Tour With Véro

Experience Paris & Other Parts of La Belle France

In-Person & Virtual Tours

Coming to France? Parfait ! Join Véro in the beautiful Loire Valley.

Book a tour with Véro and find out why French kings made this spectacular region of France their home in the 15th and the 16th centuries. Renaissance châteaux, royal fortresses, charming villages, old abbeys, gardens: The Loire Valley has it all!

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(Let's go!)

In-Person Tours

Tours, Loire Valley

Cathédrale Saint-Gatien at the bleu hour in Tours France

Cathédrale Saint Gatien, Tours

Virtual Tours

Head to France with Véro on YouTube

Château d'Azay-le-Rideau with reflection in the water

Château d'Azay-le-Rideau

Virtual Tours

Head to France with Véro on YouTube

Get to know Véro

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Bonjour! I am a professional tour guide and learned with one of the best, Rick Steves. His company hired and trained me when I left the United States and relocated to my homeland in 2019. 

After a two-year hiatus, I happily returned to European roads in 2022. During that busy season, I took over 250 North American travelers around Paris and France. 

Life gets busy during the touring season. I am often out of town, leading tours for Rick between May and September. Currently, I work on two of his best-selling itineraries: “Best of Paris in 7 Days” and “Paris and the Heart of France” (11 days.) 

Life is busy, yet I do return to my home-base, Tours between guiding assignments where I lead neighborhood tours in my city when I am not on the road. Join me?

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Giverny tour group with Rick Steves Tours and Véro as the tour guide
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Véronique was stellar! I appreciated how encouraging she was of my (and any other tour members) attempts to speak in French, and how she both encouraged us to practice and offered gentle correction of pronunciation when needed.

She absolutely encouraged us to be independent travelers and gave us lots of opportunities to practice those skills. Véro is an excellent educator and was such a great guide for this trip!

Rick Steves Tour Member

Giverny tour group with Rick Steves Tours and Véro as the tour guide
Mont Saint Michel Rick Steves tour group with Véro

Book an In-Person Tour:  Tours & the Loire Valley

Tours is a beautiful mid-sized city, the gateway to the Loire Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site. It’s also under-rated and there’s a lot more to discover in town than meets the eye. 

I’ve spent hours walking the streets of Tours and researching the area’s cultural, historical and gastronomic heritage. You know how much I love it here if you follow me on social media where I share Tours and my French life daily.

Join me on a half-day tour (full-day tours also available) and let me introduce you to my favorite neighborhoods in Tours. Together, we will travel from the past to the present, as we explore medieval streets and lively squares and discover the lives of locals, then and now.

Tours can be run in English or in French (Higher Intermediate or Advanced speakers only. Please request when booking).

Cafe terrasse with Tours, France city walk clients

IN-PERSON TOUR DETAILS
Private Half-Day Tour in Tours, Loire Valley

Information:

Features highlights of Tours’ historic center. Tour runs about 3 hours, including a coffee or short break (**)

Participants must be able to walk along cobbled streets and occasionally stand, mostly on flat terrain. Please wear comfortable footwear.

Our tours are designed for participants 16 years and older.

All tours include a city map and a brief introductory orientation to the city’s main districts and highlights so you may explore on your own afterwards.

Half-Day Tour Price:

280€ Euros for up to three people. 60€ Euros per additional person. Paid at the end of your tour.

Additional Info:

France with Véro Patrons(*) receive a discount and other perks.

All Patrons have access to a list of my favorite hotels, apartment rentals and restaurants in Tours (PDF format.) Please let me know you are a Patron when booking. If you are not a Patron, PDF can be purchased separately for 20€ Euros.

(*) Discounts: 1 person = 25% off. 2 to 3 people = 20% off. Flâneurs, Les Copains, Face à Face tiers only. Les Copains and Face à Face Patrons can invite a 4th guest for free.
(**) Beverages and food not included.

