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Ophorus is a France Destination Management Company (DMC) and fully licensed tour operator, founded in 2005 and based in France. We combine our own fleet of 40 vehicles and 60 in‑house driver‑guides with a trusted network of local partners to deliver seamless travel across every major French region.
For international tour operators, travel advisors and group organisers, this means one point of contact for all of France – from first quote to final transfer. For individual travellers, it means the reassurance that every private tour, shared day trip, transfer or package is operated or supervised by a single, France‑specialist team on the ground.
We operate directly with in‑house teams in our strongest destinations – Bordeaux, Bayeux (Normandy) and Alsace – and coordinate services through vetted partners in Paris, Champagne, the French Riviera, Lyon and beyond. This hybrid model allows us to combine true local expertise with the capacity to handle complex, multi‑region itineraries anywhere in France.
Unlike many agencies that resell third‑party products, Ophorus combines the role of ground operator and DMC. This gives our partners and guests tighter quality control, simpler logistics and clearer communication.
Whether you need a single shore excursion, a series of departures or a fully customised France program, our team designs, prices and operates everything from our office in France.
Contact our DMC team to discuss your project, request net rates or adapt our existing tours and packages to your market.
For all requests: info@ophorus.com
Explore our most popular programs: Private Wine Tours in Bordeaux, France Multi-Day Small Group Tours.
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Your payment information is encrypted and handled directly by Stripe. Ophorus does not store your credit card details.
You can pay safely using the available payment methods displayed at checkout. Once your payment has been confirmed, you will receive your booking confirmation by email.
We understand that travel plans can change. That is why many Ophorus experiences include flexible cancellation conditions, allowing you to cancel your booking free of charge when the request is made before the applicable cancellation deadline.
The exact conditions depend on the type of experience booked, the departure date and any services included. Your cancellation policy is clearly displayed on the experience page and during the booking process, so you can review it before confirming your reservation.
Some tickets, tastings, meals, accommodation or third-party services may be non-refundable. When a cancellation qualifies for a refund, the amount is returned using the original payment method.
For full details, always refer to the cancellation conditions associated with your booking and to the Ophorus Terms of Sale.
At Ophorus, reviews help future travellers choose their experience with confidence. The feedback displayed on our website comes from customers who have booked or participated in our tours.
Reviews are collected after the experience, allowing travellers to share their honest opinion about the guide, itinerary, organisation, transportation and overall quality of the tour.
We value transparency and do not edit reviews to change their meaning. Positive and critical feedback both help us maintain high standards, improve our services and provide clear, useful information to future guests.
Our reviews may also be collected and displayed through trusted independent platforms such as Tripadvisor or other recognised travel review services.
