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!
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.
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.
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
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.
Back Roads tour through France Iain, WA, Australia, Jun 2024
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.
France Sojourn Rob , NSW, Australia, May 2024
The Cosmos Grand Tour of France is quite a good orientation to some of the highlights of France. This is more of a budget tour, with smaller comfortable hotels on the edge of cities (not in central areas), but comfortable beds and good breakfasts. Some of the highlights for us were Mont St Michel, Rocamadour, Carcassonne and Nice. Optional tours were ...read more good quality, while the optional dinners were variable quality and relatively expensive for what you received. You cover a lot of ground on this tour, with a couple of quite long days coming back to Paris from the Riviera.
Grand tour of France Leonie and Dawn, VIC, Australia, May 2024
Our tour of France with Cosmos started and ended in Paris. It was on the go most of time with lots of walking over cobblestones or lots of steps. We saw some amazing sights, the Bayeux tapestry, the WW1 battlefields, the Pont du Gard were just some of the highlights. We had a full bus of people from Aust. NZ, Canada & USA. A good mixture of people. ...read more It was an enjoyable trip with Nice, and Monte Carlo being some of the favourite places.
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 Riviera, tour through the French countryside, wander the gardens of beautiful chateaux. Explore historic and battlefield...
