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Small Group Tours in Provence, France

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Bespoke Tours from a Provençal Local

Small group tours run throughout the year, highlighting seasonal elements. All tours are maxed at 8 participants, aimed at giving you flexibility, authentic lodging locations, and the opportunity to feel less like a tourist and more like a local.

“My wife and I would have to rate Emily as one of the most cordial and flexible tour guides we have ever toured with. Emily made sure that our small group (3 couples) had not only toured the top sites on our itinerary but that we also had plenty of time to enjoy spontaneous moments which were many and varied…” –John Evans

Provence small group truffle tour slices freshly dug truffles to show differences

Truffles, Wine & Provencal Cuisine Tour

Feb. 29 – March 9, 2024
(10 night tour)

A Provence gourmet escape

Provence is one of your top destinations for tasting the Black Winter Truffle (also known as the Perigord Truffle). We won’t stop with truffle pleasures though. Continue with me to the baker’s oven for making croissants, the chef’s kitchen…

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Pont Julien, an historic Roman bridge on Provencal tour of Roman roads

Emily’s April Tour

April 13 – 20, 2024
(7 night tour)

Roman roads and the best of town and village

I’ve put this tour together to combine regions that you don’t often see on any one tour. The first three nights will be in the charming town Uzès from where we will adventure along the Roman roads in the Occitane region. Then we’ll move into the Luberon Region after passing through Avignon…

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spring Poppies glow red in a flower field on tour of Provence

Spring Poppy Madness Tour

May 12 – 21, 2024
(9 night tour)

Magic red and spring revival

The red carpet of poppies is a sight not to miss. Little by little, poppies start popping up coloring the young vegetation in the vineyards and valleys. This Provence spring tour is designed to connect you to nature and the Provencal way of life…

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Saint Paul UNESCO World Heritage site in Provence on lavender tour

Lavender & Heritage Sites Tour

June 16 – 23, 2023
(7 night tour)

UNESCO World Heritage Sites and lavender

This tour is designed to immerse you into the historical past of Provence, taking you to the most captivating sites for both their cultural heritage and stunning architecture. Along the routes, you’ll plunge into the beauty of three different regions, lavender in bloom, stroll the markets…

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Lavender lifestyle tour featuring lavender fields in full bloom

Lavender Lifestyle Tour

July 1 – 7, 2024
(6 night tour)

Time to soak up the lavender aromas…slow travel at its best

Sometimes you really need a vacation, time to relax but also be inspired. The lavender Lifestyle Tour is designed for you to settle into your luxury B&B, savor the tastes of the markets, the regional wines, & local olive oil. A time to connect with the slow Provencal lifestyle and the people…

This tour is sold out. Please inquire about waitlist or other tour options.

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tour guide Emily Durand of Your Private Provence on her lavender and photography tour

Lavender & Travel Photography Tour

July 9 – 15, 2024
(6 night tour)

Secret Provence is here on this tour…your lens will tell the story

More than a photography tour, this is a true Provencal lifestyle tour. Provence will be forever captured in your artistic eye as well as in your heart. The region explored on this tour is not one you find in many guide books on Provence…and that’s what makes it so special. It’s almost like going back in time…

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fall tree colors in in Provence

October In Provence Tour

Oct. 10 – 18, 2024
(8 night tour)

Autumn colors in the four corners of Provence, France

Plunge into the beauty of the countryside during the autumn glimmer. Stroll the markets abundant with fall produce and artisan craftsmanship. Taste the exquisite flavors of Provençal cuisine. Discover the Luberon region where hilltop villages & vineyards create an array of textures. The Alpilles & Camargue region…

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Provence village shop decorated for Christmas festivities on winter Provence tour

Christmas in Provence Tour

Dec. 2 – 12, 2023 &
Dec. 8 – 16, 2024
(10 night tour)

Experience the Provencal Christmas cheer and cuisine

Join a Christmas in Provence tour to explore southern France during the festive time of Noël. There’s no better time to feel the spirit of community, experience the folklore traditions, and savor the flavors of local specialties. This tour combines Provencal & Santon markets, a mix of city, small town and village atmosphere…

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five star review

  • June 2018 3-day custom tour

    ""We had a great trip with Emily and highly recommend her. Before we arrived, she had designed a lovely tour of Provence villages just for us. Attentive to our interests and needs, she crafted an adventure that was a highlight of a trip to France and Italy.In several days, she introduced us to the history of these hill towns, the beauty of the rural landscape, and the feel of markets, twisty streets, churches, and Van Gogh’s world. Though we saw a good deal, she also made time for little m..."

