Off the Beaten Path Small Group Tours are perfect for:
* Couples, solo travelers, adult families, groups of friends
* Travel clubs, wine societies, small private groups and organizations.

Off the Beaten Path small group tours have been repeatedly featured in and are recommended by:

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"Thank you for the wonderful tour and excellent care during our trip to the Loire Valley. Happy Holidays and best wishes for the New Year!" Jim & Deb Hassell, Anchorage, Alaska (Loire Valley Holiday Tour)

"The tour far exceeded our expectations! Our guides were very knowledgeable, skilled and organized. Well done and many thanks! I would not change a thing." Patrick & Rosemary Tuohey, Victoria, Australia (Bordeaux Tour)

"Everything was so wonderful! Our Chef, his family, our Guides and the Bakers were amazing. Being able to experience all of the activities of this trip was unbelievable." Bill & Laurie Crimando, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI (Bordeaux Tour, Loire Valley Tour, Burgundy Tour)

"This was a marvelous trip, everything was so personalized. I especially enjoyed the bread making, cooking class and the superb wines." Dudley & Rita King, Hilton Head, South Carolina (Bordeaux Tour)

"We had a spectacular time! We saw France as insiders and felt like we spent the week with friends and family! Thank you for a wonderful vacation! We look forward to another Off the Beaten Path tour!" John & Barbara Lawless, Hendersonville, NC (Bordeaux Tour)

"The mix of all the different experiences made this a totally enjoyable visit! I loved the cafes, food, cooking classes, the little villages, cassis and calanques and the other guests! Our guide was really knowledgeable, and went out of her way to make this an unforgettable vacation for all of us in the group!" Ross Lomon, Toronto, Canada (Provence Tour)

"The hotel accommodations were great! Our guide was fun, knowledgeable and friendly. And being invited to cook and dine with Christophe and Angelique in their home was definitely one of the many highpoints. Thank you for a wonderful experience!!" Duncan and Mary Ann Aldrich, Reno, NV (Loire Valley Tour)

"We are world travelers and this was our first time joining a tour group, and we had the time of our lives!! We really enjoyed learning about Provence with a knowledgeable guide who was fun, cheerful and helpful, as well as meeting the other trip guests. From the Luberon villages, both cooking classes to our hotel in Saint Remy de Provence, this was an exceptional and relaxing experience!" Loren and Althea Korte, Lexington, MA (Provence Tour)

"We enjoyed every minute of this trip! The history of the Loire Valley castles was interesting and the hot air ballooning was fabulous. There was a nice balance between the gourmet meals and walking at the castles. We had the time of our lives! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!" David and Sue O'Brien, Brisbane, Australia (Loire Valley Tour)

"Thank you for a wonderful time! Our guide was a delight; very knowledgeable and friendly. I loved the calanques, cassis village and the cooking classes with Marc. He was very charming and his family villa stunning. This was an excellent way to discover Provence! Thank you again!" Gail Janes, Washington D.C. (Provence Tour)

"Our sincere thanks for a wonderful week! We thoroughly enjoyed being introduced to the history, culture, food and wine (with generous application) of the Loire Valley. Our guide made this a truly memorable experience!" John and Kathleen Newcombe, Brisbane, Australia (Loire Valley Tour)

"Thank you for a great vacation! Our guide was very knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating. Gordes and Roussillon were marvelous and I especially enjoyed the cooking classes." Julia Holmes, Silver Spring, MD (Provence Tour)

"We had a marvelous time!! The cooking class with Christophe and Angelique was highly enjoyable. I am not a knowledgeable cook so I greatly enjoyed our time with them. Our daily excursions to the castles were very well balanced and informative with free time to explore and have lunch. Our guide was very knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. And, I absolutely was thrilled with the hot air ballooning, it was excellent!! Our pilot, Charles, oozed with French charm. Thank you again for a enjoyable trip!" Ted and Bar Hewlett, Essex, UK (Loire Valley Tour)

"Thank you so very much for organizing our trip. You did an outstanding job! Many fond memories of this trip will keep us going for years to come. We really liked everything we did, especially the hot air ballooning, because we had never done it before!" Leo and Sue DeVarenne, Rockford, Michigan (Loire Valley Tour)

