Service Description

Dive into a local gem with your friends, family or colleagues and you local guide Discover Valence d’Agen on a 1-hour private walking tour led by one of Carte Blanche Tours’ certified professional guides. Passionate storytellers with strong local expertise, our guides combine historical knowledge with a friendly, engaging, and flexible approach—making regional culture accessible, lively, and meaningful for all. As you stroll through this former English bastide, your guide will introduce you to the town’s historical highlights and everyday heritage, revealing the distinctive spirit of the French Midi. The walk showcases emblematic sites such as the central bastide squares, historic streets, listed wash basins (lavoirs), and the peaceful Canal latéral de la Garonne, a key element of the region’s economic and cultural history. Along the way, you will discover how Occitan traditions, trade routes, and local life have shaped this vibrant market town. Carte Blanche Tours specializes in bespoke experiences. Each visit is carefully adapted to the interests, pace, and ages of your group, whether you are traveling with friends, colleagues, or family, including children. Expect an interactive tour that balances history, architecture, local anecdotes, and daily life, always adjusted to your curiosity and rhythm. Our goal is simple: to offer a professional-quality tour without stiffness, combining solid expertise with warmth, clarity, and genuine human connection. This walking tour provides a perfect introduction to Valence d’Agen and the wider Occitanie region, offering insight into the understated charm and lively soul of southern France. Practical information • Maximum group size: 20 participants • For groups of 21 participants or more, audio devices are required (rental available upon request) • Duration: 1 hour • Language options: English, French and other languages available upon request