Self-Guided Tours of France 2024/2025

Self-guided tours are a great way to experience multiple towns, cities, and sites around France. The transport systems are good and easy to follow, making the country well-suited for independent touring. Take a choose-your-own-adventure style self-guided cycle tour around the Loire Valley, view famous artwork in the Louvre on your own schedule, or hit up the best gastronomic spots in Lyon and savor the moment. Self-guided tours of France give you structure and organization while still allowing time and space for independence and adventure at affordable rates. It’s the best of both worlds!

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France Self-guided Tour Reviews

5 - Excellent
Based on 101 customer reviews
Paris to Athens Tour
5 - Excellent
  • Charlotte
“Our Europe tour was great! Thank you so much for an amazing itinerary and beautiful hotels! We were fully immersed I the culture and experience of the cities visited. Will travel with this travel specialist again!”
Dordogne gastronomic cycling trip
5 - Excellent
  • Anonymous
“A fantastic nine day trip through a beautiful section of the Dordogne, riding between hotels and visiting historic chateaus and towns along the way. The accommodation was excellent, the food was wonderful and the self-guided trip allows you to proceed at your own pace.”
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5 - Excellent
  • Anonymous
“Well we are finally back in Melbourne and I can report that the trip you booked us through this tour company was terrific. The scenery was great, the walking quite tough in parts but very enjoyable and the arrangements worked without any trouble at all. Accommodation was good, the food mostly very nice and luggage transfers worked a treat. Thanks to the tour operator we had a very nice time. Its our second trip through this company and both have been very well organised and stress free.”

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.

A woman on a walking trail in Brittany on a self-guided tour of France.
From the lavender fields of Provence to the stunning cliffs of the Cote D’Azur, France has some of the best walking routes to explore on your own.
A hiker following a trail in Les Vercors on a self-guided tour of France.
Whether you want to surf up a storm in Hossegor or bomb down the slopes in Morzine, self-guided tours are great for thrill-seekers and experienced travelers who crave independence and freedom.

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!

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

A group of people grab some street food in Paris.
Grab some amazing street good on an independent tour of France.
A woman takes a picture of Nice during sunset.
Save some money by booking an independent tour of France.
  • 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.
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