Reservations
I look forward to welcoming you to my French homeland
To book your Week in Provence, Custom Tour, Small Group Tour or A Few Days in Provence, please fill out and submit the Pre-Reservation Form or contact me directly. After your pre-reservation form has been submitted:
- I will get back to you to confirm tour dates and provide more information on possible private tours or availability on small group tours.
- After we have discussed details, a non-refundable deposit is required in order to secure your reservation. Deposit amounts very depending on tour.
- Written confirmation of your tour will be sent to you along with Terms & Conditions for you to read and sign.
- Your detailed itinerary will be sent to you as a PDF document.
- Full payment is due 3 months prior to tour start date (will be stated in the T&Cs).
Terms & Conditions
A non-refundable deposit is required to secure your reservation. Detailed Terms & Conditions will be sent to you to read and sign prior to your tour.
Purchasing travel insurance is necessary to protect yourself in case of trip cancellation, baggage loss/damage, and for health/accident insurance. See recommended travel insurance companies.
Payment Methods
Accepted payment methods include:
- Zelle transfer
- Stripe (2,9% processing fee added)
- PayPal (3,49% processing fee added)
- Wire transfer (contact me for bank information)
- Check payable to Your Private Provence, LLC (contact me for mailing address)
May 2018 7-day custom tour
“”What wonderful memories were made with four high school friends in Provence, thanks to our guide extraordinaire, Emily!She planned and executed every detail, taking into consideration our personal requests, with flexibility that is impossible with
a large tour group. Our last night, while we were touring the Calanques in Cassis, Emily even prepared an alfresco poolside dinner for us. Many thanks and high recommendations to Emily, OUR Private Provence!Emily, you allowed us to have e…”
May private tour 2016
“”When I look back I do not necessarily think of the specific towns we visited as much as the special experiences and moments we had during truffle hunting, making chocolates, taking pictures in the middle of that beautiful flower field, and our hikes, walks and conversations. Thank you for arranging all this for us because they are certainly the experiences that made our trip so special.Most importantly, what I cherish is that you never made us feel like we are with a private tour guide. Yo…”
June 2013 Private Custom Tour
“”This summer my wife and I had the pleasure of being introduced to Provence by Emily Durand. It was truly amazing. Emily’s attentiveness and insights to the history and culture made Provence our favorite portion of a four-week eight-country trip. We had the perfect mix of adventure and relaxation taking in the ruggedly beautiful terrain and sampling the best food I have ever had.Thank you Emily we look forward to our next trip to Southern France with Your Private Provence.”Peter & A…”
2024 June Lavender & Cultural Tour
“Emily’s tour is the perfect introduction to the beautiful region of Provence! My daughter and I joined her small group in June and had the most delightful time. The 2 inns where we stayed were gorgeous dream properties — plus both locations allowed easy exploration by foot during leisure time for anyone who wanted to spend more time in the quaint villages Unique to her tour is the opportunity to visit the nature preserve region of Camargue and spend time at a manade learning about Gardian cultu…”
Provence Over 10 Days – April 2019
“”We had found Emily Durand on the web and had a wonderful time corresponding with her while preparing a detailed itinerary based upon our interests and requirements. She was very prompt and very precise in her responses which we liked very much.She was even more pleasant in person and we throughly enjoyed spending ten days with her in Provence. She knew the area very well including hotels/B and Bs, restaurants ( my wife is vegetarian but that was no problem for Emily!), parking and getting…”
Christmas Cheer Tour 2023
“Christmas Cheer Tour 2023The Christmas in Provence tour was absolutely wonderful. After traveling with you on the lavender tour several years ago, I knew the trip would be well planned and include delicious food, but I wasn’t sure it could match those days among the beautiful lavender fields. Once the tour began, I quickly realized that the Christmas in Provence tour was going to be fabulous! The trip included such a diverse variety of historical and cultural activities in settings from lar…”
September Boutique Tour 2024
“We had an amazing girls trip in Provence! Emily created a magical itinerary with activities such as market days and private cooking lessons, hikes, wine tasting and seaside lunches. There was enough downtime that the days didn’t feel rushed or overscheduled. The accommodations were lovely, the restaurants were top notch, and we felt safe the entire time. She helped us feel comfortable with the culture and language and helped us practice our French if we wanted. She explained a lot of local cust…”
May Day Tours & Biking the Luberon
“We booked Emily for a day trip to Avignon & the Pont du Gard. She was wonderful. She picked us up & dropped us off at our accommodation near Gordes. She accommodated all our requests to the point that the tour was extended at no cost. We had a lovely day visiting the main sites in Avignon and a lovely walk around the Pont du Gard. Her restaurant recommendations were terrific for both the day we spent with her and then her great recommendations for other restaurants in other towns we wer…”
October small group tour
“Emily has an easy-going style that is friendly and accommodating. She delivered above expectation on all aspects of the tour, from market visits, accommodation, stops of interest, and restaurant choices. It was a positive and enjoyable way to see Provence for the first time.Martha Gingerich, CA
The great sights and diverse immersive experiences that only a local will know better but not all can provide as well.
The flavorful good food and lovely lodgings reflective of the rustic charms of…”
July Lavender & Photography Tour 2021
“”I have recently returned from the Provence Lavender Photography Tour with Emily Durand of Your Private Provence and Raina Stinson of Raina Stinson Photography. I highly recommend this tour! Simply put, Emily and Raina guided our small group on a remarkable journey of discovery. We visited lavender fields, explored medieval villages, gazed at the moon and stars. We feasted on fresh produce and French bread from the village markets as well as gourmet fare at restaurants with breathtaking vie…”