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A private driver service based in Tarbes who knows the Pyrenees region intimately. Two-hour transfers with a professional who values reliability and discretion. Whether you need airport pickup, a trip to nearby towns, or a custom route, this is straightforward point-to-point transport with comfort essentials included. Your driver handles parking; you focus on the journey ahead.
A two-hour private surf session for two in Biarritz, the Basque country's premier break. Your instructor meets you at this refined coastal town on France's southwest shore, kitting you out with wetsuit and board before hitting the water. Whether you're paddling out for the first time or refining your pop-up, you'll work at your own pace on waves that have drawn surfers here for decades. Transport is arranged, though local buses serve the area if you prefer.
Skip the queues and explore Versailles' opulent state rooms and the legendary Hall of Mirrors with a private guide who knows the palace inside out. This four-hour tour starts with hotel pickup from central Paris, whisks you through the Sun King's former residence—all 700 rooms and 67,000 square metres of it—then leaves you free to wander the manicured gardens and 55 fountains at your own pace before returning to the city.
A private seven-hour exploration of Champagne's most distinguished terroirs, starting from Reims. Visit Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards across the Côte des Blancs and Marne Valley, including Hautvillers—where Dom Pérignon pioneered champagne production—and the prestigious village of Aÿ. Tour two family-run producer sites, taste six distinct champagnes, sample traditional eaux-de-vie, and enjoy lunch with wine included. Your guide drives and shares insider knowledge of viticulture and regional heritage.
Spend a full day exploring Saint-Émilion's wine estates and medieval core in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a knowledgeable guide. This 7–8 hour tour covers the right bank's prestigious domains, where Roman viticulture took root centuries ago. You'll visit two châteaux with cellar tours and three wine tastings led by estate staff, then wander the cobblestone village streets and its UNESCO-listed Monolithic Church to understand how terroir shapes these celebrated wines.
This 13–14 hour excursion from Paris takes small groups (3–7 people) to the D-Day landing grounds in Normandy, focusing on Omaha Beach and its surrounding fortifications. You'll walk the shoreline where American forces fought, explore the bluff-top German gun emplacements (WN62), visit the American Cemetery and its museum, and tour the Overlord Museum's collection of period armour and vehicles. A guided narrative traces the events of 6 June 1944 across the actual terrain.
Spend seven hours along France's dramatic southern coastline, starting with your choice of Marseille's hilltop basilica or a wander through its bustling Old Port. Head to the clifftop village of Cassis, where you'll stand at Cap Canaille—Europe's highest sea cliff—with rosé and local snacks in hand. The afternoon is yours: explore Cassis's boutiques and restaurants, swim at the central beach, or take a boat into the Calanques, those wild limestone inlets carved into the Mediterranean. Private transport throughout.
A 90-minute theatrical walk through Auvers-sur-Oise following the final months of Van Gogh's life. A professional actor portraying the artist guides you past the locations where he worked and lived, including the Auberge Ravoux and his grave. The tour weaves together accounts of his mental health struggles, his correspondence with brother Theo, and the circumstances of his death, while visiting over 15 sites that inspired his paintings.
Roll through the Champagne region on an open-air imperial bus with a guide and driver, taking in vineyard vistas and UNESCO-listed villages across 2–3 hours. The tour includes three bottles of locally selected Champagne, regional snacks, and a live sabering demonstration—a traditional Champagne celebration technique. Bring your own playlist via Bluetooth speaker. Perfect for birthdays, team outings, or any reason to raise a glass amid the rolling slopes.
Step into a century-old Alsace wine cellar where 100+-year-old wooden barrels tell the story of a family's winemaking legacy. You'll watch how Alsatian wines developed, then experience an immersive 180° video projection across the barrel room—a technique nowhere else in France uses quite like this. Finish with five Maison Zeyssolff wines paired alongside gourmet bites: cheese, cured meats, macaroons, spiced bread, fresh fruit, and chocolate in the on-site tea room. Two hours total; children welcome with snack options if they skip the formal tasting.
A seven-hour drive through the Luberon's most photogenic corners, skipping the rush-around approach for genuine lingering. Start at the austere 12th-century Sénanque Abbey, then pause at a Gordes overlook with rosé and local nibbles, before exploring Roussillon's russet-toned lanes and artisan shops. This is Provence distilled—less about ticking boxes, more about settling into the rhythm of the place.
