Trafalgar Tours

Best of France Reviews

23 Best of France reviews from past travellers that booked with Global Journeys.
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Wonderful tour through the south of France   0 , QLD, Australia, Sep 2023
This was our first Trafalgar tour and it was great. The quality of the tour guide and the coach driver was amazing. Our guide was so enthusiastic, caring and kind and made everyone feel welcome. The included activities were great and we did all the optional ones also. It is a busy day but you get to see so much of France. We particularly enjoyed the ...read more be my guest, St Emilion winery and the night in the castle. You would need at least a few days either side in Paris to do all the things the things that the tour does not cover such as the Eiffel Tower, Louvre and Arc de Triomphe. Hotel accommodation was mostly good. Buffet breakfast every morning was wonderful. (GJ: Great photo!)
One of the best trips we have done! 3 , ACT, Australia, Sep 2019
The Best of France is one of the best trips we have done - so many interesting places and our Tour Director, Marie DuBois, was absolutely fantastic. Accommodation and meals were A1 apart from Bordeaux - the hotel was below par and dinner in the restaurant was forgettable. Yvonne Brooks once again arranged this trip for us and it went smoothly without ...read more a hitch - thank you Yvonne.
Simply loved this trip! 2 , QLD, Australia, Sep 2019
We simply loved our France trip! Trafalgar is fabulous and we were so happy we decided to do the "Best of France" tour. It was so comprehensive and we enjoyed going to all of the main regions of France. We could happily do this 13-Day trip all over again!
Easiest way to see the best of France   2 , NSW, Australia, Jul 2018
I was saddened for the trip to end as I made good lasting friendships and saw everything I needed to see in France. I would rate it better than the last trip with Trafalgar in the UK in 2013. Congratulations to Trafalgar's organisers. I also want to thank Global Journeys including my organiser Madeline from the start to finish, a special salute to her ...read more for keeping in touch throughout the booking and journey.
Global Journeys are the BEST!   3 , NSW, Australia, Oct 2017
I would highly recommend Global Journeys as a booking agency! They made every aspect of the booking easy and worry free. They are highly efficient, helpful and thoroughly professional.
The Very Best of France 4 , NSW, Australia, Oct 2016
The booking process for Cathay Pacific flights & Trafalgar's Best of France Tour were handled very professionally by Hannah at Global Journeys. Can't fault service & meals on Cathay Pacific. I'm always happy to fly on that airline.

The 13-day Trafalgar Best of France Tour was very comprehensive, giving a detailed overview of the country. I opted ...read more to take advantage of all the optional outings offered (as did most of the other passengers) - something I don't normally do, as they're often just dinners & entertainment put on solely for tourists, not the 'genuine thing'. Doing this enabled us, for example, to visit the Palace of Versailles (approx. 20 kms. from Paris) easily & far more quickly than trying to do it on our own. The night at the Moulin Rouge was costly but an experience not to be missed! Again, picked up at our hotel, dropped off at the door of the Moulin Rouge, coach waiting for us afterwards, then dropped off back at our hotel - so easy! The cost of the Best of France tour included both our first & last nights' accommodation in Paris (which isn't always the case with tour operators), plus some sightseeing in Paris itself.

