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Travel Planner France – Custom Luxury Trips Designed by Local Experts

Your Private Travel Planner in France

Dreaming of France, but not sure how to turn hundreds of possibilities into one seamless journey?
At Taste & Travel, we create custom trips to France for travelers who want much more than a standard vacation package.
Based in France and backed by nearly 20 years of experience as licensed private guides and professional sommeliers, we design tailor-made journeys combining culture, history, wine, gastronomy, exceptional hotels, private transportation and authentic local experiences.
From Paris to Bordeaux, Burgundy to Provence, Champagne to the French Riviera, every itinerary is created around you.
No generic packages.
No rushed group tours.
No copy-and-paste itineraries.
Just a carefully designed journey through France, created by people who know the country from the inside.

Planning a Trip to France?
Let our local experts design it for you.

Custom France Itineraries, Designed Around You

There is no single perfect way to visit France.
For some travelers, it means waking up in a château surrounded by vineyards in Bordeaux. For others, it is a private visit to an artist's studio in Paris, lunch overlooking the Mediterranean, discovering a small family-owned winery in Burgundy or spending a few days exploring the villages and markets of Provence.
That is why every custom France itinerary we create starts with you.
We take the time to understand:

your interests and travel style
the regions you would like to discover
your preferred pace
your hotel expectations
your culinary interests
your wine preferences
the experiences that matter most to you
and, of course, your travel dates and budget

From there, we build a personalized France itinerary that makes sense geographically, culturally and logistically.
Because a great journey is not about seeing as much as possible.
It is about seeing the right places, in the right way, at the right pace.

Why Choose Taste & Travel as Your France Travel Planner?

Nearly 20 Years of Experience in Private Travel

France is our home, not simply a destination we sell.
For almost 20 years, our team has been welcoming international travelers and designing private experiences throughout France.
Our background as licensed professional guides and sommeliers gives us a perspective that goes far beyond conventional travel planning.
We understand French history and culture.
We know its wine regions and gastronomy.
And most importantly, we know how France actually works on the ground.
That experience allows us to create itineraries that are not only beautiful on paper, but realistic, comfortable and memorable once you arrive.

Licensed Guides & Professional Sommeliers

Wine and gastronomy are often an essential part of traveling through France — and they are at the heart of our expertise.
Our experience as professional guides and sommeliers allows us to build sophisticated food and wine itineraries across some of France's most celebrated regions.
Imagine:
a private tasting at a prestigious Bordeaux château,
meeting an independent winemaker in Burgundy,
discovering Champagne with a wine professional,
visiting Cognac houses and family producers,
or sitting down for lunch at a restaurant we selected specifically for you.
We don't simply add a winery because it appears on a list of "Top 10 Wineries in France."
We select experiences according to your interests, your knowledge of wine and the style of journey you want to experience.

Luxury Travel in France, Without the Generic Luxury

For us, luxury travel in France is not simply about five-star hotels and Michelin-starred restaurants.
True luxury is access, time, privacy and personalization.
It can mean having a private driver waiting when your train arrives.
It can mean visiting a historic site with your own expert guide rather than following a large group.
It can mean tasting a wine with the person who made it.
Or discovering a restaurant, village or producer you would probably never have found on your own.
Of course, when you want exceptional hotels, private estates, Michelin-starred dining, prestigious wineries or exclusive experiences, we know how to incorporate them into your journey.
But everything must serve one purpose:
making your trip feel genuinely yours.

Trusted by VIP and Discerning International Travelers

Over the years, Taste & Travel has been trusted by VIP guests, families, couples, executives and international travelers looking for privacy, reliability and highly personalized service.

Many of our guests come from the United States and North America, often looking for a level of organization and personal attention that is difficult to achieve when planning a complex trip to France from abroad.

They trust us with one of their most valuable things: their time.

That is a responsibility we take seriously.

From the first conversation to the final day of the journey, our priority is to make traveling through France feel effortless.

What Can Your Custom France Trip Include?

Depending on the type of journey you are planning, our France travel planning service can incorporate:
Private Transportation
Private airport and train station transfers, chauffeur-driven vehicles and private drivers for day trips or multi-day journeys.
Private Guides
Licensed local guides for private visits to cities, museums, historic monuments, vineyards and cultural sites.
Wine & Gastronomy Experiences
Private winery visits, prestigious wine estates, boutique producers, food markets, gastronomic experiences, Michelin-starred restaurants and authentic local tables.
Hotels & Unique Places to Stay
From elegant boutique hotels and historic châteaux to luxury properties, vineyard estates and exceptional countryside retreats.
Restaurant Recommendations
Restaurants selected according to your itinerary, tastes and expectations — from relaxed local favorites to destination dining.
Exclusive & Private Experiences
Private tastings, behind-the-scenes visits, cultural experiences, artisans, producers and special-access experiences whenever available.
Complete Itinerary Design
A carefully structured day-by-day France itinerary taking into account travel times, opening days, reservations and the natural rhythm of your journey.

