29 Last minute vacations in France found
French Alps self guided walking holiday
Chalet based, self guided walking holiday in the French Alps
From £437.75 to £515 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 25 Aug, 1 Sep
50% off Self Guided walking and Family Adventure holidays over the week of the 18th & 25th Aug 18! Now only £257.50 pp for self guided walking (originally £515 pp) and £287.50 per adult and £247.50 per child for our Family Adventure holiday!
Self guided walking vacation in France
Idyllic walking in France with great food, wine and ambiance
From 1,057 6 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 23 Sep
Six-night holidays starting Aug 26 are reduced from 1057 to 850.
Six-night holidays are still available starting Sep 2 and 23.
2018 Prices for 2019 Holidays booked before Oct 31, 2018.
No single supplement for first solo guest in any one week.
Mercantour Park self catering gite, France
Beautifully located accommodation in the Mercantour, France
From £448 per week (sleeps 2)
Accommodation
Last availability for accommodation in the Mercantour - just an hour from Nice!! Jul 8-13, Aug 11-17, and after Aug 25...come and enjoy a magnificent national park - at just £32 pppn - and less for kids - of course!!
Nouvelle Aquitaine self guided bicycling vacation, France
Idyllic cycling in France with great food, wine and bonhomie
From 1,149 6 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 23 Sep
Six-night holidays starting Aug 26 are reduced from 1149 to 949.
Six-night holidays are still available starting Sep 2 and 23.
2018 Prices for 2019 Holidays booked before Oct 31, 2018.
No single supplement for first solo guest in any one week.
Helpdesk
If you would like some help or advice, or just want to discuss your ideas for your next trip, do give us a call.
Cycling vacations in Burgundy, France
A bicycle by day, a barge by night
From US $1,320 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct
2019: 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 1 Jun, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct
2019: 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 1 Jun, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 25 Aug, 01 Sep, 08 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 06 Oct, 13 Oct, 20 Oct
Mont Blanc walking vacation
An stunning walk through the Alps around Mont Blanc
From US $1,000 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep
Late availability on these dates: 26 Aug, 02 Sep, 16 Sep, 23 Sep
Mont Blanc Circuit trek, with hotel accommodation
Classic Tour, using small inns and guesthouses
From US $3,335 to US $3,845 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 25 Aug, 1 Sep
2019: 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug
2019: 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug
Late availability on these dates: 25 Aug, 01 Sep
Mont Blanc Circuit hiking vacation
Probably the most dramatic walk in Europe
From US $2,435 to US $2,555 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 25 Aug
2019: 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug
2019: 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug
Late availability on these dates: 25 Aug
Birdwatching vacation in France
Great Bird Watching, Food, Wine and Bonhomie
From 1,057 6 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 23 Sep
Six-night holidays starting Aug 26 are reduced from 1057 to 850.
Six-night holidays are still available starting Sep 2 and 23.
2018 Prices for 2019 Holidays booked before Oct 31, 2018.
No single supplement for first solo guest in any one week.
French Riviera walking vacation, France
Relaxed mountain and coastal daywalks
From US $1,705 to US $1,965 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 1 Sep, 15 Sep
2019: 13 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 8 Jun, 31 Aug, 14 Sep, 28 Sep
2019: 13 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 8 Jun, 31 Aug, 14 Sep, 28 Sep
Late availability on these dates: 01 Sep, 15 Sep
Mont Blanc vacation, Tour du Mont Blanc
The best of the Tour du Mont Blanc
From US $1,395 to US $1,745 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 6 Oct
2019: 18 May, 25 May, 1 Jun, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct
2019: 18 May, 25 May, 1 Jun, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 25 Aug, 01 Sep, 08 Sep, 15 Sep, 22 Sep, 29 Sep, 06 Oct
Horse riding vacation in France
Calm, beautifully-behaved horses and idyllic surroundings
From 1,057 6 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 23 Sep
Six-night holidays starting Aug 26 are reduced from 1057 to 850.
Six-night holidays are still available starting Sep 2 and 23.
2018 Prices for 2019 Holidays booked before Oct 31, 2018.
No single supplement for first solo guest in any one week.
