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Full-Day Private Custom-Made Cannes Shore Excursion

Enjoy a private tour in French Riviera with a licensed guide driver. A team of friendly and caring professionals willing to show you all the …More

Cannes, France

4.8 (18)

Full-Day Private Custom-Made Cannes Shore Excursion

Enjoy a private tour in French Riviera with a licensed guide driver. A team of friendly and caring professionals willing to show you all the...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (18)

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$1,312

Visit Grasse center of the French perfumery, and you go to Gourdon village one of the most beautiful villages of France, you would have a …More

Nice, France

4.0 (56)

Countryside Tour

Visit Grasse center of the French perfumery, and you go to Gourdon village one of the most beautiful villages of France, you would have a...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.0 (56)

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$68

Glass Blowers, Art Galleries and Medieval Villages on the Riviera

Discover the secrets of glass blowers in the most famous factory in the town of Biot, discover the local medieval village of Cagnes sur Mer …More

Nice, France

5.0 (3)

Glass Blowers, Art Galleries and Medieval Villages on the Riviera

Discover the secrets of glass blowers in the most famous factory in the town of Biot, discover the local medieval village of Cagnes sur Mer...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (3)

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$499

Nice City and The Bay of Villefranche Private Tour

Discover the secrets of Nice from Antiquity to the present day. Admire the beauty of the bay of Villefranche and Cap Ferrat, the Roman city …More

Nice, France

5.0 (2)

Nice City and The Bay of Villefranche Private Tour

Discover the secrets of Nice from Antiquity to the present day. Admire the beauty of the bay of Villefranche and Cap Ferrat, the Roman city...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (2)

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$502

On Mary Magdalene Path : Cave, Relics & Sainte-Baume Secrets

During this trip, I want you to discover the authentic Provence off the beaten path. We'll start this day by a real journey to the …More

Aix-en-Provence, France

5.0 (10)

On Mary Magdalene Path : Cave, Relics & Sainte-Baume Secrets

During this trip, I want you to discover the authentic Provence off the beaten path. We'll start this day by a real journey to the...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (10)

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$1,198

Discover the beautiful villages of the Luberon region on a full-day tour from Aix-en-Provence. Explore the hilltop village of Gordes, listed among the “Most Beautiful …More

Aix-en-Provence, France

4.9 (10)

Luberon Villages Full Day Trip From Aix

Discover the beautiful villages of the Luberon region on a full-day tour from Aix-en-Provence. Explore the hilltop village of Gordes, listed among the “Most Beautiful...

8 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (10)

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$241

Private Shore Excursion Villefranche/Cannes: Nice, Eze, Monaco

Don't hesitate to book this tour! You'll benefit from the expertise of a local guide, born in Nice, who will share his knowledge and love …More

Villefranche-sur-Mer, France

5.0 (12)

Private Shore Excursion Villefranche/Cannes: Nice, Eze, Monaco

Don't hesitate to book this tour! You'll benefit from the expertise of a local guide, born in Nice, who will share his knowledge and love...

8 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (12)

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$799

Embark on a Journey through the Beautiful Landscapes of the Alpilles with Our Bike Rides, Starting from Saint-Rémy-de-Provence Explore this authentic region, nestled between mountains, …More

Saint-Remy-de-Provence, France

5.0 (12)

Vineyard of the Alpilles by bike

Embark on a Journey through the Beautiful Landscapes of the Alpilles with Our Bike Rides, Starting from Saint-Rémy-de-Provence Explore this authentic region, nestled between mountains,...

5 to 8 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (12)

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$62

Lavender Beauty Small Group Half Day Tour from Avignon

Walking through the lavender fields, what a beautiful and romantic experience ! Let us introduce you to the French Capital of Lavender, where you will …More

Avignon, France

4.8 (12)

Lavender Beauty Small Group Half Day Tour from Avignon

Walking through the lavender fields, what a beautiful and romantic experience ! Let us introduce you to the French Capital of Lavender, where you will...

5 hours Free Cancellation

4.8 (12)

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$92

Private 10-hour Shore Excursion to Paris from Le Havre (official guide in Paris)

Enjoy this completely private shore excursion to Paris from Le Havre. Your private driver will pick you up in the cruise port and drive you …More

Le Havre, France

5.0 (11)

Private 10-hour Shore Excursion to Paris from Le Havre (official guide in Paris)

Enjoy this completely private shore excursion to Paris from Le Havre. Your private driver will pick you up in the cruise port and drive you...

