A Week in Provence A great fun week in Provence with Christy and our very capable guides, Phillipe and David. A wide range of activities, walking, fine dining, wine tasting, cooking classes and chocolate making. Our fellow travelers were all from the US and just the nicest people. The Cassis trip was a little long and may have benefited from a group lunch and slightly earlier departure time. Hotel Gounod was, for us, with a large bedroom, rustic and enjoyable, though, as Kiwis, we missed the opportunity to make a hot tea brew in our room, as there was no in room kettle. Minor points though, that did not detract from our overall enjoyment.

A Curated Visit of France's Champagne Region This was my third tour with France Off the Beaten Path. It was a masterfully curated tour: Moet et Chandon, Ruinart, Pommery, Nicolas Feuillatte. The restaurants chosen by owner, Christy Destremau, were wonderful. She goes above and beyond to deliver an amazing experience. Equally enjoyable was reconnecting with a friend from the Bordeaux tour in 2022, Peggy Gorman. Peggy and I are already planning another tour!

This is a wonderful tour This is a wonderful tour, the result of extensive planning. The meals were exquisite. A full schedule of activities, and alternate activities were available, and the guides gave us flexibility as possible. The hikes were fantastic, varied in scenery and rigor. Philippe was amazing as a guide, very caring and thoughtful. It’s clear as you move through town that he is well respected. The only thing holding this tour back from five stars is one adolescent guide who blathers on, tells awful jokes, and laughs at himself-it gets old.

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!

Stellar experience Stellar experience! Off the Beaten Path is a cut above other tour companies. Everything is carefully chosen for a traveler’s delight. The highly professional, gracious and caring staff has thought of every detail. Food was spectacular, sites fabulous, lots of laughter and memorable moments. Staff is also highly knowledgeable of the area. You won’t be disappointed....don’t miss it!