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Lavender fields in Provence, the Côte d'Azur glittering below clifftop villages, châteaux rising from the Loire, and Paris — the city that invented the idea of beauty — France remains the world's most visited country for very good reason.
2 toursavailable now
10 daystypical length
Max 16guests per group
Capital
Paris
Time zone
CET (UTC+1)
Best months
May – Jun, Sep – Oct
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Country overview
La Belle France

France is the world's most visited country — and it earns that distinction. Nowhere else combines great art, great food, great wine, and great landscapes in quite the same proportion. The French take quality seriously in a way that permeates every aspect of daily life, from the morning croissant to the evening Burgundy.

Our tours focus on two of France's most compelling regions: Provence with its lavender fields, Roman ruins, and hilltop villages, combined with the extraordinary Côte d'Azur; and the Loire Valley with its extraordinary concentration of Renaissance châteaux, accessible from Paris. Both itineraries are slower-paced than our other European tours — France rewards those who take their time.

Provence
Lavender fields, Roman aqueducts, hilltop villages, and the most beautiful countryside in France.
French Riviera
Nice, Monaco, Eze, Antibes — the most glamorous coastline in Europe, at its best in spring and autumn.
Loire Valley Châteaux
Chambord, Chenonceau, Villandry — the greatest concentration of Renaissance architecture in the world.
French Food & Wine
From Provençal bouillabaisse to Loire Valley goat's cheese and Burgundy wine — France's regional food culture is unmatched.
Where to go
Regions & Highlights
Provence in the south, the Riviera on the coast, and the Loire Valley an hour from Paris — France at its most beautiful.
Provence
Provence
Lavender, Roman ruins, and the most beautiful market towns in France.
French Riviera
French Riviera
Nice, Monaco, Eze, and the Côte d'Azur — Europe's most glamorous coastline.
Loire Valley
Loire Valley
Châteaux, vineyards, and the finest Renaissance architecture in France.
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Our tours
France Tours
All tours are land only and depart from Marseille or Paris. Maximum 16 guests per departure.
Provence & the French Riviera
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Provence & the French Riviera
Marseille · Aix-en-Provence · Les Baux · Avignon · Nice · Monaco
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Paris & the Loire Valley
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Paris & the Loire Valley
Paris · Chartres · Amboise · Chambord · Chenonceau · Blois
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Best time to visit France
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Feb
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What travelers say about France
★★★★★4.8 · 98+ reviews
★★★★★
"The lavender fields near Valensole in full bloom — photographed from a hilltop village as the sun set. Then dinner in Aix with rosé wine. France in its finest moment."
DR
Diana R.
Provence & French Riviera
★★★★★
"Eze village above Monaco at sunset. The view over the Mediterranean from 400 metres. Our guide found a tiny restaurant with five tables that we would never have discovered alone."
CW
Claire W.
Provence & French Riviera
★★★★★
"Chambord at dawn — just our group of 14, no other visitors. The château is extraordinary and the guide's knowledge of François I was remarkable."
JL
James L.
Paris & the Loire Valley
Frequently asked
France Travel Questions
When is the lavender in bloom in Provence?
Peak bloom is typically late June to mid-July. Our Provence tour departs in late June to catch the best of the season.
Is Paris included in the Loire Valley tour?
Yes — we spend two full days in Paris at the start of the tour before heading south to the Loire châteaux.
What wines do we taste on the tours?
Provence rosé, Côtes du Rhône, and Bandol on the southern tour; Vouvray, Sancerre, and Muscadet on the Loire tour. All tastings are included.
Can I extend my trip to Burgundy or the Dordogne?
Absolutely — ask your advisor about pre or post-tour extensions to other French regions.
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