Southern Europe rail tour, 16 days
16 day Southern Europe tour - inc accom, trains & activities
From £2,219 16 days inc Eurostar
Small group travel:
2018: 13 Oct
25% off August group tour starting 18/08/2018! Explore Italy, France and Catalonia by rail with all travel, accommodation and activities included.
There's only 1 place left on this tour - snap it up quick!
Walking vacation in Catalonia and France
Coastal walking holiday in Catalonia & France
From US $1,705 to US $1,855 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 23 Sep
2019: 2 Jun, 22 Sep, 13 Oct
2019: 2 Jun, 22 Sep, 13 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 23 Sep
Helpdesk
If you would like some help or advice, or just want to discuss your ideas for your next trip, do give us a call.
The GR10 Pyrenees hiking vacation in France
Following the French-Spanish border from the Atlantic to the Med
From US $2,055 to US $2,295 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 13 Sep
2019: 20 Jun, 25 Jul, 29 Aug, 12 Sep
2019: 20 Jun, 25 Jul, 29 Aug, 12 Sep
Late availability on these dates: 13 Sep
France wellbeing vacation
An idyllic paradise where wellbeing comes naturally.
From 1,057 6 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 23 Sep
Six-night holidays starting Aug 26 are reduced from 1057 to 850.
Six-night holidays are still available starting Sep 2 and 23.
2018 Prices for 2019 Holidays booked before Oct 31, 2018.
No single supplement for first solo guest in any one week.
France to Spain overland vacation
From romantic Paris to cosmopolitan Barcelona
From US $5,980 to US $6,160 28 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 2 Sep, 16 Sep, 7 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 02 Sep, 16 Sep, 07 Oct
Barcelona to Rome small group vacation
Vibrant Barcelona streets, picturesque Pyrenees & ancient Rome
From US $3,645US $3,463 to US $3,880 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 1 Sep, 15 Sep
2019: 9 Mar, 30 Mar, 4 May, 25 May, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 10 Aug, 31 Aug, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 5 Oct
2019: 9 Mar, 30 Mar, 4 May, 25 May, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 10 Aug, 31 Aug, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 5 Oct
Up to US $180 off. Late availability on these dates: 01 Sep, 15 Sep
Paris to Madrid small group vacation
An adventure packed with art, nature, culture and history
From US $3,265US $2,775 to US $3,360US $3,295 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 2 Sep, 16 Sep, 7 Oct
Up to US $490 off. Late availability on these dates: 02 Sep, 16 Sep, 07 Oct
Mont Blanc to the Matterhorn trekking holiday
Classic high level route from Chamonix to Zermatt
From US $3,065 to US $3,095 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 26 Aug
2019: 30 Jun, 28 Jul, 25 Aug
2019: 30 Jun, 28 Jul, 25 Aug
Late availability on these dates: 26 Aug
Alpine Cols of the Tour de France
Spectacular cycling route through the Italian and French Alps
From US $1,675 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 26 Aug, 9 Sep
Late availability on these dates: 26 Aug, 09 Sep
Raid Pyrennean Coast to Coast ride in France
A unique cycling tour of the Pyrenees
From US $1,595 to US $1,825 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 1 Sep, 15 Sep
2019: 22 Jun, 10 Aug, 31 Aug
2019: 22 Jun, 10 Aug, 31 Aug
Late availability on these dates: 01 Sep, 15 Sep
France self guided challenging cycling vacation
Brilliant cycling in France with great food, wine & bonhomie
From 1,057 6 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 23 Sep
Six-night holidays starting Aug 26 are reduced from 1057 to 850.
Six-night holidays are still available starting Sep 2 and 23.
2018 Prices for 2019 Holidays booked before Oct 31, 2018.
No single supplement for first solo guest in any one week.
Family multi activity vacation in the French Alps
Multi-activity family adventure holiday in the French Alps
From £488.75 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 25 Aug
50% off Self Guided walking and Family Adventure holidays over the week of the 18th & 25th Aug 18! Now only £257.50 pp for self guided walking (originally £515 pp) and £287.50 per adult and £247.50 per child for our Family Adventure holiday!
