THE 10 BEST France Tours for Experienced Travelers 2025/2026

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Dordogne Self-Guided Activities

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Explore one of the most fascinating corners of the Dordogne on this varied and flexible, walking, cycling and canoeing holiday. The Perigord Noir, arguably one of the most attractive parts of the Dordogne, is named as such for its rich dark oak and chestnut forests which fill the very heart of this region. The area offers spectacular scenery with ancient chateaux perched high above the rugged cliffs overlooking the entire valley. You'll find mediaeval villages full of character and a plethora of historical sites including the Benedictine Abbaye Sainte-Marie in Souillac, founded during the 12th century and which suffered badly during the Hundred Years' War. On foot, bike and by canoe, venture through the Perigord experiencing what this picturesque region has to offer. You have total flexibility with the choice of either walking or cycling routes when you're not canoeing. The canoeing is safe and undemanding, and we will give you a lesson in handling your canoe before you set off. Your journey starts in Rocamadour, a spectacular cliff-clinging town and home to one of France's most venerated sites, before moving on to Meyronne, on the banks of the Dordogne. From here you pick up your paddle, canoeing downstream to Souillac and on to Beynac with its hilltop castle, captured by Richard the Lionheart in 1179, finally arriving in medieval Sarlat.

Trekking and Hiking

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

18-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Dordogne, Rocamadour, Meyronne

Dordogne, Rocamadour, Meyronne, Paris

Duration9 days

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Highlights of Paris Normandy and the Loire Valley

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Get ready to see some of the most famous landmarks, breathtaking cities, and historic sites in Western Europe with this tour of France! Your journey will begin in Paris, the capital of France and the City of Love and Lights. See the Eiffel Tower, one of the most famous landmarks in the world, and visit the Cathedral of Notre Dame. Explore the Palace of Versailles as you admire its royal extravagance and stroll through the magnificent gardens. Depart the French capital and travel towards Normandy, an area with great significance to global history. This is where many battles took place on D-Day. Explore Giverny, Rouen, and Caen. Visit Mont St. Michel, a magnificent attraction that brings the history of European warfare to life. Explore the quaint villages of Saint-Malo and Rennes, where you can taste the fine delicacies of traditional French cuisine, primarily based on fresh seafood. Uncover panoramic views in the riverside cities of Angers and Tours, where you will see the Villandry Palace, known for its spectacular gardens, and discover the largest medieval tapestry in the world. Continue your tour to Amboise and prepare to see extraordinary castles including the Castle of Clos Luce where Leonardo da Vinci lived for three years. Finally, you will make your way back to Paris, where your tour of France will come to an end!

City sightseeing

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

8-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Paris, Brittany, Val de Loire, C

Paris, Brittany, Val de Loire, Caen, Rennes, Amboise

Duration8 days

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Le Puy Camino - Conques to Cahors

4.6

(8 reviews )

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Overall, the Conques to Cahors trip was fabulous with great accommodation and amazing hosts. However, there were a few little details that were not up to the same standard. Neither of us could get the navigation on the Guido app to work without constant errors and it was missing critical information, such as potable water fountains, cafes and supermarkets. I provided dietary information upon booking that I cannot eat pork, but was served pork for dinner on two occasions (not sure if that is just French hospitality or the information was not provided to the hosts). And our itinerary did not end up being as listed on the website, we had one day that was only 6.5kms and another day that was 28.5kms, which resulted in a very long day of walking.

Walking tours

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Guest House, Hut

Age Range

18-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

The Way of St. James, Conques, L

The Way of St. James, Conques, Livinhac Le Haut, Figeac, Ussac, Cajarc, Limogne-en-Quercy, Lalbenque, Cahors

Duration9 days

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Stevenson's Trail: The Cevennes - 8 Days

4.5

(2 reviews )

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The walk was very satisfying. It was tougher than we expected however. Especially the Le Monastier to Le Bouchet. The app worked well for the most part. I would say all accommodation was good with the exception of one where the hotel room was very small and the staff not that helpful.

