France and Spain Tours & Trips

Best time to visit France and Spain

• Fall / Autumn 2026

  Autumn tours through France and Spain have become quite popular during harvest season, when temperatures turn comfortable and crowds thin out. Our TourRadar customers particularly like the Three Countries route, which takes in wine harvests in Bordeaux, seasonal festivals in medieval towns and also traditional celebrations. The cultural experiences come alive in autumn - you'll join cooking workshops in San Sebastian when seafood hits its peak and navigate Barcelona's neighborhoods with more space to explore. Mixed-pace itineraries work wonderfully, combining walks along Carcassonne's ancient walls with intimate visits to wine cellars in Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Mediterranean sections get high marks from travelers who appreciate the milder temperatures for coastal walks, while mountain paths through Andorra and also Montserrat deliver crisp views across color-changing landscapes. Paris serves as an ideal starting point in autumn, with shorter lines at major attractions like the Eiffel Tower, and evening river cruises catch that perfect golden light unique to these months.

  • October 2026 popular 64 tours
  • November 2026 33 tours
• Winter 2026 / 2027

  The winter routes really make the most of indoor cultural experiences across our Three Countries tour. You'll warm up in Andorra's thermal spas and duck into Barcelona's busy tapas bars when it's cold outside. Our travelers tell us there's something special about Carcassonne's old stone walls in the winter light. The tour includes some great indoor activities - you can head down into Bordeaux's wine cellars and join cooking classes in San Sebastian's old town. For the Paris departures, we mix visits to the Louvre with evening shows in Montmartre's intimate cabaret venues.

  • December 2026 29 tours
  • January 2027 33 tours
  • February 2027 popular 45 tours
• Spring 2027

  Spring brings out the vibrant energy of France and Spain's shared culture, with TourRadar customers drawn to tours that blend Paris's essential sights with Mediterranean coastal experiences. April and May departures help you avoid the peak crowds at major attractions like the Eiffel Tower and La Sagrada Familia, while temperatures stay mild and pleasant. Tours typically begin in Paris, where morning walks through historic quarters flow into Seine river cruises and visits to notable galleries. As groups move south, they discover Saint Paul de Vence's medieval streets and rich artistic past before crossing into Spain. The journey through Nice and Monaco combines coastal beauty with cultural depth, from local wine cellars to ancient hilltop towns glowing at sunset. Our tour director Giovanna weaves in stories and context at French cultural sites, while the schedule balances guided morning activities and afternoon exploration time. Wine lovers appreciate the spring visits to Bordeaux's estates, followed by authentic pintxo tastings in San Sebastian's historic center. For cyclists seeking active exploration, the Marseille to Barcelona path curves through Rhone delta wetlands where flamingos gather, and guide Weronika adapts the cycling pace along coastal routes and through small Catalonian towns.

  • March 2027 58 tours
  • April 2027 63 tours
  • May 2027 popular 70 tours
• Summer 2027

  Summer opens up all the best spots along our Mediterranean routes through France and Spain. Starting in Paris, you can take evening boat rides on the Seine and catch the sunset from Montmartre before heading south. The coastal section is particularly good - there are white villages to discover in Andalusia, evening walks on San Sebastian's main beach and local dinner spots in Valencia's old quarter. Our customers love the nighttime activities: Granada's Moorish quarter comes alive with flamenco shows, Barcelona's harbor front is perfect for sunset drinks and also Madrid's La Latina neighborhood is ideal for late-night tapas. When the coast gets hot, the Pyrenees section offers cooler mountain air with stops in medieval Andorra and Montserrat's hilltop monastery.

  • June 2027 59 tours
  • July 2027 57 tours
  • August 2027 popular 60 tours