France
Wine and Dine
April, May, September, October
Day 1
Arrival in Paris
Day 2
Chocolate Making in Le Marais
Day 3
Wine Tasting at Les Caves du Louvre
Day 4
Journey to Reims
Day 5
Enjoy Champagne's Wine Tour
Day 6
Travel to Bordeaux
Day 7
The Bordeaux Wine Tasting Class
Day 8
Wine Tour in Graves and Sauternes
Day 9
Return to Paris
Day 10
Final Departure
Day
1
Upon arrival at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, meet your private driver after collecting your luggage. Transfer by premium vehicle to central Paris.
After checking into your hotel, the remainder of the day is at leisure, allowing time to settle in and explore the city at your own pace.
Day
2
After breakfast, meet your guide and begin a walking tour through the iconic Le Marais district. Rich in history and atmosphere, the neighborhood blends Parisian charm with cultural heritage.
As you explore the streets, your guide will share fascinating insights into the evolution and significance of Le Marais. Throughout the tour, stop at renowned chocolate boutiques to sample handcrafted chocolates created by local artisans while learning about the art of chocolate making.
Along the way, admire elegant architecture, charming cafés, and independent boutiques that define the character of the district.
Day
3
After breakfast, meet your guide and transfer to Les Caves du Louvre in central Paris for a unique wine-tasting experience.
Accompanied by a sommelier, explore the historic wine caves while discovering wine through all five senses. Learn about the history of the venue and its relationship to French winemaking traditions.
During the tasting session, enjoy three wines paired with three cheeses from La Fromagerie du Louvre. Topics discussed include terroir, aromas, flavours, labels, cork types, and winemaking techniques.
This interactive tasting experience is designed to deepen your understanding and appreciation of French wine culture. Dinner is at leisure.
Day
4
After checking out of your hotel, your private driver will transfer you to Paris Est Station. Travel to Reims aboard a first-class TGV service, with the journey taking approximately 40 minutes.
Upon arrival in Reims, meet your driver for a private transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free for independent dining and exploration of the local culinary scene.
Day
5
After breakfast, meet your private driver-guide for a full-day exploration of the Champagne region. Travel along scenic vineyard roads and discover villages within the Champagne appellation area.
Visit the UNESCO-listed village of Hautvillers, where Dom Pierre Pérignon is buried, before continuing to boutique family-run wineries in Premier Cru and Grand Cru areas. Learn about Champagne production methods and enjoy comparative tastings directly within the cellars.
Drive through Avenue de Champagne in Épernay, home to many prestigious Champagne houses, before returning to Reims in the evening. Dinner is at leisure.
Day
6
After checking out from your hotel, transfer privately to Reims Station for your first-class TGV journey to Bordeaux. The journey takes approximately six hours.
Upon arrival in Bordeaux, meet your driver for a transfer to your hotel in the city centre. The remainder of the day is free for dining and independent exploration.
Day
7
After breakfast, meet your guide and transfer to a prestigious Bordeaux wine-tasting venue. During this two-hour class, an oenological expert will teach you how to analyse wine through colour, aroma, and taste.
Begin with a “Tour de France” tasting featuring four wines from major French wine regions, exploring concepts such as terroir and appellation.
The experience continues with a Bordeaux blending session, where you will taste grape varieties individually, including Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, before creating your own custom cuvée.
Conclude with a traditional French aperitif accompanied by local delicacies before returning to Bordeaux. Dinner is at leisure.
Day
8
After breakfast, depart for the celebrated wine regions of Graves and Sauternes. Begin with a guided visit to a Grand Cru Classé estate in Sauternes, learning about terroir and the techniques behind these prestigious wines.
Enjoy lunch at a gourmet restaurant recommended by your guide before continuing to two additional Grand Cru Classé estates in Graves. Explore the diversity of wine styles and the history of the region through guided tastings and vineyard visits.
Return to Bordeaux in the late afternoon with unforgettable memories of the region’s exceptional wines.
Day
9
After transferring from your hotel to Bordeaux Station, travel by first-class TGV to Paris Montparnasse Station, with a journey time of approximately two hours. Upon arrival, transfer privately to your hotel.
In the evening, enjoy a memorable dinner cruise along the Seine River aboard a panoramic boat. As Paris lights up at night, admire iconic landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and Musée d’Orsay while enjoying a three-course dinner prepared with fresh local ingredients.
Following the cruise, return to your hotel with memories of a magical Parisian evening.
Day
10
After checking out from your hotel, transfer privately to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport for your departure flight home.
With memories of Parisian gastronomy, Champagne tastings, Bordeaux vineyards, and elegant French experiences, conclude your culinary journey through France.