Our Tour Guide (Krista), and Driver (Gilbert) were both second to none! - & I've been on numerous tours. This was my first Trafalgar tour and the only slight criticism would be that the standard of most hotels wasn't quite as good as I'd expected, but they were clean, comfortable, and well located. A great trip with a great group of people, great crew, in a great country!
The 'Best' Best of France Trafalgar tour   1 , VIC, Australia, Oct 2016
We began in Paris with an introduction to our tour guide David. He was a walking encyclopedia on France, even though he was English. David soon had us trained in early rising, packing and leaving our bags out for collection each morning. Hotel breakfasts were hot and quite good, as was the accommodation. I do advise to pack your own tea if you are a ...read more tea drinker. The French don't seem to comprehend English tea. The pace of our tour was hectic at times but leisurely at other times. Our driver Jojo, made negotiating the narrow french streets look easy and was a delightful man. Take plenty of pictures as the number of sights can become a blur. Monaco and Nice were surprisingly good, as was the Loire valley and Omaha Beach. Included meals were good, varied and often at local restaurants. Extra excursions were a must and good value. They should be considered when costing your tour. Paris deserved the extra time allocated and was a perfect setting for our farewell to this excellent tour. I have spent many hours sifting through film and photos of this trip and it serves to enhance the memories of a time I would do again if the opportunity came.
Top notch tour around France 2 , WA, Australia, Aug 2016
The Best of France tour by Trafalgar was incredible. We visited beautiful cities like Paris, Lyon, Nice and Bordeaux and also smaller historic towns like Beaune, Biarritz and Carcassonne where we stayed within the impressive castle. The evening meals throughout were top class and were three courses including wine. These meals were either at the hotels ...read more or at historic buildings such as in Carcassonne and Paris where we dined in one of the oldest and most prominent in the city. The tour was made even more enjoyable by our tour director who was incredibly knowledgeable and a very caring but also efficient person. The other travellers mainly American, Australian and Canadian were great fun to travel with and everyone enjoyed each others company immensely. It really did became a family away from home. Global Journeys were also a great company to deal with regarding booking and ticketing. Always available and very responsive.
Fantastic Holidays in France with Trafalgar   2 , VIC, Australia, Aug 2016
The trip was excellent, the program was run smoothly. Our tour director and driver as well as local guides were very friendly, very professional and full of knowledge of the places we visited.
Best of France 1 , VIC, Australia, May 2016
I arrived back yesterday after a very enjoyable and exciting month away. The Trafalgar 'Best of France' tour was excellent. We were fortunate to complete the tour just before the dreadful weather hit France. Our weather apart from a storm one night was delightful. The tour was a large tour with 48 members. The coach was more than adequate for space ...read more and we had an excellent driver, Jervere. The tour director, Chantal was amazing. She was an extremely pleasant, competent lady who handled the large number in a personable amazing way. I mentioned your organisation and how pleased I was with your arrangements to several people. I wish to thank you for your extremely pleasant and efficient way you handled my booking and I will definitely contact you again if I decide to travel. I wish to extend my appreciation to you Georgie, and Global Journeys for your help.
Overall great value for money 0 , WA, Australia, Sep 2015
A great trip. Be prepared for long drives and not a lot of downtime but still enough for plenty of laughs and good times with new friends. Our tour director Pascal was eager for us to experience all that we could from our trip. We loved it. Some of the hotels were very average at best. The food was also not as good as we were expecting. You need to ...read more allow some downtime in Paris after the tour finishes. Overall, great value for money.
Best of France   1 , VIC, Australia, Aug 2015
Would definitely book with Global Journeys again, Georgie made our trip hassle free, and was extremely accommodating and patient with our quoting and selection process. Global Journeys are the cheapest by far, cheaper than booking directly with the tour company. Our third trip coming up next year with Trafalgar, pace is a bit quick sometimes and you ...read more don't get as long as you would like in some stops or excursions, but the best way to see a lot of a country in a short period of time. Have done The Best of Italy and The Best of France, and trying our first multi country tour next May - Eastern Europe. Food was sometimes a bit dubious, except for the breakfasts, they were all excellent.
Trafalgar showed us some wonderful sights 1 , SA, Australia, Jul 2015
A great trip. France is a beautiful country and Trafalgar showed us some wonderful sights. The quality of the accommodation and the tour guide's knowledge was excellent. He was very helpful with assistance with the French language which was a great help. The days can be long but absolutely worth it for what you get to see and experience. We have some ...read more wonderful memories and met some great people.
Wonderfully planned tour 0 , WA, Australia, Apr 2015
Wonderfully planned tour taking in as much of a country as one possibly could with all the hidden treasures. Giovanna was exceptionally professional & caring. She came around in the coach several times checking everyone was OK & comfortable.
Represented excellent value for money 0 , QLD, Australia, Apr 2015
Although having visited Paris on our own seven years ago and having seen the touristy sights, there is no substitute for having a tour director with a passionate love of his work and country. We consider we came across such a director in Mark (an Englishman living in France and married to a French lady) operating with Trafalgar on the 'Best of France' ...read more tour. Mark was exceptional with his knowledge and history of his adopted country. The tour covered most of the historical and points of interest in France and accommodation was always in the town/city centre where possible. Meals were of a high standard and the tour represented excellent value for money. Thanks to Hannah at Global Journeys for organising a hassle free holiday.
We really enjoyed the trip, disappointed with the food 0 , , Aug 2014
We really enjoyed the trip but it was unusually cold for summer, but that's just the luck of things. A bit disappointed with the food for a country with such a high reputation.
We had the most amazing time 0 , Australia, Apr 2014
We had the most amazing time. France is absolutely beautiful, and what a perfect time of year to visit. The tour was really well planned and covered so much of France. Obviously there's always going to be places where you'd like to stay longer but time just doesn't permit. Our tour guide, Martine, was fantastic - very knowledgeable and an absolutely ...read more pleasure to spend time with. What an incredible job she did to keep everyone on time and organised throughout the tour. A major feat when you're dealing with 45 adults! This was my second experience with Trafalgar and, once again, I was completely happy with their service. The coach was new and clean, our driver was very polite and well mannered, and did an amazing job of manoeuvring the coach in some very awkward locations, especially given the width of the streets in France. Thank you for your assistance in organising the trip. Good planning leads to a very happy traveller!
Don't overlook this tour! 0 , Australia, Jun 2013
What an incredible trip. I had no idea what to expect and was absolutely blown away by it all. I'm glad I chose the Best of France as it really covered some spectacular sights and the tour guide Martine showed us many hidden treats along the way that I would never have discovered on my own. The food, the hotels, the bus, the sites.. were exceptional. ...read more Don't overlook this tour!
What an incredible trip 0 , Australia, Jun 2013
What an incredible trip. I had no idea what to expect and was absolutely blown away by it all. I'm glad I chose the Best of France as it really covered some spectacular sights and the tour guide Martine showed us many hidden treats along the way that I would never have discovered on my own. The food, the hotels, the bus, the sites.. were exceptional. ...read more Don't overlook this tour!
The trip and atmosphere were so enjoyable 0 , Australia, Jun 2013
Thanks to Sarah, Tour Director, Mourad, our Coach Driver and the itinerary throughout France the trip was so enjoyable and the atmosphere so enjoyable . Thank you Global Journeys.
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