The Best Adventure Youtubers (in French)

Being a Youtuber is a new-generation profession, but this platform is used by everyone. For globetrotters, it's the ideal way to turn their passion into a profession. They want to inspire their community, make them dream and take them on a virtual journey. So we've put together a list of the best French-speaking adventure youtubers, all listed in alphabetical order!

Through the videos of these creators, you can discover activities and destinations that are more or less well-known. Here you'll find all the inspiration you need to plan your next trip! We've decided to highlight one video per youtuber, which might just whet your appetite for adventure.

Enjoy your reading!

Alex Vizeo

Alex Vizeo is known as one of the best French travel youtubers. He goes in search of unique people and cultures, travelling the world is his passion. He has been sharing his experiences since 2010 on the YouTube channel Alex Vizeo and on his travel blog Vizeo.

Alex Vizeo has travelled extensively over the last 11 years and has a lot of content to offer you in vlog format. Our favourite video is the vlog he filmed during his stay in Malta: a good dose of adrenalin! In this video, he shows you the Maltese landscape through activities such as zip-lining, mountain biking, scuba diving, climbing and much more! Despite a career change, and new videos on personal branding, there are still plenty of travel videos.

Alex & MJ

Creators since 2016, this Quebec-born couple decided to trade everything for a backpack, a camera and a plane ticket. Travellers, filmmakers and entrepreneurs, Alex and MJ travel the world and do all kinds of activities!

On Alex & MJ's YouTube channel, you'll find travel vlogs, lots of outdoor activities to discover, travel anecdotes, as well as photo and video advice for those who want to get started in this field. For those who prefer the written word, there's the Alex & MJ On the Go! blog.

However, the video we've chosen for you is: the top 5 most beautiful hikes in Canada. Throughout this video, you can see the most beautiful landscapes between the west coast of British Columbia and Alberta, which are only accessible on foot.

Bruno Maltor

He's been travelling the globe for almost 10 years now, sharing all his adventures with his community. Ever since he was a little boy, Bruno Maltor has dreamed of discovering the whole world, and today that dream has come true: he's already visited around 60 countries! He definitely deserves to be on our list of the best adventure youtubers!

On Bruno Maltor's YouTube channel, there are lots of different videos, including anecdote games. You can also find articles written by himself on his blog Votre Tour du Monde, where he documents his travels.

Despite the large number of videos he has made over the last 10 years, we had to choose our favourite: the 7 natural wonders of Overseas France. This video will take you on a virtual journey to French Polynesia, to discover the seven all-natural wonders you won't want to miss!

Clément Herbez

In January 2019, Clément Herbez and his partner Marion Besson decided to set off to discover Asia. Through their videos, they seek to share their experiences as expatriates, but also to help people discover the different cultures they encounter during their trip and the activities to do in these destinations.

The video we recommend you watch on Clément Herbez's YouTube channel is: Snorkelling in Jemeluk Bay in Amed. Indonesia is a country with a huge variety of landscapes, which is why there are so many outdoor activities to do. Throughout this video, Clément and Marion discover the seabed of Jemeluk Bay, with its turtles, fish, rays and more.

Clo & Clem

To continue with the best adventure youtubers, we invite you to meet Claudia and Clément, a couple who have been travelling the world since 2012. They will help you discover unique landscapes through outdoor activities. From Canada to Japan, they'll take you with them to discover new destinations.

On the Clo & Clem YouTube channel, you'll find lots of videos, but the one we recommend is "Reunion Island: 10 intense days in the heart of the National Park". This video takes you on a virtual journey to Réunion Island, where the National Park is located. They also share their adventures via their blog Clo & Clem. The speciality of their account is to focus on a destination by exploring everything there is to do in a particular spot (activities, food, etc.).

I-Travel

Grégory, Gil and Bernard, three travel and photography enthusiasts, created the I-Voyage YouTube channel in 2014 with the aim of helping people discover outdoor activities to do all over the world. But there's also the I-Voyage blog. On the menu: travel diaries, activity tests, online magazine, etc.

