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Adventures in France
Indie Voyage is for independent travelers looking for inspiration and guidance to journey beyond the tourist trail. If you’re like us, you have an appetite for adventure but you appreciate insider tips to find those little-known locations and experiences. You also know what a time-consuming process it can be to do all the research yourself.
With our specialized itineraries and regional guides, we do the work for you by sharing our best kept secrets—from where to see stunning landscapes and hidden villages, discover the best cuisine, stay in unique accommodations and immerse yourself in French culture by supporting local businesses and artisans. If you’ve ever had the desire to discover France off the beaten path you’ve come to the right place.
Explore France,
Off the Beaten Path
Take the Roads Less Traveled
Venture Beyond Paris
Perhaps you have been dreaming of a trip to France but don’t know where to start or feel overwhelmed by planning it yourself. We’ll always have Paris but what about venturing beyond the city limits and exploring offbeat areas rich with culture, charming architecture, delicious foods, and stunning natural settings. There are so many wonderful regions and secret spots to discover and immerse yourself.
Travel Tips
If this is your first time visiting France or even if you’ve been before, traveling off the beaten path can be a little intimidating. Through our own mistakes, we’ve gathered a wealth of information to make your journey exciting and stress-free. From the best times of year to travel, to useful driving tips, to learning more about French culture, even how to order at the boulangerie, we’ve got plenty of info to share.
Travel Consultations
Megan (an American expat) and JP (a French native) have uncovered unique hidden gems unknown to most tourists—from visiting quaint seaside villages and swimming in crystal clear rivers, to exploring ancient ruins on hilltops and tasting the most incredible wines and cheeses purchased directly from the producers. Let us help you experience an authentic journey in France just beyond Paris.
A Bit About Us
Megan and Jean Patrick (aka JP) began their two continent courtship after a brief but life-changing meeting. A couple years later, Megan packed up her Brooklyn apartment and left the life she knew to move to France for love.
JP led Megan to unique and inspiring locations to learn more about her new surroundings. During the pandemic, they bought a van to road trip and dive deeper into secret locations in France.
With a desire to help others discover this incredibly varied country, they design one-of-a-kind guides and offer plenty of advice for indie voyagers to navigate their own adventures and experience la joie de vivre.
Get Inspired
Haut-Languedoc
We’d never heard of the Orb Valley but while researching new areas, the images stopped us in our tracks. The region is blanketed in vineyards and olive groves, has stunning blue-green swimming holes, villages perched on hilltops with crumbling chateaux, excellent dining options and fresh produce markets galore.
Pays Basque
If wild nature, charming villages, seaside and mountains calls your name, then the Basque Country is the ideal place to go. Bordering Spain on the Atlantic coast, this region has a particular Spanish influence and feels completely different from most other parts of France. But it has it all from incredible food, culture and landscapes!
Normandy
Only a couple hours north of Paris by car or train, you can find delightful towns with fantastic architecture, turquoise water beaches, hiking trails along the rugged coastline and endless landmarks with fascinating history. And don’t forget the best part… tasting all of the amazing butter and cheeses!
Happy Clients
“Megan and JP provided us with the most amazing week in France! Including but not limited to the perfect picnic spot next a slow moving river under a CASTLE, an excursion to a tiny island with no cars where we picked fresh oysters and stayed in a picturesque cottage by the sea, a bike ride thru the amazing city of Nantes, great live music spots, and over and over again tips to find UNBELIEVABLE food. If you want to get out of the tourist traps look no further—Megan and JP have got the INSIDE SCOOP. I cannot recommend them highly enough!
We can’t wait to go back.”
—Chase and Tate