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France Travel Planning — Custom Itineraries Designed with Care
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France has a way of staying with you even after you have left it- that neighborhood café in Paris, a market morning in the countryside, or a hotel that made you want to move in.
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I am Jody Holman, founder of Viewfinder Travel, a boutique travel advisory based in Pacifica, California. I specialize in custom travel planning to France for travelers who care about food, wine, culture, and thoughtful pacing — including families traveling with teens.
My goal is not to over-plan, but to design itineraries that flow naturally, with space for discovery, ease, and the everyday pleasures that make France unforgettable.
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Who Might Love Travel in France?
I work best with travelers who:
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Prefer boutique hotels over large chains
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Value food, wine, art, and history as part of daily life
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Want depth without exhaustion
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Are traveling with teens and want trips that engage everyone
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Appreciate thoughtful planning without rigidity
If that sounds like you, France is often an excellent fit.
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How I Plan Trips to France
Every itinerary is custom, but my approach is consistent:
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I help you choose regions that make sense together
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I balance cities with countryside
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I think carefully about transit, timing, and rest
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I recommend hotels for where they are, not just how they photograph
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I design days that leave room for curiosity
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Paris — With and Without Teens
Paris works beautifully for families when it’s planned well. Neighborhood choice, pacing, and activity mix matter more than checklists.
I regularly plan:
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Paris itineraries for families with teens
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Art- and museum-focused stays
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Food-forward trips centered on markets, cafés, and classic restaurants
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→ You may enjoy: Paris with Teens (and Without)
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​Beyond Paris: Countryside & Regional France
Some of the most memorable moments in France happen outside the capital.
I help travelers explore regions such as:
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Ardèche and rural southern France
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Provençal villages and wine country
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Smaller cities and market towns that reward slower travel
These trips often combine beautifully with Paris or stand on their own.
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→ Read more: Travel in Ardèche
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Food & Wine Experiences
France rewards curiosity at the table. I design trips that:
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Prioritize restaurants that locals love
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Include wine regions that suit your tastes
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Balance special meals with everyday pleasures
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→ A Paris institution: Tour d’Argent, Paris
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Traveling to France with Teens
Teenagers tend to travel better when they feel engaged rather than managed. France offers:
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Walkable cities
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Hands-on food culture
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History that feels tangible
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Independence within safe, navigable spaces
I plan trips that work for parents and teens, without turning the experience into a theme park.​​
Let’s Plan Your Trip to France or Greater Europe
If France is calling, I’d love to help you design a trip that fits your interests, your pace, and your way of traveling.
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“"The most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or touched, they are felt with the heart."”
― Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince
France Travel Planning FAQs
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Q: Do you plan trips to France for families with teens?
Yes. I specialize in planning France itineraries that engage teens through food culture, walkable cities, hands-on experiences, and flexible pacing.
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Q: Do you book hotels and experiences in France?
I provide hotel recommendations, booking support, and coordination of experiences through trusted partners and networks.
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Q: Can trips include both Paris and the countryside?
Absolutely. Many of the most rewarding itineraries combine Paris with regional France for balance and depth.
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Q: Is this full-service planning or consultation only?
I offer both, depending on your needs. Some travelers want full itinerary design; others want expert guidance and refinement.