"Thank you, it was a wondeful trip! Everything was fantastic! Our guide was very knowledgable and had such a warm and humorous personality. We especially enjoyed the variety of castles and gardens, the gourmet dinners and our evenings with the French Chefs." Brian and Sandy DeVarenne, Chicago, Illinois (Loire Valley Tour)

"Thank you for sharing these wonderful places and experiences in the Loire Valley! We had a delightful time and really enjoyed the mix of castles, villages, meals and our favorite, the hotel! Christine and Bernard's hotel was so beautiful and inviting!" Mike and Kathleen DeVarenne, Rockford, Michigan (Loire Valley Tour)

"Thanks a lot for a great week!!" Tim DeVarenne, College Station, Texas (Loire Valley Tour)

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"This was the most enjoyable small group trip we have ever been on! From our guide to the meals, the hotel and everything in between, we can't tell you enough how fabulous it all was!! We will definitely recommend you to our friends and family." Sean & Tina Zeigler, NY, NY (Provence Tour)

"Thank you for a wonderful 'first time' experience to France. Provence is so beautiful and the people we met throughout the trip were so friendly. We really enjoyed every day!!! We plan on coming back hopefully next year for the Loire Valley Tour." Dave & Joyce Johnson, Chicago, IL (Provence Tour)

"Thank you for the most wonderful vacation we have ever had!! Our Guides were the best! Their knowledge, thoughtfulness, flexibility, liveliness and inspiring conversations will stay forever in our memories. The hotel was absolutely delightful. We really enjoyed the composition of the group and the size of the group, as well as our visits of the Castles, the meals, balloon ride, wine tasting, markets and cooking class! We so much appreciate everything you did for us!" Marilyn Bartholme and John Simon-Ash, Mahwah, New Jersey (Loire Valley Tour)

"Our trip was so much more than we expected, very personalized and I had such a wonderful time!! Our Guides were exceptionally knowledgeable about the region, French history, cuisine, culture and wine. We met many of our guides' local friends who are prominent chefs and wine producers. I loved everything we did from the cooking class and wine tasting to all the castles we visited and the hot air balloon ride. The week was exciting and fun, and I especially loved meeting all of the Chefs following our dinners." Linda Sites, Los Angeles, CA (Loire Valley Tour)

"Thanks for a great tour!!!! The food and wine was fantastic, hospitality of Christophe and Angelique was enjoyable, friendly and educational. Christophe Cosme's kitchen experience was great, as were the castles and hot air ballooning. And our guide was informative, helpful and friendly." Catherine Perkins, Brisbane, Australia (Loire Valley Tour)

"Thanks for a great tour!!!! We had a fabulous time! Our guide was very knowledgeable, the food out of this world and it was a pleasure to get to know the other guests!" William & Catherine Kingsley, Encino, CA (Provence Tour)

"Now that we're back home, I just wanted to email and tell you how much we enjoyed our time in Provence with your company. Everything from the cooking classes to the meals, Cassis walk and markets was amazing!! We will highly recommend you to all of our friends!" Thomas & Barbara Williams, Chicago, IL (Provence Tour)

"What a wonderful trip!!! The hotel was so beautiful, and Bernard and Christine were the perfect hosts. I loved all of our meals and being able to meet the Chefs after dinner! Our Guides were flexible and knowledgeable about everything. There are too many things I loved about the trip to list them all!" Janet Coe, Los Angeles, CA (Loire Valley Tour)

"Our Guides and our hosts at the hotel were delightful. Our Loire Valley experience was a complete success! Thank you so much for making our trip such a wonderful experience! The hotel was beautiful, the food out of this world and all of the activities were exceptional!" Hannah Jones, Los Angeles, CA (Loire Valley Tour)

"The dinner at the 13th century chateau was outstanding, as were the evenings with Christophe and Angelique Quantin and Christophe Cosme. Enjoyed the chateaux visits, hot air ballooning and our knowledgeable guide." Veronica and Herb Stein, New York, New York (Loire Valley Tour)

