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 Collette, we consider everyone who travels with us to be our personal guest. Every moment matters to us because we know it matters to you. This may more be because at heart we are a family owned company that has been in business for 100 years. It may be because our team are passionate about sharing their own love of travel and uncovering mysteries.
Choosing Collette comes with benefits that take your guided travel experience to another level. Our inclusive tours provide you more value for your money and more of what makes travel special. Let us show you the world!
"At Albatross Tours, we are all about ‘creating remarkable memories that last a lifetime’. We genuinely set out to create unique, immersive, European regional more touring experiences to satisfy and delight our travellers.
The one aspect that everyone loves about us, is that we pace our itineraries so well. Our longer stays of 2, 3, 4 and even 5-night stopovers in each destination means you will get quality “My Time” to explore and experience hidden delights at your own pace. It’s all about balance…
Something else we know you will love is that our tours are genuinely inclusive, from feature dinners to scheduled attractions, everything really is included in the upfront price – so you can forget about ‘optional’ expenses. Even tips for your tour manager and driver are covered.
Lastly, our European Summer holidays have group sizes of just 10 to 28 fellow travelers, all on a full-sized luxury coach which means you will travel in style and comfort for your entire journey. Come share our love of Europe!"
At Globus, we’re not just hooked on travel as a destination, but on the way it makes you feel. Our promise is to craft adventures that you’ll want to re-live more forever. We’ve been creating wonder-filled first class touring for more than 90 years; we have the experience and local knowledge globally to craft immersive adventures that make Globus travellers feel alive. Not only can you expect to see the big sites, we’ll also take you deeper in each location, right to the beating heart of each new discovery.
At Globus, we understand that your holiday is your treat – a gift from you to you. Let us connect you with a new world of people, places and experiences that will ignite your imagination.
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
Good geographic coverage but some disappointments. Best of FranceSandra, VIC, Australia, May 2026
This is a whirlwind tour, designed to allow you to get around France in 2 weeks. The guide was not the best. The hotels were good but not always well located. The included dinners served i edible rubber chicken, with the exception of the wonderful farewell dinner in Paris. This tour has many optional tours that are costly. If this is Trafalgur's new read more business model I will in future prefer Globus which offers more inclusions and a transparent offering.
We truly enjoyed this tour. Ricardo was exceptional: the best tour guide we have experienced. Good accomodation: helpful staff and excellent breakfasts. Great sites visited. Advice: an educational security video to warn everyone about pick pocketing. Only thing we didn’t enjoy were the coach seats (uncomfortable).
Fabulous!!! Great place to visit. Spectacular SwitzerlandDarlene and Gary, AB, Canada, May 2026
When there was optional excursions and we chose not to go. The tour director should recommend other things we could see or explore. The excursions and shopping are pushed much more than explaining what else might be available. By the time we found out at each stop there wasn’t enough time left to do anything. The guide Lucy was very helpful with a problem read more I had and she went above and beyond her job to help.
Wonderful French tour La Belle FranceRuth, NSW, Australia, May 2026
There were so many highlights in this tour! There was only 8 of us making up a merry band of travellers, so still plenty of room on a minibus. Monet's garden at Giverny was a standout, as well as Honfleur and the Loire Valley, where we stayed in a chateau for a night. Christian was a dedicated and personable guide and Mihai was an excellent driver.
The group was an excellent size, lovely guide and bus driver. Plenty of time at each stop, and Meghan our guide was very thorough in both informing us and setting us on our way for our free time slots. Hotels okay, but the Relais hotel in Parisshould not be allowed to let room 111. It is not up to standard. and actually, most depressing to be in. All in all a great trip.
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.
Our multi-day guided tours from Paris will take you to some of most scenic destinations in France and through Europe. Explore the highlights of Paris, visit the French