Highlights of Provence walking vacation, France
A guided walking holiday through beautiful regions of France
From US $1,745 to US $1,965 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 1 Sep, 15 Sep, 6 Oct
2019: 18 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 5 Oct
2019: 18 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 5 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 01 Sep, 15 Sep, 06 Oct
Vegetarian vacations in France
Great food plus walking, cycling or just relaxing
From 1,057 6 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 23 Sep
Six-night holidays starting Aug 26 are reduced from 1057 to 850.
Six-night holidays are still available starting Sep 2 and 23.
2018 Prices for 2019 Holidays booked before Oct 31, 2018.
No single supplement for first solo guest in any one week.
Canal du Midi cycling holiday in France
Stunning vineyards, chateaux and waterways
From US $1,985 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 15 Sep
Late availability on these dates: 15 Sep
Mont Blanc climbing vacation
The exhilaration of summiting an alpine peak
From US $3,260 to US $3,620 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 8 Sep
2019: 8 Jun, 22 Jun, 6 Jul, 20 Jul, 3 Aug, 17 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep
2020: 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 4 Jul, 18 Jul, 1 Aug, 15 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep
2019: 8 Jun, 22 Jun, 6 Jul, 20 Jul, 3 Aug, 17 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep
2020: 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 4 Jul, 18 Jul, 1 Aug, 15 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep
Late availability on these dates: 08 Sep
Rome to Paris European Tour
Rome to Paris Italy Switzerland and France
From US $4,870US $4,140 to US $5,315 21 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2018: 8 Sep, 22 Sep, 6 Oct
Up to US $730 off. Late availability on these dates: 08 Sep, 22 Sep, 06 Oct
From
1,057
excluding flights
It was a perfect vacation... The lodging was excellent nestled in greens with lots of hiking and biking trails to choose from, all meticulously planned out by the owner Peter. Food was superb, prepared by Carolyn, Peters wife who ran the place immaculately. This place is actually perfect or simply lazing around for a few days, sipping on limitless wine and taking a dip in the pool.
(more)Ricky Yeung
Top drawer! (more)Esther Quinlan
One of the best breaks I have ever had. Carolyn and Peter look after you so well. I am a solo traveler and sometimes you can feel isolated but not this time!!! (more)Margaret Parker
From
£437.75
excluding flights
We had a fantastic time staying in Samoens... The walking was amazing at this time of year: alpine meadows, wildflowers, waterfalls, and glacial landscapes, and not too challenging: we ranged between 500m and 970m ascent in a day. We went rafting on the Giffre on our day off, which was also great.
(more)Ross Carne
Superb walking country (more)Christine Ansons
Varied expertly guided walks through magnificent scenery (more)Jon Hargreaves
From
1,149
excluding flights
The people were fabulous both the hosts and guests. Competent, kind, thoughtful hosts. Great food and lovely setting great cycling and walking. (more)Nicki Mazey
Excellent. Accommodation was first class. Hosts were excellent. Environment refreshing and relaxing. The vacation lived up to the blurb on the website! (more)Brian Flynn
Fantastic! We would highly recommend this vacation to friends/family who might be interested in experiencing local culture in the French countryside in combination with hiking and/or biking. (more)Christina Freeman
From
US $1,000
excluding flights
We had some stunning views, every day! Although the days were very different, they did not disappoint. (more)Teuntje Tijssen
A great experience, really glad I was there for the wild flowers. Well organised and a brilliant guide. Good rapport among the group despite language differences. (more)Susan Sandalls
Excellent - this is our third family vacation through Responsible Travel and each
one has been fantastic. (more)Leslie Keeney
From
£448
per week (sleeps 2)
Best bits: Walking up to and visiting the rock art in the Vallee des Merveilles, and the Fete du Pain in St Martin Vιsubie.
(more)Carolyne Mason
Excellent. We travelled with young family and would certainly stay again so cannot recommend it too highly. (more)ROSIE KELBRICK
A really worthwhile and memorable vacation: the self guided walks were well planned and gave us a great idea of the locality; the food was very good and the garden(s) excellent for relaxing on our days off. We were given a very warm welcome and a friendly stay. (more)Jon Nay
From
US $1,320
excluding flights
The formula barge and bike is perfect. You can go biking in the day, have a restful time in the evening and nights and enjoy traveling across the country.