"I really enjoyed the hot air ballooning, loved the history talks and all the chateaux were great and interesting. I liked the combination of history, food and wine that this trip offered and the good value of the trip itself." Lisa Jarrold, Brisbane, Australia (Loire Valley Tour)

"Great group of people! Thank you for a wonderful trip! Especially enjoyed the cooking classes and castles." Michael and Sue Minshall, Perth, Australia (Loire Valley Tour)

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"I DID find this entire experience was remarkable! Our Guide was fabulous, knowledgeable, courteous and engaging! I was amazed that every walk and winery tour could be so different and exciting. Thanks for the excellent food, lots of great wine and good company, thanks for a fabulous time!" Lauren Sheridan, New York, New York (Bordeaux Tour)

"Thanks for a memorable experience with your French friends. We came to to learn more about wine and are going with so much more. Chateau Yquem was a real treat!" Dr. Allan and Dr. Shirley Graham, St. Louis, Missouri (Bordeaux Tour)

"I loved tasting wines under the guidance of our Tour Guide, Antoine and Remi! We all agree that this was a wonderful trip!" Dr. Cathleen Dohrn, Chicago, Illinois (Bordeaux Tour, 2005 Tour de France Tour)

"What a fabulous trip, it far exceeded all of our expectations! Thank you for everything, especially for having taken such good care of us and providing such a memorable experience of the Bordeaux wine region!" Don and Christine Allen, Queensland, Australia (Bordeaux Tour)

"The Loire Valley trip was my first, ever, trip to France and I would highly recommend it. While anyone can simply visit the chateaus in the area, our guides would provide us with historical perspective and anecdotal information one would not otherwise discover. On top of that, our stay at the very charming Chateau was perfect. It was great to have a "home base" in terms of not having to pack-up and move about during the seven days. The proprietors, Bernard and Christine made our stay seem as though we were in the home of friends. Now, about the wine and the food....I'm not sure I have enough room here to describe just how wonderful it was. Visiting the home of chefs, Christophe and Angelique was a definite highlight. They were warm, friendly and charmingly entertaining. The Tarte Tatin was indescribable; I expect I'll spend a lifetime trying to make one that comes close to that of Christophe. In leading our wine tasting course, Christophe was, again, charming and informative; I learned a great deal while having such a fun time! Lastly, the restaurants we visited were all quite familiar to our guides, which again, made the entire group feel like special guests. The value I received for the money spent was well worth it. This was a trip I will always remember, Thank you!" --Karen Paige, San Diego, Calif., (Loire Valley Tour)

"We very much enjoyed our trip to the Loire Valley with your organization. We felt that the overall organization was excellent and the general ambiance of the group was also very good. There was a good balance between chateau visits, dinners and free time. If anything we would have liked a scenic walk to help us walk off the wonderful dinners! Congratulations and Thanks!" Ada & Sam Moshinsky, Melbourne, Australia (Loire Valley Tour)

"This tour is great! It was wonderful to dine with 2 amazing chefs, loved the food and great socializing. Mixing the group up at dinner created a very nice atmosphere to mingle. Loved the dinners and wine!! Thank you for an excellent time!" The Kelly Family, Richmond, VA (Loire Valley Tour)

"What a lovely trip and people! I especially enjoyed our time with Christophe and Angelique and the guided tours of the chateaux(castles), as well as the dinners!" David & Kristen Hill, Midland, TX (Loire Valley Tour)

"Nice to know that booking through your company is easy, with integrity and a good service so will not hesitate including your products in the future." Kindest Regards, Jo Wisniewski, Travel Agent, New Zealand

"Yes all four ladies (who by the way are very sweet) had a wonderful trip. Thank you so much for making their trip so special. I have to tell you that you have been delightful to work with and I hope I can send a few more clients your way. I will be seeing Marci for lunch this Thursday, so I am excited to hear all about the tour." Take care, Nicky Maga, Travel Agent, Los Angeles, CA (Loire Valley Tour, Provence Tour)

"Angelique & Christophe felt like I was having dinner with friends in France, and enjoyed the balloon ride over Chenonceau." Bill Crimando, Jr., Grosse Pointe Woods, MI (Loire Valley Tour, Burgundy Tour)

