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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Normandy D-Day Sites from Paris: Utah Beach & American CemeteryYou visit Utah Beach Museum and walk the actual landing beaches, stand at Pointe du Hoc where the cliffs still bear bomb scars, and pay respects at the American Cemetery overlooking Omaha Beach. Lunch at a local restaurant and cider tasting at a Norman farm break the day. Small group, English-speaking guide, and round-trip transport from Paris mean you don't arrange logistics yourself — you just show up and remember.Is it for me?Book this if you want to visit the D-Day beaches and American Cemetery without arranging your own transport or timing — the small group and fixed itinerary mean you move through the sites at a pace that lets reflection happen, not just sightseeing.
Amiens: Australian Somme Battlefields Full Day TourYou walk eight major WWI sites across the Somme battlefield near Amiens, starting at the 800-year-old cathedral and moving through Australian memorials, the Sir John Monash Centre, and the largest craters and monuments from 1916. Lunch is included, all entry fees are covered, and your guide adjusts the route if you need to visit a relative's grave in a Commonwealth cemetery. Expect a full day of walking and standing—moderate fitness is needed, and it's not suitable for pregnant travelers or those with spinal or heart conditions.Is it for me?Right for travelers with a family or personal connection to the Australian Western Front, or anyone wanting to understand the Somme through the Australian experience in depth. Plan for a full day of walking and standing at outdoor sites—that's what allows the guide to move through eight major memorials and give each one the time and attention it deserves.
Paris: Saint Germain Private Food Tour & 10 TastingsYou’ll wander Paris’ Saint Germain district with a local guide who feels more like an old friend than anything official. Taste ten different bites—from tapenade to macarons—with stories behind each flavor. Expect spontaneous laughter, city highlights between stops, and moments you’ll want to remember long after you leave those cobblestone streets.
Paris: Evening City Walk with Locals & Flexible RouteYou’ll wander Paris at dusk with a local guide, starting at the Eiffel Tower and strolling through arrondissements most tourists miss. Expect spontaneous detours, stories you won’t find in guidebooks, and time to soak up city lights without rush. Private group means you can ask anything—or just listen—and finish with real recommendations for wherever your night takes you next.
Monaco, Monte Carlo & Eze: Small Group Tour with F1 CircuitYou’ll wind along cliffside roads above Villefranche, explore Èze’s cobbled lanes and perfumery scents, then see Monaco’s Old Town before driving part of the Formula 1 circuit yourself. Stroll Monte Carlo’s casino square and finish beside mega-yachts at Port Hercule—all with local stories from your guide and easy pickup in Nice.
Canet-Plage: Parasailing Over Collioure & Paulilles with ChampagneYou’ll feel your heart race as you lift off from Canet-Plage for a parasailing ride over Collioure and Paulilles — champagne glass in hand and salty wind in your hair. With a local guide handling every detail and all safety gear included, expect laughter, wild views, and that floating feeling you’ll remember long after landing.
Paris Montmartre: Cheese & Wine Tasting with Local CheesemongerYou'll taste eight French cheeses paired with five wines in a stone-walled Montmartre room, guided by Max or a trained member of his team who explains the regions, techniques, and stories behind each one. Fresh bread and water are included. The group stays small, the pace is relaxed, and you leave understanding why French people take cheese seriously — not because someone told you to, but because you tasted it.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand French cheese culture from someone who actually knows it, without spending hours in a formal class or navigating a market alone — the small group and curated pairing do the work for you.
Bordeaux Walking Tour: Grand Theatre & Miroir d'EauYou walk through Bordeaux's UNESCO-listed centre with a local guide, visiting the Cathedral, Porte Cailhau, Place de la Bourse, and the Grand Théâtre across roughly three hours. The guide shares the city's Roman origins, medieval layers, and 18th-century transformation under urban planner Tourny, and all landmarks are viewed from outside so you avoid entry queues. Choose between a shared group tour (tips-based) or a private option.Is it for me?Book this if you want Bordeaux's main landmarks and their history without arranging your own route or worrying about monument opening hours — the guide handles the pacing and context, and viewing everything from outside means you move freely without queues.
Paris Outdoor Photography Course & Hands-On TrainingGet ready to ditch automatic mode and really connect with your camera in Paris. You’ll practice outdoors with local photographers, learn hands-on tricks for portraits and action shots, and leave with new skills (plus a diploma) you’ll actually use long after you’re home.
Alsace wine tour from Colmar: 3 tastings, family wineriesYou travel through Alsace villages in a small minivan with an English-speaking driver, stopping at three family-owned wineries for guided tastings. Transport, tastings, and a guide who knows the route are all handled — you just show up and taste. Plan for a full day out, and eat before you arrive so the wine hits right.Is it for me?Right for adults who want to taste real Alsace wines without arranging transport or timing the wineries themselves — the minivan and driver handle both, which is what makes three quality tastings fit into one day. Plan for a full day out, and eat before you go so the tastings land right.