  • Honeymoon in Provence Tour, April 2015

    ""Emily set-up an incredible getaway! We chose France for our honeymoon (I’ve been dreaming about Provence for years) and my husband stumbled upon Emily’s website. Wow, we are so happy we found her. After a Skype chat, we knew we made the right decision in going with Your Private Provence.She was flexible, sweet, knowledgeable, and accommodating from the very start. In the beginning, we filled out a form so she could determine what kind of experience we were looking for: museum/history hea..."

  • Two-Day September Tour 2017

    ""Thank you so much, Emily, for two wonderful days exploring the Luberon region and Cassis.  You were a wealth of information, and we learned so much from you. Our picnic outside of Gordes was delightful!  We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect guide.  We highly recommend you to anyone seeking an authentic cultural experience when in Provence."Jayne & Steve Pettler, Prince George, Virginia"

  • Wine Tour, September 2021

    ""What a beautiful day with Emily and Your Private Provence wine tour. Having been to the region before, two friends and I were interested in a deeper dive into what made this region so well suited for wine. She really listened to our interests and designed a really fun, insightful and rich day. We honestly expected a driver to just drop us off at several wineries and got so much more. Loved the cultural and geological history, the insights of a local to life in Provence, and a diverse samplin..."

  • March 2023 – A Few Days in Provence

    ""We had the trip of a lifetime with Emily! She was friendly, fun, very knowledgeable, bilingual and a very safe driver. She took us to some of the most picturesque places in Provence and even accompanied me to the doctor’s office for an emergency, AND was my translator with the doctor! She went above and beyond! Her kindness and expertise were 5 stars. We did not want to rent a car because we didn’t know the roads and having her in the driver’s seat in her beautiful van made the journey stres..."

  • Lavender Tour July 2018

    ""We recently returned from France and wish to leave a few comments on our experience.At the top of my bucket list is a visit to Provence France. My husband and I are not world travelers and were somewhat hesitant about this trip, we were anxious about almost everything, the language, the travel and the fact that we were in a foreign country. Despite all these concerns we bite the bullet and decided to go for it. We booked a package with My Private Provence.Much to our surprise and del..."

  • 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 &..."

  • May 2017 3-Day Tour in Provence

    ""Emily was our favorite guide during our 2 weeks in France. She was so personable, taking us to favorite places and making Provence come alive. We loved our vineyard picnic, our tour in Arles, wine tastings, lunch at La Madison de la Truffe, and visits to local villages and markets.Wonderful memories for my daughter and I thanks to her special care!"Marcia & Terri Hannig, Colorado"

  • May 2016 Private Garden Tour

    ""It was such a very special holiday for me. I just adored every moment and Emily made it so very special.Emily, thank you for being so accommodating with my challenging itinerary. Thank for being so knowledgeable and adding a layer of history and local insight that no guidebook could deliver. And finally, thank you for being so warm and engaging. It really felt like I was traveling with a dear friend. I could never have imagined it could be so good."Jane from Australia "

  • 8-Day September Group Tour, 2019

    ""We thoroughly loved your tour! Every day was packed with fun things to see and do and we were also given free time to explore on our own or just relax a little. You did a fantastic job of driving  us everywhere, especially through tiny villages and narrow streets. Some of the highlights for us were getting to meet locales, a wonderful boat tour in Cassis, wonderful restaurants, and unique hotels. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience! Choose Emily as your guide and you won’t be sorr..."
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