"Balloon trip!! I am so glad I did it, the view was magnificant! Angelique & Christophe were great, and Bernard & Christine were wonderful!" Laurie Crimando, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI (Loire Valley Tour, Burgundy Tour)

"Just a short note to say thanks for everything you did on the tour, we really enjoyed ourselves again. We feel very fortunate to have "discovered" your tours, they are definitely the best group tours we have ever been on. We had a great time, it was especially neat to spend so much time with Christophe & Angelique." Bill & Laurie Crimando Grosse Pointe Woods, MI (2003 Burgundy Tour, Loire Valley Tour, Bordeaux Tour)

"I loved the Chateaux, meals, the hot air ballooning, the other tour participants and our tour guide and her willingness to share information about life in France. (An added note sent to us from Kay): Thanks very much for the picture. It is nice to have it to remind us of the tour. We continue to think that you offer a first class tour. I must confess that one of my best stories has been about our balloon ride." Admiral Ralph and Kay West, Arlington, VA (Loire Valley Tour)

"Enjoyed the castles, meals, balloon ride, special guides, plus our main tour guide and her attitude and knowledge." Ralph West, Arlington, VA (Loire Valley Tour)

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"We liked them all, the castles, the cooking class and wine workshop, cheese tasting, and had fun with Angelique and Christophe during cooking class and wine tasting!" Jim and Charlene Geers, Los Altos Hills, CA (Loire Valley Tour)

"Everything came together to compliment a wonderful experience. Good friendship, a wonderful host, to arrive as strangers and leave as friends! Thanks to Antoine and Claire for making it a trip to remember. A special thanks to our guide, for a wonderful trip and marvelous friendship." William (Bill) Jones, Johannesbourg, South Africa (Bordeaux Tour)

"Awesome experience! Worth waiting 50 years for (celebrated her 50th birthday on this trip). Thank you Antoine, Claire and family for making us feel so welcome. Thank you for a wonderful trip, hopefully the start of many more trips here and in South Africa." Joanne Jones, Johannesbourg, South Africa (Bordeaux Tour)

"The people were the best, I immediately felt as if I were with long time friends. Bread making was an outstanding experience, and the walks and food were wonderful! Antoine and Claire made me feel like a member of the family not like a guest. Highly recommend this trip! Our Guide was perfect." Sandra Stranz, Chicago, IL (Bordeaux Tour)

"Staying with the Chef and his family was exceptional with a personal and intimate atmosphere. We had the opportunity to get to know a French family. The experience with the baker is one I will never forget. Yvan and Pierrot were awesome. I feel like I lived a part of the French culture." Denise Wahlenmaier, Columbus, OH (Bordeaux Tour)

"Greatly enjoyed our Guide, Remi, Antoine, Claire, Yvan, Yvette and Pierrot!, the other guests in the group. My favorite activities were the Boulangerie experience and the Saint Emilion Walk. I also enjoyed learning some less romanticized tid-bits about life in France from the citizens." Jacob Wahlenmaier, Columbus, OH (Bordeaux Tour)

"The variety of activities really interested me, especially having enough time for the markets. Loved the gourmet dining and learning more about cooking techniques. The hotel and it's location were perfect." Elizabeth Wittwer, Kalamazoo, MI (Provence Tour)

"I really enjoyed our tour leader, cooking and eating with Erick and Madeleine at cooking class, all the restaurants and shopping at the markets." M. Hines, Los Angeles, CA (Provence Tour)

"The other guests in the group were quite pleasant, and I appreciated our guide's mellow vibes and calmness. The castles made the trip and Christophe and Angelique were just wonderful."" Kim Moritsugu, Literary Author, Toronto, Canada (Loire Valley Tour)

"Food was fabulous, our guide was very warm and friendly and willing to answer all our questions. Christophe and Angelique were knowledgeable and delightful." Janice Makhlouf, Los Angeles, CA (Loire Valley Tour)

