For our spring and autumn holidays this season we are pleased to offer a variety of tours to the 'Hexagon' of France; some old favourites and some more recent discoveries. Francophiles is a small, privately owned company with many years experience in organising its very special tours to the regions of France. Since taking over almost ten years ago, tour operator David Williams and courier Diana Martin, who are with you on every holiday, have been delighted to welcome back many seasoned Francophile travellers and to meet new people who have enjoyed their first tour with us. Read More »
2010 Highlights...
Impressions of Normandy
May 2nd - 11th
Normandy in late spring, is a perfect time to visit this opulent province, land of Calvados and cream, rich pastures and apple orchards!more
Magical Morbihan
May 19th - 27th
We invite you to indulge yourself in all the delights of this particularly enchanting area of much-loved Brittany...more
Autumn in the Jura
September 7th - 16th
The Franche-Comté (Jura) is a delightful, relatively unexplored region of France which we discover on this tour. The gracious hospitality of the region is epitomised in the charming, family-run lakeside hotel at Malbuisson which offers a truly warm welcome to the Francophile.more
Landscapes of Languedoc
Sept. 27th - Oct. 8th
Steeped in history, Languedoc-Roussillon is a land of great contrasts and rustic charm. From the ancient vineyards clinging to the hillsides to the sun-drenched coastal villages and the awesome majesty of the Pyrenees, the enduring influence of the landscape on local lifestyles is a wonder to behold.more
Customer Comments...
"Riches of Provence.......and wasn't it just?!! Thank you for a super trip. We returned with 8 rolls of film...and memories of many 'Wow!' moments. Many thanks to you (David Williams), Diana and 'John the Coach' for looking after us so well."
Read More"Many thanks for such an enjoyable and entertaining holiday. I've been recollecting with great pleasure all the delightful places we visited, delicious food and most agreeable company."
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"The success and happiness of the holiday is due to all the hard work you have put in beforehand...and is much appreciated and enjoyed. It certainly helps me to see parts of France that I would not otherwise manage to visit."
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