France - Wine

Dijon Start your trip in Dijon, Burgundy’s historical capital. Visit the Palace of the Dukes and States of Burgundy and the Museum of Beaux-Arts; stroll down their wonderful pedestrianized streets; and photograph their stunning medieval houses and beautiful buildings.

Beaune – the heart of Burgundy wine This artistic city is bursting with fascinating architecture and culture. Visit the Day Hospices de Beaune, the cathedral, wine cellars in the old village area, and ancient gardens. Enjoy a private visit to a winery, complete with a VIP tasting session where you will sample some excellent Burgundy wines including some Premier Cru and Grand Cru. Spend the night in a 4* Winery Resort which is in fact an old castle surrounded by a splendid vineyard. Swim in their pool at sunset before dining in their excellent French restaurant, with top-quality regional wines to top it off.

Cote de Beaune Kick off the day with your guide on a morning walk through the Grand Cru vineyards in Cote de Beaune. Go for lunch with a winemaker where you’ll sample Burgundy wines which complement each dish to illustrate the art of food and wine matching. In the afternoon, visit the Chardonnay and Pinot Noir vineyards, some of the best in the world, and learn from your guide growing and tasting techniques. Sample some of these wines yourself (Pommard, Volnay, Meursault, Puligny Montrachet). Stay in a wine castle hotel & resort with swimming pool, Jacuzzi, spa, etc. Dine in its gastronomic restaurant decorated in the traditional French style.

Cote de Nuits Visit Cote de Nuits, Burgundy’s red wine valley, and a place for Pinot Noir lovers from all over the world to congregate together. Visit the famous Clos de Vougeot Castle, followed by a small producer of excellent Grand Crus of Cote de Nuits. Time permitting, road trip to other famous wine areas such as Chamboole-Musigny, Gevrey Chambertin, the sacred Romainee Conti, Vougeor and Nuits Saint-Georges.

Chablis - Champagne You will start with a private visit to a local wine producer in Chablis. After a tasting session, have lunch in the city of Vezelay where you should visit the stunning Abbey of Fontenay. The next morning, head to Champagne for a French cooking class and practise the art of matching the right wines to your meal.

Reims Famous for its cultural heritage, visit the Cathedral Notre-Dame de Reims, where many French Kings were coronated. Taste some excellent champagne in a famous champagne house in the afternoon and learn about the extravagance of these bubbled wines.

Epernay - Reims Take a ride on the ‘”Champagne Route” between Reims and Epernay. On this road you will see many different champagne houses and their vineyards. The following day you will be met by your guide who will take you to the airport in Paris in time to catch your flight home.