Red Balloon Travel

I created Red Balloon Travel and Consulting with the goal in mind to provide spectacularly unique French holidays for people interested in a completely original experience. Having lived in the Rhone-Alpes region of France for over nine years, I use my first-hand knowledge and close business relationships to provide my clients with an intimate and ultimately unforgettable travel adventure.

Because the most important part of your travels in France is your complete enjoyment; let Red Balloon take care of the rest!

A Unique, Personalized Experience

* Incomparable experience - anyone can see Paris; very few know the hidden beauty of the Rhône-Alpes
* Complete autonomy - no flag-wielding guide telling you what to do and where to go.
* Intimate, small groups - don't be just a nametag.
* This is your trip; you choose the people with whom you are traveling.
* Travel at your own pace - pack in as much as you can, or take your time leisurely meandering through the countryside.
* Hands-on, interactive adventures for the whole family - learning about France firsthand is much more memorable and interesting than listening to a lecture.

Central Location

* Red Balloon Travel and Consulting is located in the "département" of the Drôme, right in the centre of the Rhône-Alpes.
* Red Balloon is one of the only American-run tourism companies based in the Rhône-Alpes; we know the region inside and out.
* We have personally evaluated and approved every hotel, restaurant, and activity; we do not have others do this in our place.
* We have a good working relationship with these businesses.
* In order for you to feel as secure and at ease as possible upon, Red Balloon will personally welcome you upon your arrival.
* Red Balloon is available to give you real-time solutions for any eventual emergencies.
* Should ever an activity or hotel be unavailable, our location enables us to personally verify all substitutions to ensure their equivalence in standards and quality.

Flexibility

* Get the most for your money; you control everything.
* Every part of your France vacation is modifiable.
* Do exactly what you want to do during your time in France.