village church on the cliff opposite.
One of the best action adventure trips and at a really low cost you will not regret it. Book it now and do it just before the season opens.
www.atelier-des-granges.com/accueil.html
www.canoe-france.com/en/riviere-ardeche-canoe-france.html
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It would be hard to fly from Stanstead to Nimes, because planes don't fly this route.
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