The 10 Best Tours in France, France

December 4, 2021 Emerita Lamoureux

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1. Saint Emilion: Food and wine escape

2 Rue Mably, 33000 Bordeaux, France Olala Bordeaux
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5.0 based on 6 reviews

Enjoy a nice escape in the Saint Emilion region with food and wines, the perfect trip for all the epicurians looking for a convivial discovering and sharing experience.

Inclusions: Tour guide / Driver, Air-conditioned vehicle, Guided tour of Saint-Emilion village, Visit of 2 wineries, Wine tastings, Picnic lunch at the château

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Reviewed By cakegirl66

We loved our morning. Julie, our guide, worked so hard speaking in both English, for us, and French for the Belgian ladies who were in the tour with us, telling us about Bordeaux (history and current) and wine as well as happily answering our questions. The chateaux were interesting and the wine tasting enjoyable, sitting on a terrace overlooking the vineyards. The second part of our trip was a visit to St. Emilion village, brilliantly guided by Julie. She even kindly dropped us off at the railway station on the way back.

2. Versailles Full-Day Saver Tour: Palace, Gardens, and Estate of Marie Antoinette

1 Rue de la Convention, 75015 Paris, France Memories France
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5.0 based on 20 reviews

Join us for a full day visit to the spectacular Chateau of Versailles, the most prestigious and famous royal palace in Europe. Walk the glittering Hall of Mirrors as Kings, Queens and courtiers used to. Explore the lavish state apartments and magnificent gardens, and learn how the glory of the Sun King shone throughout the world. Visit the beautiful gardens, once home to lavish balls and parties. Then experience Versailles as few do, and continue your tour to visit the private domain of Marie Antoinette. On this guided afternoon tour you will discover the exquisite Petit Trianon, her private mansion set in beautiful gardens. See the jewel of Versailles, the tiny theatre built specially for her, and end your visit at her picturesque Normandy village, complete with vineyard, farm and vegetable gardens. Including a visit to the hidden estate of Marie Antoinette is the only way to fully understand the history of Versailles.

Inclusions: Full day guided tour of the Palace & Gardens of Versailles and the Domain of Marie-Antoinette including the Petit Trianon and hamlet, Musical gardens or Fountain show: weekends & selected days April through October, Expert, fully accredited local guides, Ride on the Petit Train to and from the Petit Trianon, Round-trip RER transfer from central Paris, Three course lunch with wine (if option selected)

Exclusions: Hotel pick up/drop off, Gratuities, Lunch (unless option selected)

Reviewed By sharonvnj

We had an excellent experience with out Memories France guide Caroline at the Musee D'Orsay. We met for a two hour tour on a Saturday morning - there were 6 of us in the small group. Caroline was very knowledgeable and provided background on many paintings to give us a depth of understanding we would never have had otherwise. Who would have known that the face in a painting of a funeral procession was the face of the Emperor of France, and what was being buried under the funeral pall was liberty? Many insight such as these made for an educational and informative tour. Highly recommend.

3. Reims: Champagne Day Trip with E-Bike including Family-run Winery and Lunch

Office de Tourisme du Grand Reims - Site Gare (Train Station), Cour de la Gare, 51100 Reims, France A la Francaise ! Champagne
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9.00am: meet your guide in front of the tourist office of Reims centre train station. If you arrive by train, go to the REIMS CENTER exit. Your guide will drive you to Epernay, the capital of Champagne and the famous Avenue de Champagne, where several prestigious Champagne Houses are located. Your bikes will allow you to explore some of Champagne’s most remote locations. You will then discover the village of Hautvillers, birthplace of Champagne, and its famous Church. Taste different Champagnes from a family-run winery where you will discover the Champagne making process. Immerse yourself into the french lifestyle with a traditional lunch which consists in homemade regional specialties paired with a variety of Champagnes. After a day full of experiences and precious memories, your guide will drop you off at 4.45 pm (from Reims). If the bike tour is affected by weather, it will be adjusted accordingly (schedule adapted or minivan instead of bikes)

Inclusions: E-Bikes & Helmet, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, 6 Champagne wines tasted during the day, Traditional lunch, Personal guide, Pickup and drop-off in Reims, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities

Reviewed By snise96

10/10! Definitely recommend doing the virtual tasting tour with Tom, who did a wonderful job creating an immersive experience online. He is highly knowledgable and passionate when it comes to all things champagne and not to mention, he's easy on the eyes. Can't wait to do a tour with A la Francaise again in the future :)

4. Marché Victor Hugo Small Group Food Tour

Place du Président Thomas Wilson, 31000 Toulouse, France Taste of Toulouse
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5.0 based on 38 reviews

VISIT OUR WEBSITE for a full list of our tours! Explore Toulouse's largest covered market with a certified French Wine Scholar and ex-cheesemonger. I'm a native English speaker that has learned the secrets of French market shopping in my adopted hometown so that I can share them with you. On this tour, you'll get a taste of local life in Toulouse as you discover local wines and cheeses, learn how to spot a good baguette, sample unique local specialties, and encounter passionate local artisans and businesses. Afterwards, you'll get a detailed email recap, as well as other personalized resources and recommendations so that you can continue your own gourmet adventures! We'll be eating on our feet, as there is NO SEATING in the market - so wear comfortable clothing and shoes and be prepared to stand/walk the whole time. Please alert me at least 24 hours in advance if you have food allergies or don't drink alcohol.

Inclusions: We'll do some tastings along the way, with some of our market purchases reserved for our large tasting at the end of the tour., The tours ends with a substantial tasting of cheese, charcuterie, foie gras and bread - plus a sweet treat for dessert! No need for lunch afterwards. Vegetarians welcome., Guests over 18 will enjoy at least 2 local wines (usually one white, one red) that are paired with the cheeses that we buy. Non-alcoholic alternatives available with advance notice., Personalized guide for a small group of maximum 8 people, Personalized email recap of the tour with additional recommendations

Exclusions: To reduce environmental waste, we don’t distribute plastic water bottles, so if you would like water during the tour, please bring a reusable water bottle with you.

Reviewed By EiBazz

I highly recommend Jessica’s French Cheese 101 on-line workshop. Jessica’s enthusiasm is contagious and her knowledge of all that makes cheese “French” (ie delectable) is extraordinary ! The seminar was delightful & delicious!

5. See 30 Plus Top Paris Sights with a Fun Guide

Anvers, 75018 Paris, France Paris Top Sights Tours
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5.0 based on 105 reviews

Leave your map behind and follow me, your English showman, who will take you on exploration of 30+ top Paris’ sights. You will hear about and possibly meet some the legends of one of Europe’s best-loved cities. Included in the tour, we will take in the incredible Eiffel Tower, a lively stroll through old Montmartre where Van Gogh and Pablo Picasso once lived, then upwards to the Sacre-Coeur for the best panoramic view of the City of Light. The show continues down with a view of the Champs élysées and the majestic Arc de Triomphe and not forgetting the Moulin Rouge we will experience a beautiful slice of French culture in the latin quater where you can pick up a snack (not included) from a nearby street market filled with patisseries. After that it's back on the trail. The English have over a 1000 years of experience in annoying the French, so I will be able to give you my personal insight on how to avoid certain embarrassing mis-understandings. Making this a super original experience.

Inclusions: Experienced guide

Exclusions: Day Travel Card called a Mobilis zone 1&2 is worth getting as metro tickets are not included.

Reviewed By 444joyo

Will definitely recommend going on this tour as it was fun and educative. Ewan was a great tour guide and we had a great experience ????????

6. Bordeaux Vineyard Small Group Full Day Experience with Picnic Lunch

12 Cours du 30 Juillet, 33000 Bordeaux, France Bordeaux Wine Trails
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4.9 based on 102 reviews

This unique small group full-day wine tour from Bordeaux is the ultimate French lifestyle experience. Take the entire day to relax and explore the remarkable richness and diversity of Bordeaux's wines and visit multiple wineries. This tour includes a cold lunch with local produce at a boutique winery (warm in winter) , up to 9 wine tastings and transportation in a recent air-conditioned minivan and a local driver guide with great knowledge of the region and its wines. The minimum age for this tour is 18.

