Andrew Skelly
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I am an American who has had the opportunity to travel all over - Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and Mexico. For me, traveling meant making lasting friendships throughout the world. Through some of those friendships I was lucky enough to meet a girl from southern France, and I ended up marrying her! After living together in the US for 11 years, we decided to return to her home to raise our 3-year-old son. Living in a new country is made even more special when seeing it through my son's eyes.
After moving to Provence, France, I found an amazing opportunity with French Side Travel. Traveling has forever changed the course of my life. It's been enriching, at times challenging, but always worthwhile. Working as a travel designer means that I can share those amazing experiences with others and help them to realize the vacations of their dreams!
Andrew's Travel Expertise
I cover mainland France and Corsica. Sometimes this means luxury travel in Paris, the Loire Valley and the French Riviera. Other times its off-the-beaten-path markets in Provence and cooking classes in Normandy. No matter the region, a perennial favorite for my travelers is wine tours.
Since it's my home base, I am most familiar with the south of France, from the French Riviera area to Marseilles and Provence. Whenever I can get away to explore more, I do. Whether it's off to Paris, the French Alps, or France's west coast.
Expert Destinations
- Paris
- Beaune
- Nice
- The Louvre
- Eiffel Tower
- Marseille
- Castelnaudary
- Homps
- Blois
- Dijon
- Avignon
- Aix-en-Provence
- Bordeaux
- Lyon
- Amiens
- Annecy
- Toulouse
- Chamonix
- Arles
- Châtillon-sur-Loire
- Decize
- Pernes-les-fontaines
- Les Contamines-Montjoie
- Les Rousses
- Bolquere
- Joyeuse
- Dordogne
- Souillac
- Chissay-en-Touraine
- Breil-sur-Roya
- Chisseaux
- Carcassonne
- Narbonne
- Hendaye
- Saint-Cyprien
- Alpe D'huez
- Gréoux-les-Bains
- Bocognano
- Saint-Lary-Soulan
- Gavarnie
- Cervières
- Les Houches
- Calvi
- Aiguilles de Bavella
- Chaumont-sur-Loire
- Turckheim
- Cavaillon
- Orange
- Aix-les-bains
- Chambery
- Lamballe
- Cannes
- Ax-les-Thermes
- Montbrison
- Millau
- Autrans
- Grospierres
- Collioure
- Cadenet
- Bagnères-de-Luchon
- Sault
- Le Bourg-d'Oisans
- Menton
- Chepniers
- Strasbourg
- Louhans
- Martel
- Rouffach
- Sarlat-la-Canéda
- Bagnères-de-Bigorre
- Ammerschwihr
- Ascain
- Saint-Veran
- Carsac-Aillac
- Luz-Saint-Sauveur
- Saint-Vincent-de-Cosse
- Mont Saint-Michel
- Corsica
- Tignes
- Val-d'Isère
- La Plagne
- Vivario
- Champagne
- Le Crestet
- Lamastre
- Le Puy-en-Velay
- Creysse
- Meyssac
- Cordes-sur-Ciel
- Florac
- Amboise
- Saumur
- Lourdes
- L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
- Saint-André-les-Alpes
- Conques
- Obernai
- Sarrazac
- Saint-Jean-du-Gard
- Prats-de-Mollo-la-Preste
- Brittany
- Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
- Nimes
- Auxerre
- Mont Blanc
- Saint-Pierre-des-Corps
- Chenonceaux
- Perpignan
- Mâcon
- Martigues
- Besançon
- Briare
- Pauillac
- Saint-Léger-sur-Dheune
- Chalon-sur-Saône
- Épernay
- Honfleur
- Nantes
- Sète
- Port-sur-Saône
- Nevers
- Rhinau
- Montbeliard
- Normandy
- Pays de la Loire
- Île-de-France
- Alsace & Lorraine
- Val de Loire
- Provence
- Occitanie
- Hauts-de-France
- Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
- French Guiana
- Nouvelle-Aquitaine
- Montagny-lès-Beaune
- Tain-l'Hermitage
- Cadillac
- Le Rozier
- Chaumont
- Latour-de-France
- Bareges
- Corte
- La Preste Les Bains
- Biarritz
- Grasse
- Dinan
- Les Estables
- Apt
- Bayeux
- Lectoure
- Cahors
- Eguisheim
- Bourg Saint Maurice
- Aire-sur-l'Adour
- Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port
- Aumont-Aubrac
- Cauterets
- Etsaut
- Saint Cyprien
- The Way of St. James
- Hautes - Pyrenees
- Meaudre
- Lans-en-Vercors
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Expert Activities
- Trekking
- Wine tasting tours
- Segway tours
- Walking tours
- Hiking
- Cooking classes
- Rickshaw, cycle or local transport tours
- Sailing, yachting and motor boating
- Scuba diving
- Mountain biking
- Spas
- Bicycle tours
- Adventure
- Kayaking and canoeing
- Food tours
- City sightseeing
- Food, wine, events and nightlife
- Sightseeing Tours
- Photography tours
- Helicopter Tours
- Canyoning
- Concerts and shows
- Beer and drinks tasting
- Local culture
- Snorkeling
- Museum and gallery visits
- Wildlife
- Romantic
- Honeymoon
- Getaways and short breaks
- Hot air balloon rides
- Camping
- Volcanoes
- Chill out
- Rafting
- Active and outdoor
- Spiritual or religious tours
- Winter adventures
- Surfing, kitesurfing etc.
- Motorcycle tours
- Marine wildlife
- Beaches
- Mountains
- National parks
- Train tours
- Road trips
- Skiing and Snowboarding
- Festivals and events
- Waterfalls
- Caves
- Countryside and village visits
- Natural landmarks sightseeing
- Rainforest and jungle visits
- War sites
- Cultural, religious and historic sites
- Culture shows and excursions
- Zoos and aquariums
- Classes and workshops
- Amusement, theme or water parks
- Self-drive or vehicle rental
- Art and architecture
- Farm and plantation visits
- Local boat rides
- Shopping and Markets
- Adventure and sport
- Ground transfers
- Wildlife, landscapes and nature
- Boat tours, water sports and marine wildlife
- Sightseeing, attractions, culture and history
- Air tours, road trips and transfers
- Beach, romance, getaways and relaxation
- Special interests and hobbies
- Hop-on hop-off bus tours
- Casinos and gambling
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Andrew's best travel experience
I will never forget the first time I visited the south of France. Discovering the amazing food, the history of the region, the beautiful countryside and the relaxed way of life was a revelation. The few months after I moved to Provence were amazing — I took the time to explore my new surroundings and discover life as a "local". There's nothing like finding secret cafés, little-known restaurants, hidden beaches, or getting a deeper sense of the region's history and vibrant culture.
Why is Andrew the right travel expert
Living in France means that I spend my time outside of work exploring and experiencing tourism hot spots. I love visiting and revisiting the sites, tasting local specialties, and figuring out which wineries, tours, and markets are most worthy of my travelers' time. It's a great pleasure to uncover gems and point you towards experiences you might have otherwise missed.