Things to do in France
Paris Underground Tour8 optionsMont Saint Michel Tours16 optionsParis Airport Shuttle21 optionsBoat Tour Paris26 optionsMarseille Airport Transfer7 optionsMontmartre Tours43 optionsBordeaux Wine Tour35 optionsNantes Airport Shuttle5 optionsDay Trips from Nice15 optionsBike Tour Paris23 optionsToulouse Airport Taxi5 optionsNice Airport Transfer10 options
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Paris Walking Tour: Hidden Streets & Medieval HistoryYou walk through medieval Paris with a local guide who shows you cannonball marks, hidden courtyards, and the 4th arrondissement's quiet corners that most visitors miss. The tour includes Place des Vosges, fragments of ancient walls, and stops at cafés and local spots, ending at Victor Hugo's house. You pay what you think the experience was worth at the end.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand how Paris actually layers — medieval, revolutionary, modern — without renting a guide for hours or paying museum entry fees. The tips-based format means you're not locked into a price before you know if the guide's knowledge and pace work for you.
Gave de Pau Rafting: Half-Day Pyrenees White Water & Family BoatsYou choose your boat—raft, canoe, or kayak—and spend half a day on the Gave de Pau with a qualified instructor who handles safety and timing. Spring water runs high and cold from snowmelt; summer is calmer and warmer. All gear, insurance, and supervision are included, so you show up with a swimsuit and closed shoes that can get soaked.Is it for me?Book this if you want to spend half a day on moving water without arranging your own safety gear, transport, or timing—the instructor and the fixed schedule handle all three, leaving you to focus on paddling and the view.
Montpellier: Pic St-Loup Wine Tour & Farm Lunch with Local GuideYou visit two wineries (one on Sundays) with vineyard walks and a six-wine tasting, explore a medieval village, and eat a homemade farm lunch prepared by Bertrand's mother at his family house. Transport, wine tastings and village access are included; lunch is 30 euros extra, paid on the day. The whole tour runs as a small group in an air-conditioned vehicle through the Montpellier countryside.Is it for me?Book this if you want to taste wine where it's made and eat lunch with the people who made it, without arranging transport or navigating the Montpellier countryside yourself — the small group size and local guide are what make the whole thing feel like you're visiting a friend, not joining a tour.
Saint-Emilion: Electric Bike Wine Tour & Picnic LunchYou’ll pedal gently through Saint-Emilion’s vineyards on an electric bike with a small group and local guide. Taste wines at two family-run chateaux, enjoy a picnic lunch among the vines, then wander medieval streets for one last tasting in town. Expect laughter, real stories from locals, and moments you’ll want to hold onto long after you leave.
Paris Catacombs: Underground Guided Tour & Restricted AccessYou descend 60+ feet into restricted sections of the Paris Catacombs with a historian guide who teaches you how to read the bone arrangements and art. The tour covers roughly a mile of walking through ossuaries holding millions of remains, includes strange legends and historical context, and ends at the gift shop. The optional Seine cruise add-on is valid for a year, so you can use it whenever you return to Paris.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the parts of the Paris Catacombs that regular visitors don't reach, and you're comfortable with confined spaces, stairs, and cold underground passages — the restricted access is what makes the real history visible.
Luberon Villages Day Trip from Aix: Markets, Gordes & RoussillonYou’ll wind through Luberon’s villages with a local guide from Aix-en-Provence, tasting fresh market treats in Gordes or Roussillon, pausing by Sénanque Abbey’s lavender fields (in season), and wandering quiet corners like Fountain of Vaucluse. Expect honest flavors, sun-warmed stones underfoot, and moments that linger long after you’ve left.
Normandy: Canadian D-Day Sites Tour from Bayeux with GuideYou’ll walk Normandy’s Canadian battlefields with a local guide who brings stories to life at Juno Beach and Bény-sur-Mer Cemetery. Pause at underground bunkers, touch history at Ardenne Abbey, and feel the weight of memory on Hill 67. It’s not just facts—it’s real places and quiet moments that stay with you.
Bordeaux: Wine Tasting with Cheese & Charcuterie in BastideYou’ll join local wine experts in Bordeaux’s Bastide district for a relaxed tasting of six wines paired with regional cheeses and charcuterie. Expect friendly guidance through left bank vs right bank flavors, hands-on pairing tips, and time to chat in a cozy stone-walled room or private courtyard. It’s less formal class than shared table — you’ll leave with new favorites (and maybe some notes for home).
Versailles: Golf Cart & Bike Tour with Gardens, Hamlet & Palace EntryYou’ll ride through Versailles Gardens by golf cart and bike (or shuttle), explore secret groves and fountains, wander Marie Antoinette’s Hamlet at your own pace, then enter the Palace after peak crowds—all tickets included. Expect small surprises: laughter with your guide, quiet corners away from crowds, maybe even the best hot chocolate you’ve ever tasted.
Amboise: Caves Ambacia Wine Tasting & Cellar TourYou’ll wander beneath Amboise in centuries-old caves, taste three Loire Valley wines led by a sommelier, and explore 150 years of local winemaking history with stories from those who live it every day. Try your senses in a playful aroma game, sample cheeses if you want, and catch glimpses of the river outside — it’s an experience that lingers long after you leave.
Auvers-sur-Oise: Van Gogh Walk & Château Garden LunchYou’ll follow Van Gogh’s footsteps on a 6-mile walk along the Oise River from Paris to Auvers-sur-Oise, share lunch in château gardens, and visit places he painted—with stories from a local guide. Expect quiet moments by the riverbank, laughter over snacks, and glimpses of art coming alive right where it happened.