10 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (11)

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$448

Private WW1 Australian Tour Including Sir John Monash Centre

After meeting your guide you head first to Villers-Bretonneux and spend the morning uncovering the history of the Australian force in the dark days of …More

Amiens, France

5.0 (14)

Private WW1 Australian Tour Including Sir John Monash Centre

After meeting your guide you head first to Villers-Bretonneux and spend the morning uncovering the history of the Australian force in the dark days of...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (14)

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$514

Vaux-le-Vicomte Castle Day Trip with Chateaubus Shuttle

Enjoy an independent tour from Paris to Vaux-le-Vicomte Castle, known as the origin for the idea of the Palace of Versailles, with this package that …More

Paris, France

4.4 (28)

Vaux-le-Vicomte Castle Day Trip with Chateaubus Shuttle

Enjoy an independent tour from Paris to Vaux-le-Vicomte Castle, known as the origin for the idea of the Palace of Versailles, with this package that...

5 hours Free Cancellation

4.4 (28)

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$34

Taste of Provence, Countryside Villages - Half Day Private Tour

Visit some of the most popular villages in Provence. Discover Saint Paul de Vence the jewel of Provence, Gourdon the highest village on the Riviera …More

Nice, France

5.0 (3)

Taste of Provence, Countryside Villages - Half Day Private Tour

Visit some of the most popular villages in Provence. Discover Saint Paul de Vence the jewel of Provence, Gourdon the highest village on the Riviera...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (3)

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$502

Explore the Normandy coastline and delve into Europe’s World War II history on this private 8-hour tour of the D-Day beaches from Caen. Visit the …More

Caen, France

4.8 (15)

Private Tour: D-Day Beaches from Caen

Explore the Normandy coastline and delve into Europe’s World War II history on this private 8-hour tour of the D-Day beaches from Caen. Visit the...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.8 (15)

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$1,378

Mont Saint-Michel Normandy D-Day Omaha Beach Private from Paris

Explore history, beauty, and bravery in Normandy. Visit the iconic Mont St. Michel, a stunning island commune with its majestic abbey, offering breathtaking views and …More

Paris, France

4.7 (15)

Mont Saint-Michel Normandy D-Day Omaha Beach Private from Paris

Explore history, beauty, and bravery in Normandy. Visit the iconic Mont St. Michel, a stunning island commune with its majestic abbey, offering breathtaking views and...

12 to 14 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

4.7 (15)

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$562

Full Day Ebike Tour in the Luberon Region from Avignon

Meet your guide in Avignon at 8am and set off for a wonderful day cycling through one of the most beautiful regions in France : …More

Avignon, France

5.0 (10)

Full Day Ebike Tour in the Luberon Region from Avignon

Meet your guide in Avignon at 8am and set off for a wonderful day cycling through one of the most beautiful regions in France :...

8 hours Free Cancellation

5.0 (10)

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$181

Champagne & Loire Valley Small Group Double Wine Day Tours

This special pack is a great and discounted way for you to visit two of France’s most celebrated wine making regions: Champagne and the Loire …More

Paris, France

5.0 (4)

Champagne & Loire Valley Small Group Double Wine Day Tours

This special pack is a great and discounted way for you to visit two of France’s most celebrated wine making regions: Champagne and the Loire...

1 day Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (4)

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$664

Private Arles, Les Baux de Provence and St Remy de Provence Tour

Walking tour in this antique City of Arles walking on the footsteps of Van Gogh. I will show you all the best spots of this …More

Aix-en-Provence, France

5.0 (11)

Private Arles, Les Baux de Provence and St Remy de Provence Tour

Walking tour in this antique City of Arles walking on the footsteps of Van Gogh. I will show you all the best spots of this...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (11)

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$1,217

Private Tour Perched Villages of Luberon & (LAVENDER JUNE/JULY)

Luberon Regional Park Visit the different small villages of Lourmarin, Bonnieux, Roussillon, Gordes, Fontaine de Vaucluse, A good mix of small villages perched on top …More

Aix-en-Provence, France

5.0 (18)

Private Tour Perched Villages of Luberon & (LAVENDER JUNE/JULY)

Luberon Regional Park Visit the different small villages of Lourmarin, Bonnieux, Roussillon, Gordes, Fontaine de Vaucluse, A good mix of small villages perched on top...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

5.0 (18)

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$1,177

Fontainebleau Castle & Barbizon Half-Day Trip from Paris

Leave central Paris behind for a few hours and discover one of France’s most beautiful royal residences and the landscapes that inspired generations of painters. …More

Paris, France

3.8 (8)

Fontainebleau Castle & Barbizon Half-Day Trip from Paris

Leave central Paris behind for a few hours and discover one of France’s most beautiful royal residences and the landscapes that inspired generations of painters....

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

3.8 (8)

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$113

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Which France Day Trips & Excursions have Free Cancellation?

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