Experience Authentic French Culture with Locals

I greatly enjoyed a 9 day tour called Jewels of the North. Every day was so good, with my favourites: Driving through beautiful landscapes at springtime and perfect weather every day, Giverny Monet’s home and amazing gardens, Normandie’s picturesque sights, especially Honfleur and Etretat cliffs, Mt St Michel , then Brittany with St Malo, Cancale and Dinan. We had a great guide-chauffeur, a fine French man with excellent English, knowledgeable in French history, social life, cuisine and wines, answering our many questions. Our group size made it possible to have some flexibility. I was glad to walk and explore quaint streets in Dinan and the markets at Honfleur, climb the narrow path above the Etretat cliffs, walk on the fortified walls surrounding the old city of St Malo while others preferred relaxing, sitting down in front a nice scenery, enjoying the local specialities. Accommodation was great. My favourite was in Honfleur, in an old house built in 1720, very nicely decorated with antique furniture and delightful details, with addition of a modern bathroom to every room, with an amazing breakfast to start each new day.

Thanks Maude -France travel solutions Your advice ,professionalism, personal attention to detail , listening to what I wanted to get from our French holiday was realised . We had the most memorable holiday -every day had highlights and unexpected experiences informed by your wealth of knowledge of the local Provence's.

A very well organised small group tour. Though the tour was only 12 days duration it lived up to its name, A Taste of France, giving us a real experience of the unique qualities of different regions. Our guide Michel passionately shared his comprehensive knowledge of history, architecture and culture which enhanced our overall experience. This was particularly evident when we were in his home town of Avignon, where we were privileged to a less touristy and more intimate tour of the city. Throughout the tour Michel kindly accommodated our needs and special requests where feasible. If you are looking for an overview of France, this is the tour for you.

I had a wonderful time in France with France Travel Solutions. The tour was well designed, with a few days in each hotel. The small tour bus made it easy to get around and the group was fun. The tour leader Loick made everything easy and I would like to travel again with France Travel Solutions. Thank you Maud! Highly recommended.

My wife Natalia and I were privileged to have FTS founder Maud to escort us on the French Winter Christmas Delights small-group tour 2024. Maud's dedication to sharing the best of France's experiences and culture shines through. This tour was a delightful insight into Christmas festive spirit at Lyon (Festival of Lights), Annecy, Chamonix, Basel, the Alsace region, Champagne and Paris. It was a stress-free experience thanks to Maud's care and thoughtfulness, with the right balance between structure and free time. Although experienced travellers, we could not have managed the same itinerary as efficiently, comprehensively and happily by ourselves. Thank you, Maud.