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6-day Dordogne Small Group Tour
Over the past 30 years I have travelled to most parts of the world , often alone and at times with a tour group. I have just returned from southern France in the Dordogne region, after a week on tour with Slow Tours and Carol Haslam the organiser. This tour rates as probably the best I have ever done , it was relaxed ,uncomplicated, full of experieces, personally accommodating, and highly professional. I am still soaking in my memories and I encourage anyone who is seeking a beautiful experie...
Provence 8-day Small Group Tour
Our Slow Tours holiday in the south of Provence was a special part of our first European trip. We were so pleased to see our tour guide waiting for us at Toulon train station. With everything we did, we felt special. Nothing was too much trouble. Food was fantastic, so was the cooking school and the tour was a wonderful mix of old villages, boat trips, walking, discovering markets, and we even took a pedal boat on the lake in this picture. Thank you for giving us a wonderful and memorable hol...
15-day Provence Small Group Tour
We had the most fantastic time in Provence and can’t wait for our next holiday with Slow Tours. Everything was run so well, accommodation was wonderful, food and wine were excellent, we had time to see what we wanted and never felt that we were rushed. One of my unforgettable memories was a half-day cycle ride from Bonnieux to the amazing Roman bridge at Pont Julien, on to Lacoste and back to Bonnieux, taking in the beautiful country scenery all the way. An early morning balloon ride...
Loire Valley 8-day Small Group Tour
I am eternally grateful for finding "Slow Tours" and Carol on the internet. My friend and I wanted to spend time in France, as part of a small group. Whilst we wanted to see and experience the beauty and history of The Loire Valley, we preferred to do this at a pace where we could absorb the atmosphere, and immerse ourselves in the French culture each day, and that meant no rushing or trundling onto a big coach for tour hopping. Our day would begin over a leisurely breakfast in a "parlour", ...
Dordogne Small Group Tour
My husband and I flew to France from Australia to join Carol Haslam of Slow Tours, travelling the south of France for a month followed by a week in Paris. Carol is a very professional tour operator and her experience and knowledge of France is phenominal as is her command of the language which was more than helpful for us. Our interest took us to the beautiful countryside of Dordogne, Provence West where we stayed at St. Remy followed by Provence East staying in the medieval village of Le ...
Languedoc-Roussillon 8-day Small Group Tour
We had the very great pleasure to travel through the beautiful Languedoc Rousillon region with Carol for 8 days in September. Our base in Prades was at a delightful Spanish style villa where we were made to feel very welcome by our hosts Evelyne and Alex - the pool was excellent after a hard day touring! Highlights of the trip included visits to Eus (fab tapas), Villefranche sur Confluent, the beautiful beachside towns of Collioure and Banyuls, and also the walk to the amazing Abbey of St...
8-day Normandy Small Group Tour
In September this year I took a Slow Tour to Brittany and Normandy with Carol while on 2 months long service leave. I am a 60 year old French teacher who usually travels solo and by train but it is too difficult to get to all the many little villages by train so I decided to take my first ever "group tour" - and I had the most wonderful time. There were just 4 of us on the tour, travelling around Brittany and Normandy in a lovely car, staying at only 2 hotels, experiencing some great dining e...
Provence 8-day Small Group Tour
What a fabulous experience to have a tour guide who really knows the place. We had such a wonderful time, lovely small group and we think we have made some new friends for life! Every day was just as Carol said - a great day. Relaxing, nice pace, and a beautiful Provence farmhouse we stayed in. The medieval village close by was so pretty and full of history. We could imagine all those people before us who had walked along the same cobblestone lanes. Our favourite excursions were to Les Baux d...
Loire Valley 8-day Small Group Tour
Being the successful bidder for a charity auction, I secured a week long "Slow Tour" in France's Loire Valley not really knowing what it was all about. For a busy executive though who has done lots of travel all over the world for business, it turned out to be the right recipe for experiencing all things French. The whole concept is great and was so relaxing. Being able to visit places less seen by the big tour promoters at a pace set by our group was only one of the true benefits that Carol ...
Languedoc-Roussillon 8-day Small Group Tour
My trip with Carol in the south of France was very wonderful. We spent 3 weeks together and everyday was full of so many delights. It was very diverse and often adventurous. Carol’s attention to every travel detail was unsurpassed. I felt so well looked after and enjoyed every moment. I’m now looking forward to my next journey with Carol. Merci Carol. Provence/Languedoc-Roussillon/Dordogne in September 2010. Also Normandy, Brittany, Loire Valley in 2012 Rhonda (Victoria) 2010/2012
8-day French Riviera Small Group Tour
I just had the most wonderful experience in the French Rivieria, even travelling across to Italy for a day. The villages were picturesque and the artist’s galleries outstanding. I particularly enjoyed seeing the home and gardens of Renoir, one of my favourite impressionist artists. A visit to the mansions on the peninsula of St Jean Cap Ferrat proved to be an unexpected highlight with a delicious lunch overlooking the stunning gardens as a memorable bonus. St, Raphael, St Tropez.... wow, what...