Luxury French Tours provide the ultimate vacation experience for our clients visiting France. We specialize in seamless service from the moment you step off the plane. From magnificent private guided tours across the many and varied regions of France, through lavish 5-star accommodation and ultimately the transfer for your return flight home.
But you may ask yourself how a woman from a small town in the North West of England found herself running a private tour operator in France?
If we were to go back to the very beginning then my conversion into a Francophile started in High School when we had the opportunity to visit the French Alps as part of a school trip. I simply fell in love with the majestic mountain ranges and achingly quaint little villages we had the opportunity to visit. While I must confess my skiing abilities were not up to much by this point, and my French language skills even worse! I was, however, hooked and from the moment I boarded the plane home with my classmates, I vowed I would return.
At University I followed this pursuit, seeking out placements in France and living in the Alps, Paris, Toulouse, la Vendee, and Roussillon in the following years.
As careers have a habit of doing, unfortunately, I found myself on a different path after University. Whilst my role in media allowed me to travel the world, I frequently found myself pining for my memories of France. It was actually whilst living in Johannesburg some years later I met my (now) husband who just happened to be French!
Following our marriage a year later we spent several years commuting between Paris and London before settling in the amazing and beautiful city of Strasbourg.
From my new base in Strasbourg, I was able to truly develop myself within the leisure and tourism industry, working my way up as I managed chauffeurs, curated experiences for clients, and worked with tour guides. I was thrilled at the thought of how all these guests to our country were discovering a fresh passion for all things French just like I did all those years ago.
Forming Luxury French Tours was the latest step in my endeavor to connect our guests with this wonderful country. France is so diverse and has something for everyone – from magical fairytale-style castles to imposing Gothic cathedrals, implausibly beautiful Medieval villages, chic Mediterranean resorts, quaint Alpine towns, and stunning vineyards; it is no surprise that France is the most visited tourist destination country in the world. Now, with my own company, I can ensure my guests will have the finest vacations, with the most experienced & qualified drivers and private guides.
From couples and families to large reunions, my job is to ensure that their experience when traveling with us is outstanding, from the minute they contact my team and me at the office to when we wave goodbye at the end of their tour everything has to be meticulously planned.
I listen to what every guest wants for their holiday/experience to understand what their expectations are. I then work with guests to create an itinerary tailormade to their specific requirements.
I would love to share this gorgeous country I call home with you. Get in touch to find out what fantastic French experiences await you, and if you’re anything like me, we are sure you will be back!
Johnny - Head of Travel Design
From an Irish family, I grew up in Manchester, UK. I first came to France because of my love of the mountains and skiing.
To follow my passion, I worked in the luxury hospitality and tourism market throughout the French Alps, covering most positions from concierge to hotel manager.
From there, I moved into the passenger transport market and built a successful chauffeur company that still operates in the French Alps in the winter and South West France in the summer.
These days, I am based in the southwest of France in a small surf town between the forest, the mountains and the ocean.
I was pleasantly surprised to realise that my previous work experiences and adventures throughout France have equipped me with the skills to be a Luxury Travel Designer, ensuring that I understand how to create customised and seamless travel experiences while meticulously handling every detail.
I love that by designing bespoke tours, I discover new things about this fantastic, diverse country.
Claudia - Travel Designer
Bonjour! My name is Claudia, and I’m originally from Germany, where I pursued a career in engineering, helping people hear again through Cochlear implants. About 10 years ago, my love for travel brought me to France, and I quickly fell in love with the country and its people. I decided to stay and shifted my career to organizing and managing luxury holidays, in the southwest of France, near Arcachon and the Dune du Pilat, which I highly recommend visiting when staying near Bordeaux.
Now, I’m based between Bordeaux and Biarritz in a small village in Les Landes, and I can’t imagine living anywhere else. Working for Luxury France Tours allows me to share my passion for France by creating unforgettable holiday experiences for others.
I love French cuisine, especially a nice Entrecôte or Magret de canard, paired with a glass of red wine from the region, and of course, a croissant in the morning!
Jeanette - Travel Designer
Hi, I’m Jeanette from France Luxury Tours. Originally from Manchester, UK, I’ve always had a deep passion for travel, which led me to study tourism and pursue a career in the industry. I spent several years working for a luxury travel agency in the UK, progressing to management, which gave me valuable experience in the field. A few years ago, I made the exciting decision to move to the beautiful Dordogne region in France.
I’m particularly passionate about promoting the rich beauty and diversity of this incredible country, especially the Périgord Noir, which I now proudly call home.
With my background in luxury travel combined with my studies, experience, and love for all things French, working with France Luxury Tours to create your customized tour is the perfect fit—and a role I truly enjoy.
I’m looking forward to working with you to create your unforgettable French getaway.
Katie - Operations
Bonjour! My name is Katie, and I’m originally from the small village of Les Eyzies in the Dordogne, known as the international centre of prehistory with its numerous caves and the discovery of l’Homme de Cro Magnon.
Growing up in an area with such a rich culture, my career began working as a tour guide in an atypical cave in the Dordogne. Wanting to discover a different area in France, I then began working in the French Alps, having a love for hiking and now skiing.
I’ve always had a passion for travel, having family and friends spread over different countries around the world, this has given me the opportunity to connect with some amazing people and experience these beautiful places as a local.
I am excited to share my love for all things French with you and look forward to creating an amazing vacation for you.
Annabelle - Head of Opérations and Bookings
Bonjour! I am Annabelle and native to one of the most beautiful parts of France, the Dordogne, where I was born and brought up in Sarlat.
Travelling is one of my passions and I love the US and spent 6 months travelling from the East to the West coast and met so many wonderful people on the way.
My love of travel led me to study tourism at university and before I worked at Luxury France Tours I worked with VIP Clients for many years for an international airline. This led me to discover the world of luxury travel and what I can do to make my guests feel at home wherever they are travelling.
I am passionate about all things food and wine related ( not surprising since I was raised in one of the most famous wine and food regions of the world) and I love to discover and try new food experiences for my guests.
When I am not working with the operations team at Luxury France Tours you can find me on the beach, or in the kitchen creating delicious French food for my gorgeous family.
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Whether you know exactly what sites and locations you want to see on your private tour of France, or if you are unsure and don’t even know how long you want your tour to be, just get in touch and allow our advisors to provide all the help, inspiration and guidance you need.
