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.