France Trip Secrets

Receptive luxury travel agency, specialized in Western France

Explore the Loire Valley castles, the Normandy D-Day landing sites, Mont-Saint-Michel and the magic of Brittany.

Secrets Blog

The secrets blog of “France Trip Secrets” informs you of the latest news and gives you good advice on your trips to destinations in the west of France.
Normandy, Brittany, Châteaux de la Loire, you will know everything…

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The Secrets Blog shares news and travel advice for the Loire Valley, Normandy and Brittany. Recent posts look at Loire Valley wines, new ways to explore World War II history in Western France, luxury wellness retreats, romantic getaways in the Loire, annual festivals and how to handle the summer heat.

The posts are written by Coline Merceron, who handles communication at Loire Secrets. She grew up in a village on the banks of the Loire and also shares the agency's news on social media and in its newsletter. Some articles collect tips from the travel designers and driver-guides who plan and lead the trips.

Three posts are useful before you plan: one on distances and travel tips in Western France, one on traveling across several regions in a single trip, and one comparing a private driver-guide with a self-drive trip. They help you judge how much ground you can cover and if driving yourself makes sense for your trip.

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  • France Trip Secrets – VIP experiences in Brittany – ©BERTHIER Emmanuel: ©BERTHIER Emmanuel
  • France Trip Secrets – Fontevraud Royal Abbey ©Christophe MARTIN – Anjou Tourisme: ©Christophe MARTIN - Anjou Tourisme
  • France Trip Secrets – Wellness stay in Brittany – ©Castelbrac: J-L T
  • France Trip Secrets – VIP experiences hot air balloon ride Loire Valley – © Léonard de Serres: © Léonard de Serres
  • France Trip Secrets – Medieval festival Bayeux – ©Thomas Le Floc’H – Normandie Tourisme: Thomas Le Floc'H
  • France Trip Secrets – Rivau castle in the Loire Valley family – ©Château du Rivau: ©Château du Rivau