France

The expansive wetland of the Camargue on the south coast of France is one of the country’s finest wildlife locations, but it is also famed for its population of beautiful, semi-wild white horses. Join professional photographer Chris Weston to capture intimate images of these gorgeous horses. Find out more about White Horses of the Camargue

• Price (inc. flights): 4 days from £2,895
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Offering a combination of abundant insects, wildflowers, birds and reptiles, this wildlife tour has something for everyone. From a base in a historic rural village, explore unspoilt habitats in search of a wealth of different wildlife, including rare butterflies, spectacular orchids, and iconic birds from specialist hides. Find out more about Wildlife of the Lot Valley

• Price (inc. flights): 8 days from £2,825
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The Dordogne and Vézère Valleys in south-west France have been called ‘an exotic England, steeped in prehistory’. This trip concentrates on the superb range of butterflies, birds and wildflowers to be found in this beautiful region, accompanied by two experts on the region’s wildlife. Find out more about Z) Butterflies, Birds & Wildflowers of the Dordogne

• Price (inc. flights): 8 days from £2,325
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A gentle introduction to the rich wildlife and prehistory of the Dordogne, this tour offers birds, orchids and prehistory in abundance. Resident birds and summer visitors are nesting and there is birdsong everywhere. We’ll also enjoy the region’s huge variety of orchids and other wildflowers. Find out more about Z) Spring Birds, Orchids & Prehistory in Wild Dordogne

• Price (inc. flights): 8 days from £2,270
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Our early spring tour to the Dordogne and Vézère Valleys in south-west France goes in search of an exciting range of resident and migrant birds. From wallcreepers and alpine accentors to woodpeckers and black-winged kites, we visit a variety of habitats with expert local naturalist David Simpson. Find out more about Z) Wallcreepers, Black-winged Kites & Woodpeckers in France

• Price (inc. flights): 5 days from £1,695
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