Travel with us to explore the tiny villages and the contrasting landscape of plains and mountain ranges in this undiscovered region in Southwest France. The blue and gold of the Mediterranean sea and sands, the green of the pines, hills and valleys of the Montagne Noire, yellow sunflower fields, the white snow-capped Pyrenees, and the red and purple vineyards at harvest time. Best of France Travels will ensure you will experience Nine amazing days during our Occitanie – The Heart of Southern France tour of Southwest France!
Exclusive Small Group Tours to the South and South-west of France
Enjoy ten nights and nine full days traveling in style and comfort in the South and South-western regions of France! Best of France Travels has been specializing in bespoke small group tours to the South and South-west of France since 2000. Owner, Shannan Carter, personally accompanies each one-of-a-kind tour, sharing the beauty, history and culture of France. All the necessities are taken care of.
You can relax and enjoy every minute of your vacation in style and comfort. Let Best of France Travels do the work while you bask in the beauty of the landscape, sip a glass of wine, browse the markets, sit by the Mediterranean sea, smell the lavender, or hike up to a medieval castle. Visit the best sites at the best times to avoid crowds. Enjoy traveling in style and comfort with a small group of like-minded travelers who will become your new friends.
Our exclusive small group tours are planned carefully to ensure that you have the best experiences when you travel with the Best of France Travels!
France is our Specialty!
Our Tours
Our exclusive small group tours to France are ten nights and nine full days!
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Enjoy the Best of France with an unforgettable tour of the Magnificent French Alps! This tour includes the town of Annecy, which is truly one of the most beautiful places in the world. We will explore the villages, visit castles, taste the regional specialties, and be amazed by the natural wonders in this region. Be enchanted by the beautiful views of the surrounding mountains with tiny villages nestled between, lakeside resorts, ancient castles, and mountain chalets while cruising on the cleanest lake in all of Europe!
Immerse yourself in the culture during 9 full days of luxurious travel in the South of France with Best of France Travels! Provence is a wonderful discovery in every season with Best of France Travels! Our tours across the region reflect the changing seasons and opportunities to avoid the summer crowds. In May and September, the skies are clear and blue, the sun is shining, there are less crowds, and there are still lots of beautiful flowers. Our Autumn tour highlights the changing light and colours, the air is fresh and we discover new areas of Provence too! Enjoy 9 days of fun, relaxation, authentic French cuisine, and regional wines in a luxurious setting.
Join our tour to delightful Brittany & the Golfe du Morbihan! Begin your nine day adventure in Nantes to experience the most beautiful villages and coastal towns in Brittany and sample the regional specialties at the finest restaurants. Enjoy daily excursions to explore the most quintessential Breton villages and towns: Quimper, Locronan, Rochefort-en-Terre, Vannes and Pont Aven (Gauguin, Monet and others were inspired to paint this beautiful region). Each town and village is a unique example of this region’s fascinating culture and history.
Provence Christmas Wonders
Immerse yourself in the culture during 9 full days and 10 nights of luxurious travel in the South of France with Best of France Travels! The festive season is alive in the South of France with its many regional traditions and stunning countryside. The weather might be cooler but Provence is wonderful at any time of year, and this tour takes you further into the Haute-Provence region as well as back to the coast ! It is truffle hunting season, delicious hot mulled wine can be found in markets, or perhaps a warm hot chocolate as you stroll through the Christmas markets. The lavender may not be in bloom, but the stunning views from the Plateau de Valensole where the highest quality lavender grows, across to the snow-capped French Alps in the distance, is breathtaking. The skies are clear, the winter light is a beautiful blue and the air is fresh. Enjoy 9 days of fun, relaxation, authentic French cuisine, and regional wines in a luxurious setting.
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“L’Espoir et L’Esprit – The Colors of Provence with Karen Knowles”
– Wellness and Music Retreat –
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Join acclaimed Australian singer, songwriter, and wellness coach Karen Knowles for a transformative retreat in Provence, where her deep connection to music, nature, and personal growth will guide you on a journey of self-discovery.
During this retreat, you will experience Karen’s unique approach to wellness through a series of immersive workshops designed to rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit. Each session, personally led by Karen, will draw inspiration from the vibrant colors, rich culture, and serene beauty of Provence, offering you a nurturing space to reconnect with your true self. Whether through singing, movement, or reflective exercises, Karen’s guidance will help you tap into the transformative power of creativity and nature.
The Eight (8) nights tour discovery includes a Five (5) night retreat program in Saint Remy-de-Provence with Karen. Our Colors of Provence discovery concludes with three (3) nights in the delightful Côte d’Azur town of Antibes.
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Why Choose Best of France Travels for Your Luxury Small Group Tour?
France Is Our Specialty!
We have specialized in organized small group tours to the South of France since 2000. Our tours are designed especially for our friends and customers who have expressed a desire to immerse themselves in the culture of France. All of our activities, restaurants, and accommodations have been carefully selected to provide a top quality tour that combines the right mix of fun, adventure, culture, comfort, and relaxation. We do all of this and more to make sure you have a real vacation. You can go home feeling calm and relaxed. It’s not just a tour, it is a VACATION HOLIDAY in France!
We are Different
We want you to feel at home in France and we do not believe in making our guests rush from place to place. Our small group luxury tours are organized to provide you a “home base” for visiting France: We keep hotel changes to a minimum during your 10 days! You will have the freedom to focus on your interests as well as plenty of time for relaxation. Our hotels are perfectly located only a few minutes walk from historic town centers. We believe that it is important to make the most of every minute when traveling. Our tours are planned carefully to ensure that you have the best experiences when you travel with the Best of France!
Ten Nights and Nine Glorious Days!
All the necessities are taken care of for the entire duration of your guided tour. Each day includes organized activities and visits to the most beautiful villages in France! Explore open air markets, Roman ruins, Medieval walled cities, Gothic cathedrals, and hill towns. Discover the beauty of the surrounding landscapes of mountains, the Mediterranean sea, and fields of lavender, poppies or sunflowers. Visit quaint fishing villages and exotic gardens, explore antique markets, taste regional specialties, sip the local wines, and relax on the beach.
Choose the Best!
Best of France Travels is an owner-operated small group luxury tour company. The owner, Shannan Carter personally accompanies every tour and truly loves sharing the beauty, history, and culture of France with all of her customers! Since 2000, Best of France Travels has offered a lot more for less! We visit lots of out of the way places that are virtually undiscovered by the average tourist. We have developed relationships with locals who are experts in wine, gastronomy, history, and know the secrets of the region. We offer only a few tours each year to ensure relaxed and personalized service prior to and during every tour. We invite you to contact us with any questions you have about our tours and look forward to meeting you.