Walking tours

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

18-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

The Way of St. James, Southern F

The Way of St. James, Southern France, Le Puy-en-Velay, Arlempdes, Pradelles, La Bastide Puy Laurent, Bleymard, Le Pont De Montvert, Florac

Duration8 days

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Rambling in the Luberon

4.7

(7 reviews )

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A gorgeous corner of France to explore at walking pace. Many of the paths were timeless and the views spectacular. All luggage and personal transfers worked smoothly.

Walking tours

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Guest House, Hut

Age Range

18-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Provence, Isle Sur La Sorgue, Go

Provence, Isle Sur La Sorgue, Gordes, Bonnieux, Buoux

Duration8 days

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Cycle Bordeaux to Biarritz

(2 reviews )

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Great way to experience French culture off the beaten track!

Bicycle toursAdventure

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

18-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Bordeaux, Southern France, Lacan

Bordeaux, Southern France, Lacanau-Ocean, Arcachon, Biscarrosse, Mimizan Beach, Messanges, Biarritz

Duration8 days

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Secret France: Walking in the Ardeche - 8 Days

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A charming walk off the beaten track in the Massif Central in France. Facing the Alps across the broad valley of the Rhone lies a walker’s paradise of hills where the Ardeche, Loire and Haute Loire regions meet. This is a watershed for some of France’s great rivers, a land of steeply terraced slopes, half-hidden valleys and tumbling streams, largely absent from the guidebooks. Massive ruined farmhouses seem to have grown from the landscape and the bleat of goats and call of a wild bird are often the only sounds you will hear. From the first walk at Le Crestet take an ancient drove road, partly through orchards, to the market town of Lamastre, set amongst hills covered with ancient chestnut trees of enormous girth. Turn north now and climb to the old spa-town of Lalouvesc, perched at 1100m above the Rhone valley, with views East as far as the snow-covered Alps on a clear day. Skirting the Haut-Vivarais, looking down on tiny red-roofed hamlets clinging to steep grassy slopes, continue to the hill-village of St. Bonnet le Froid; then south through fields yellow with wild daffodils in late spring and orchids in early summer, skirting the Lac de Devesset (good for a possible dip on a warm day) to St Agreve. Set against the backdrop of Mt. Mezenc & Mt. Gerbier de Jonc, the source of the mighty Loire River, this small market town is a centre for cross-country skiing in winter. Its narrow main street is crammed with old-fashioned shops, selling Le Puy lentils and Rhone wine from the barrel. This 8-day circular walk then goes south past the mighty, ruined Chateau de Rochebonne overlooking the River Eyrieux. Continue to the narrow valley town of St. Martin de Valamas and then back to St. Agreve. On the way back to Lamastre, the circuit goes west along an ancient mule-road, the “Voie des Marchands”, with breathtaking views of the meticulously terraced slopes of the Haut Vivarais to the north.

Walking tours

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

18-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Lyon, Lamastre, Lalouvesc, St Bo

Lyon, Lamastre, Lalouvesc, St Bonnet Le Froid, St Agreve

Duration8 days

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Europe Explorer

4.8

(42 reviews )

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This was my first trip to Europe and I could not imagine experiencing it any better than on the 18 day EX tour. Although we only scratched the surface of many places it gave a wonderful perspective for places I want to come back to for further exploration. We covered a lot of ground in 18 days and made unforgettable memories. I was expecting to see beautiful things and have great experience but the relationships that formed within our group were an unexpected, and delightful, surprise. I'm so thankful I choose to do this tour and have recommended to all of my friends. I will definitely do another Expat tour when I'm able. Disclaimer; This is not a trip for those who want to kick back and relax. It was very active with many early mornings, late night and non-stop adventure days.

