A deposit of $1,775 is due to secure your spot on the tour. Payments are partially refundable up until May 15, 2026 (see cancellation policy). Your final balance is due by September 1, 2026.

If you make a reservation within 90 days of the trip departure, full payment will be required upon confirmation.

Once you submit your application form and pay your deposit, you will be sent a confirmation email. Baptiste will reach out when it’s time to book airfare after a minimum of 10 travelers have enrolled on your departure.

Final trip details will be sent approximately 2–3 weeks before departure.

To get in touch with Baptiste, your travel guide and trip facilitator, please send an email to info@thefrenchmanguide.com.

Airfare to and from the starting and ending point of the tour is not included in the price to give you maximum flexibility in choosing your preferences for air travel. You can use frequent flier miles, depart from your airport of choice, or add pre- and post- trip extensions with no constraints.

Please wait to book your airfare until Baptiste reaches out to confirm your departure.

Gratuities to local guides, restaurant staff, bell staff, and bus drivers are all included in the trip cost.  Gratuities to your trip facilitator are not included.

Travel insurance is not included, but strongly recommended.

Baptiste Prevot is the owner and founder of European Experts, a USA-based tour and travel consulting business. A native of the Rhône-Alpes region of France, Baptiste has extensive knowledge of both French and American cultures. Having guided over 1,000 travelers on tours throughout Europe for well over a decade, Baptiste has a wealth of experience as a seasoned travel connoisseur. He will be your travel guide and trip facilitator.

Our trips have a maximum group size of 24 people. This is the perfect group size to meet new people with diverse backgrounds, but still small enough to be on a first-name basis with everyone. Our groups have a great time together!

Prior to our departure, we’ll arrange to have a video call and start a group text thread to introduce ourselves and discuss trip details.

Solo travelers are welcome on our trips. Group meals generally take place at medium to large tables, and we ensure that everyone is included in conversation. Because our trips are priced for doubles sharing a room, there is a supplemental cost for those who choose to have their own room. Single room availability is limited. Please reach out to Baptiste to confirm availability prior to booking.

Our trips are designed to give our travelers authentic insight and understanding of the places we visit. Traveling with Baptiste is what makes our itinerary special, and this type of curated, insider’s experience cannot be obtained on one’s own. Our trips generally do not incorporate long periods of free time during the day, although several evenings will be at leisure.

Travelers should be in good health and able to walk up to 3-5 miles (with stops) over uneven terrain (primarily cobblestones) and be able to navigate stairs. All hotels will have elevators. You will need to be able to carry your own luggage from the bus to hotels. You also need to be able to load your own luggage onto trains. It is probable that we will encounter stairs in train stations. We highly recommend packing light! Try to keep your suitcase weight under 40 lbs. and limit your total luggage to one suitcase and one personal item, such as a purse or daypack. In city centers, we often walk from place to place due to traffic restrictions.

Every effort will be made to try to accommodate any special dietary requests you may have. Please discuss your requests with us when signing up for a trip. We also encourage you to be open to trying new foods. Our group meals will be a set menu that typically include food items such as meat or fish.

We’ll send you a detailed packing list well before departure. We provide the rest: comfortable accommodations, an engaging daily itinerary, expert trip support, and access to people and places that will leave a lasting impression!

Please note that you will need to be able to carry your own luggage from the bus to hotels. You also need to be able to load your own luggage onto trains. It is probable that we will encounter stairs in train stations. We highly recommend packing light! Try to keep your suitcase weight at or under 40 lbs. Luggage space is limited on trains. Please bring no more than one suitcase and one small personal item such as a purse or daypack.

We strongly recommend purchasing comprehensive travel insurance (with a Cancel for Any Reason clause) to protect your investment in the event of trip cancellation or interruption due to unforeseen circumstances or risks, such as sickness, quarantine, inability to participate in the tour, cancellations, interruptions, delays, lost/stolen/damaged travel documents and personal property, medical expenses, evacuation, and other emergency transportation in the event of inability to travel. Please note that no refunds will be issued for any unutilized portion of the tour. Due to contractual agreements with our vendors, our cancellation policy cannot be adjusted.

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A cancellation must be made in writing by email to info@thefrenchmanguide.com. The date that European Experts, LLC receives the written request determines the cancellation charge applicable. Due to the upfront nature of costs in reservations and booking, we are unable to give refunds beyond a certain date. Due to contractual agreements with our vendors, our cancellation policy cannot be adjusted.

The $1,775 deposit is non-refundable after July 1, 2026. No refunds will be issued after August 1, 2026. This cancellation and refund policy is based on the contracts signed by European Experts, LLC and its vendors to ensure that payments are paid in full. No refunds will be made for any unutilized portion of the tour.

We strongly recommend purchasing comprehensive travel insurance with a Cancel for Any Reason clause for peace of mind.