Travel Feature — Presented By
🗼 Gateways International — France 2026
Read the full feature on the CMTA Travel Services blog
France has always been a dream destination — and right now it’s having a cultural moment. Travellers are craving the kind of experiences France does better than almost anywhere: elegant living, world-class food, centuries of history, and landscapes that feel cinematic because they genuinely are. Provence. The French Riviera. Paris. The Dordogne. Bordeaux. Each one a journey in itself. Together, they make France one of the world’s most layered and rewarding destinations.
Provence — Where History Meets the Senses
In Provence, medieval villages perch on limestone cliffs, Roman aqueducts stand quietly against rolling countryside, and lavender fields stretch to the horizon in high summer. It’s the France of postcards — but experiencing it in person is something else entirely. The markets, the rosé, the light — there’s a reason artists have been coming here for centuries.
Paris — Timeless and Always Evolving
World-class art, fashion, and gastronomy continue to evolve in Paris while remaining rooted in centuries of tradition. A morning at the Louvre, a long lunch in a bistro, an evening at a brasserie with a glass of Burgundy — Paris rewards slow travel. High-speed trains connect it to the rest of France effortlessly, making it the perfect hub for a broader French adventure.
The Riviera and the Wine Regions
Along the French Riviera, pastel façades meet the brilliant blue Mediterranean. In Bordeaux and Burgundy, vineyard-covered slopes produce some of the world’s most celebrated wines. Gateways International specializes in tailor-made France itineraries that weave these regions together in a way that feels personal rather than packaged — boutique hotels, local guides, and the kind of experiences that don’t show up in a group tour brochure.
Getting to France — Routing from Alberta
France is at the center of global travel inspiration right now, and Gateways International has the local expertise and supplier relationships to get you there in style. For Albertans, a France trip typically routes through Air Transat via Montreal or Toronto — and working with Renée means your flights, hotels, transfers, and experiences are all coordinated from one trusted source.
France is calling — will you answer?
Renée Charbonneau is a Certified Travel Agent and proud member of CMTA Travel Services in Grande Prairie, AB. She builds custom France itineraries for Albertans who want more than a package tour.
