2027 may still seem a long way away. Our booking calendar doesn't seem to think so. At Détours & Guides, we are already working on 2027 and 2028 programmes, and 2027 is filling up very quickly. If you're planning a private journey, a family trip, a special-interest tour, an incentive, a group programme — or if you're a tour operator looking for reliable guides across France — now is a very good time to start the conversation. Because booking early isn't simply about sec

After 14 years of guiding tours, creating journeys and building relationships throughout France, our founder has decided that it was time for a change of name. Carte Blanche Tours is becoming Détours & Guides

Book your 2026 France tour early: small groups, rare experiences, limited dates. Secure your dream journey with Détours & Guides.

Tourism can either nourish a place or strip it of its soul. At Détours & Guides, we refuse the “quick dollar” and cookie-cutter souvenirs. We craft real experiences, away from the crowds, where artisans, farmers, and villages keep their authenticity alive. Our mission: tourism that preserves, sustains, and adds value to communities—not just snapshots for travelers.

Beneath the charm of Occitanie and Nouvelle-Aquitaine lies a history of Roman roads, medieval crusades, and wars that forged the region’s spirit. From the Romans’ vision of connected cities to the Cathar resistance, the Hundred Years’ War, and religious conflicts, each era left scars and strengths. Today, “le vrai midi” still defends its languages, heritage, and way of life — a living story etched in stone and soul.