Best Tours of France 2026

We’ve handpicked the best tours of France 2026 – with the most scrumptious food and wine, and the most authentic experiences, all over France. Experiences that let you discover France like a local, and give you cherished memories to last a lifetime…

Best tours of France 2026

Immersion courses in the most beautiful places in France

SL Immersion offer French immersion courses across France. Stay in the home of a fully qualified and experienced tutor, and learn real French the way it’s spoken in France. You’ll quickly improve your French, and you’ll also have an unforgettable cultural experience with activities, cooking classes, sightseeing, wine tasting etc. slimmersion-france.com

NEW for 2026 – Spend an unforgettable week in sun-drenched Aix-en-Provence, immersing yourself in the French language, culture and lifestyle. With this small group program, boutique hotel accommodation, superb excursions, daily French lessons, one week will transform the way you speak, think and feel French (Spring and Autumn).

Luxury tours of Gascony, the Basque country & Provence

Nourish your soul and unleash your spirit of adventure on tours that feature the famous food, wine and Armagnac of Gascony, plus the best antique shops and flea markets, the most beautiful villages and magnificent chateaux. From one day to week-long tours that are customised for you. Plus tours of Provence, southern France and the Basque country. frenchcountryadventures.com

Tours for those who love the authentic

Discover southern France – from captivating Carcassonne to magical Montpellier and the postcard-pretty blooming lovely lavender fields of Provence, as well as Normandy, Bordeaux and Dordogne. Luxury, small group tours where you’ll indulge in the best gastronomy and wine, and discover the beauty and culture of France… www.tripusafrance.com

Antique and lifestyle tours of Paris and Provence

La Source offer deluxe trips of Paris and Provence from one day to weeklong adventures with Susie McLaren and Aline Bachelier, two leading experts in antiques and interior design. Explore French style and culture, visit secret ateliers, fantastic flea markets and antiques centres, and experience French gastronomy and wines. sourceantiquesfrance.com

Loire Valley Chateau tours

Loire Valley Chateau Tours will guide you to the most enchanting chateaux, street markets, wine tasting and vineyard visits, fabulous restaurants, super accommodation, including chateau stays, transport and all that you need for an authentic Loire Valley experience: loirevalleychateautours

Immersion courses Paris and Normandy

Learn French ‘naturally’ – from fully immersive one day taster courses, to a week or more on personalised courses, plus follow up online lessons and online courses, curated audio lessons and personalised activities, there’s something to suit everyone: xpfrance.net

Day trips and tour packages all over France

Ophorus offer a huge choice of tours from fun and informative guided walking city tours to very carefully crafted multi regional packages, wine tasting, cycling and themed tours all over France as well as day trips from Paris. The French family-run firm aim is to show you France as they know and love it – authentic, colourful and friendly. www.ophorus.com

Battlefield tours and historical travel experiences

Tailor-made historical travel experiences by a family-run specialist tour operator specialising in exceptional WWI and WWII battlefields tours across France, Belgium and the Netherlands. Sophie’s Great War offer a personal historical experience. researching the history and background of sites and soldiers to suit your visit. Add on experiences to suit you, such as tastings in Champagne or a classic car tour in Provence, and more. sophiesgreatwartours.com

The very best cruises in France

CroisiEurope are the largest cruise operator in France, and their tours are unbeatable. Sail France’s rivers and canals and the Mediterranean Sea. Discover the culture, gastronomy and cultural wealth of France. Enjoy all-inclusive life onboard with the finest food and wines and fabulous excursions that transport you to the heart of France. There’s no worrying about having to drive, make a train connection or travel delays. There’s no queuing for tickets to major sites. All you have to do is relax, enjoy the wonderful gastronomy, and get to see the best of France – in style. croisieurope.co.uk

Culture & cookery tours in Provence

Cooking classes with chefs in their homes where you’ll cook authentic French dishes. Shop at enchanting street markets with chefs, and dine at the most scrumptious restaurants in beautiful towns of Provence on this fully escorted, small group delicious and cultural trip of a lifetime. goutetvoyage.com

‘Real’ South of France Tours

Occitanie is to many the real south of France, a land of hidden gems, postcard-pretty villages, historic giants like Carcassonne, and lush vineyards where some of the very best wines in France are produced (tastings are included on the tours!). Fully inclusive, small group guided tours; stay in an award-winning B&B; dine at hand-picked restaurants, and discover the heart of this area and its most, delicious and fascinating secrets: realsouthoffrancetours.fr

Immersive French courses in Burgundy and the French Riviera

10-day French immersion stays in the French Riviera and in Burgundy that will have you learning French in a fabulous and fun way. Stay in superb luxury accommodation, experience the real French way of life, culture and gastronomy. Cooking lessons, wine tasting and guided tours by experts, alongside lessons tailored to your level with friendly, qualified teachers. lapont.com

Year round themed & bespoke small group tours of Provence

Small group tours and customized travelling to give you memories to last a lifetime. Discover the best of Provence: Tours include lavender, poppy, the colours of fall, truffle, grape harvest, and bespoke tours, fully inclusive, with boutique hotel accommodation. Emily Durand’s Private Provence tours are unique, exclusive and truly fabulous. yourprivateprovence.com