Our Clients’ Favorite Experiences in 2025
From Paris to Provence, Bordeaux to the Alps, our clients discovered the beauty of France this past year. In 2025, French Side Travel organized hundreds of trips across France, but some experiences rose to the top as guest favorites. We wanted to look back on our client trips from the past year and share some of the top experiences. At French Side Travel, each trip is unique and adapted to your needs and wishes. We’ve rounded up our clients’ favorite visits, experiences, private tours and hotels. And perhaps these past trips will inspire your future adventures with us in 2026.
Our Clients’ Favorite Experiences in 2025
Our Clients’ Favorite Monument and Museum Visits in 2025
Private Tour “The Highlights” of the Louvre
No surprise here. One of our clients’ top visits was strolling the Louvre with a licensed guide. This particular visit focuses on the highlights of this acclaimed museum. From Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa to the Venus di Milo, your private guide will navigate the massive complex and show you some of the museum’s most cherished pieces.
Private Guided Tour of the Louvre
Another tour that our clients particularly appreciated was our VIP private guided tour of the Louvre. This exclusive tour begins with a formal welcome in front of the glass Pyramid from a museum department head. Accompanied by an English-speaking lecturer, our clients benefit from no-queue room access, shortcuts and security guard assistance. Not only does this confidential tour include museum highlights but also can be personalized according to your wishes and interests.
Private Tour “The Highlights” of Musée d’Orsay
Another classic museum in Paris, the Musée d’Orsay boasts ample treasures from the Impressionist period. And during 2025, our clients loved this private tour with a licensed guide to see some of this museum’s main pieces. Marvel at the handiwork of Edgar Degas’ “The Little Fourteen-Year-Old Dance” and admire the meticulous brushstrokes of van Gogh’s Starry Night. With featured artists including Cézanne, Monet, Manet and Gauguin, you’re sure to be in good company.
Private Guided Tour of the Eiffel Tower
What’s a trip to Paris without seeing its emblematic Eiffel Tower? Let’s just say that our clients couldn’t agree more. Another popular visit among clients in 2025 was a private guided tour of this icon in the 7th arrondissement. Accompanied by a private guide, our guests have access to the second level where they admire the sweeping views of the city. Your guide explains the ins and outs of this renowned monument. And depending on availability, our clients have the exclusive privilege of visiting the third level “summit.”
Our Clients’ Favorite Experiences in 2025
Private Market Tour and Cooking Class
It’s no secret that France is celebrated for its gastronomy. And therefore, it’s no shock that a cooking class took the cake for one of the top client experiences in 2025. On this tour, clients visit local markets to purchase fresh ingredients for their recipes. Once in the kitchen, the chef instructs travelers as they prepare a starter, main dish and dessert. This four-hour tour is a treat, but the best part is the end: when you get to taste your creations!
Private Croissant Bakery Class
It is truly impossible to visit France without stumbling across various bakeries boasting fresh, buttery croissants. And our clients drooled at the opportunity to try their hand at this French classic. One of our expert pastry chefs leads this workshop on how to make flaky croissants. Roll up your sleeves and off to work in the kitchen!
Private Perfume Workshop
France tempts not only the stomach and eyes but also the nose. Nestled on the French Riviera, the town of Grasse is esteemed for its perfume and fragrance. And in this private perfume workshop, our clients have the chance to create their very own vial of perfume. Don’t worry – guests begin the adventure with an expert perfumer who is apt to advise you on your concoction. Choose from among 100 essences, and refresh yourself with the champagne and macarons at your disposition. This workshop includes a 100 ml bottle of Eau de Parfum along with a 60€ boutique voucher.
Private Guided Walk through Claude Monet’s Garden in Giverny
More than a century later, Claude Monet remains celebrated for his artwork, especially his waterlilies. “My garden is my most beautiful masterpiece. I work at my garden all the time and with love,” Claude Monet once said, per the Art Story. “My heart is forever in Giverny, perhaps I owe it to the flowers that I became a painter.” In 2025, our clients wanted to not simply see his artwork but also the places that inspired him. On this private guided walk, guests explore Monet’s home and gardens in Giverny, just a little more than an hour’s drive from Paris.
Our Clients’ Favorite Private Tours in 2025
Private Guided Walking Food Tour in Le Marais District
We couldn’t agree more with our clients; food tours are one of the best ways to discover a destination. Clients fell in love with this walking tour through le Marais, one of Paris’ chicest districts. Our local guide will lead you through idyllic streets and to different addresses where you’ll taste both sweet and savory delicacies.
Full-Day Private Driving Tour of the D-Day US Sector
France is steeped in history, and our clients were eager to learn more about D-Day in 2025. On this full day tour, clients jumped into World War II history with a visit to Omaha Beach and the nearby American Cemetery at Colleville-Sur-Mer. Guests also have the chance to see Pointe du Hoc, a strategic military location during the war. The visit also includes time in one of the first liberated French villages and Utah Beach.
Private Luxury Cultural Tour to the North Luberon villages
You can’t go wrong with a visit to anywhere in Provence, but one of our clients’ coups de coeur within the region was the Luberon Regional Nature Park. This area is populated with quaint villages, lavender fields, vineyards and ample charm. Tucked in the Vaucluse department, this region is ideal for travelers hoping to soak up the slow Provençal life along with its exceptional landscape. This luxury tour includes visits to the Luberon’s most picturesque villages, including Gordes and Abbaye de Sénanques.
Private Tour in Monaco, La Turbie and Èze
Another client favorite in 2025 was our French Riviera tour to Monaco and Èze. This exceptionally beautiful region of France is known for its glistening sea views, warm weather and sheer luxury. This visit begins in the principality of Monaco where you can play a round at the casino, visit the palace or scope out your next yacht. The tour includes free time for lunch in the enchanting village of La Turbie. Next stop? The medieval village of Èze, a place that feels as if someone has hit pause on the clock. Wander the labyrinth of cobblestone streets all the way up to the top of the hill where you’ll be rewarded with views from its exotic garden.
Our Clients’ Favorite Hotels in 2025
Hôtel La Pérouse in Nice
We totally get why this hotel was a client favorite… its views of the Baie des Anges on the Mediterranean! Located in Nice, this four-star hotel is a short walk from the famed boardwalk Promenade des Anglais and the perched lookout Colline du Château. Hôtel La Perouse also offers private beach access.
Villa Saint Ange in Aix-en-Provence
This five-star hotel located in the sunny town of Aix-en-Provence proved to be a client favorite in 2025. From its sprawling gardens to its outdoor pool, on-site spa to charming decor, what’s not to love at Villa Saint Ange? Choose from one of its 34 luxurious rooms, and feast on its Mediterranean cuisine at Âma Terra.
Le Derby Alma in Paris
Looking for an elegant stay in an intimate hotel in Paris? In 2025, our clients loved this four-star hotel in the 7th arrondissement. Le Derby Alma entices with its 33 rooms with some boasting Eiffel Tower views. Swoon! Start your day with a full breakfast at the hotel, and finish a day of exploring with a drink at the bar.
The year 2025 was filled with excellent trips throughout France, and some activities were clear winners among guests. From private Louvre visits to food tours, our clients experienced France the French Side way. We take the time with each client to craft the perfect trip and are ready to help you plan your adventure in 2026. You might also like: Exquisite City Trip in Paris or A Luxury Escape to the Highlights of French Riviera.