“Shannan, I had such a fantastic time on my trip to Brittany! Every day was filled with interesting and varied experiences, and I really appreciated how well-prepared and enthusiastic you were. Some of my favorite moments were visiting Les Machines de L’ile (riding that elephant was amazing!), exploring the Henriot Faience, and walking through beautiful walled cities like Concarneau. The hotels were comfortable and in great locations, which made it easy to explore, and the food was always delicious and beautifully presented. I also loved the extra places and experiences you and Julian recommended—they made the trip even more special. I’d definitely include Mont Saint-Michel in future tours. Thanks for an unforgettable trip!” Peggy C. – Arlington, MA
“We had an amazing trip. The entire itinerary was great! The specially arranged private events, i.e. wine and food tastings, oyster farm tour with wine, French Cooking Class to name a few were so special and memorable. Shannan is a fantastic tour director. Shannan goes out of her way to make sure everyone is enjoying the tour. We enjoyed the tour so much we are going to schedule another tour with Shannan at the Best of France Travels soon.” Jack, C. – Gainesville, GA
“Shannan was an excellent trip coordinator. She ensured that everyone in our diverse group was able to have a memorable experience. The hotels we used were comfortable with accommodating staff. Day trips were well planned and paced. Provided meals were excellent. A wonderful tour of a beautiful part of France!” Maris L. – Baton Rouge, LA
“I was truly impressed by the level of care and attention given to us before our trip. From asking about our food preferences to accommodating any special requests, everything felt personalized and thoughtful. The bus was incredibly comfortable, and our driver, Julien, was outstanding. I always felt safe and at ease with him behind the wheel—plus, he was warm, friendly, and a joy to be around. Our hotel in Quimper was fantastic, and it made the perfect base for our excursions. One of the highlights of the trip for me was the boat tour of the Bay of Morbihan—it was absolutely stunning. I also loved visiting the monoliths at Carnac, and our guide for that tour was exceptional—she truly enhanced the experience. I appreciated the relaxed pace of the trip; nothing ever felt rushed or overwhelming. This trip will definitely be one of my all-time favorites, and I’ve been on quite a few! Having you as our guide made all the difference. You were always helpful, patient, and friendly, providing support when needed. It was a fantastic experience all around.” Deborah W. – Vancouver, BC
“I had a wonderful time traveling with Shannan on the Occitanie trip. It was so fun exploring new areas like Toulouse, Carcassonne, Sete, and villages like Albi, home of Toulouse-Lautrec. Carcassonne was as beautiful as expected. It was like traveling back in time to the Middle Ages. Our small group shared some wonderful meals and laughed together as we discovered the traditional wines and foods of SouthWest France. Shannan took care of all the details, so we could enjoy! Would recommend highly!” Mari A. – Boca Raton, FL
“The itinerary was great, although the pace was a bit slower than we are used to. Our travels are usually more of an adventure and not so laid back. The places we visited were unique and had wonderful, with knowledgeable hosts at each location. The food and wine were indescribable, it was just so good! Shannan is a very friendly, helpful person, and very knowledgeable about the area we visited. Frederic was a very good driver. We felt completely safe in their care. I had a small health issue during our tour and Shannan went above and beyond to help. I would not hesitate to travel with Shannan again.” Russell H. – Hayesville, NC
“We traveled with Carol, the former owner, a few years ago. We were concerned about the change in ownership following Carol’s retirement, but Shannan turned out to be just as good and caring as Carol was to us when we visited Carcassonne. The food was excellent, as were the hotels. Getting us tickets to get on the Giant Elephant in Nantes was a great coup. Jumped as fast as we could to grab places on the Best of France Travels French Alps tour for 2025.” Gerald, O – Vidalia, GA
“We had a terrific time on tour in Provence! Shannan ran a well organized tour and was on top of things. We got to see a lot of interesting sights yet had enough free time to stay comfortable. We highly recommend this tour.” William M. – Tallahassee, FL
“We talk about our trip to Southern France with you often, and have such wonderful
memories….so, so relaxing with gorgeous sites, beautiful hotels, incredible food and ….let’s not forget the best wine ever (of course). We are more than grateful for that experience and can never thank you enough for making it totally unique.” Nina and John W. – Springfield, IL
“Thanks for the best vacation EVER! I am looking forward to more trips with Best of France”. Sally D. – Portland, OR
“Fabulous – I’ve always wanted to visit Provence, so thrilled to do it with you!” Denise A. – Baton Rouge, LA
“Looking forward to the next trip with you! So much fun.” Michael and Anne P. – Baton Rouge, LA
Thanks so much for making this trip our best vacation ever! It was outstanding! So much more than we expected- will do it again. Mike and Jane P. – Frederick, MD
xMerci, Merci, Merci!!! I felt like a little kid exploring new and beautiful places…just when you thought it couldn’t get any better..it did! Stephanie and I totally enjoyed the journey! Love the comfortable feeling we had sharing the experiences with everyone…lots of smiles!!! Special thanks for a memorable trip! Excellent job!!! Forrest V. – New Jersey
I want you to know your flexibility in accommodating our travel idiosyncrasies truly made it possible for us to go. For all of this and much more you have our deep gratitude and complements for a wonderful job well done. Pete B. – Frederick, MD
“I’ll be back!” Jo Ellen K. – Baton Rouge, LA
