Paris, France is a wonderful city to visit with its rich culture and historic sites. There are many tours available but taking one of the many walking tours will provide visitors with a unique way of discovering Paris. Walking tours provide visitors with a deeper appreciation of this beautiful city. Classic Walking Tour – [...]
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France Wine Tours: A Trip Along the Alsace Wine Route
Alsace is known for its French-German fusion culture, something that sets the region apart from other areas of France. Along with the influence that Germany has had upon the dialect and cuisine of Alsace, the wine in the area has maintained its own distinct palate that combines the tastes of Germany and France. The [...]
Travel to France: Strasbourg, “The Capital of Europe”
Far from the buzzing, croissant-filled arrondissements of Paris, the well-preserved city of Strasbourg exudes a much different side of French culture. Easily accessible on a quick two hour and twenty minute TGV ride from Paris, Strasbourg is located in the Alsace region of France, tightly hugging the border of Germany. The ancient city is often [...]
France Food Tours in the Midi-Pyrenees
For a trip off the beaten path, we recommend a France Food Tour to Southwestern France: the Midi-Pyrenees. The Pyrenees Mountains form the border between France and Spain, and it is a region known for beautiful scenery and beautiful food. Let the city of Toulouse be your home base as you explore the many delights of this [...]
New tour: Jewish Paris Tour – The Pletzl
France is home to the world’s third largest Jewish community, and Jews have had a long and inspiring history in France – sometimes tragic, mostly harmonious. Living in France since the Roman times, Jews have contributed a great deal to its culture and history, while France has provided Judaism with some of its most eminent [...]
France’s Iconic Car – The 2CV
La Deux Chevaux, la Deuche, la Dedeuche – all different names for the 2CV, the iconic French car which was designed to replace the horse and cart for farmers and at the same time, revolutionized the French motor industry. The 2CV became a symbol for France and its charm has never gone out of style. During the [...]
New tour: An overnight Seine night cruise
The ultimate in Romantic evenings is this new overnight Seine river cruise and dinner. The package includes dinner and an ‘aperitif’ served on the sun deck and accommodation in a mahogany covered luxury cabin. You’ll board at the foot of the Eiffel Tower where your hotel yacht will be moored. Imagine check in your cabin [...]
Discover Marseille: European Capital of Culture 2013
If you have been considering a trip to the south of France, 2013 is the year to go. Make Marseille, the European Capital of Culture for 2013, your primary destination. The European Capital of Culture title was invented in 1985 and aims to bring people closer together by celebrating the city’s culture. This celebration offers [...]
New tour: Hiking and wine discovery in Burgundy
It’s no secret that France is a hiker’s paradise as well as a wine lover’s paradise. Combining a healthy trek throughout Burgundy wine route with a discovery of the best vineyards in the region. You’ll walk from Dijon to Meursault on this 6 days/ 5 nights walking tour that gives you total freedom and 24 [...]
New Tour: 6-Day tour of Bordeaux and Dordogne
By combining a wine tour of Bordeaux a visit of the most dramatic sites of Dordogne, this tour is sure to please the France connoisseur as well as the first time visitor. In the Bordeaux region, your tours will include visits of Medoc, Pomerol and Saint-Emilion. wine tastings in the three appelations will have you [...]