France In Style

Why choose France In Style

Why France In Style for self-guided travel

  • Boutique stays

    Hand-picked boutique hotels, chateaux, and guesthouses in place of standard tourist stops

  • Luggage transfers

    Luggage transfers are arranged between stops where listed in your itinerary.

  • Scenic French routes

    Routes through the Loire Valley, Dordogne, Burgundy, and the French Riviera

  • Flexible dates

    Flexible start dates and a pace you set yourself, not a fixed group itinerary

  • Route notes and support

    Detailed route notes and 24/7 support from a team who knows France well

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    Cycle the Loire In Style

    Relaxing cycling in the Loire Valley by day then dine and stay in upscale châteaux hotels by night.

    • Cycling
    • 6 days
    from$4,575CAD pp
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    Walking in Burgundy

    Explore the best of Burgundy and its vineyards on foot, stay in charming hotels and guesthouses

    • Walking
    • 7 days
    from$2,640CAD pp
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    Loire Valley: The Châteaux Trail

    Walk through the beautiful Loire valley, taking in the grand Châteaux de la Loire along the way.

    • Walking
    • 7 days
    from$2,500CAD pp
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    Loire River Cycle Path: Orleans to Chinon

    Easy-going cycling along the Loire River cycle path peppered with fairytale chateaux.

    • Cycling
    • 8 days
    from$2,235CAD pp
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    Provence: Villages & Vineyards

    Hike under the warm Provencal sun & explore hill-top villages of the Chateauneuf du Pape region

    • Walking
    • 8 days
    from$2,495CAD pp
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    Hilltop Villages of the Dordogne

    Explore the very best of rural France with a self-guided hiking in the Upper Dordogne Valley.

    • Walking
    • 8 days
    from$2,695CAD pp

Get to know France In Style

  • What makes an In Style trip different from a standard tour

    In Style trips upgrade your accommodations to boutique hotels, chateaux, and historic guesthouses, while keeping the same self-guided routes.

  • When's the best time to visit France for hiking or biking

    Late spring (May-June) and early fall (September-October) bring mild weather and fewer crowds, ideal for walking and cycling routes

  • Where will I stay on an In Style trip

    You'll stay in hand-picked boutique hotels, historic chateaux, and characterful guesthouses chosen for comfort and location, not standard tourist hotels

  • Do I need to carry my luggage between stops

    Luggage transfers are arranged between stops where listed in your itinerary.

  • How fit do I need to be for an In Style trip

    Our In Style routes are graded for an active traveler, with daily distances and terrain noted for every trip so you can pick one that suits you

  • Can I choose my own start date

    Yes - In Style trips are self-guided, so you set your own departure date and travel at your own pace

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