Inclusions: Transportation in air-conditioned minivan, Local Driver Guide, Visits to and wine tastings at three wineries, Picnic style lunch at a boutique winery, Glass of crémant (local sparkling wine), Small bottles of water, Up to 9 tastings and 3 glasses of wine per person!, An overall understanding of what makes Bordeaux wines unique

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Food and drinks, unless specified, Mask (Covid), Gratuities

Reviewed By alidG606DT

This trip was amazing! Jon was such a great guide and was very knowledgeable! We also got to tour a great winery, which was very interactive and we could ask any questions that we had. The tour around Saint-Emilion was also beautiful!

7. Normandy D-Day Small-Group Day Trip with Omaha Beach, Cemetery & Cider Tasting

6 Avenue de Wagram, 75008 Paris, France Blue Fox Travel - Blue Bike Tours
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4.9 based on 469 reviews

Take a 12-hour day trip from Paris to Normandy to visit the D-Day landing beaches, where the end of World War II began at sites such as Omaha Beach. You'll see German bunkers, the Operation Overlord Museum, and Pointe du Hoc, plus visit the Normandy American Cemetery, where 10,000 white crosses stand in perfect rows next to the waters of the English Channel. This tour is limited to eight people to provide a small-group experience with a guide.

Inclusions: Small Group Tour of 8 people maximum, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Driver/guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food

Reviewed By Pjrour995

the guide very well known as locals, we walked to the village of Marie Antoinette, we saw the lyon I absolutely enjoyed my time.

8. Epernay: Small-Group Champagne Tour with Champagne Tastings and Lunch

20 Avenue de Champagne, 51200 Épernay, France A la Francaise ! Champagne
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Meet your local and friendly guide at 11:15am in from of Dom Perignon statue at Moët&Chandon's entrance and spend a short day tour exploring the heart of Champagne around Epernay in a comfortable minivan. Discover the legendary church of Hautvillers, where Dom Pérignon used to live. Participate in a tasting class to learn how the winemakers create their Champagnes. Enjoy an authentic lunch with French delicacies paired with Champagne wines. Discover the most beautiful Champagne vineyards and visit an authentic family run boutique winery. Have a walk in the Grand Cru vines to learn more about the vine growing process.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, 8 Champagne wines tasted during the day, Lunch, Personal guide, Pickup and drop-off in Epernay

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By snise96

10/10! Definitely recommend doing the virtual tasting tour with Tom, who did a wonderful job creating an immersive experience online. He is highly knowledgable and passionate when it comes to all things champagne and not to mention, he's easy on the eyes. Can't wait to do a tour with A la Francaise again in the future :)

9. Normandy American D-Day Beaches Full Day Tour from Bayeux

Place de Québec, 14400 Bayeux, France Gold Beach Company
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4.9 based on 205 reviews

Explore the D-Day landing beaches of Normandy and gain insight into Europe’s World War II history on this full-day tour from Bayeux. Visit key battle sites including Omaha Beach, the Pointe du Hoc, Sainte-Mère-Église, and Utah Beach with a guide, and learn of the sacrifices made during WWII. Read the names of soldiers missing in action at the Normandy American Cemetery. This 9-hour tour includes round-trip travel from Bayeux.

Inclusions: Pickup and drop-off in Bayeux, Guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By sylverem2021

Incroyable What a nice tour ! Guides are so awesome - full of knowledge and very nice ! The organization was so cool and respectful of the client ! I tell you ! You need to do this your if you come in ! Apologize my English I’m french !

10. Versailles Bike Tour with Skip-the-Line Entrance to Palace

2 Rue de la Pépinière, 75008 Paris, France Blue Fox Travel - Blue Bike Tours
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4.8 based on 645 reviews

Tread in the footsteps of Marie-Antoinette during this full-day bike ride and tour of Versailles. Travel to the magical hamlet outside of Paris and enjoy ‘skip the line’ access at the 2,000 acre royal domain of French history and culture. Learn about palace life and Marie-Antoinette’s role in the French Revolution as you explore the area and see its famous Hall of Mirrors. Ride through the countryside on a comfortable bike and visit a local market to shop at glorious French food stalls. Round-trip train fares are included.

Inclusions: Local guide, Helmet and bike, All Fees and Taxes, Petit trianon, grand trianon and main palace tickets (skip-the-line), Fun :)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By Pjrour995

the guide very well known as locals, we walked to the village of Marie Antoinette, we saw the lyon I absolutely enjoyed my time.

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