Custom road trips, guided experiences, and travel consultations for curious travelers seeking a deeper connection with France.

The kinds of places you'd hear about from a friend who knows the country well: scenic roads, village markets, artisan workshops, family-run restaurants, and the small detours that often become the most memorable part of a trip.

After 10 years living in France, I combine local knowledge, trusted connections, and on-the-ground experience to help travelers discover a more personal side of the country.

If this sounds like your kind of travel, I'd love to help you plan it.

The France I Recommend to Friends

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Guided Experiences

Discover a slower, more authentic side of southern France through privately guided tours into villages, landscapes, and experiences most travelers never find on their own.

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Custom Road Trip
Itineraries

Explore southern France with ease with customized road trip itineraries that connect historic villages, scenic drives, and real local experiences into one seamless journey.

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Travel
Consultations

Sometimes you don’t need a full itinerary—just the right advice. My one-on-one consultations give you local insight to help you plan your trip to France with ease.

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Take the Roads Less Traveled

About Petit Détour

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As an American who has lived in France for the past 10 years, I’m passionate about sharing the insider knowledge I’ve gathered. My self-guided road trip itineraries and fully-guided tours are designed to help you experience a deeper side of France: wandering through stunning landscapes and tucked-away villages, savoring regional cuisines, staying in unique accommodations, and immersing yourself in French culture while supporting local artisans and businesses. My work is especially suited for travelers who value ease, authenticity, and meaningful experiences over rushing from place to place.

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Happy Clients

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Petit Détour organized the most incredible Mother/Daughter trip for us! Megan, our guide and driver, showed us around Tarn in the Occitanie region of France. We visited countless ancient villages, each oozing with its own unique history and rich character. We explored beautiful French markets, ate delicious meals, drank wonderful local wines, and met many locals. The access and insight Megan provided made for a very exclusive, VIP type of experience. We would never have discovered even 10% of what we experienced if we'd tried to plan the trip on our own! We really benefited from Megan's extensive knowledge and local connections. She offered the perfect balance of plans with flexibility. I'll be booking another trip with Petit Detour next year!