Explore France Beyond Paris

Paris may be where many journeys begin, but France becomes even more extraordinary once you venture beyond the capital.
Our private France itineraries can combine several regions into one seamless journey.
Paris
Art, architecture, fashion, gastronomy and centuries of history — explored privately and at your own pace.
Bordeaux & Saint-Émilion
Our home region and one of our greatest areas of expertise.
Discover legendary wine estates, Saint-Émilion, Médoc, Pomerol, Graves and Sauternes with guides who are also wine professionals.
Burgundy
Explore the legendary vineyards of the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune, historic villages and one of the world's most fascinating wine cultures.
Champagne
Visit prestigious Champagne houses as well as independent growers while discovering Reims, Épernay and the surrounding vineyards.
Cognac
Meet producers, explore historic Cognac houses and understand the craftsmanship behind one of France's most famous spirits.
Loire Valley
Private château visits, beautiful gardens, historic towns and wines along one of France's most romantic landscapes.
Normandy
From the D-Day beaches and Mont-Saint-Michel to picturesque Honfleur, Normandy combines history, dramatic landscapes and exceptional food.
Dordogne & Périgord
Prehistoric caves, medieval villages, castles, truffles and foie gras in one of France's most atmospheric regions.
Provence
Markets, vineyards, olive groves, lavender fields, Roman heritage and beautiful hilltop villages.
French Riviera
Nice, Cannes, Monaco, Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Saint-Tropez — combined with private experiences along the Mediterranean coast.
Basque Country
Biarritz, Bayonne and Saint-Jean-de-Luz, with the possibility of continuing across the border toward San Sebastián and northern Spain.
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Food & Wine Trips to France
If wine and gastronomy are among the reasons you are coming to France, this is where our background makes a real difference.
Taste & Travel was born in Bordeaux wine country, and wine remains part of our DNA.
Our sommeliers can design complete food and wine tours in France, combining regions such as:
Champagne → Burgundy → Bordeaux → Cognac
or
Paris → Loire Valley → Bordeaux → Basque Country
Your journey can include famous estates and iconic appellations, but we also love introducing our guests to smaller producers and passionate winemakers.
The goal is not simply to taste expensive wines.
It is to understand the people, places, history and terroirs behind them.

Explore France Beyond Paris

Paris may be where many journeys begin, but France becomes even more extraordinary once you venture beyond the capital.
Our private France itineraries can combine several regions into one seamless journey.
Paris
Art, architecture, fashion, gastronomy and centuries of history — explored privately and at your own pace.
Bordeaux & Saint-Émilion
Our home region and one of our greatest areas of expertise.
Discover legendary wine estates, Saint-Émilion, Médoc, Pomerol, Graves and Sauternes with guides who are also wine professionals.
Burgundy
Explore the legendary vineyards of the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune, historic villages and one of the world's most fascinating wine cultures.
Champagne
Visit prestigious Champagne houses as well as independent growers while discovering Reims, Épernay and the surrounding vineyards.
Cognac
Meet producers, explore historic Cognac houses and understand the craftsmanship behind one of France's most famous spirits.
Loire Valley
Private château visits, beautiful gardens, historic towns and wines along one of France's most romantic landscapes.
Normandy
From the D-Day beaches and Mont-Saint-Michel to picturesque Honfleur, Normandy combines history, dramatic landscapes and exceptional food.
Dordogne & Périgord
Prehistoric caves, medieval villages, castles, truffles and foie gras in one of France's most atmospheric regions.
Provence
Markets, vineyards, olive groves, lavender fields, Roman heritage and beautiful hilltop villages.
French Riviera
Nice, Cannes, Monaco, Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Saint-Tropez — combined with private experiences along the Mediterranean coast.
Basque Country
Biarritz, Bayonne and Saint-Jean-de-Luz, with the possibility of continuing across the border toward San Sebastián and northern Spain.
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Food & Wine Trips to France
If wine and gastronomy are among the reasons you are coming to France, this is where our background makes a real difference.
Taste & Travel was born in Bordeaux wine country, and wine remains part of our DNA.
Our sommeliers can design complete food and wine tours in France, combining regions such as:
Champagne → Burgundy → Bordeaux → Cognac
or
Paris → Loire Valley → Bordeaux → Basque Country
Your journey can include famous estates and iconic appellations, but we also love introducing our guests to smaller producers and passionate winemakers.
The goal is not simply to taste expensive wines.
It is to understand the people, places, history and terroirs behind them.

Food & Wine Trips to France

If wine and gastronomy are among the reasons you are coming to France, this is where our background makes a real difference.
Taste & Travel was born in Bordeaux wine country, and wine remains part of our DNA.
Our sommeliers can design complete food and wine tours in France, combining regions such as:
Champagne → Burgundy → Bordeaux → Cognac
or
Paris → Loire Valley → Bordeaux → Basque Country
Your journey can include famous estates and iconic appellations, but we also love introducing our guests to smaller producers and passionate winemakers.
The goal is not simply to taste expensive wines.
It is to understand the people, places, history and terroirs behind them.