The channel stands out for its authentic travel stories, practical advice and detailed guides, designed to help travellers plan their adventures. Its immersive approach and captivating reports make this channel a valuable resource for travel enthusiasts and adventurers in search of new destinations. You'll find videos on outdoor sports such as hiking, mountain biking, canyoning, kayaking and rafting.

Little Gypsy

Morgane, known as 'Little Gypsy', is a young girl from Nice with a passion for travel and adventure. One day, she unfortunately lost everything - job, flat and boyfriend - and had the courage to pack a bag and set off on an adventure. She filmed her whole journey, with a touch of humour, on her YouTube channel Little Gypsy!

She also runs the Little Gypsy blog where she posts content regularly. The kind of content you can find on her blog and YouTube are travel vlogs, travel tips, tutorials, etc. The video we've chosen for you is: 5 days of survival in the desert. In this video, Morgane and two of her friends decide to spend 5 days alone in the Sahara desert! Morgane films everything from start to finish!

Nico-Mathieux

Nico-Mathieux, a two-time Ninja Warrior finalist, is also one of the best adventure youtubers around. He has visited many countries around the world. Having practised many outdoor activities, he takes you on a voyage of discovery of the countryside through outdoor activities on his YouTube channel Nico Mathieux. He offers themes that come close to extreme adventures, such as a vlog about surviving in a desert or his adventures during a solo descent of a river.

Every fortnight, he publishes a vlog about one of his adventures: from hiking to caving to canyoning. And there's also Nico Mathieux's blog for those who prefer reading.

The video we've chosen for you is: 2h30 in a glacier canyon. He takes you with him to discover the discipline of canyoning, in an icy river!

The Other Life

If you're looking for inspiration on how to travel around France and experience wild adventures, The Other Life is the YouTube channel to follow. But as well as videos of the French countryside, Xavier will tell you about the many activities he's had the chance to try out in the great outdoors - for him, you don't have to go far to experience incredible adventures. You can find more of Xavier's work on his blog, The Other Life.

The video we've chosen for you is: Learning to paraglide with vertigo! Get ready to follow all the steps needed to be able to fly a paraglider alone in the space of five days. He went all the way to Annecy, one of the most beautiful paragliding spots in the world, to introduce you to this discipline.

Xavier del Fuego

Since the summer of 2020, Xavier del Fuego has decided to discover the world, and he's taking you with him all the way. On Xavier del Fuego's YouTube channel, anecdotes and must-visit places are undoubtedly his speciality. His authentic approach and ability to capture the essence of each place he visits make his videos inspiring and educational. The channel's subscribers particularly appreciate the cinematic quality of his productions, as well as the human warmth and humour that emanate from his travel stories.

The video we suggest you watch is: "What to do in the Gorges du Verdon". Xavier takes you on a hike with exceptional views, lakes to cool off in and visits to the villages surrounding the magnificent Gorges du Verdon!

Tolt Around the World

What could be better than offering original content that deconstructs clichés about destinations? Tolt Around the World is the travel project of Tolt, aka Julien Goudichaud, a French film-maker and photographer renowned for his stunning travel videos and photographs. His work stands out for its cinematic quality, breathtaking visuals and immersive storytelling. Tolt captures the essence of the places he visits using cinematic techniques such as drone photography.

His videos often offer unique perspectives on popular destinations, revealing little-known aspects that go beyond the classic tourist experience, such as Kyrgyzstan and Georgia. In addition to its visual quality, Tolt offers engaging narratives, including historical contexts, cultural anecdotes and personal reflections, making its content both informative and entertaining.

Close your eyes and plunge into new adventures

So here's our list of the best adventure youtubers, allowing you to travel the world virtually, discover new destinations, cultures and languages and prepare for your next trip.

After having explored one of your senses, vision, we propose a new experience, this time exploiting your hearing. Let yourself be guided, while closing your eyes, by podcasts, which are another way of discovering faraway lands... Here you'll find the best travel and adventure podcasts.

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