“Guided by a Local” Tours
France can be intimidating to plan and navigate, and even more so with communication. Take the stress away and let a french-speaking American expat take care of everything while showing you the best of what this diverse country has to offer.
Fully Guided Trips include (3 day minimum):
• A customized itinerary according to your desires and travel style
• Airport pick-up and drop-off (from Toulouse TLS)
• Bookings and reservations for my vetted accommodations, restaurants, and activities
• Personal driver and guide to help you discover and appreciate the authentic side of France
*See a sample trip below
Day Tours options:
I have designed specific outings such as historical village walking tours, farmers market food tours, antique/flea market shopping, wine tastings at local vineyards, guinguette outings (outdoor concerts), cooking classes and studio visits to French artisans workshops.
Stay tuned for specialized Day Tours that will be offered soon!
See a sample 5 day guided tour I’ve done with happy clients!
In the spring of 2025, I designed a mother/daughter road trip for Kathy and her daughter Jess, based in the picturesque village of Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val. From there, we explored the highlights of Occitanie through curated day trips focused on charming villages steeped in history, local cuisine, and boutique shopping. Each day was carefully planned to balance discovery and ease—combining must-see spots with spontaneous stops and time to truly unwind.
See some of their trip highlights below…
Daily visits to stunning medieval towns
Fine dining al fresco
Walking tours seeped in history
Stopping to smell the roses
Farmer's market tour
Private tour of an 11th century cathedral
Exploring bucolic park settings
Shopping at local artisan boutiques
Day Tour Options
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Village Visits and Walking Tours
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![Learn about French cheeses at local markets. Assorted cheeses on a wooden cheese board with cheese knives.]()
Farmer's Market Tours
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![Tour historical abbeys. Interior view of a historic cloister with a wooden ceiling, brick walls, and a stone walkway. The cloister features a series of arches supported by columns, with a view of the courtyard outside visible through the arches.]()
Historical Site Tours
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![Find the best brocante and antique shops in France. Storefront of an antique or thrift shop called 'BROCANTE']()
Antiques & Shopping
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![Perfect outdoor French cafes. An outdoor cafe scene in front of a gray building with the sign 'Auberge de Banne'. The cafe has red chairs and tables set with glassware and tablecloths, surrounded by green plants and flowers.]()
Guinguette Outings
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![Discover Gaillac wine. Vineyard with rows of grapevines on rolling hills and a vintage gray Citroën 2CV car parked beside a road in the foreground.]()
Wine Tasting
