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France: Food and Wine Tours

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We have three itineraries to France for wine tasting and vineyard tours. Tours also include visit to wine cellars.

Itineraries can be customised to suit your exact requirements. Extra days or wine tours can be added to the plans below as per your interest.

Paris-Burgundy-Bordeaux (6 nights/7 days)

Paris-Burgundy (5 nights/6 days)  

SOMETHING NEARBY: We also run vineyard tours to Nasik Wine Region in India from Pune and Mumbai. Details of these tours can be found here.


OVERVIEW PARIS – DIJON – BEAUNE – BORDEAUX – MEDOC – ST.EMILLION

6N/7D



COSTING Visit TripLeaf


tripleaf



DETAILS




DAY NIGHT STAY SIGHTSEEING



DAY 1 PARIS Arrival in Paris from Mumbai. Transfer from airport to hotel [Mister Bed City Bagnolet or equivalent]


Cruise + Illuminations - You will start your evening with a cruise on the River Seine which will introduce you to the main monuments of Paris. This will be followed by a magical and magnificent drive through Paris by night with its beautiful illuminated buildings where you will be delighted by the views of the Champs-Elysees, Arch of triumph, Eiffel Tower, Louvre Pyramid and many more. [Duration - 3 hrs. ; Start time - 20:00]


Includes - Transportation by coach, cruise on the River Seine, recorded commentary & personal earphone sets



DAY 2 PARIS Day free in Paris or OPTIONAL tour as below.


Optional Tours: Excursion to Palace of Versailles (half day 69 EUR), Versailles and Trianons (112 EUR), Loire Valley Castles (190 EUR), Reims + Champagne region day tour with wine tasting (111 EUR), Burgundy Region Wine Tour one day tour with wine tasting (145 EUR)



DAY 3 DIJON Train to Dijon in the morning [08:24-10:06]


Check in at hotel [Ibis Arquebuse or equivalent]


Guided Visit "Discover Dijon" -


Enshrined in greenery, the former capital of the Dukes of Valois leads the visitors to a discovery of the cultural heritage of one of the wealthiest cities of the Arts in France. From the Rue des Forges to Place Darcy, your guide will show you all the wealth and elegance of the architectural heritage of our city. [Duration - 1.5 hrs]



DAY 4 DIJON Wine Tour – Beaune


Discover the vineyards from Dijon to Beaune off the beaten tracks and on the “route des Grands Crus” with a former wine maker. Guided visit a local cheeses manufacture (except on Sundays). Commented visit of a winery where the famous “Pinot Noir” are elaborated. Explanation of the different growing methods and wine-making processes. Initiation into the wine tasting and wine vocabulary. Visit a local quarry so as to better understand the Burgundy soil (the terroir), geology notion. Private wine tasting with a woman-wine maker on her own estate. Short visit of the wine museum, following by free time in Beaune for shopping, discovering or visiting the “hospices de Beaune”. [Departure - 13:30 ; Duration - 5.5 hrs]



DAY 5 BORDEAUX Transfer from hotel to Dijon airport.


Flight to Bordeaux on Easterairways [06:45 - 09:35]


Transfer from Bordeaux airport to hotel [Ibis or Adagio or equivalent]


Medoc Half Day Wine Tour -


Enjoy this half day tour along the Chateau Route and visit a famous vineyard for a wine tasting session! First enjoy a visit and wine tasting in a prestigious Classified growth chateau of the Medoc. Then follow the castle road to admire some of the most famous chateau's such as Margaux, Palmer or Beychevelle. Finally experience a wine tasting session in "La WINERY" set in the heart of a 26 hectare park. This is a unique, avant-garde architectural complex that offers a more accessible and personalised approach to the world of wine. [Start time - 14:00 ; Duration - 4.5 hrs ; Available on Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri/Sat/Sun ]


Includes - Return transportation by coach, services of a driver guide, wine tasting session in a Chateau and Oenological sign at La Winery.



DAY 6 BORDEAUX Saint Emilion Full Day Wine Tour -


Enjoy a nice and relaxing trip to the world UNESCO town of Saint Emilion and become a wine expert in one day! Located on the right bank of the Dordogne River, the thousand year old vineyards of this area boast a worldwide reputation. In the morning, depart for Saint Emilion and stop at Planete Bordeaux to find out all there is to know about the wine making process and then enjoy a wine tasting session. Arrive in Saint Emilion and discover this world UNESCO heritage site thanks to a visit of the village. After some free time for lunch and personal discovery, end the day with a visit and wine tasting session in one of the numerous Classified Chateaux of the Appellation. Then return to Bordeaux. [Start time - 10:00 ; Duration - 8 hrs ; Not available on Sun]


Includes - Return transportation by coach, services of a driver guide, visit of Planet Bordeaux, guided tour of Saint Emilion, wine tasting session in a Chateau.



DAY 7 ON FLIGHT Train from Bordeaux to Paris CDG.


Flight back to India.

 


OVERVIEW PARIS – DIJON – BEAUNE (BURGUNDY)

5N/6D



COSTING Visit TripLeaf


tripleaf



DETAILS




DAY NIGHT STAY SIGHTSEEING



DAY 1 PARIS Arrival in Paris from Mumbai. Transfer from airport to hotel [Mister Bed City Bagnolet or equivalent]


Cruise + Illuminations - You will start your evening with a cruise on the River Seine which will introduce you to the main monuments of Paris. This will be followed by a magical and magnificent drive through Paris by night with its beautiful illuminated buildings where you will be delighted by the views of the Champs-Elysees, Arch of triumph, Eiffel Tower, Louvre Pyramid and many more. [Duration – 3 hrs. ; Start time - 20:00]


Includes - Transportation by coach, cruise on the River Seine, recorded commentary & personal earphone sets



DAY 2 PARIS Day free in Paris or OPTIONAL tour as below.


Optional Tours: Excursion to Palace of Versailles (half day 69 EUR), Versailles and Trianons (112 EUR), Loire Valley Castles (190 EUR), Reims + Champagne region day tour with wine tasting (111 EUR), Burgundy Region Wine Tour one day tour with wine tasting (145 EUR)



DAY 3 DIJON Train to Dijon in the morning [08:24-10:06]


Check in at hotel [Ibis Arquebuse or equivalent]


Guided Visit "Discover Dijon" -


Enshrined in greenery, the former capital of the Dukes of Valois leads the visitors to a discovery of the cultural heritage of one of the wealthiest cities of the Arts in France. From the Rue des Forges to Place Darcy, your guide will show you all the wealth and elegance of the architectural heritage of our city. [Duration - 1.5 hrs]



DAY 4 DIJON Wine Tour - Beaunny time


Discover the vineyards from Dijon to Beaune off the beaten tracks and on the “route des Grands Crus” with a former wine maker. Guided visit a local cheeses manufacture (except on Sundays). Commented visit of a winery where the famous “Pinot Noir” are elaborated. Explanation of the different growing methods and wine-making processes. Initiation into the wine tasting and wine vocabulary. Visit a local quarry so as to better understand the Burgundy soil (the terroir), geology notion. Private wine tasting with a woman-wine maker on her own estate. Short visit of the wine museum, following by free time in Beaune for shopping, discovering or visiting the “hospices de Beaune”. [Departure - 13:30 ; Duration - 5.5 hrs]



DAY 5 PARIS Morning free to spend at will. Afternoon train to Paris [13:59-15:38]


Check in at hotel [Mister Bed City Bagnolet or equivalent]


Evening free in Paris.



DAY 6 ON FLIGHT Transfer from hotel to Paris airport. Flight back to India.