Thursday, June 12, 2008

Three France Tours Not To Be Missed

I have relatives in France, so I travel there frequently.  Even though I am visiting family, I always take time to discover new areas of the country by going on France tours.  France is a wonderful country with so much diversity and an abundance of unique places to visit.  I thought I’d write a quick blog posting on my three favorite France tours!

  1. Culinary Tour – It really doesn’t matter what type of culinary tour you pick, I just highly recommend that anyone who has a love of fine food add this type of tour to his or her itinerary.  A culinary tour gives you an opportunity to truly indulge in the fine foods and wines of France.  I personally took my culinary tour in Provence and even had the opportunity to learn a bit of French cooking with the cooking classes that were included.  My tour included the hands on cooking lessons, visits to local markets and vineyards and excursions in the area.  Of course, it also included tasting some of the best culinary creations and wines of my life!  I have extremely fond memories of my weeklong experience.
  2. A list of my favorite France tours wouldn’t be complete without a tour featuring Paris.  I happened to book Virgin Vacation’s Paris Escape and added on two tours to this package.  The Bateaux Mouche River Cruise was fabulous and it crossed under Paris’s many bridges on the River Seine and we had the chance to view many of the famous monuments all lit up.  It was a unique way to see Paris!  I also booked the Secret Paris tour where the tour was conducted in an amazing convertible car (Citroen 2CV) driven by a very knowledgeable chauffeur.  It was a great way to see some unique sites of Paris and learn little known facts!
  3. Another area that must be seen during a France holiday is the southern coast.  Often thought of as a haven for the rich and famous, the south coast of France is perfect for any type of traveler.  Consider booking a small group tour through this area and make sure the itinerary includes the place you’d like to see (Cannes, St. Tropez, Nice etc).  Another idea that a friend of mine did was to rent a private vacation home and then she hired a company that offered daily excursions in their van.  She said it was an amazing and entertaining way to see the South of France.  She gained a great appreciation for the French lifestyle, its culture and friendly people.  There are many tour operators out there, just be sure to do your homework to ensure they are reputable and will provide the experience you are looking for.

France tours are a wonderful way to experience this unique and exciting country. I hope these travel hints help you with your travel planning.  Best wishes for happy and safe travels!

Posted by Andre on 06/12 at 12:37 PM
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