France

Provence is renowned among naturalists as one of Europe’s finest all-round wildlife destinations. This well-rounded tour explores this region of southeast France including the Camargue, La Crau, Les Alpilles and Mont Ventoux in search of birds, butterflies, and more besides

The Hautes Pyrénées are undoubtedly one of the most dramatic and beautiful mountain environments in Europe, boasting an enviable array of flora and fauna. This tour aims to find the most notable butterflies that call this region home, with particular emphasis on five of the Erebia mountain ringlets

Orchid-hunting in the high French Alps at the height of summer allows us not only to enjoy some of the region's specialised alpine orchids - and Ghost Orchid! - but also to travel back in time in the orchid season with a number of other desirable species that are long past flowering elsewhere.

A week exploring the varied habitats of the Pyrenees, their foothills, and the approaches to the Mediterranean, this tour is the perfect way to end spring with a treasure chest full of butterflies, orchids, birds and beautiful landscapes.

Orchid-hunting in the high French Alps at the height of summer allows us not only to enjoy some of the region's specialised alpine orchids - and Ghost Orchid! - but also to travel back in time in the orchid season with a number of other desirable species that are long past flowering elsewhere.

Of all butterfly destinations in Europe, the French Alps has to be up there amongst the richest. Starting near the southern end of the Alpes Maritimes and working our way north, we encounter a phenomenal range of butterflies, from species at home in the warmer areas to the true Alpine specialists