A History Lovers Dream Take this tour if you love French history, wine and cuisine. Knowledgeable guides painted pictures of life when French kings built chateaux and lived in the Loire Valley. Distinguished chefs gave delightful cooking lessons and created wonderful meals. Tastings of chocolate and wine were an added treat. This is a trip we will always remember fondly.

France Off the Beaten Path-Provence We can not thank France Off the Beaten Path for an amazing time in Provence enough. Philippe and David were wonderful. We enjoyed the vineyard walks, the villages, and the food. Making chocolate with Joel Durand was incredible. The cooking class with Catherine magnificent. Came home and made the ratatouille! This was our fourth time with France Off the Beaten Path-Burgundy, Loire, Bordeaux, and now Provence. Highly recommend any of their amazing tours. Look forward to going with them again. Merci Beaucoup!

This was a trip of a lifetime This was a trip of a lifetime! Everything was superb. Gourmet meals. Active, but not-rushed, schedule. And, of course, wonderful wine. Most important, though, our guides Philippe and Summer (as well as our driver, Philippe… yes, two Philippes!) were knowledgeable, fun, and accommodating. They even provided a special last night dinner birthday celebration upon request. Beyond!

Lovely 5 days Lovely 5 days. One hotel and reasonable pace of activities, not to mention the perfect weather made for an enjoyable " tour". Highlights were wine tasting and lunch in Chateau Neuf de Pape and swimming in the sea in the pretty town of Cassis. Despite how close to perfect it all was I still find the cost to be very high. I guess my Canadian dollar doesn't go very far!

Fun, Food and Champagne! This is my second visit to Reims and Epernay, but my first with Christy Destremau, Owner of France...Off the Beaten Path. With Christy’s expert guidance, her knowledge of Champagne and her friendships with Michelin Star Chefs and other gourmet experts, this trip is one of my top three all time favorites. My love of Champagne was my reason for going; however, I also knew that Christy is the consummate entrepreneur, has a vast knowledge of France and of course Champagne, a vault of the best local contacts, and a love of life and people; therefore, this trip would be unparalleled with any other. One cannot possibly travel with Christy and not have the best time ever!! We toured the caves and tasted the best Champagne in Reims and Epernay - well, at least 4 of the very best (and one extra)! We sampled/tasted the creme de la creme of Champagnes - prior to purchasing a bottle (or several). After the tour had ended, my friend Jacquie and I remained in Reims an extra day and night with Christy - and to our amazement and surprise, Christy obtained a private tasting and tour for the three of us at the oldest wine House in Champagne, Gosset, established in 1584. By the 20th Century, Gosset became one of the most prestigious Champagne Houses. And I must say, it was out of this world!! I highly recommend France...Off the Beaten Path and Christy Destremau to anyone who loves Champagne, wants to love Champagne, or is uncertain about Champagne! Do not hesitate to go to Reims and Epernay with Christy (or for that matter, any of her fun tours). You will leave Reims and Epernay full from gourmet meals, the best ever Champagne, and the best friend ever!!! This was my 6th trip with Christy and France...Off the Beaten Path, and I am already dreaming of 2024!!