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Experiences you have as you travel often hold the longest memories. As part of their research trips, our specialists seek out authentic ways to get to know France, and the best local guides. These activities reflect some of their best-loved experiences.
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Private boat tour of the Riviera coastline from Saint-Tropez
Explore the coastline of the French Riviera aboard a private boat, admiring the rugged shores, mansions and quaint fishing villages of the region before stopping for a swim and a champagne toast in the setting sun.
Champagne discovery tour: vineyards, cellars & tastings
Learn about the secrets, traditions and strict rules behind the production of Champagne on a guided tour that offers the opportunity to meet local producers, visit vineyards and historic chalk pits, and sample some of these renowned sparkling wines.
Prehistory tour with Lascaux IV and Rouffignac caves
Discover the prehistoric cave art of the V茅z猫re Valley in the Dordogne on a full-day tour that takes in Lascaux, Rouffignac and the National Museum of Prehistory with a private guide to bring the region鈥檚 history and significance to life.
Ch芒teau de Versailles private tour
Explore the vast and extravagant palace of Louis XIV, the 鈥楽un King鈥�, on the outskirts of Paris. This lavish chateau is surrounded by seemingly endless formal gardens, while inside, no expense was spared in decorating its opulent rooms.
Colmar walking tour
Discover the history and architecture of Colmar, widely regarded as the capital of the wine region and one of the prettiest towns in Alsace. You鈥檒l wander through cobblestone lanes and past half-timbered houses to discover the town鈥檚 long and complicated history.
Loire Valley wine tour
Explore the Loire Valley wine region on a full-day tour that takes in two historic vineyards and a wine merchant's cellars. See the vines, learn about local grapes and vintages, and enjoy guided tastings.
Best of the Right Bank: Arc de Triomphe to the Marais
For an overview of the Paris landscape and its main sights, this fast-paced tour offers an introduction to the city's history and geography taking in the Eiffel Tower and Champs-脡lys茅es as well as Notre-Dame, the Sacr茅-Coeur and the fashionable Marais.
Private boat tour of Lac d'Annecy with ap茅ritif
Cruise along the scenic shores of Lac d鈥橝nnecy on a private boat on this evening cruise. Visit a smuggler鈥檚 cave and admire the turquoise waters then sip an ap茅ritif as you watch the sun set behind Annecy.
Cap Ferret private boat tour and oyster tasting
Explore the French oyster capital on the Bassin d鈥橝rcachon, a lagoon-like inlet west of Bordeaux, on a private half-day tour. See the massive Dune du Pyla (Europe鈥檚 tallest), dine on fresh oysters and visit the traditional fishing villages of Cap Ferret.
Aligre market tour with wine and cheese tasting
Explore a Paris food market like a local, chatting to the stallholders, learning about Parisian shopping habits and food provenance, and choosing fine cheeses for a paired wine-and-cheese tasting at the end of your tour.
M茅doc wine tour
Home to some of the world鈥檚 most celebrated wines, the M茅doc is littered with chateaux, prestigious wine estates and handsome villages. Explore its treasures on a full-day tour that introduces you to its history and heritage, as well as some of its finest wines.
Gourmet walking tour of Strasbourg
French and German influences combine in Alsace to create a distinctive cuisine. This privately guided walking tour through Strasbourg gives you a good introduction to the region鈥檚 traditional dishes, including sauerkraut, white asparagus, effervescent local wines, and spiced breads.
Annecy walking tour
A medieval city built around a hilltop castle and riddled with canals, Annecy is best explored on foot. On this walking tour, your private guide will reveal the history behind the rickety old buildings, fortifications and characterful cobbled lanes.
Claude Monet's house and gardens at Giverny
Monet's house and beloved gardens at Giverny, just north of Paris, offer a delightful insight into the Impressionist painter and his works. See his studio and home and wander through the gardens that so inspired his opus.
Dunkirk and Operation Dynamo
Visit the small port city of Dunkirk to learn about Operation Dynamo, the audacious evacuation plan that saved the bulk of British forces during the darkest days of World War II, using a fleet of civilian vessels.
Champagne by e-bike
Spend the day exploring the history and vine-covered landscapes of France鈥檚 Champagne region by e-bike with a guide. You鈥檒l stop at the village of Hautvillers, known as the birthplace of Champagne, visit two Champagne houses for tastings and enjoy a Champagne lunch in 脡pernay.
Lavender fields at Abbey de S茅nanque, Les Bories and Gordes village
Discover the beauties of Provence on this half-day tour of its quintessential sights. Visit a medieval hilltop village, a rustic monastery surrounded by fields of lavender and a collection of traditional stone bories, dwellings of a typical Proven莽al style.
Burgundy, the C么te de Beaune and the C么te de Nuits
Explore the C么te d鈥橭r region of Burgundy on this private, full-day tour. Your driver-guide will take you through the storied vineyards and prestigious appellations of the region, with pauses for tastings, lunch and a chance to explore an 11th-century wine cellar.
Pearls of Alsace
Get to know Alsace on this full-day private tour. You鈥檒l thoroughly explore the region, which is known for its distinctive French-Germanic character. Experience the half-timbered houses of Colmar, small medieval villages, a winding wine route, and a turreted castle on a hill.
