Explore France
EXPLORE FRANCE
Beyond the icons
Discover the Soul of France
From artisanal creations to hidden gems and self-guided adventures, French Detours helps you travel France like an insider
Great French Destinations
These destinations reflect a different way of traveling France. Our focused is on regional character, local culture, and experiences rarely found in traditional guidebooks.
TRAVEL WITH US
Let French Detours guide you into the heart of Occitanie… where vineyard-covered hills, medieval villages, and sunlit markets shape everyday life.
Occitanie
Group Tour | Fall 2027
HIGHLIGHTS
Nimes Roman Heritage
Languedoc Wine Experience
Local Market Tours
Carcasonne Citadel
Albi & Toulouse Discoveries
ITINERARY SNAPSHOT
Nimes & Beziers
- Explore Roman History
- Cruise the Canal du Midi
- Iconic Pont du Gard aqueduct
Carcasonne
- Tour the Medieval Citadel
- Sample Regional cuisine
- Stay overnight inside walled city
Albi & Toulouse
- Wander hilltop villages
- Discover Toulouse, the “pink city”
- Enjoy a local cooking class
France Travel Planning
with Traci Parent
As an independent travel agent with nearly 40 trips to France under her belt, Traci knows what makes each region shine—and helps others experience the best each one has to offer.
SELF-GUIDED ITINERARIES
Expert crafted itineraries with curated experiences for all types and budgets. Follow at your own pace.
The Heart of Provence
Package (Parts 1,2 & 3)
Package (Parts 1,2 & 3)
France Self-Guided Tour
$75.00
The Heart of Provence
Parts 2 & 3
Parts 2 & 3
France Self-Guided Tour
$50.00
The Heart of Provence
Parts 1 & 2
Parts 1 & 2
France Self-Guided Tour
$50.00
Normandie
France Self-Guided Tour
$50.00
Nice & the French Riviera
France Self-Guided Tour
$50.00
Burgundy
France Self-Guided Tour
$50.00
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