(more)Florence Kresine
I thoroughly enjoyed the vacation & the food & cycling were excellent. (more)Belinda Perry
Biking through the towns with our tour guide, Inka, who was an exceptional leader. The ride was challenging, leisurely, and culturally rewarding! (more)Michael Chirichello
From
US $2,435
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The whole walk on the Mont Blanc circuit is amazing
Tips?
Make sure you do loads of hills and long walking days to get fit.
Local benefits?
Not really
Overall rating?
Great (more)Barbara Hayers
From
1,057
excluding flights
From
US $1,705
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The company of my fellow walkers and the lovely coastal scenery
Tips?
Take good walking boots and more money than perhaps you might imagine as the suppers were fairly expensive.
Local benefits?
Helped restaurants, bars, we took a couple of taxis. Our guide explained a lot about the plants and the fragility of the soil. We also learnt about the vines
so appreciate the work that goes into their production on the steep slopes!
Overall rating?
Excellent (more)Alison Fletcher
From
1,057
excluding flights
Just what I needed! Plenty of wildlife around, the spotted flycatcher leaping through the garden was great, several species of dragonfly by the ford and several hummingbird hawkmoths feeding on the lavender by the pool, all to the tune of blackbirds, turtle doves and a Cetti's warbler! (more)Nigel Scott
Both my husband and myself loved our week. Lazing by and in the pool late afternoon was lovely and the weather was hot. Being able to walk littlle or miles or not at all, was good -there is no compulsion to be super active, though you can!
If you want to be totally catered for and live in verdant peace for a week, but have company too-this is the place for you! (more)Clare McKee
Excellent. It was not a thrills and spills vacation, just a quiet retreat where you are looked after. And if that is what you need, this is a place for you. (more)Tina cook
From
US $1,745
excluding flights
From
US $1,395
excluding flights
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US $3,260
excluding flights
Climbing was the most memorable part. (more)Gunvor Leirbukt
Memorable: 1.Training in the stunning beautiful mountains - Trient Glacier.
2. The views on the climb up and down from Mont Blanc summit, including sunrise
Exciting - the scramble up to the Gouter Refuge. (more)John Hehir
I think the attempt to reach the summit of Mont Blanc and in spite not having made it due to bad weather conditions it was still nice to have been to the Dome de Gouter. Other moments were the stunning landscapes. (more)Peter Koopmans
From
1,057
excluding flights
The very friendly and helpful hosts were the most memorable part of the vacation...Both hiking and cycling were enjoyable activities. (more)Helga Hoffmann-Orton
The hospitality of our hosts was most memorable...Look forward to a great vacation in beautiful, secluded locations. (more)Hilary Wight
A wonderfully calming and tranquil vacation rather than an "exciting" one. Should also mention the great hospitality shown by our hosts, delicious home cooked food and generous introductions to local wines and brandies! A lovely relaxing time.
(more)Mark McKenzie
From
1,057
excluding flights
A fantastic place which lived up to my expectations. (more)Katherine Amos
Excellent. This is a fine place to stay! With lovely people and surroundings. The best parts were riding in unknown rural France with horses up country tracks and beneath trees in occasional woodland. Meeting other riders and brushing up my French whilst the instructor brushed up my riding skills! (more)Liz Beaven
Tips for other travelers? Stay an extra week!...Ten out of ten. (more)Sue Evans
From
£488.75
excluding flights
Excellent - stunning area, with lots to do. I was with my 18 and 13 year old and we did an activity or walk, bike hire each day and were "happy tired" at the end of each day!- (more)Peter Wightman
Best bit: River-rafting. (more)Cormac Lucey
10 out of 10...We had the best vacation we've ever had! (more)Theresa Reynolds
From
1,057
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The most memorable part was Carolynn and Peter's warm hospitality involving lovely food, generous amounts of good wine and cognac and lively conversation around the dinner table. Domino the dog made everyone feel loved.
The road cycling is excellent due to the almost deserted roads and hilly terrain. The routes provided are easy to follow, varied and provide a good workout over the week.
Tips?
Be prepared to put on weight as the food and wine is abundant and hard... (more)Carol Gray
From
US $1,595
excluding flights