"Really enjoyed our guide, Chefs, Angelique and Christophe (and his apple tart), the castles, excellent choice of restaurants, the 13th century chateau being a fabulous setting for dinner, and finally, our beautiful and quiet chateau accommodations. (following is 2nd comment sent to us) Its been a while since I returned from the Loire Valley trip. I just wanted you to know what a wonderful time my sister and I had with on the tour. I am putting my pictures and momentos in a scrap book. As I am looking at all the beautiful Chateaux we visited I am just overwhelmed by the beauty of them all. Its was positively one of the best trips I've ever taken. I absorbed so much. The food was exquisite and the people of France were so warm and wonderful. I loved our evenings with Angelique and Christophe. I bought a copper pan in which to make my tarte. I purchased it from Williams Sonoma exclusively to make the famous Tarte Tatin for which Christophe won his award. You were just wonderful. It was a very warm experience." Diana Pleva, Los Angeles, CA (Loire Valley Tour)

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"I enjoyed the historical background in conjunction with the castle visits, highlighting personalities and drama, Socializing with our hoteliers and the chefs. Our guide was fantastic, very pleasant and knowledgeable." Frances Stiff, Journalist, Ranch & Coast Magazine, San Diego, CA (Loire Valley Tour)

"I enjoyed our guide's warmth, care and willing assistance and Christophe and Angelique's hospitality, plus the variety of cuisine and wines." Norm Butler, Sydney, Australia (Loire Valley Tour)

"I loved the little villages with the great lunches and dinners, the cooking class at Badia a Coltibuono was amazing, accommodations and pool an absolute paradise and just truly enjoyed all of the hands-on experiences throughout the week, plus loved our guides, "go with the flow girls"." Katherine Gee, Hendersonville, NC (Tuscany Tour, Loire Valley Tour, Provence Tour)

"Loved going to all of the local Italian places and meeting local people, shopping at the quaint boutiques, open markets and local grocery store, the gourmet dinners and different wine tastings were wonderful and I was thrilled about ringing the doorbell at Al Gallopapa! Another wonderful time with you all" Mary Elisabeth Camuso, Lawrenceville, GA (Tuscany Tour, Loire Valley Tour, Provence Tour)

"Wow, the trek up Ax-les-Thermes along the Tour de France route was great! The comraderie of the group, socializing with fellow sports watchers, plus talking about so many other subjects and getting to know the group was exciting. Cooking class and the wine tasting workshop were awesome." Cathleen Dohrn, Chicago, IL (2005 Tour de France)

"The cooking class and owners at Chateau Castelbon were fabulous, what a great day, they made our experience very entertaining, and the folks we met on the tour were great fun to be with." Ken & Liz Davis, Melbourne, Australia (2005 Tour de France)

"We thoroughly enjoyed the entire experience, the TDF stages, cooking class, meals were out of this world and it was a pleasure to get to know the other guests and the guides. Hope to see you on another trip soon!" Laura Leal and her co-worker and travel buddy, Christine Murdock, Johnson City, TN (2005 Tour de France)

"Really liked the guides, seeing the Tour de France in person and the Chateau Castelbon cooking class day. Great people, easy-going and relaxed!" Ron and Philippa Lawrence, Taupo, New Zealand (2005 Tour de France)

"Enjoyed the Chateau Castelbon cooking class experience and meeting all of the guests! Liked being supported by the guides yet being free to explore independently. The guides had a great attitude, friendly, positive, can-do atomosphere and got us to great viewing locations." M. Benoit, Chicago, IL (2005 Tour de France)

"I can't begin to tell you what a great experience I had last week - I've been going on and on to anyone who will listen about what a great program you and your company run. I have been looking at the Loire Valley Tour and when I come again, I would really like my husband to join me." Deborah Pearson, Racine, WI (Provence Tour)

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"Everything was great- the cooking class was wonderful, as was the pottery maker and the cheese maker, the historical trip and Arles was also great!" Ted Shapiro, Long Island, NY (Provence Tour)

"Just wanted to let you know what a fantastic time Ted & I had in Provence! The cooking class the last night was a fabulous way to end the trip! Each tasting dinner was better than the one before (they were all so good!), getting to visit with the "real people" of Provence gave a real feeling for the area. This was my first organized trip and I didn't think I would like a group tour, but our guide made the week extremely enjoyable and it just flew by. I have made new friends to keep in touch with and I am looking forward to coming back for your Loire Valley tour. Don't change a thing it was a total joy!" Diane Shapiro, Long Island, NY (Provence Tour)

