Take a pilgrimage to Normandy's historic D-Day landing beaches, shop till you drop in the 'City of Light' or journey through picturesque Provence when you take a guided holiday or small group tour to France. Savour the world’s finest cuisine and Bordeaux wines, stroll through the stunning gardens and interiors of French châteaux, and explore the chic towns dotted along the French Riviera.
At Back-Roads we have over 30 years’ experience in creating small group tours that focus on forming experiences that immerse our passengers in some of...more the most incredible destinations in the world. Our dedicated mini-coaches enable us to travel the back roads, avoiding motorways and taking you to the heart of our destinations. We pride ourselves on delivering truly unique travel experiences through expert local knowledge, carefully curated cultural experiences and hand-picked boutique accommodation. Our tours appeal to those looking for a more relaxing style of travel, and who enjoy culture, good food, meeting like-minded people and exploring destinations in depth. We welcome first-time travellers, but also find that many of our passengers have travelled with us before!
We are the world’s leading and most awarded travel brand spanning all 7 continents of the globe. From the iconic to the unexpected our guests connect to...more the real depth of the places we go. They will break bread with the locals at our exclusive Be My Guest experiences and unlock local secrets of our Travel Directors and Local Specialists. Everything is taken care of, so they travel with true ease and get the real thing without worrying about a thing. We consider how we can positively impact the communities we engage with. Through our JoinTrafalgar initiatives powered by TreadRight, guests don’t just leave footprints on the ground, but leave a lasting legacy for the betterment of locals and the future of their communities. It’s 72 years of destination experience and feedback from over 5 million happy guests that fuels our innovation to continually delivery simply the best holidays.
At Insight Vacations we have been creating magical travel experiences for over 40 years, showcasing the most outstanding destinations and curated experiences...more in Europe and North America. Why are we different to any other operator? It’s our unique Insight experiences. It’s our authentic and varied dining options, it’s travelling in smaller groups on customised coaches with twice the legroom, it’s staying in the right hotels in the right location, all brought together seamlessly by our exceptional travel directors. In essence: All the sights, and the insights….up close and personal…in comfort and style. Travel is such a joy and a personal passion for myself and every member of our team. We’re so proud of the quality, service and value we provide and invite you to try it for yourself. Talk to Global Journeys to find out more about travelling in style and booking your next holiday with Insight Vacations.
Discover Must do experiences and highlights on a tour of France
Grandeur at the Chateau of Versailles
Experience the opulent grandeur of pre-revolution French life at The Chateau of Versailles. Explore the stately rooms and perfectly manicured gardens of Louis XIV’s palatial home.
A Gourmet View of Paris
Indulge your senses in pâtisseries, boulangeries, chocolatiers, and boutique cheese shops when you explore Paris on a gourmet foodie tour with a local connoissuer.
Explore the historic Papal Palace and Pont Du Gard, wander through the beautiful town of Aix-en-Provence and catch the aroma of lavender fields made famous by artists.
Escargot on the Pavement
Sample your first bowl of escargot on the pavement at the front of a Parisian café. Enjoy the flavours of the garlic butter and wine while you watch the locals walk by. Bon Appetite!
Memorials of Normandy
Breathe in the inspiration of Monet’s Garden in Giverny, see the Bayeux Tapestry and be moved by the Allied war cemeteries, museums, and beaches where so many lost their lives in WWII landings.
Recent Reviews What our clients are saying about their France tours
Lovely tour through Provence Lynn, VIC, Australia, Sep 2024
Really enjoyed this small groups tour through Provence. Albert our guide was great and I learnt a lot from him along with visiting many beautiful towns and villages.
Wonderful fairytale tour Pamela, NSW, Australia, Aug 2024
I had a wonderful time in the Loire Valley - lots of beautiful fairytale castles, walking, beautiful French food, wine - what’s not to like. My only concern coming from Australia was that transfers were not automatically available from Tours - the major town in the Loire. Otherwise a wonderful trip.
A superb part of France Alick, SA, Australia, Jun 2024
The highlights of the tour included Mont St Michel, the magnificent Loire valley castles of Chenonceau and Chambord, Monet's garden, although very crowded, the farewell Seine river cruise dinner, the Normandy landing beaches and Versailles. Globus provided high level accommodation, and I would like to travel with them again in 2025. The tour missed ...read more out on extreme weather, and even though we were there in late June, did not wear shorts on any day. However, most venues were crowded. Hannah and Global Journeys were efficient, as before, in organising all land travel.
World War 1 Battlefields Pam and Peter, ACT, Australia, Jun 2024
Fantastic, very full tour. Great driver and very knowledgeable guide. Everyone should visit the Sir John Monash Centre at Villers Bretonneux. What made this tour very moving was that the guide was able to include war cemeteries and locations that had a personal history for people on the tour. This is a tour I will be recommending to family and fri ...read moreends.