Paris: Private Walking Tour & Personal Photographer PhotoshootYou’ll wander Paris with a local photographer who knows all the little angles and hidden corners. Expect candid shots—sometimes when you least expect it—and real moments captured as you stroll from Place Colette through lively streets. The tour includes 130-150 edited photos sent by email after your walk, so you can relive those small details long after you’re home.
Bayeux walking tour in English: Medieval town, cathedral, 2 hoursA 2-hour guided walking tour of Bayeux in English covers the medieval town's architecture, cathedral construction, river industries, and the history of the famous 11th-century Tapestry—20+ stops with a knowledgeable guide, no museum entries. The tour runs April through September and requires a minimum of two paying adults; a single adult gets a 1-hour version instead. Children from age 8 are welcome, and the guide speaks only English, so participants need a good level of the language.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want the history and architecture of Bayeux explained by someone who knows the town well—the standing stops and lack of restroom breaks mean it suits people comfortable with 2 hours of continuous walking, and the English-only format works best if you follow spoken English easily.
Louvre Private Tour Paris: Mona Lisa & Masterpieces with Expert GuideYou get a private guide who navigates the crowds and customizes the route to what interests you—whether that's 2 hours hitting the essentials or 4 hours exploring deeper. Entry and skip-the-line access are included, so you sidestep the ticket desk and the worst of the queues. Afterward, you're free to stay and explore at your own pace. Book the length that fits your schedule and your appetite for art.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Louvre's famous paintings without the crowd chaos and without spending half the day figuring out what matters—a private guide is what makes both of those possible in a single morning or afternoon.
Bayeux: D-Day Beaches & American Cemetery Full DayYou take the train from Paris to Bayeux, where your guide meets you at the station. The day includes Omaha Beach with 15 minutes of free time on the sand, the Normandy American Cemetery with 45 minutes to explore, Pointe du Hoc with its German fortifications, and Sainte-Mère-Église with access to the Airborne Museum. Lunch is on your own, and you catch the return train to Paris in the evening.Is it for me?A good fit if you're based in Paris and want to see the American D-Day beaches without renting a car or navigating on your own. The train journey is part of the day, so plan for about 4.5 hours of travel time total, which is what makes a full-day tour of all four sites possible.
3-Hour Sea Kayak Trip in Sète's Creeks: Caves & CliffsA 3-hour sea kayaking activity in Sète where you paddle a single or double sit-on-top kayak through the Corniche's small cliffs, marine caves, rocks and hidden beaches with a live guide in English, French or German. Life jackets, paddles, waterproof boxes and tight bags are included; children must be at least 6 years old and able to swim, and the trip runs only in favorable weather.Is it for me?Three hours is long enough to explore the caves and cliffs without eating the whole day, which leaves time for lunch in Sète or another activity afterward. The trip requires steady paddling and comfort in the water, so it suits someone who swims well and doesn't mind three hours of continuous effort on the kayak.
Reims: 3 Champagne Producers Tour with 9 Tastings & LunchYou visit three family-run champagne producers in their own cellars, taste nine champagnes across the day, walk through Hautvillers where Dom Pérignon worked, and eat a two-course lunch with champagne included. Transport in a climate-controlled minivan, no more than eight people per group. The tour runs in English only.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to taste champagne where it's actually made rather than in a tasting room, and who prefer smaller producers to the big houses. Expect a full day of driving, walking, and tasting—that's what fits three cellars, nine tastings, and a proper lunch into one outing.
Nice: E-Bike Vineyard Tour with Tasting & PicnicYou’ll pedal e-bikes from Nice into peaceful vineyard country, guided by a local who knows every twist of the road. Meet a passionate winemaker, taste organic wines right where they’re made, and share a simple picnic beneath fig trees overlooking the sea. It’s less about fancy tasting notes—more about laughter, stories, and sun-warmed bread.
Aix-en-Provence: Walking History Tour, Market Tasting & CathedralYou’ll wander Aix-en-Provence’s sunlit avenues with a local guide, taste calisson at the morning market, hear stories of Cézanne and WWII survivors, and step inside the peaceful cathedral. Expect laughter, unexpected details, and maybe a new favorite sweet—all wrapped up in real city life.
Omaha Beach tour from Bayeux: German defenses and ranger cliffThis half-day morning tour from Bayeux visits the landing areas at Omaha Beach with a local guide, stopping at three German strongpoint positions (WN 62, WN 65, and WN 73) that defended the beach during the D-Day assault. The tour also includes the Pointe du Hoc monument, honoring the 2nd Rangers Battalion who scaled the 100-foot cliff. Departing at 8:20am from central Bayeux, the tour runs March through October and lasts four hours.Is it for me?You have a morning free in Bayeux and want to see the actual landing positions at Omaha Beach without spending a full day arranging transport and navigation yourself. The fixed 8:20am departure and 12:30pm return mean you can fit this into a shorter stay, and a local guide who knows the strongpoints and their history removes the work of finding them on your own.
Destinations
- Aigues-Mortes›
- Alsace›
- Aquitaine›
- Besancon›
- Blois›
- Brittany›
- Burgundy›
- Cassis›
- Chambery›
- Champagne›
- Cogolin›
- Corsica›
- Dunkirk›
- French Riviera›
- La Ciotat›
- Languedoc-Roussillon›
- Limousin›
- Loire Valley›
- Lorraine›
- Marignane›
- Midi-Pyrénées›
- Nancy›
- Nord-Pas de Calais›
- Normandy›
- Picardy›
- Poitou-Charentes›
- Provence›
- Rhône-Alpes›
- Saint Nazaire›
- Saint-Remy-de-Provence›
- Sete›
- Villefranche-sur-Mer›
- Villeneuve-les-Avignon›
- Île-de-France›