"Thank you for enlightening my view of the culture and lifestyle of the people of Provence. I will remember this trip with fond memories. Please keep me updated on your schedules!" Natalie Goldberg, NYC, NY (Provence Tour)

"Thank you for a wonderful Bordeaux experience. All the hosts and guide, Claire, Antoine and Christy were great! I enjoyed all of the culinary preparation, cooking over the open fireplace every night and the Saunternes walk and winery tour & tasting." Susan Lee, Pittsburgh, PA (Bordeaux Tour)

"It was a great trip! I really enjoyed spending time with Angelique and Christophe for the wine tasting workshop and cooking class, meeting Christine & Bernard, shopping and eating lunch in the small villages." Katherine Gee, Hendersonville, NC (Loire Valley Tour, Provence Tour

"I enjoyed meeting Bernard & Christine and Angelique & Christophe, they were all so kind and friendly. The Goat farm was also a wonderful experience. I'll see you next year!" Jerry Tanner, Macon, GA (Loire Valley Tour, Provence Tour)

"Thank you for a great time, it was really a wonderful trip." Mamie Camuso, Macon GA (Loire Valley Tour, Provence Tour)

"Everything you planned was great! I liked the history, art and all of the side stories that go along with the big picture. Shopping was fun and the balloon ride was fantastic. I also enjoyed all of the local people you involved in the trip" Miriam Langley, Macon, GA (Loire Valley Tour)

"We enjoyed all of the towns visited, plus the cooking class and cheese maker. The variety of restaurants provided a good cross section of the region, and our guide, Tom, was informative and helpful!" Roy & Susan Postel, St. Louis, MO (Provence Tour)

"We really enjoyed the small group size, we had a good chemistry. The goat farm, cooking class and calanques walk were great, as was our guide, Tom, he was prepared, knowledgeable, friendly and helpful thoughout the trip!! The tasting menus were delicious!" Sam and Shannon VanLandingham, Terre Haute, IN (Provence Tour)

"I enjoyed the historical background in conjunction with the castle visits, highlighting personalities and drama, Socializing with our hoteliers and the chefs. Our guide was fantastic, very pleasant and knowledgeable." Frances Stiff, Journalist, Ranch & Coast Magazine, San Diego, CA (Loire Valley Tour)

"What a friendly atmosphere, knowledgeable guide, the personalized attention was great. It was a lot of fun spending the evening with Angelique and Christophe for our cooking class and potager tour." Camille Zeleny, San Diego, CA (Loire Valley Tour)

"Thank you so much for a marvelous week. I had an absolutely wonderful experience! The places we visited and restaurant choices were superb. The mix of activities was outstanding. I look forward to taking another trip with your company. Our guide's love of France was infectious, Merci beaucoup for the trip of a lifetime!" Maria Infanger, Chicago, IL (Provence Tour)

"Thank you for making this trip special and so much fun! Especially loved the markets, les Calanques, Aix-en-Provence and St. remy. P.S. Hope to see you on another trip" Marcia Slomowitz, Chicago, IL (Provence Tour)

"Thanks for the trip of a lifetime! We want to come again. Hotel was excellent, relaxing, quiet and very conveniently located, the pace of the trip was just right, loved the cheese maker's farm and the potter's workshop, the restaurants were wonderful experiences and our guide was very informative and accommodating!" Teri Foster and Harmony Rodriguez, Oxnard, CA (Provence Tour)

"Thank you for a wonderful experience in the Loire Valley! The people, hotel, activities and restaurants were all fabulous. We had a marvelous time and will highly recommend you to our friends." Joe & Carolyn Sielski, Allendale, NJ (Loire Valley Tour)

"Guides and group were all very polite and worked well together, group very accommodating! Liked meeting and talking with French people from the villages and other countries. Guides had a great attitude, enthusiasm and love of the country, culture and Tour de France! Merci Beaucoup!" Pat Perry, Houston, TX (Tour de France)

"I wanted to tell you what a great trip we had. The Tour was fascinating, I'm so glad that I got to experience it. The food was great and thank you so much for the wine. We will enjoy it at home and fondly remember our trip with you. It took a lot of work and it was wonderful!" Tom & Sue Hunter, Los Angeles, CA (Tour de France)

