About Us

Karen and Suzanne O’Reilly co-direct THE FRENCH TOUR CO. Karen, originally an accountant , left this profession behind her the day she fell in love with France and decided to live here permanently in 2002. Since then she has worked locally in the property and tourism industry. Her love of this region comes through in each tour.

Suzanne, who has lived in France for 12 years both in Lyon and the Pyrenees Orientales has worked in teaching and property sales. Completely submerged in the local culture, she is considered here to be more Catalan than the Catalans themselves!

Both girls are bilingual and know the region like the back of their hand, they have covered it on skis, by train, by foot, by bike, by boat and of course by bus! Their inside knowledge of the region and attention to detail will make your tour of this area one that you will never forget.

Relax and let The French Tour Co do the driving.

Press & Testimonials

Press

French Connexion Article

The grape escape: Limerick sisters offer French leave

Testimonials

"Hi Karen
Back in wet and windy Cork today unfortunately but just to say I really enjoyed the wine tour on Tuesday last.
Best of luck with your new ventures and pls keep my name on your mailing list."
Mary Duggan, Cork

Karen,
We had a lovely time on the tour and thank you again. We would definitely recommend your tour to people. The name of the guy that suggested you guys was byrne853 on trip advisors he is from Ireland.
Cheers,
Monique Pyle, New York

Suzanne,
Just a quick email to say thanks for a fantastic tour, Ed and I really enjoyed it. It was very relaxing and we learned loads about wine. We hope to book in for another tour , maybe the "french women don't get fat tour" next time we visit.
Best Regards,
Nicki and Ed xxxx

Hi Karen
Just a quick email to say thanks for a great day on your wine tour on 1st July. Will be back next year - maybe on the Spa Tour and will definately recommend you to our friends. Again, many thanks. Ber Geaney, Cork
 
Hi
Just wanted to say a huge thankyou for our flawless transfer from Perpignan to St Cyprian and back again.
We had a brilliant holiday and you helped make it run especially smoothly.
We are hoping to go back to Cala Gogo next year so will definitely keep hold of your number.
Thank you again
The Buckley family (all 8 of us!!)
 
Hi Karen and Suzanne
We're just back from Barcares where we had a fab holiday - the highlight was your wine tour though - we are still talking about it. It was a brilliant day out - we really enjoyed it and meeting you two as well. We have even a greater appreciation for wine now!!!
Merci beaucoup!
Matt and Sandra Kearns