Imagine arriving in France and living your dream – whether that be the sight of the Eiffel Tower from your bedroom window, sipping wine in a centuries-old wine cellar, the scent of warm croissants drifting from a village boulangerie, or wandering in a lavender field in Provence… France is a patchwork of regions, each with its own culture, flavours and stories.
Now imagine experiencing it all not as a tourist, but as an invited guest. That’s the magic of French Side Travel, a luxury travel specialist devoted entirely to France. Their passion lies in designing journeys that go beyond the ordinary, carefully curated, deeply personal experiences that reveal the true art de vivre (the art of living) of France.
Journeys designed for you
French Side Travel help travellers experience France in a meaningful way. Rather than offering pre-packaged tours, their approach is rooted in regional expertise and personalisation and create tailor-made tours of France. Their team of local specialists know France intimately – its landscapes, culture and history, gastronomy and vineyards, and the small details that make each region unique. These experts understand the rhythm of the country: when the lavender blooms in Provence and the best place to see the wonderful fields of purple; where to find the finest oysters in Brittany; which château cellars hold the most fascinating vintages.
They can organise activities that are above the ordinary from a private evening tour of the Louvre followed by dinner in a hidden Parisian bistro to a sunrise hot-air balloon ride over the Loire Valley châteaux, cooking classes with renowned chefs, a private wine blending session with a Bordeaux winemaker or a truffle hunt in Provence with a local farmer and his dog.
With unparalleled knowledge of France and of the most luxurious and unique accommodation, the experts at French Side Travel will advise on the best places to visit. Coastal paradise locations where silky-sand beaches and turquoise seas beckon from Nice to Biarritz, Corsica, the ‘island of beauty’ and the Gulf of Saint-Tropez. If you’re craving countryside tranquillity, picture-postcard-pretty perched villages in sun-drenched Provence, or perhaps the little-known villages of the sunflower-filled Lot Valley, castle-rich Loire Valley, or the vineyards of Saint-Emilion will fire your imagination. And if city breaks are more your thing – historic, museum-packed Paris, effervescent Reims, sunny Bordeaux, or delicious Lyon are just a few of the many cities where you’ll discover the history, culture and gastronomy of France. Whether you know where you’d like to go, or you have no idea but know what you like, French Side Travel will help you craft a journey to inspire and give you unforgettable, perfect memories.
Their insider knowledge allows the team to craft authentic, personal journeys that create memories to last a lifetime.
Whether you want to spend one special day in Paris, a week in Provence, a month travelling around France – they will create your perfect itinerary, book everything for you so that you don’t have to stress about whether a hotel booking is organised or worry about not being able to get a table in the restaurant of your dreams – and they provide 24/7 support.
No two travellers are the same—and French Side Travel believes no two journeys should be either. Every itinerary is tailor-made, designed around personal interests, passions, and special moments. Whether it’s a honeymoon in Champagne, a milestone birthday in Provence, a multi-generational family adventure across France, or a self-drive adventure, the experiences are entirely bespoke.
An unforgettable experience
Some journeys deserve to be unforgettable and that’s the ethos behind this family-owned company. Founders Paul and Mark Bonte, a father and son team have travelled the world, have decades of experience in European travel companies, have won multiple travel awards, and have total commitment to ensuring that every trip they and their team create is exceptional. They specialise in designing bespoke experiences for life’s special occasions — honeymoons, anniversaries, birthdays, proposals, or simply a once-in-a-lifetime trip to France.
French Side Travel works with a handpicked team of private, English-speaking guides who are among the finest in France and bring history, art, and culture vividly to life, whether exploring Paris’s hidden passages, the battlefields of Normandy, or the medieval streets of Carcassonne.
They also operate a fleet of luxury vehicles, ensuring guests move comfortably and effortlessly across the country. Private drivers provide smooth transfers from the moment you arrive, driving you seamlessly between cities, villages, vineyards, and coastal escapes, allowing you to relax and enjoy the scenery.
For those seeking privacy and elegance, French Side Travel offers a carefully curated collection of exceptional villas. These properties are far from ordinary holiday rentals. Think restored Provençal farmhouses framed by lavender fields, chic Riviera estates overlooking the Mediterranean, or grand countryside châteaux surrounded by parkland. Many villas offer additional services such as private chefs, wine tastings, and guided excursions.
Extraordinary tours of France
French Side Travel don’t do ordinary. They don’t just create a unique itinerary. They don’t just show you France. They transform a trip into something extraordinary and open doors to authentic France, the France you dream of discovering.
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