"We had a great time on the tour and want to thank you for all you did to make it enjoyable!" Ralph & Bobbi Terkowitz, McLean, VA (Tour de France)

"A fantastic group of people, best tour group I have been on. It was a great week! We had a great time!" Don & Christine Benson, Brooklyn, NY (Tour de France)

"I enjoyed being a part of the 'Tour de France' experience! This was a very unique tour and worth the early departures and late returns!" Glenn & Sandy Holladay, Charlotte, NC (Tour de France)

"I liked the finish stage day, all of the meals and the organization of getting us to the prime viewing locations!" Danielle Lee & David Lester, Alexandria, VA (Tour de France)

"Great job of scouting prior to our arrival! It really made a difference in providing us accessibility to the Tour de France. All three tour guides were great & Christy was outstanding in terms of taking care of things/planning ahead. I liked the variety-start, finish, on road viewing. It really was a great group of people! Overall, a fantastic trip!" Andy & Sarah Warner, Atlanta, GA (Tour de France)

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"Thank you for such a personal view of Burgundy. Your expertise made it a remarkable experience that my sister and I will never forget! Vive la France, Vive Off the Beaten Path!" sisters Bayla Silbert & Judy Schroff, Port Washington & Buffalo, New York (Burgundy Tour)

"Thank you so much for a great time! We really enjoyed all of Burgundy. You were wonderful. Hope to see you soon for another visit!" Bill & Laurie Crimando. Jr., Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan (Burgundy Tour, Loire Valley Tour)

"Thank you for a most enjoyable and delightful tour! Each place had its' own charm & personality." Douglas & Beatrice Norrie, Calgary, Canada (Loire Valley Tour)

"Wine & cheese! Feel like I got a real understanding of the Loire Valley, its people, culture and places. Loved the variety of activities, cooking lesson, walking tours, castle tours and the intimacy of the hotel and not having to move around, and the flexibility of the program was wonderful. Thank you also to our friendly guides!-Being able to ask questions of the everyday French culture and learn about it." Karin Heller, Washington D.C. (Loire Valley Tour)

"Unbelievable meals and wines! It was great to learn about France and the French with someone who also understands the American perspective! The architecture of the castles and cathedrals was dazzling. This was a great experience with a well balanced itinerary full of interesting activities!" Gretchen Heller, Washington D.C. (Loire Valley Tour)

"Thank you for a great time! It was a lot of fun getting to know the group and the different activities really added to the experience of being amidst historic castles that were amazing! I am looking forward to another trip with Off the Beaten Path" Monica Merkel, Danbury, Connecticut (Loire Valley Tour)

"You deserve a giant THANK YOU! People have been asking me how I enjoyed the trip, and I tell them all that you did an outstanding job!" Pam Lassiter, Boston, MA (Bordeaux Tour)

"Our guide's flexibility was amazing, we saw things not scheduled, and she went way out of her way to make sure we had the time of our life." Eric & Pat Robb, Toronto, Canada (Bordeaux Tour)

"Things we liked the best included Chateaux Margaux, our guide, the bike ride, lunch in the park & Bergerac." Mary & Bill Katschilo, Toronto, Canada (Bordeaux Tour)

"One of the most beautiful regions of France I have ever seen, and a huge THANKS to you for making it a special week! Loved everything, but best of all the gourmet meals!!" Catherine & Gene Lorrey, Seattle, Washington (Burgundy Tour, Loire Valley Tour)

"Once again you've put together a fun experience in France!" Cathey Mayes, Austin, Texas (Loire Valley, Provence Tour, Tour de France)

"Thanks so much, this was our best trip ever!" Tony & Patricia Thompson, Nacogdoches, Texas (Tour de France)

"The planning & activities were great! The whole group worked well together. This trip was perfect for my dad & I. THANKS!" Sean Ward, Las Vegas, Nevada (Tour de France)

"I liked EVERYTHING! The group clicked immediately. I felt like I had known everyone forever!" Shannon Labheart, London, UK (Tour de France)

"Thanks for a great tour!" Dusty Davison, Bainbridge Island, Washington (Tour de France)

