Ever dreamt of an authentic French holiday where you could truly immerse yourself in the sights, tastes and culture of a quaint local village?

Slow Tours provides intimate getaways for up to 14 people through some of France’s most charming, out-of-the-way towns. Experience the regional food and wine, visit art galleries and famous historic sites, and enjoy your leisure time with a half-day bike ride, a canoe trip down a crystal clear river, a swim in the pool or a boat ride to an island.

An experienced traveller and passionate tour guide, Slow Tours Director, Carol Haslam, set up the company to give vacation-seekers a unique European encounter. Perfect for individuals, couples and small groups of friends, the tours bring together like-minded holidaymakers (no more than 14 people per tour) for a revealing insight into the traditional French lifestyle.

 

Staying in boutique accommodation – including stunning manor houses, breathtaking chateaux and family-run hotels – Slow Tours provide relaxing, stress-free escapes full of authentic food and wine, and the true culture of France. Tours in 2011 include the French Riviera, Provence, Languedoc-Roussillon, Dordogne, Normandy, Brittany, Loire Valley and Burgundy.

 

Self-drive options are also available where you are connected with a tour, meet with the group for a lunch or dinner, use our itineraries and travel at your own pace. A range of Paris apartments are also available for before or after your Slow Tour.

 

So if you’re after a genuine vacation experience, without the rush of tourist crowds, let Slow Tours show you the real France.