AC Group has unveiled its France winter 2026/27 portfolio, bringing together new experiences and seasonal favourites across the French Alps, Côte d’Azur, Alsace, Paris and the Loire Valley.
The programme is designed to give travel partners greater
flexibility to create tailored winter itineraries extending beyond traditional
Christmas and New Year breaks.
In Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, visitors can explore iconic Alpine
attractions including the Aiguille du Midi and Mer de Glace, alongside
snowshoeing experiences.
On the Côte d’Azur, the new Private Full Day Ski and Sun
experience combines Alpine skiing with Mediterranean scenery and is available
from mid-December to mid-March.
February will offer major Riviera events, with private
experiences linked to the 2027 Nice Carnival, running from February 9–28, and
Menton’s Fête du Citron®, taking place from February 13–28.
Alsace remains a key destination for festive travel, with
Christmas market experiences in Strasbourg and surrounding villages available
from late November through December.
New culinary-focused additions include visits to Le Palais
du Pain d’Épices in Gertwiller, highlighting the region’s gingerbread
tradition, and Musée Les Secrets du Chocolat par Schaal in Strasbourg.
France’s châteaux also feature prominently, with winter and
festive programmes at Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte and Loire Valley landmarks
including Château de Chambord, Château de Chenonceau, Château Royal d’Amboise
and Château de Villandry.
In Paris, AC Group has added Bateaux Parisiens’ Dinner
Cruise Étoile and Dinner Cruise Premier, offering visitors an evening
sightseeing experience along the Seine.
The programme also includes an exclusive two-night package
at Le Jardin de Verre by Locke, with breakfast and a one-hour Bateaux Parisiens
sightseeing cruise for two, available from 16–24 September 2026.
Further seasonal attractions include Halloween and Christmas
celebrations at Disneyland Paris, while Puy du Fou joins the portfolio with
events such as La Prairie de la Toussaint and Le Grand Noël.
Rob Russell, CEO of AC Group, said:“There isn’t really one French
winter. You can be in deep snow in Chamonix, among the Christmas markets of
Alsace, dining on the Seine in Paris or on the Riviera for Carnival, and that
contrast is exactly what makes France so interesting at this time of year.”
Russell added: “For our travel partners, it creates real freedom to design itineraries around what their clients love, whether that’s food, culture, the mountains or major seasonal events. It also gives us a chance to show a side of France that goes well beyond the traditional Christmas break and continues right through February and March.” -TTN