Chardonnay Masterclass in Dijon: Wine tasting workshopA 45-minute wine tasting workshop in Dijon led by a professional guide, where you taste four Burgundy wines—from village-level to Grand Cru—and learn to evaluate them like a professional, read wine labels, and understand how Burgundy's terroirs are classified. The guide holds the Vignobles & Découvertes certification, a standard for wine tourism excellence. Minimum age is 18; the workshop is led in English or French.Is it for me?If you've landed in Dijon without wine knowledge and don't want to spend the afternoon guessing what you're tasting, this workshop gives you the framework to taste confidently and understand what the label is telling you—all in 45 minutes with a guide who knows the region.
Montmartre: Pastries & Tragedies Walking Food TourYou’ll wander Montmartre’s winding streets with a local guide, tasting six different pastries while hearing stories of heartbreak and resilience. From secret windmills to the legendary Moulin Rouge and ending at Sacré-Cœur Basilica, you’ll find yourself savoring both sweetness and sorrow — and maybe seeing Paris with new eyes.
Strasbourg: Walking Tour of Cathedral, Petite France & SquaresYou’ll walk Strasbourg’s old streets with a guide who knows every shortcut and story—from standing beneath the cathedral’s towers to wandering Petite France’s quiet corners. Expect laughter, local tips for food and exploring later, and moments where you’ll just stop and take it all in. It’s less like a tour and more like getting shown around by a friend who really loves this city.
Cogolin Boat Charter: Snorkel & Paddleboard FunA private 6.5-meter boat tour in the Bay of Saint Tropez for up to six guests, departing from Marines de Cogolin or by arrangement from Saint Tropez, Saint Maxime or Port Grimaud. You choose the stops—the Port of Saint Tropez, Port Grimaud's canals, Baie de Canebiers, or Plage des Graniers—and the pace, with snorkeling, paddleboarding, swimming and optional water sports included. Tours run three or four hours depending on your choice; bring your own food and drink to add to the boat's coolbox, or book lunch at a beachside restaurant. A fuel surcharge applies at checkout.Is it for me?Book the four-hour tour if you want time to anchor at multiple stops and try the water sports without rushing; the three-hour option works better if you're fitting the boat into a shorter afternoon or prefer a lighter pace with fewer stops.
Bordeaux Food Tour: Pastries, Wine & Chocolate TastingsYou’ll wander Bordeaux’s cobbled streets tasting cannelés near Saint-André Cathedral, sample local honey and charcuterie on Rue des Remparts, try gourmet chocolates by the opera house, then finish with regional wines in a cozy cellar. Expect laughter with your guide, unexpected flavors, and small moments that linger long after you leave.
Nice: Old Town Food Tour & Wine Tasting with Local GuideYou walk through Nice's Old Town with a local guide, tasting socca, pastries, and regional wines at family-run spots and artisanal producers. Lunch and all five-plus tastings are included, plus entry fees. The fixed three-hour route means you don't have to figure out where to eat or what's worth trying — the guide's already done that.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to eat like a local in Nice without spending the morning researching where to go or worrying about tourist traps — the guide's already filtered that out, and the small group size means you're not herding through Old Town with thirty other people.
Guided sea kayak excursion Marseille: Paddle Côte Bleue creeksA half-day guided sea kayak excursion from l'Estaque in Marseille takes you along the Côte Bleue coast, through small coves and creeks of the Parc Marin, to a secluded beach where you swim in transparent water before paddling back offshore for a panoramic view of the bay. The guide leads the route, provides all equipment including life jacket and dry bag, and the morning departure suits beginners since the sea is calmer then.Is it for me?A free afternoon in Marseille works well for this half-day paddle: you launch from l'Estaque in the morning when the sea is calmest, swim at a cove you can't reach by road, and return by early afternoon with the bay stretched out behind you.
Mont Saint-Michel & Normandy D-Day: Private Express Day TripYou’ll travel from Paris to Normandy’s D-Day beaches before reaching Mont Saint-Michel’s medieval heights—all with hotel pickup and an expert local guide. Walk Omaha Beach, pause among white crosses at the American Cemetery, then climb cobbled streets to join an Abbey tour above Atlantic tides. Expect moments of reflection—and maybe a little awe—along the way.
Loire Valley Châteaux Tour: Chambord & Chenonceau from ToursThis is a guided tour of Chambord Castle and Château de Chenonceau, the two most prestigious castles in the Loire Valley, departing from Tours or Amboise. You travel by air-conditioned minivan with an English-speaking local guide, entrance fees included, and spend roughly eight hours visiting both châteaux and their grounds. The guide shares the history and anecdotes of the French kings who lived there, and you get free time at each castle to explore the gardens and interiors on your own.Is it for me?Choose the Tours departure if you're based in the city center; choose Amboise if you're staying in that area or nearby. Either way, the minivan pickup means you don't arrange your own transport to the castles, and the fixed itinerary keeps both châteaux inside a single afternoon without you building the day yourself.
Bordeaux Day Trip from Le Verdon Port: Walking Tour & Wine OptionYou’ll step straight off your cruise ship into Bordeaux’s old town for a walking tour with a local guide—see Cathédrale Saint-André, stroll Place de la Bourse, maybe get your feet wet at the Water Mirror. There’s free time for pastries or wine tasting before heading back to Le Verdon port with new stories bouncing around your head.
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›