When Charlie from our team booked this private tasting in central Alsace, we found ourselves in a compact, air-conditioned space working through five-plus Grand Crus — the region's most celebrated vineyard plots. Alsace sits in a geological sweet spot: millennia of mountain collapse and sea retreat left behind soils that are a patchwork of limestone, schist, volcanic rock, and marls. That complexity translates directly into some seriously good white wines, a few of which regularly crack global top-ten lists. This 90-minute session pairs the tastings with a charcuterie and cheese spread, making it a neat urban dip into what makes the region tick — no hiking boots required.
This six to seven-hour private tour threads through southeastern France's most dramatic landscapes. You'll navigate the limestone cliffs of Verdon Gorge, stop in the hilltop village of Castellane, explore the pottery heritage of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, and drive through rolling lavender fields in their seasonal splendour. A driver tailors the pace and stops to your interests, revealing the region's geological drama and rural character without the constraints of group schedules.
A 12-hour guided exploration of Normandy's D-Day landing sites departing from Paris with hotel collection. Your dedicated local guide meets you in Bayeux to lead you through Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, the American Cemetery, and Overlord Museum whilst a separate driver handles transport. The split-role approach keeps your guide focused entirely on historical storytelling and context rather than navigation, allowing for a measured pace through this pivotal World War II landscape. Small groups of 7–8 people ensure genuine engagement without the exhaustion of larger coach tours.
Spend three hours exploring Montpellier's wine scene through a working urban winery and two specialty wine bars. You'll walk through the city's historic centre with a guide, learn how winemakers approach their craft, and discover the basics of tasting wine properly. Meet the people behind the bottles—producers who work with organic and natural methods—and develop a genuine understanding of what makes their wines distinct. Tasting notes, sensory techniques, and thoughtful food pairings round out the experience.
Private car from Nice Airport to Antibes covering roughly 25–35 minutes on the road. Your driver speaks English fluently, holds full VTC credentials, and will greet you at arrivals with an hour's wait included. The vehicle is climate-controlled, insured comprehensively, and stocked with water and sweets. Pricing stays fixed upfront with no hidden charges.
When Charlie from our team tried this, the RIB left the harbour while the sun was still well up, and the real show started once the light began to soften over the water. The cruise runs for about two and a half hours and heads first towards the Lérins Islands, the low green lumps just offshore from Cannes, before turning back towards the bay. From there the boat holds roughly 300 metres from the fireworks barges of the Cannes Pyrotechnic Art Festival, close enough to feel the bangs in your chest but not so close that you're dodging debris. The setting does a lot of the heavy lifting: the palms and pale façades of the Croisette, the glint of moored yachts, and a steady stream of other boats doing the same loop. Because the group is kept small, it felt more like a private outing than a packed tourist trip. BugBitten's view is that it's a cracking way to spend an evening on the Riviera, as long as you know what you're signing up for on the water and come prepared for the weather and a bit of spray.
Eight hours exploring Alsace's wine country with a private driver and local guide. You'll visit hilltop castles, wander through half-timbered villages, and taste regional wines whilst rolling through vineyards in a comfortable air-conditioned van. The itinerary flexes to your interests—whether that's architecture, wine depth or village wandering. Strasbourg is your starting point.
When Em from our team tried this, she found the Vespa ride through Paris a relaxed way to take in the city's big landmarks without the slog of walking between them. The tour runs about 1 hour 30 minutes and opens with a short safety briefing before you set off behind local guide Raphaël, who leads on a motorcycle with a sidecar. The route sweeps past the Eiffel Tower, Les Invalides, Place de la Concorde and the Arc de Triomphe, with quieter side streets threaded between the headline sights. Central Paris traffic is busy, so the ride feels lively rather than sleepy, but the pace is set to keep newer riders comfortable. Expect a mix of fellow travellers craning for photos and Parisians going about their day around you. At BugBitten we liked that the format suits couples sharing a scooter as well as solo riders who want a bit of adventure without driving the whole way.