Paris鈥檚 islands on the Seine tour: Notre-Dame Cathedral & Sainte-Chapelle
Explore the very heart of medieval Paris on this guided tour, which takes you to the Gothic glories of Notre-Dame Cathedral and Sainte-Chapelle, and to a quiet residential island in the River Seine.
Honfleur walking tour
Explore the historical heart of Honfleur on a guided walking tour that brings you through the winding, narrow streets of the old town to see half-timbered houses, old salt warehouses and a remarkable wooden church inspired by the Vikings.
Brussels and the Battle of Waterloo
Follow in the footsteps of some of Europe鈥檚 greatest generals on this private tour. You鈥檒l have all day to explore the battlefield at Waterloo, Hougoumont, and Belgium鈥檚 capital, hearing about Napoleon鈥檚 great defeat at the hands of Bl眉cher and Wellington.
Ch芒teaux de Chaumont-sur-Loire, Chenonceau and Cheverny
Explore three of the most impressive and dramatic of the Loire Valley chateaux on this full-day tour that takes in the romantic and politically charged Ch芒teau de Chenonceau, fairy-tale Chaumont-sur-Loire, and the family-owned hunting lodge at Ch芒teau de Cheverny.
Dordogne troglodyte villages and chateaux
Explore the history of the Dordogne on this full-day tour which takes in the fortified town of Domme, Ch芒teau de Castelnaud and Ch芒teau de Beynac, as well as the troglodyte village of La Roque-Gageac and a leisurely cruise to see the region from a different perspective.
Mountains and glacier tour with cable car ascent
The alpine scenery of Chamonix is unveiled on this tour of the mountains and glaciers with a local guide. You鈥檒l take in the views from the summit of the Aiguille du Midi and visit the ice cave in the Mer de Glace, France鈥檚 largest glacier.
The Louvre and Mus茅e d'Orsay
Learn about the history of the former royal palace of the Louvre before enjoying a guided tour of the museum's vast collection of art. Then cross the river to the Mus茅e d'Orsay to browse Impressionist and post-Impressionist masterworks by Renoir, Gauguin and Van Gogh.
Touring Monaco, Monte Carlo and 脠ze
Explore the rambling streets of Monaco on a guided tour that introduces you to the history of the tiny principality and its ruling family before taking you to the hilltop village of 脠ze to wander its winding, cobbled streets.
Macaron making class
Learn to make the classic French delicacy of macarons on a half-day course hosted by a professional chef. In a small group you're taught how to craft these much-loved treats with traditional techniques and classic fillings.
Gourmet walking tour of Lyon and Les Halles covered market
Discover why Lyon is known as the culinary capital of France on this private tour of its bakeries, markets, restaurants and delis. Learn about its renowned chefs past and present and sample some local delicacies such as praline brioche and coussin de Lyon.
Mont Saint-Michel and seaside lunch
Discover the medieval monastery and village set on a rocky outcrop in the sea. Tour the Romanesque and Gothic buildings with a guide before enjoying lunch overlooking the sea in a nearby town.
Palais des Papes and Avignon walking tour
Discover the secrets behind the Palais des Papes in medieval Avignon, learn about the regal life of the pontiffs and the political turmoil of their era on a guided walking tour of the old town's meandering cobbled streets.
Hiking near Mont Blanc with picnic lunch
Get out onto the trails and into the mountains around Chamonix on a full-day privately guided hike. You鈥檒l ascend into the high meadows for panoramic views of Mont Blanc and the surrounding peaks, and return via another route passing a quiet mountain lake.
Beaujolais and M芒connais wine regions
This full-day tour gives you the chance to explore the Beaujolais and M芒connais wine regions. With your private driver-guide, visit the C么te Dor茅e and sample gamay wines before enjoying an indulgent lunch. In the afternoon, sample white Burgundies in M芒connais.
American D-Day landing sites at Utah and Omaha sectors
Visit the poignant beaches of the D-Day landings on this full-day guided tour to Utah and Omaha Beaches, the American landing points in this brutal but pivotal battle. You also get a chance to visit the American Cemetery nearby.
The Battle of the Somme
This comprehensive tour of the Battle of the Somme provides a thorough introduction to World War I and trench warfare. With a private driver-guide, you鈥檒l spend the day visiting landscapes littered with memorials and marred by trenches and craters.
Roman & medieval heritage tour: Arles, Uz猫s & Pont du Gard
This full-day tour offers a comprehensive overview of Provence's charms taking in bucolic countryside, the arena and amphitheater at Arles, the medieval hilltop village of Uz猫s and the Roman aqueduct, the Pont du Gard.
Champagne discovery
Explore France鈥檚 Champagne region with a private driver-guide. You鈥檒l visit two wineries for tours and tastings, including a larger, well-known winery and a family-run boutique option. You鈥檒l also visit historic Hautvillers, birthplace of Champagne, and pause for lunch paired with bubbly at a Champagne house.
British and Canadian landing sites at Sword and Juno sectors
Explore the British and Canadian D-Day landing sites at Sword and Juno beaches on the Normandy coast. Visit war memorials, museums and cemeteries, as well as the chateaux used as tactical headquarters for both sides in the conflict.
Geneva walking tour
A short hop from France lies the historic city of Geneva on the edge of its namesake lake. On this private guided walking tour, you鈥檒l hear about Geneva鈥檚 international significance and its importance during the Protestant Reformation as you take in its old town on foot.
