We enjoyed the trip so much We enjoyed the trip so much, our guides Philippe and David were very professional, humorous and knowledgeable. On our last day, Philippe took us to buy cheese and olive paste which we brought back to Singapore. Whenever we enjoy our cheese with champagne, all the beautiful memories from off the beaten path will surface in our mind. Thank you for the wonderful memories!

Off the beaten path tour of Loire… Off the beaten path tour of Loire Valley was wonderful! Every day was a new experience traveling comfortably by van while staying in the same lovely hotel with breakfast included each morning! We saw several castles, a local winery with a catered lunch and 2 cooking classes with renowned chefs complete with dinner and wine afterwards. C’est magnifeat! Would recommend this tour immensely!

A Week in Provence A great fun week in Provence with Christy and our very capable guides, Phillipe and David. A wide range of activities, walking, fine dining, wine tasting, cooking classes and chocolate making. Our fellow travelers were all from the US and just the nicest people. The Cassis trip was a little long and may have benefited from a group lunch and slightly earlier departure time. Hotel Gounod was, for us, with a large bedroom, rustic and enjoyable, though, as Kiwis, we missed the opportunity to make a hot tea brew in our room, as there was no in room kettle. Minor points though, that did not detract from our overall enjoyment.

Loire Valley Delight NO HOTEL HOPPING caught my eye! Everything we needed was there for us. The Loire Valley Tour was a fantastic experience. Guide, Christy, was so knowledgeable concerning the royalty and four chateaux, even humorous but so interesting. Our chauffeur, Christine drove us carefully from city to city and threw in many interesting tidbits regarding French history, as she is a native of the area. The cooking classes (and eating and drinking absolutely delicious wine from the area) were a favorite of mine...hands on experience with the best master chefs. I was able to cook some of these recipes when I returned home. Thank you to Damien, Louisa and Fred, Angelique and Christoph, our master chefs who welcomed us into their homes or restaurant. The OTBP Loire Valley Tour does not disappoint, it delights!!! Merci, Pat Weichle

Christy's team of Philippe and Summer… Christy's team of Philippe and Summer were amazing! Our trip to Provence was all we had hoped for and more. The itineraries were filled with opportunities to explore the art, culture, history, and food/wine of the area. It was wonderful to arrive and just lean in to all that Provence has to offer. We felt so well cared for!