About France Off The Beaten Path Tours

ABOUT OFF THE BEATEN PATH, LLC – The Company

A remarkable journey began 30 years ago in the heart of France when American Christy Destremau arrived in Provence. With an entrepreneurial spirit and a dream to uncover France’s hidden treasures and share them with the world, she took a leap of faith. She transformed her vision of travel into sharing authentic experiences in France with travelers. Her dream led to the birth of France Off the Beaten Path Tours. Her boutique tour company has redefined the art of experiencing France through its unique and immersive small-group tours. Since its founding, the company has been a beacon of authentic, off-the-beaten-path experiences that encapsulate the soul of France.

Tours That Don’t Feel Like a Tour

Step into the enchanting world of Christy’s tours, where she and her team unveil the essence of France. The company prides itself on offering a personalized and intimate exploration of France, going beyond the typical tourist hot spots and delving into the heart of the country’s rich culture, history, and natural beauty. The company’s small group tours are meticulously designed to provide travelers with a genuine and unforgettable experience, allowing them to discover the lesser-known gems of France in combination with immersive excursions with local French friends, chefs, artisan and artist partners, and wine-makers. The company offers a distinct perspective on exploring France far beyond the ordinary.

Christy’s insatiable curiosity and a deep-rooted love for France inspired her to design tour experiences that reflect her passion for this magical country and unique travel philosophy. With a desire to share her profound connection to the country with fellow travelers, Christy embarked on a mission to curate unique experiences that would unveil the authentic spirit of France. Christy and her entire team pride themselves on offering small group tours that don’t feel like tours but instead feel like personalized adventures among friends that delve into France’s heart and soul. With a focus on immersive experiences, the company goes beyond typical tourist attractions, sharing France’s culture, traditions, and beauty, setting the stage for travelers to connect with the heart of the country easily in a way that transcends the ordinary tourist experience. Christy and her team provide an insider’s view of France, creating unforgettable memories for guests.

Christy’s unwavering passion for uncovering the hidden treasures of France and sharing salacious and tangy history, a tumultuous one that has shaped France into a modern-day treasure, remains paramount. Her deep-rooted love for the country has driven her to foster meaningful relationships with local French chefs, wine-makers, artists, and artisans who have become more than just partners over her 30 years in France. They have become family friends and exemplify the magnificence of France and its culture. Her relationships have allowed the company to offer unparalleled authenticity through her meticulously designed itineraries. Each tour treats travelers to exclusive experiences only a true insider can deliver. Travelers also figuratively walk through history to relive the thrilling details of historical events, adding depth and richness to their journey. Ensuring every tour is unforgettable, fun, and enlightening. Read more about Christy here.

An Exceptional Team of Tour Guides

In addition to leading many tours herself, Christy has selected a handful of tour guides to work alongside her. Like Christy, France Off the Beaten Path tour guides are American and French, multi-lingual, and reside in France. They bring a wealth of local information and history to enrich each guest’s individual experience. Company Tour guides have personally been selected for their comprehensive understanding of French and Anglophone culture, and have a talent for being able to blend the two cultures to ensure memorable experiences for France Off the Beaten Path Tour guests. Many have been elected to some of the most prestigious tourism offices in France, and have also been awarded UNESCO accolades for their cultural work in France.

About France Off The Beaten Path™ – 30 Years in France

Shop at weekly village markets where OTBP tour guides introduce you to our French friends who are olive oil and wine producers, artists, cheese-makers, herb and spice vendors, craftsmen, perfumery and linen artisans, and designers. Walk the same countryside and vineyard trails frequented by regional French residents and their families. Enjoy the slow road scenery walking local country trails through vineyards, flower fields of lavender, poppies, and sunflowers, olive and fruit orchards, and small historic villages. Tour castles, pre-historic caves, and other historical monuments and sites with knowledgeable, professional UNESCO award-winning guides. Dine in the same gourmet restaurants and bistros, as the locals do; where the chefs are our personal friends and set aside a special table uniquely to welcome you. Built in leisure time provides guests with opportunities to pursue independent interests and activities or to break away from the group for some quiet or personal time.