Paris to Nice Through Vineyards and Mountains Reviews

Vineyards and Mountains Back Roads Tour was definitely that and the back roads were stunning. We loved the wine experiences, talks and tastings in Chablis and the champagne district. The cheese making was another very informative day on the edge of The Alps.The mountains, then the Alps and then the high plateau and gorges going on down to Provence were read more spectacular. We loved the way the guide could slightly change the itinerary on the journey to suit the clientele and these changes obviously had the permission of Head Office. Our experiences were uniquely French ad a very satisfied group found the tour inspiring and educational. Thank you.

Everything about this tour was wonderful. The scenery was amazing, even more spectacular than I could possibly have imagined. The backroads company certainly lived up to their name and we took the most scenic routes through villages and mountains. The pace was great, we had enough time to savour the experience and not feel rushed. Our tour guide Eva read more was the best and our driver Kasper was also very good. The group size was just right and made for a very enjoyable time together. The booking process through Global Journeys was also easy. Thanks for a wonderful experience!

Our first trip with Back-Roads but definitely not our last. We felt that the experiences and accommodation exceeded our expectations for the price and we were thoroughly satisfied with our trip. Our leader, Emanuelle, was wonderful. She was always thinking of ways to improve our experience and by being flexible and aware of the group's interests we read more ended up adding highlights to the trip. Our driver, Ken, was excellent and when we visited Chamonix, which was his home town, he added to our knowledge and showed us his favourite places. What a team! The whole trip was excellent.

Just completed a very enjoyable Back Roads tour from Paris to Nice. Everything was exactly as promised and both the guide and the tour bus were outstanding. Many thanks to Hannah for looking after my booking so diligently and keeping me informed of any adjustments. I will certainly approach Global Journeys the next time I go travelling.

The itinerary for this tour was stunning. The Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte was our first highlight. The beautiful views from the cupola were breathtaking. The extensive gardens in the traditional French style complemented this magnificent castle not too far from Paris. The story of its owner was intriguing. To be able to stand where Joan of Arc watched read more the dauphin being crowned Charles VII in the massive cathedral of Reims is a treat for every lover of history.

The vineyards surrounding Épernay were beautiful and we were able to sample champagne from a wide variety of Champagne houses. The dry white wines of Chablis and the wines from Burgundy were also delightful. Beaune was such an interesting city and in particular the Hospices of Beaune, created in 1443, were truly inspirational, demonstrating how one kind man could devote his life to providing the poor with medical care so long ago.

Lyon is a city full of wonderful surprises and there is something to interest everyone. We were able to share in the celebrations on the night France won the World Cup and the city was truly “jumping”. The scenery is spectacular in the Alpine valleys and we had to time to enjoy the views. The Sisteron Citadel was so impressive as it towered over the town. The story behind Chartreuse, the liqueur created by the monks from the Grande Chartreuse monastery, was fascinating.

Our entry to Provence was everything that we wanted it to be. The sight of lavender fields in bloom as far as the eye could see and the scent of the perfume filling our lungs were unforgettable. The fact that so much of our travel was through quiet villages away from the usual hordes of tourists, and the fact that we had many opportunities to mix with the locals, made this trip even more special.

Our guide was brilliant and she did everything in her power to ensure that we all had the best experience possible. The accommodation was always of a very high standard. I am looking forward to my next Back-Roads tour.

I was really impressed with this tour. There were only 11 of us, with a driver/guide and a trainee driver. Charlie, our driver, was full of fascinating stories about the history, food and wine and way of life of each area we passed through and nothing was too much trouble for Zoe, our trainee guide. The hotels were all very comfortable with great breakfasts read more and, with the exception of one, very friendly and helpful staff. The pre-arranged dinners were also very good.

This was my first bus tour and I wasn't sure what to expect, but I found it was great to have everything organised, nice fellow travellers to eat with at night, and the activities arranged for every day were all very interesting with lots of wine tastings and plenty of stops for coffee and pastries along the way. Highly recommended, for a solo traveller particularly.