France Travel Planning for American Travelers

Planning a trip to France from the United States can quickly become complicated.
How many days should you spend in Paris?
Should you take the train or hire a private driver?
Is Bordeaux worth three days or five?
Should you visit Burgundy or Champagne?
Which wineries actually accept private visitors?
How far in advance should restaurants and experiences be booked?
Can you realistically combine Paris, Bordeaux and Provence in ten days?
These are precisely the questions a local France travel planner can help answer.
Instead of spending dozens of hours comparing hotels, routes, tours, restaurants and conflicting recommendations online, you benefit from nearly two decades of local experience.
We help you create a journey that works in real life, not just on Google Maps.

First Trip to France? We Make It Easy.

If this is your first vacation in France, we can help you understand how to structure your trip from the beginning.
A classic first journey might combine:
Paris → Loire Valley → Bordeaux → Provence → French Riviera
But your ideal itinerary may be completely different.
A wine lover might prefer Champagne, Burgundy and Bordeaux.
A history enthusiast may want Normandy, the Loire Valley and Dordogne.
A foodie may want markets, producers, wineries and restaurants to shape the entire journey.
There is no mandatory itinerary.
That is exactly the point of custom travel planning.

Celebrating Something Special in France?

France is made for life's important occasions.
We regularly create private journeys for:
• milestone birthdays
• anniversaries
• honeymoons
• family vacations
• multi-generational trips
• wine collector journeys
• private groups
• celebrations with friends
• corporate and VIP travel
Tell us why you are coming to France, and we will help make the journey worthy of the occasion.

How Our France Travel Planning Service Works

1. Tell Us About Your Dream Trip
Contact us with your dates, number of travelers and initial ideas.
You don't need to have everything figured out.
That is what we are here for.
2. We Design Your Journey
Using our local knowledge and professional network, we create a personalized itinerary based on your interests, expectations and preferred pace.
3. We Refine the Details
Together, we adjust the itinerary until the journey feels right for you.
4. We Coordinate Your Experiences
Depending on your chosen service, we can coordinate private guides, drivers, visits, tastings and experiences throughout your stay.
5. You Arrive in France
And instead of spending your vacation managing logistics, you can simply enjoy it.

Why Work With a Local Travel Planner in France?

The internet can tell you which places are famous.
A local expert can tell you which ones are worth your time.
We know that a beautiful hotel may be inconveniently located for your next day's itinerary.
We know when adding another region would make your trip unnecessarily rushed.
We know which wine estates provide genuinely memorable experiences.
We know that the restaurant with the biggest online presence is not always the restaurant where we would take our own guests.
And when something unexpected happens, having people on the ground in France makes all the difference.
That local knowledge is what turns travel planning into travel design.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you plan my entire trip to France?
Yes. We can create a complete custom itinerary or help you organize selected parts of your journey, depending on your needs.
Do you create private tours in France?
Yes. Taste & Travel specializes in private tours and tailor-made travel experiences. We do not believe that one itinerary should fit every traveler.
Can you organize a luxury trip to France?
Absolutely. We regularly work with travelers looking for premium and VIP experiences, including private guides, chauffeurs, luxury accommodations, prestigious wineries, gastronomy and exclusive visits.
Do you specialize in wine trips to France?
Yes. Wine tourism is one of our core specialties. Our background as professional sommeliers and our long experience in Bordeaux allow us to create sophisticated wine journeys throughout France.
Can you plan a France itinerary for American travelers?
Yes. A significant part of our international clientele comes from the United States and North America. We understand the questions and logistical challenges involved in planning a multi-region trip to France from overseas.
How far in advance should I plan a luxury trip to France?
For the best selection of hotels, private guides, prestigious wineries and special experiences, we recommend beginning the planning process several months in advance. Peak periods require even earlier planning.
Can you create a multi-region itinerary?
Yes. This is one of the main advantages of working with a travel planner. We can connect several destinations while keeping transportation times and the overall pace of the journey comfortable.
Is every itinerary customized?
Yes. Every journey is created according to the travelers, their interests and their expectations. We do not simply sell the same pre-designed itinerary to everyone.

Start Planning Your Custom Trip to France

You could spend weeks researching France.
Or you could start with someone who already knows it.
With nearly 20 years of experience, a team of licensed professional guides and sommeliers, an extensive local network and years of experience working with VIP and international travelers, Taste & Travel creates journeys designed around the people taking them.
Whether you are dreaming of your first trip to France, a private wine journey, a family vacation, a romantic escape or an exceptional multi-week itinerary across the country, we would be delighted to design it with you.
Tell Us About Your Trip to France
Contact Taste & Travel and let us create your custom France itinerary.
France is waiting.
Let us show you the France we know.