Because it is so important to us that our travelers feel a warm French welcome while traveling in France, we have a meticulous selection process for hand-picking the B&Bs and activities we include in our package itineraries.

Emilie & Laura Selection Process

A first selection is made through our French network. We consider about 300 new accommodation and activities every year and only select about 20 to 30 of them. 

We check that the hosts or guides can speak conversational English

Each accommodation is personally visited by Laura  & Emilie and we make sure that it meets our requirements regarding the location, the quality of the welcome, the level of comfort.

Also the place needs to have a "something special".

Each activity is also tested by us. We take the tours, test the guides, taste the food, etc...not the most difficult part of the job. 

Each year, we go on several exploratory trips to meet with all our partners and look for new tips and hints, to make sure you will get the most up-to-date information.

on the roads
On the roads

Our Travelers’ Reviews

Carol & Don
For our journey in the Loire Valley, we could not have hoped for more gracious, firendly and hospitable hosts. They made us feel like long time friends. It has been wonderful sharing this time with this French family and we hope we may meet again. The guidebook was totally professional and indispensable ! Aurevoir et merci beaucoup
David
It was the best tour ever! Laura did an amazing job to deliver painless and excellent planning and arrangements. Everything promised was delivered and included much more than would normally be seen without ‘INSIDR’ tips. It is obvious that Emilie and Laura have put a lot of thought and effort into the tours they offer. We definitely recommend …
Kathy
We are preparing to do our second trip with Emilie to the Loire Valley, October 2018. Our first trip was to the region of Provence which was perfectly guided and gave us a most memorable experience. I highly recommend Emilie’s ability to put together a fabulous and memorable France just for you holiday.

Our Travelers’ Photos

Muriel & Michael
from the US
In Utah Beach, Normandy
Chris
from Singapore
Truffle hunting in Dordogne
Ron
From the US
Cycling in the Loire Valley vineyards
Karen, Theresa, Mike & Bill
From the US
Dinner with view...
Colleen & Russell
from New Zealand
Having Breakfast at the B&B
Patricia, Brandon, Alyssa & Anika
from Canada
in a cellar in the Loire Valley
Bonnie & her 2 daughters
from Canada
In Ménerbes, Provence
Margaret & Peter
from Canada
On the Eiffel Tower in Paris
Shelley, Andy, Dianne & Bob
from the US
On the Eiffel Tower in Paris
Leslie & Family
from the US
A la Tour Eiffel, Paris
Jim
From Australia
With his guide in Provence
Lytha & Ron
From the US
Canoeing in the Dordogne region

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