Spend four hours exploring the American D-Day landing sites in Normandy, choosing between Utah Beach or Omaha Beach. The Utah option takes you to where General Roosevelt touched down, the village of Sainte-Mère-Eglise, and the drop zones of the 101st and 82nd Airborne. The Omaha route covers the beach itself, the strategic heights of Pointe-du-Hoc, and finishes at Colleville-sur-Mer's American cemetery. Both routes trace the footsteps of those who shaped the invasion's outcome.
Wander Albi's medieval backstreets and covered market with a bilingual local guide, tasting regional cheeses, cured meats, and bread as you go. This 3.5-hour walking tour includes a craft cocktail mixed by a Meilleur Ouvrier de France artisan, tastings of local wines (including sparkling), and finishes in the quiet Saint-Salvi cloister with artisan chocolate. You'll learn the stories behind each producer and leave with tasting notes and shop recommendations emailed afterwards. The portions add up to a proper lunch.
Cruise through Paris in a restored Land Rover with a private driver and guide for 90 minutes, hitting the grand boulevards and hidden corners most visitors miss. You'll swing past the famous monuments, then venture into the bohemian quarters—Montmartre, Pigalle, the gritty backstreets where Picasso worked—before climbing to Sacré-Cœur for sweeping city views. Your guide narrates the stories behind each neighbourhood, steering you away from the postcard Paris into something with actual character.
Step into a French restaurant where culinary history comes alive over 2.5 hours. A theatrical dining experience connects you to a thousand years of gastronomic evolution across France and Italy, with each course revealing how food shaped these nations. Waitstaff guide you through the narrative as you eat your way through starter, main, and dessert, paired with wine and finished with coffee or tea.
Sweep through Provence's most compelling landmarks in a single day, starting with the engineering marvel of Pont du Gard before moving into the hilltop villages that define the region. You'll pass through ochre-hued Roussillon, lunch in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, explore the medieval streets of Gordes and Les Baux, and finish at the natural spring of Fontaine de Vaucluse. Eight hours, air-conditioned transport, and a driver who knows where to stop—this covers the essentials without the fuss of navigating yourself.
Spend seven to eight hours exploring Burgundy's celebrated Côte de Nuits region with a local wine expert guide. Travel by private air-conditioned minivan through UNESCO-listed vineyard landscapes, visiting hand-picked estates to taste 10–15 Pinot Noirs, including Premier Cru selections. Discover the intricacies of Burgundian classification whilst savouring the region's terroir. Break for lunch at a traditional wine village restaurant serving French cuisine before returning.
When Noah from our team did this Porquerolles tour, we found a genuinely relaxed way to see a quiet French island without the usual logistical faffing around. It's a curated blend of contemporary art at the Carmignac Foundation, organic wine tasting at a local vineyard, and meandering through Mediterranean gardens with works tucked into the landscape. The whole thing runs 4–8 hours depending on how you layer it, and your guide is genuinely knowledgeable on art, local history, and the island's ecology. You're picked up from your accommodation, ferried across, and shepherded through without queueing. It hits a sweet spot between cultural and laid-back.
Spend 8.5 hours exploring Alsace's wine country with a private guide and sommelier, departing from Colmar, Basel or Mulhouse. Visit two working wineries, taste around a dozen wines, and wander through a traditional Alsatian village. You'll travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with someone who knows these slopes intimately—expect storytelling about the land and the families who've worked it, plus the practical knowledge of how Alsatian wine differs from its neighbours.
This two-hour walking tour traces Nice's layered history from the Monument du Centenaire through Place Massena's Piedmontese grandeur, the vibrant Cours Saleya flower market, and the narrow maze of the Old Town's pastel-coloured streets. The route culminates atop Castle Hill, where you get sweeping views across the Promenade des Anglais, the port, and beyond. Your guide provides local context in English, Spanish, French, or Italian, and can help arrange tickets to sites along the way.
Walk Toulouse at your own tempo with a local guide who shapes the route around what actually interests you. Over 2–6 hours, you'll see the famous brick basilicas and arcaded squares, then slip into the quieter quarters locals favour—courtyards, riverside stretches, neighbourhood cafés. Your guide fills gaps with stories and context that don't make it into mainstream guides. The itinerary forms after you chat through your preferences; you set the pace and decide where to linger.
