Small group tours in France

SCENIC BACK-ROADS TOURING

SMALL GROUPS WITH UP TO 18 PASSENGERS

GIVING YOU THE LOCAL EXPERIENCE OF TRAVELLING THROUGH FRANCE AT A LEISURELY PACE

STAYING IN BOUTIQUE ACCOMMODATION - OFFERING CULINARY DISCOVERIES

Back-Roads small group tours are offering an authentic French experience – stunning sites of historical significance, culinary experiences to titillate the taste buds and wine tasting by the caskful as you roam the scenic roads and byways of this illustrious country. The small group sizes on our France tours (never bigger than 18) allow each individual to get the most out of their holiday experience.

If a driving holiday is not your thing, ask us about our one-day tours in most regions.

Maximum group size 18 * Culinary Discoveries * Boutique Accommodation

Authentic Local experience * Scenic Back roads * Leisurely paced itinerary

PARIS TO NICE

Through Champagne, Burgundy, the Alps and Provence

Glasses glinting with bubbles and rich red wines; windows that open out on soaring mountains ranges; charming villages and fragrant fields of flowers. Join us
on a voyage through quintessential France – and discover the history, cuisine and landscapes that make this beautiful country unique.

9 Day / 8 Nights Tour
18 Passengers maximum
Cost per person from A$4,400 Twin-share

LA BELLE FRANCE

Through Normandy, Brittany and Loire Valley

Step into a land of renowned artists and royal crusaders, hilltop monasteries and valley castles. This tour takes us from France’s dramatic northern shores to château-sprinkled countryside, breaking off to see WWII sites, explore centuries-old villages and sample home-grown delicacies.

9 Day / 8 Night tour
18 passengers maximum
Cost per person from A$3,999 Twin-share

A TASTE OF BORDEAUX

With Lourdes, Biarritz, Albi, Carcassonne and Sarlat

Earthy truffles. Exquisite wines. Take time to savour the finer things in life in South West France. As we seek out Bordeaux’s gastronomic gems and treasured vineyards, we’ll travel over soaring mountains and along the Atlantic coast, and into enchanting castles and otherworldly caves.

9 Day / 8 Night tour
18 passengers maximum
Cost per person from A$4,550 Twin Share

WW1 Battlefields

Remembering the Soldiers

This fascinating and moving tour focuses on the major areas of ANZAC and Commonwealth involvement on the Western Front, the Somme and Flanders. Each of our guests has the chance to see memorials to his (or her) country's fallen.

5 Day / 4 Night tour starting in Lille
18 passengers maximum
Cost per person from A$1,450 Twin Share

A Christmas in Alsace

Basel - Colmar - Riquewihr -Strasbourg

When it comes to quaint medieval villages, atmospheric Christmas markets and traditional crafts and cuisine, there’s nowhere quite like Alsace. On this tour of the region’s most magical Christmas sights, we’ll stay in charming Eguisheim...

Learn traditional French recipes
Browse the stalls of enchanting Christmas markets
Cost per person from $2,650 Twin-share

London to Paris via Chanel

St. Malo - Mt. Michel - Cancal - Dark Sky Island

Go from Great British culture to Gallic charm on this trip from London to Paris, immersing yourself in the Channel Islands' natural beauty and fascinating history along the way. Hear about Guernsey's wartime occupation, enter a bygone world on Sark and admire Jersey's landscapes.

10 nights in boutique accommodation
15 Meals 10 Breakfasts, 5 Dinners
Cost per person from $5,929 Twin share

Provence and French Rivera

Aix en Provence, Avignon, Cannes, Arles, Les Baux

Glamour, picturesque villages and stunning mountain scenery: this tour through the French Riviera and Provence is sure to impress with its diversity and dramatic beauty! Experience the luxury French Riviera, the architecture of Avignon and venture into the mighty Gorges du Verdon.

Visit the monks at the picturesque Sénanque Abbey
Enjoy a picnic lunch and taste delicious produce
From $4,659 per person Twin-share

Loire Valley Cruise

A more affordable barge cruise

Take in the beautiful scenery as you drift past stunning and magnificent Loire Valley. Along the way, we'll tick off the impressive architecture, historic cities and prestigious vineyards - making for a truly memorable (and quintessentially French) experience.

See the Briare Aqueduct,
Visit the medieval town of Sancerre
Enjoy a goat cheese and wine tasting
Cost per person form $4,750 Twin share

Regional Day tours

All over regional France

rance at Leisure has a wide selection of day tours in all regions. These day tours are perfect to visit the best, and the ‘must-see’ and is the ideal solution for Australians not wanting to rent a car. All tours are in comfortable and secure air-conditioned minivans and conducted by English speaking accredited licensed driver guides.

Minimum 2 people and up to 8 people per minibus
Group discount applies for over 4 people
Private tour on request

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