City sightseeing

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

10-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Paris, Amsterdam, Rome, Venice

Paris, Amsterdam, Rome, Venice, Lauterbrunnen, Black Forest, Toulouse, Barcelona, Avignon, Nice, Tuscany

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Duration18 days

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Dordogne Valleys and Villages Cycling

(6 reviews )

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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.

Food toursTrekking and Hiking

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

12-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Dordogne, Les Eyzies, Montignac

Dordogne, Les Eyzies, Montignac, Salignac

Duration9 days

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Le Puy Camino - Cahors to Lectoure

(4 reviews )

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Cross the rolling hills of the Tarn et Garonne region between the historic towns of Cahors and Lectoure. Traverse the centuries of time and the borders of Europe on the medieval pilgrim trail. In the 9th century, the tomb of the apostle St James was unearthed in Compostela. The site became the focus of a pilgrim trail beginning in France, and crossing northern Spain to Santiago de Compostela. This journey, along the Via Podensis, the French Way of St James, takes pilgrims from Le Puy en Velay to the Pyrenees at St Jean Pied de Port. The route passes a multitude of churches and monasteries, resembling a travelling museum of Romanesque art. Six stages of this historic trail are included in our self-guided walking program in France. This part of the journey takes you across limestone plateaus cut by small valleys, then on to the plain of the Garonne. The trail is lined with ancient stone walls. After Moissac the landscape changes to rolling hills and lush valleys where fields of corn and sunflower are intermingled with plum orchards.

Walking tours

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Guest House

Age Range

18-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Lectoure, The Way of St. James

Lectoure, The Way of St. James, Cahors, Lascabanes, Lauzerte, Moissac, Auvillar, Flamarens

Duration8 days

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France Experienced Travelers Trips: Mont Blanc Explorer

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Mont Blanc Explorer

(7 reviews )

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Overall, it was an excellent experience. I would recommend this hike to friends. The only thing I would change is the val veny hike which I recommend providing a bus transfer to the hotel after a long days hike. If you make this change, people might give this tour a near perfect score.

Trekking and Hiking

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Resort

Age Range

12-100 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Chamonix, Mont Blanc, Courmayeur

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Duration8 days

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Classic Tour du Mont Blanc in Comfort

4.7

(14 reviews )

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Thumbs up on the lodgings. The phone app proved very helpful. It can be a bit confusing on some days when there are multiple routes.

Walking tours

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Guest House, Resort, Hut

Age Range

18-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Chamonix, Mont Blanc

Duration14 days

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Corsica Cycle

(1 review )

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Fantastic trip. Well organized, with the perfect combination of support on the ground for bikes/bags, accommodation and maps, but enough freedom to go at our own pace, explore and do the trip independently.

Bicycle toursAdventure

Tour Type

Private Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

18-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Corsica, Canari, Saint-Florent

Corsica, Canari, Saint-Florent, Monticello, Olmi Capella, Campitello, Bastia

Duration7 days

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France Experienced Travelers Trips: Trekking Mont Blanc

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Trekking Mont Blanc

4.5

(11 reviews )

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The TMB is a difficult but very rewarding trek that was well planned and guided by G Adventures and their CEO.

Trekking and HikingMountains

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

12-100 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Chamonix, Mont Blanc, Les Contam

Chamonix, Mont Blanc, Les Contamines-Montjoie, Les Chapieux, Courmayeur, Val Ferret, La Fouly, Trient

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Duration10 days

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Dordogne Self-Guided Activities

Highlights of Paris Normandy and the Loire Valley

Le Puy Camino - Conques to Cahors

Stevenson's Trail: The Cevennes - 8 Days

Rambling in the Luberon

Cycle Bordeaux to Biarritz

Secret France: Walking in the Ardeche - 8 Days

Europe Explorer

Dordogne Valleys and Villages Cycling

Le Puy Camino - Cahors to Lectoure

Mont Blanc Explorer

Classic Tour du Mont Blanc in Comfort

Corsica Cycle

Trekking Mont Blanc

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