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03/26/2026

Provence is more than a place, it’s a way of life. Read our new blog to understand what "Provence" really means 👉 https://tripusafrance.com/true-meaning-of-provence/

09/23/2025

🌊 Wake up to stunning Mediterranean views for 8 nights on our South of France tour! Each room has a private balcony with full sea views, and there’s no packing and unpacking—we stay in the same hotel for the entire tour. Now that’s a true vacation! ✨
Book your spot for next year! https://tripusafrance.com/south-france-tour/

09/17/2025

🌸 Our 2026 South of France “Special Lavender” Tour is NOW open for bookings! 🌸
👉 Visit: https://tripusafrance.com/special-lavender-southern-france-tour/ for prices, itinerary, accommodations, and more.

09/05/2025

✨ Walk in Van Gogh’s footsteps in Arles ✨

Join our expert local guide on a leisurely walking tour of this Provençal gem, famous for its Roman history, vibrant culture, and as the place where Van Gogh lived and painted for over a year. 🎨

📍 Arles is one of the highlights of our 8-Day South of France Tour
👉 Visit our website for dates & details: https://tripusafrance.com

06/09/2025

🇫🇷☀️ One of the most loved moments on our South of France tour? A fun pétanque lesson with Stephane, co-founder of TripUSAFrance!

Join us this fall and try the game locals adore, it’s easy to learn and always a good time! (Few spots left for 2025!)

• Sept 2–10 / 2 spots left
• Sept 30–Oct 8 / 4 spots left
• Oct 7–15 / 1 spot left

👉 Book your spot now: https://tripusafrance.com/south-france-tour/

04/02/2025

We’re thrilled to announce an additional tour date for our popular South of France small group tour! 🗓 September 2 – 10, 2025 📌 8 spots left (15 participants max)

✨ Also, 4 spots just opened up for Sept. 30 – Oct. 8, 2025.
All other 2025 tours are full—2026 dates are ready to book!

👉 Tour details here: https://tripusafrance.com/south-france-tour/

Small Groups, Big Adventures! Same Hotel for 8 Nights, Provence & Occitanie Regions, Must-See Sites, Off-the-Beaten Path. Book Today!

03/21/2025

🇫🇷📖 If you're traveling to the stunning Dordogne region, there's no better companion than Martin Walker's "Bruno, Chief of Police" series. Each book is not only a captivating mystery but also a beautiful portrayal of village life, food, and culture in the picturesque countryside of Southwest France.

✨ Bonus: There's even a Bruno-inspired cookbook featuring delicious Dordogne recipes!

➡️ Read more here: https://tripusafrance.com/french-countryside-bruno-chief-of-police/

Martin Walker's literary creation, "Bruno, Chief of Police" is a captivating journey that transports readers to the idyllic French countryside of Dordogne.

03/19/2025

✨ Saint Émilion: One of Our Favorite Villages in France! 🇫🇷

The village is world-famous for its prestigious wines🍇🍷—but we love it just as much for its breathtaking beauty and rich history. Nestled in the heart of Bordeaux’s vineyards, this medieval village has charming cobbled streets, stunning views, and an irresistible old-world feel.

Oh, and one of the most fascinating parts of St Émilion is actually hidden underground! ⛪✨ Beneath the village lies a network of tunnels and the largest monolithic church in Europe, carved directly into the limestone. These underground wonders are open to visitors, and on our tour, we get to explore them firsthand!

✨Experience the magic of St Émilion with us on our 8-day Bordeaux & Dordogne tour in 2026! 👉 https://tripusafrance.com/bordeaux-dordogne-tour/

03/13/2025

🥐☕️Imagine starting your day with coffee and croissants overlooking the Mediterranean Sea! 🌊☀️ On our South of France tour, mornings include a delicious buffet breakfast served with this incredible view from the 4th-floor breakfast room of our hotel.

📅 We have just a few spots left for 2025, and our 2026 tour dates are now live! Reserve your spot today:

👉 tripusafrance.com/south-france-tour

03/07/2025

🐎 The Iconic Camargue Horse of Southern France 🐎

⭐ A Horse Shaped by Nature:
Small, strong, and perfectly adapted to this wild landscape, these horses have roamed the Rhône Delta for thousands of years. With their sturdy hooves built for marshes and their incredible endurance, they are truly one with their environment.

⭐ Born Dark, Turns White:
Camargue horses are not born with their signature grayish-white coats. Foals enter the world dark—black, brown, or bay—but as they age, their coat gradually lightens due to a genetic trait called the gray gene.

⭐ Partners of the Gardians:
For centuries, these horses have been essential to the Gardians (the cowboys and cowgirls of the Camargue). Trained from the age of 3, they learn to herd the region’s famous black bulls. By the time they reach 5 or 6 years old, their bond with their rider is so strong that they can anticipate movements before being guided.

⭐ The Failed Warhorse Experiment:
In the 1600s, King Louis XIII attempted to breed Camargue horses into warhorses by introducing larger stallions from Northern France. But the newcomers could not survive the tough, wet conditions of the Camargue.

⭐ A Symbol of the Wild Camargue:
Unlike many other horse breeds, Camargue horses live in semi-wild conditions, roaming freely through the marshes without shelter. This tough environment has shaped their legendary strength, intelligence, and independence.

📍Join us in the South of France and experience the beauty of the Camargue firsthand!

02/14/2025

Mediterranean sunrise! 🌅 View from hotel room at Hotel Splendid Camargue on our 8-day South of France tour ☀️ 🌊