"Thank you for a superb time!" Eunice Brock, Chapel Hill, North Carolina (Provence Tour)

"Loved the meals, Strasbourg, the private tours of the Humanist Library in Selestat and the Underlindten museum in Colmar, and enjoyed our conversations with our guide! This was a great introduction to France!" Leslie Rigg, Fort Lauderdale, Florida (Alsace Tour)

"I loved that I could be casual and not have to see every tourist attraction but rather stroll through a town and observe Provence culture, sipping coffee at a cafe, eat courses of food and smelling the air!" Carol Harvey, Milwaukee, Wisconsin (Provence Tour)

"Just a short email to tell you what a wonderful time I had in Provence! The villages, markets, our hotel, the food, cooking class, the friendly people, just fabulous!" Beth Francell, Fort Davis, Texas (Provence Tour)

"Don't change a thing! I'll see you next year." Cathey Mayes, Austin, Texas (Loire Valley Tour, Provence Tour, Tour de France)

"I loved where we stayed. The variety of activities was wonderful. The selection of castles was helpful to understand French history. I enjoyed the culinary expedition & especially the goat cheese farm!" Stacey Outten, California (Loire Valley Tour)

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"Thank you, I really enjoyed the cooking lesson, goat farm visit, choice of restaurants, the hotel, learning French with our tour guide & her attention to detail throughout the program." Leslie Outten, Chicago, Illinois (Loire Valley Tour)

"The trip surpassed my every expectation, and what a wonderful group of people to travel with" Jim Rich, Tulsa, Oklahoma (Loire Valley Tour)

"I loved the ambiance of the country, the pace is slow and wonderful. The castles we visited were great. To be walking the same walks as 15th & 16th century greats is mind boggling. The itinerary is perfect" Bob & Cindy Leavens, Ashland, Oregon (Loire Valley Tour)

"We had a most wonderful time and look forward to coming back for another tour" Connie Kelly,Portland, Oregon (Loire Valley Tour)

"Thanks so much for a fabulous experience! I look forward to another adventure with you!" Ellie Breskot, Chicago, Illinois (Provence Tour)

"Thank you! I enjoyed the wine tasting at Mas de la Dame, our gourmet dinners, the St. Remy market, St. Paul de Mausole and Glanum" R.W. Bass, Atlanta, Georgia (Provence Tour)

"We had a superb overview of Paris, and our guide was the best we could have hoped for. She showed us a most beautiful city. Our days were well planned." Rena Beaton & sister Floy, Toronto, Canada (Paris Tour)

"What a thrill it was to galavant around the French countryside with you! What a wonderful experience for our first trip to the Loire Valley" Brent Whitted, Santa Monica, California (Loire Valley Tour)

"Merci! Thank you so much for everything. I loved being with all of the group! I hope to be on another of your wonderful tours!" Linda Irey, Severna Park, Maryland (Paris Tour, Loire Valley Tour)

"Thank you for a truly wonderful experience in France! I hope to return again to see the rest of this beautiful country." Mary Ann Dziak, New York (Paris Tour, Loire Valley Tour)

"What a fast week! It was full of beautiful sights and wonderful food. Thanks for making it extra special! I have truly enjoyed all of my time in France!" Brenda Fewox, Tampa, Florida (Paris, Loire Valley Tour)

"It was a wonderful trip! Hope to see you next year." Dianne Blanke, Charlotte, North Carolina (Paris, Loire Valley Tour)

"Thank you so very much for a great week in France! I enjoyed the cooking classes and meeting the group!" Charon Willis, NYC, NY (Provence Tour)

"A marvelous trip! We appreciate all you did for us during our tour of Provence!" Mamie, Katherine & Jerry, Atlanta, Georgia and Orlando, Florida (Provence Tour, Loire Valley Tour)

"Thank you for a great trip in both Paris and the Loire Valley! Tom and I had the best time ever and appreciated all that we experienced." Tom and Janice Rogan, New York, New York (Paris Tour, Loire Valley Tour)

"Our tour with OTBP was one of the hi-lites of our Europe trip...Thanks again for the great trip last summer." Tim and Patsy Marshall, Irvine, California (Tour de France)