Spend a full day exploring Belleau Wood, the WW1 battleground where US Marines earned their fearsome reputation through brutal twenty-day fighting. This private tour traces the offensive from start to finish across contested terrain, examining tactical positions, trench systems, and the human stories behind one of the Corps' costliest engagements. Your guide unpacks each phase of the action, making sense of the landscape and why historians still regard this battle as pivotal. Ideal for military history buffs and those wanting to understand American involvement in the Great War beyond textbook summaries.
A three-hour private walking tour of Strasbourg led by native Alsatians who've grown up immersed in the region's culture. You'll move through two millennia of history—from Roman foundations through medieval architecture to present-day Petite France—visiting the Cathedral, tracing seven centuries of heritage, and discovering the neighbourhood's quieter corners, local legends, and cultural layers that guidebooks miss.
A 4.5-hour evening tour of Monaco and Monte-Carlo with a private driver-guide, departing from your accommodation. Watch daylight fade over Villefranche harbour, then explore the principality's glittering streets and squares after dark. You'll have substantial free time to gamble at the casino, dine at local restaurants, or simply wander the illuminated boulevards. Your guide can suggest venues and adjust the itinerary to suit your preferences.
Pedal through Paris using quality French bikes and a sprawling network of dedicated cycle paths. Based in central Paris near the Seine, this rental service lets you chart your own course—whether that's hunting down neighbourhood cafés, passing major landmarks, or following the river. Staff point you towards the best routes. You'll have everything bolted on: helmet, lock, phone holder for navigation, and a basket for your café haul. Flexible hire spans one to eight hours, so you can squeeze in a quick spin or spend a full day on two wheels.
Spend 2–3 hours aboard a private boat along the French Riviera coast, anchoring in secluded coves with crystalline water for swimming. Choose your pace: a quiet morning departure with breakfast, a leisurely lunch surrounded by rocky inlets, or an evening cruise with sunset aperitifs. Your captain steers while you recline on deck, sip local wines, and watch the shoreline drift past. Ideal for small groups or special occasions.
Walk Île de la Cité at your own pace with this self-guided audio tour, tracing how Paris grew from a modest riverside settlement into a major city. Narrated by Annie Sargent, a France travel podcast producer, the tour spans 1–1.5 hours depending on how long you linger. Use the VoiceMap app to navigate with GPS, turn-by-turn directions, and offline playback. Explore at dawn, midday, or whenever suits you—your access never expires.
When Alex from our BugBitten team tackled the Mont-Saint-Michel guided tour, we found ourselves winding through one of France's most storied hilltop villages with a local guide who clearly knew the place inside out. The two-hour walk covers the mount's layered history — from its early monastic days through to how it functions as a living village today — threading past medieval architecture, narrow cobbled lanes, and the occasional tour bus queue. It's the kind of spot that draws crowds, but a focused guide makes the difference between getting lost in the shuffle and actually understanding why this rock in the sea mattered.
Explore the Saint-Emilion wine region from the sidecar of a vintage motorcycle, a distinctive way to cover the UNESCO-listed village and surrounding Grand Cru estates over eight hours. Your driver-guide navigates vineyard roads whilst sharing local knowledge, stopping at two châteaux for tastings and a picnic lunch amongst the vines. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.
Spend eight hours exploring Aix-en-Provence with a private guide who navigates you through the city's finest neighbourhoods on foot, then ventures into the Côte de Provence wine country. Your driver collects you from your hotel or the Marseille cruise terminal and handles all transport between stops, leaving you free to absorb the architecture, street life, and vineyard landscapes. Wine purchases at cellar doors are at your own cost.
A private five to six-hour tour linking Marseille's layered history with the coastal charm of Cassis. You'll walk through Marseille's medieval quarters and around its working harbour, then head west to Cassis to explore fishing villages and seaside promenades. An air-conditioned vehicle moves you between stops, water supplied throughout. Lunch is your own affair.
Combine electric biking through Lacanau's pine forests with a personalized surf session along the Atlantic coast. This three-hour experience lets you pedal quiet forest trails to secluded beaches, then paddle out with a guide who knows every swell and break. Small groups mean you get genuine attention while learning waves tailored to your ability, not a script.