Tailor-made Vacation · France
Luxury France: From Paris to Bordeaux
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At a glance
This journey through France blends cultural depth, refined indulgence and a relaxed pace, offering a thoughtful balance between city life and countryside calm. Beginning in Paris, the itinerary immerses you in one of the world’s most iconic capitals, where art, history and contemporary life exist side by side. Private tours, curated experiences and time at leisure allow you to explore the city in a way that feels personal and unrushed.
From Paris, travel by high-speed train to Bordeaux, where the atmosphere softens and the focus shifts to landscape, wine and wellbeing. Staying among the vineyards offers a complete change of rhythm, with time to enjoy exceptional food, restorative spa experiences and the surrounding countryside.
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Throughout the journey, carefully selected hotels, private transfers and expert-led excursions ensure comfort and ease.
This itinerary is ideal for travellers seeking a refined French experience that combines cultural discovery with moments of relaxation.
Day by day
This is a sample plan, not a fixed departure. Days can be added, removed or reordered, and almost every client changes something. Prices are an entry-level guide; your quote will be exact.
Days 1–4: Paris
Your journey begins in Paris, where four nights allow for a deep and varied experience of the city. During your stay, explore world-renowned museums, historic landmarks and distinctive neighbourhoods, supported by private and semi-private excursions. Highlights include guided visits to the Louvre and Versailles, a food-focused experience in Le Marais and time to enjoy Paris at your own pace. Your boutique hotel in the 7th arrondissement offers a peaceful base close to key sights. Paris feels expressive and layered, blending cultural depth with everyday elegance.
Days 5–7: Bordeaux
On Day 5, travel south to Bordeaux by high-speed train and transition into a slower rhythm of life. Spend three nights at a luxury vineyard estate set among rolling vines, where the focus is on wine, wellness and exceptional food. Time here is designed for relaxation, whether enjoying spa treatments, wine tastings or quiet moments in the countryside. The property’s Michelin-starred dining and connection to the surrounding vineyards elevate the experience. Bordeaux offers a calm and indulgent conclusion to your journey through France.
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It doesn't get more romantic than a trip to France. Whether you're dreaming of a Parisian escape or a French Riviera retreat, you're guaranteed a truly memorable adventure in stunning France.
Look no further than France for a European getaway that ticks all the boxes. Stunning cities, stretches of pristine coast, and some of the world's most mouthwatering wineries - France has it all.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Out Of Office do?
Out Of Office is a luxury LGBTQ+ travel company specializing in tailor-made vacations and extraordinary journeys around the world. We create bespoke luxury vacations, LGBTQ+ honeymoons, safaris, cruises, beach escapes, private tours and group trips, with every itinerary designed around you. Our travel specialists combine global expertise, first-hand destination knowledge and trusted local partners to create seamless, highly personalized experiences.
Is Out Of Office a gay travel agency?
Out Of Office is an LGBTQ+ owned and run luxury travel specialist, with particular expertise in gay and LGBTQ+ travel. We understand the additional considerations that can come with traveling as an LGBTQ+ person or couple, from local laws and customs to finding genuinely welcoming hotels and experiences.
We welcome every traveler, including friends, families and allies. Many of our clients are not members of the LGBTQ+ community, but choose Out Of Office for our luxury travel expertise, personalized service and discretion.
Do you create tailor-made LGBTQ+ vacations?
Yes. Every tailor-made trip with Out Of Office is designed from scratch around your interests, travel style, budget and the way you want to experience a destination. We can arrange luxury hotels, private transfers, flights, guides, excursions, cruises and special experiences as part of one personalized itinerary. The journeys shown on our website are there to inspire you rather than restrict you; only clearly identified group departures operate as fixed itineraries.
How do you choose LGBTQ+ friendly hotels and destinations?
We combine first-hand destination knowledge with trusted local expertise to recommend luxury hotels, resorts and experiences where LGBTQ+ travelers can feel informed and welcome. We also consider the laws, customs and attitudes of each destination, because LGBTQ+ rights and experiences differ around the world. Our team regularly visit many of the properties we work with and where a destination requires greater awareness, we give you clear and considered advice so that you can make an informed decision about where and how you travel.
We plant trees for every booking
For every booking made with Out Of Office we commit to planting trees in your name to help reduce the impact of travel on future generations. You'll even get a link to see where your trees are planted in the world via our partner Ecologi.
We donate to Rainbow Railroad with every booking
Rainbow Railroad helps LGBTQ+ people escape state-sponsored violence and persecution. A donation goes with every trip we sell, funded by us and never added to your price.
Start Planning Your Trip
Tell us where you would love to go, when you are thinking of traveling and what kind of trip you have in mind. One of our LGBTQ+ travel specialists will create a tailor-made itinerary designed around your destination, style and preferences.
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