Slow travel, done right
One Guide. One Tour.
One Unforgettable Journey.
At We Wander France, we specialize in small-group travel experiences in France designed for those who want to truly wander. Whether you're traveling France for the first time or returning to explore deeper, our guided walking tours take you beyond the tourist path and into the heart of the countryside.
Walking Tours in Rural France: A Small-Group Travel Experience
7-Day Experience · Ideal for Solo Travelers
Welcome to a week of beautiful walks, medieval towns, unforgettable landscapes and warm company. Each day blends gentle adventure, meaningful exploration and pockets of magic only possible on foot.
- Day 1Arrival & welcome to the Dordogne countryside
- Day 2River walks & your first French village
- Day 3Goat cheese, clifftop views & storied stones
- Day 4Red stone villages & countryside wanders
- Day 5The signature walk: hilltops, valleys & waterfalls
- Day 6Market day & Dordogne river valley wonders
- Day 7Farewell & departure
The France Experience
Stay in a beautifully restored historic manor surrounded by nature's quiet charm, with your own large private room for comfort and seclusion.
Daily guided walks through pristine forests, storybook villages and breathtaking countryside trails.
Daily breakfast and lunch at local restaurants featuring Southwest France's signature dishes, foie gras, duck confit, seasonal cuisine and open-air markets.
One exquisite home base, no repacking, just rest, reflection and relaxed exploration.
Testimonials
I met Meghan on a trip to New Orleans and immediately fell in love with her exceptional blend of friendly warmth, adventurous spirit and extensive knowledge of the area's history and places to explore. Her love and passion for sharing the quieter, lesser-known parts of France radiates from the food and accommodation choices to daily activities and stories of past adventures. I would travel with Meghan again anytime.
Meghan's passion for travel and adventure and life in general reinforced my desire and dreams of exploring the world. We had an absolute blast on our first trip and I will jump at the first chance I have to travel with her again. France had not been at the top of my list, but it is now, especially if I get to explore hidden gems with her. I highly recommend her for her spirit, expertise and genuine love for connecting people with a place she knows so well.
Meet your guide
A Lifelong Wanderer of France's Paths & Villages
I'm Meghan, a dreamer who believes travel should be slow, personal and filled with wonder. I created We Wander France for fellow free spirits who want more than just another tour. This is a journey into the heart of France and maybe a bit into yourself.
Journal & Stories
Countryside Walks & Storybook Villages
Dispatches from the tour and the slow life of southern France, published on Substack and gathered on our own Stories page.
Latest StoryWhat October Really Looks Like in the Dordogne
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Welcome, solo travelers
No Solo Supplement, Ever
We stay in a spacious six-bedroom house, with each traveler enjoying their own large private room, absolutely no single supplement. As a longtime solo traveler myself, I know the joys and challenges of traveling independently and those experiences inspired me to create this company.
First-time solo travelers are especially welcome. I'll share stories from my very first solo trip and help make your journey comfortable, fun and unforgettable.
What to Expect
Each tour is limited to just 6 to 8 guests, ensuring personal attention and real connection with like-minded adventurers. Daily walks range between 3 and 7 miles on moderate terrain at a comfortable pace, with plenty of scenic pauses for discovery and conversation. A moderate fitness level is recommended, but the itinerary is designed to be enjoyable, not exhausting.
The package includes modern accommodations in a large stone home with private rooms, all guided walks and in-tour transportation. Breakfast daily and lunches out are included; most dinners are on your own at the home, which has two well-appointed kitchens and on-site laundry. Flights and transport to the meeting point are not included.
From the trail