Self-Guided Tours of France
For inspiration, here are our favorite self-guided tours of France:
- Experience the best of France on an independent tour: Inter-city transport connections in France are generally amazing. Easily check out the culture of Paris, the sunshine beaches of Nice, and the vineyards of Bordeaux all in one self-guided trip. Enjoy exploring these amazing cities at your own pace, all while having your trains and accommodation booked for you in advance.
- Go on an Independent walking tour to Provence: The Haute Provence region and the Southern Alps are stunning areas for hikers and ramblers looking to embrace the French countryside. On a self-guided tour, get set up with all the navigation tools and have the post-hike accommodation organized in advance. You’ll be left to enjoy the spectacular scenery and landscapes safely and independently.
- Follow the vineyard trail on a self-guided tour to Burgundy: France is famous for its wine and Burgundy is one of the top winemaking regions in the country. Hike or walk to each stop and enjoy pre-organized tastings and tours before heading to your booked accommodation. No need to think about a designated driver when you can wander from winery to winery!
Self-guided tours of France based on popular travel theme
Here are some of our most popular travel styles for independent France tours.
Duration-based self-guided tours of France
It doesn’t matter if you only have a couple of days or you have time to kill in France, we have self-guided tours to suit all durations!
- 4-day Self-guided Tours in France
- 7-days Self-guided Tours in France
- 10-days Self-guided Tours in France
If you have custom requirements when it comes to designing the perfect self-guided tour, try submitting a customized trip request for France.
Travel experience and benefits of France independent tours
- Follow a self-guided street food tour in Lyon. You can take your time with the delicious treats on offer.
- You can take advantage of pre-organized transfers and train tickets. This is a good option if your French language capabilities aren’t amazing or you’re nervous about navigating a foreign public transport network.
- Save money versus a fully-guided tour; you’re only getting the services of a tour guide or assisted travel company at certain times during your itinerary.
- Solo travel can be scary, but self-guided tours bridge the gap between guided tours and completely unassisted solo travel.
Tips when doing self-guided tours of France
- Learn some basic French. You don’t have a guide on hand 24/7 to help you out and not everyone will want to speak English.
- Make sure you download the maps while you still have WiFi or mobile data. Signals can get spotty and you don’t want to be caught out. Better yet, get a paper map as a backup.
- France is full of great spots but locals tend to know places that are off the beaten path!
- Hiking in the mountains can be perilous if you’re not familiar with the area. With GPX maps and emergency support on hand, it gives you peace of mind while you adventure.
