Why Book Your 2026 Tour Now?

Unforgettable journeys don’t happen last minute: small groups, rare experiences, limited dates. Secure your spot today.

When people think about travel, they often imagine booking flights, hotels, or maybe a packaged walking tour just a few months in advance. But at Carte Blanche Tours, our journeys aren’t just “packages.” They are one-of-a-kind, handcrafted experiences—and they need time to design, refine, and reserve. That’s why booking now for 2026 isn’t just recommended. It’s essential.

Local produce discovery and tasting.

What Makes Carte Blanche Different?

We don’t believe in cookie-cutter tourism. Our tours are bespoke cultural journeys designed for curious travellers—whether you’re a group of friends, a family, a professional tour operator, or an organisation planning a special trip.

Here’s what we focus on:

• Small groups, big experiences: smaller groups, so you can connect deeply—with locals and with each other.

• Cultural immersion: We go far beyond monuments. Think home-hosted meals, pottery workshops, market strolls with chefs, or walking tours with our local guides that highlight hidden histories.

• Slow, thoughtful travel: We don’t rush you from one attraction to another. Instead, you experience places at regular pace—with time to wander, taste, reflect, and truly engage.

• Insider access: Because of our local partnerships, we can open doors —whether it’s a backstage tour of a historic château or a private tasting in a vineyard.

A Few Examples

• Wine & Gastronomy Journey in Bordeaux, Quercy and Dordogne: Explore family-run vineyards, learn foie gras traditions from local producers, tour a market, and take a cooking class with locals. Or take a giant food tour in one micro-region, discovering landscapes and history in between food and drink stops.

• Art & History Tour of Provence: Roman ruins, Van Gogh landscapes, and intimate visits with artisans keeping centuries-old crafts alive.

• Paris Beyond the Icons: Alongside the Louvre and Eiffel Tower, discover Jewish heritage in the Marais, explore Paris’ covered passages, and share a glass of wine in a local cellar.

• Tailor-Made Pilgrimage or Kayaking Routes: From Rocamadour to Santiago, from Tarn to Dordogne, designed for groups seeking both cultural insight and spiritual meaning.

These are only starting points—your tour is built for you, not pulled from a shelf.

How It Works: From Dream to Departure

Booking your 2026 journey starts with a simple idea. Here’s how we turn it into reality:

1. Get in Touch

   Reach out with your preferred dates, group size, and preliminary ideas (a theme, a region, or just a feeling you want the trip to have).

2. Our First Response

   We’ll send you a few targeted questions to better understand your group: travel style, mobility levels, interests, and past travel experiences. This helps us avoid clichés and focus on what really matters to you.

3. Co-Creation & Budget

   Together, we refine the project: destinations, rhythm, highlights, and experiences. We’ll suggest options that match your budget and priorities.

4. Booking

   Once the framework is set, we finalise the booking and manage the last touches for your tour.

French cheeses

Why Book So Early for 2026?

1. Small Groups, Limited Space

We keep our tours intentionally intimate. That means only a few departures per year for each itinerary. Once a date is full, it’s gone.

2. Exclusive Access Needs Advance Notice

Behind-the-scenes experiences—private château visits, artisanal workshops, seasonal fêtes—are limited. Booking in advance allows us to secure those rare opportunities for your group.

3. High Demand in France’s Best Regions

From the Dordogne to Provence, calendars fill quickly—especially during spring and fall, the most pleasant seasons for travel.

4. Peace of Mind

Early booking means you lock in your dates and budget. It gives you more time to prepare, dream, and savour the anticipation.

Travel With Intention

Booking in advance is about more than logistics. It’s about traveling with purpose.

• You’ll join communities working to preserve heritage and landscapes.

• You’ll support local economies in authentic ways.

• You’ll leave space for spontaneity—because the essentials are already taken care of.

At Carte Blanche, we believe that preservation goes beyond official labels. While we love showing you UNESCO sites and Plus Beaux Villages, we also guide you into places with no titles—villages where traditions live quietly, where locals still gather at the weekly market, where travel feels fresh and unfiltered.

Your 2026 Journey Starts Today

2026 may seem far away, but the most memorable journeys need preparation time. The earlier you book, the more choices you’ll have—of destinations, dates, and experiences.

✨ Whether you’re planning a family celebration, a cultural adventure with friends, or a professional group tour, now is the time to begin.