Tour Charlemagne, Tours France with a blue sky
Tours Plage Pont Wilson on a beautiful sunny day

Private Full-Day Tour in Tours, Loire Valley

Information:

Full day tours are available on request.

Featuring highlights of Tours’ historic center and other landmarks, including local parks and gardens, tailored to clients’ interests

Tour runs about 7 hours, including a lunch break (**).

Participants must be able to walk along cobbled streets and occasionally stand, mostly on flat terrain. Please wear comfortable footwear.

Our tours are designed for participants 16 years and older.

All tours include a city map and a brief introductory orientation to the city’s main districts and highlights so you may explore on your own afterwards.

Full-Day Tour Price:

580€ Euros for up to three people. 60€ Euros per additional person. Paid at the end of your tour.

Additional Info:

France with Véro Patrons(*) receive a discount and other perks.

All Patrons have access to a list of my favorite hotels, apartment rentals and restaurants in Tours (PDF format.) Please let me know you are a Patron when booking. If you are not a Patron, PDF can be purchased separately for 20€ Euros.

(*) Discounts: 1 person = 25% off. 2 to 3 people = 20% off. Flâneurs, Les Copains, Face à Face tiers only. Les Copains and Face à Face Patrons can invite a 4th guest for free.
(**) Beverages and food not included.

Véro with a drawing of the château de Tours from long ago explaining during a tour
Members of La Bande de Véro at a cafe terrace in Tours France
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Véro is charming and smart. Because she is French but also lived for years in the US, she has a unique perspective that really added depth to her approach. She is clearly a great teacher. We learned so much from her. Plus, she is fun! I loved how she collaborated with the local guides to enhance our experiences. I appreciated her thoughtfulness, kindness and patience, especially when there were unexpected challenges. She really instilled confidence in me so I could navigate the Metro by myself!

Rick Steves Tour Member

Pont du Gard, Southern France.

Ready to take an in-person tour?

Join me for an in-person Half-Day or Full-Day tour in Tours, France—in the beautiful Loire Valley! If you have questions, click the button below to reach out. Don't forget to sign up for La Mailing List for upcoming services and new virtual tours!

When you can't make it to France...

Fan watching France With Véro on the ipad on her patio with a coffee

France with Vero fan enjoying a virtual event at home.

Take a Virtual Tour:  Join Véro on YouTube

In 2020 and 2021, while international travelers couldn’t come to France, I brought France to them. As a virtual tour guide, I focus on doing what I do best: sharing quality, original content on Paris and France, via live streamed events (YouTube, Facebook, Instagram) and video tours.

How often do you get to look at France and French culture through the eyes of a native who immediately feels like a friend, according to many viewers? 

Meticulously researched, France with Véro virtual tours offer a blend of history, architecture, and scenes of daily French life. Expect lively commentary, no loud music or crazy camera moves! I never rush as viewers enjoy sights and stories. 

In the mood for some armchair travel until your next trip? Head to France instantly and tour with Véro on YouTube . Over 200 guided walks around Paris and the rest of la Belle France await. That's hours of virtual travel fun and it's all free!

Test drive a virtual tour by clicking on the photos below (many more tours available on YouTube.)

Viewers say it best

Vero giving a virtual tour of Puces de Vanves in Paris France on a winter and sunny day

Photo credit: Oliver Gee

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You really brought St. Jean de Luz (Basque Country) to virtual life for me. You expertly mix historical background, architectural details, and the joie de vivre of the local community for us. Merci, as always, Véro!

Lin, S.

Vero giving a virtual tour of Puces de Vanves in Paris France on a winter and sunny day

Photo credit: Oliver Gee

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History, culture, language and food all presented by a knowledgeable English-speaking French native who allows us to travel with her. Goodness, what’s not to like? Merci for all of this and for making 2020 more positive! (…) For many of us who are eager to visit France again, your content provides so much enjoyment (plus an ever increasing travel bucket list!).

Marcelle

Phone screen with comments of a Facebook Live wit Vero touring Paris

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