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All travellers have a relationship with France, as the country of culture, gastronomy and world class arts – this country pulls all travellers. At Not in the Guidebooks specialise in activity holidays in France, it’s such a great place to learn new skills, unwind and meet new people.

There are wonderful local experiences to be had when you get off the beaten track in France. Wherever you go you’ll find beautiful winding streets and village square markets, long coastlines and massive mountain ranges. France really has it all and more. We love taking trips to France to develop a new skill or delve deeper into one of our hobbies. Whether you’re looking for a painting holiday, cooking holiday or any other kind of adventure, we’ve got you covered.

France is the destination for meeting new friends, being creative and deepening your knowledge. So, what are you waiting for? France is calling…

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  • Portrait Painting Week In France

    6 Nights France
    • Available in May, June, July and September 2025
    • All inclusive Oil portrait painting week
    • Stay in a beautiful french village
    • 5 days expert tuition

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    £1500 pp
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  • Painting Holiday in a Lovely Chateau in Gascony

    7 nights France
    • Includes accommodation and all meals
    • 6 days expert tuition with Neil Pinkett or Tony Parsons
    • Stay in a stunning renovated chateau
    • May and June 2025 dates

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    £1900 pp
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  • French Painting Holiday in Gascony

    7 nights France
    • Expert painting tuition for 5 days
    • Stay in a lovely farmhouse in the heart of Gascony
    • All meals included ( except one night)

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    £1025 pp
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  • Short Painting Break in the South of France

    3 Nights France

    Indulge in delicious food, local wines, delightful sights and individual art tuition on this 3 night painting holiday in..

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    £800 pp*
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  • Painting and Wine-Tasting in South France

    3 Nights France

    Taste local wines at the source and use the vineyards to inspire your artwork on this 3-night art & wine holiday in Fran..

    Price from

    £900 pp*
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  • Paint the South of France

    6 Nights France

    Indulge in delicious food, local wines, delightful sights and individual art tuition on this 6 night painting holiday in..

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    £1200 pp*
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    Best Places to Visit

    Nice

    Welcome to a city of azure seas, pristine beaches, fresh Mediterranean cuisine and lifestyle to matc

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    Nice

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    Gascony

    Rolling hills bearing winding vineyards, Gascony is a region best savoured slowly.

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    Gascony

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    Normandy

    Windswept beaches, quiet village communities - there are wonderful experiences to be found in Norman

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    Normandy

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    Provence

    Travel along roads that wind their way through the hills of Provence to find truly offbeat experienc

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    Provence

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    Loire Valley

    Incredible chateaux, beautiful countryside, exquisite wine, all this & more in the Loire Valley.

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    Loire Valley

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    Bordeaux

    Historical & cultural hub in a region of world-class vineyards, Bordeaux is a rewarding destination.

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    Bordeaux

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    French Riviera

    Glitz and glamour await in a land where all pleasures & unique experiences can be found.

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    French Riviera

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    Biarritz

    Tucked away on the south Atlantic coast, France’s surf capital hides a number of offbeat experienc

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    Biarritz

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    Toulouse

    A picturesque maze of cobbled alleys reveals a city on the forefront of France’s cultural scene.

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    Toulouse

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    Paris

    What can be said that hasn’t been said already, the romantic capital of the world sits on the Sein

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    Paris

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    Nouvelle-Aquitaine

    A scene conjured up by gently ringing church bells & smells of boulangerie wafting through its stree

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    Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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    Lyon

    The culinary capital of France, if you’re a food lover, look no further than this charismatic city

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    Lyon

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    Brittany

    Fishing villages, stretches of deserted coastline & all the cheese and bread you can eat, sounds lik

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    Brittany

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    French Pyrenees

    Lesser visited than the Alps but still incredibly beautiful, authentic, and truly off the beaten tra

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    French Pyrenees

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