From Paris to the Best Regions of Champagne and Wine

Bienvenue to France. Upon arrival in Paris, meet your private driver and transfer to your elegant city-centre hotel. After check-in, the afternoon is free for self-guided exploration.

A stroll along the Seine River is the perfect introduction to the city, while areas such as Canal Saint-Martin and Rue de Marseille offer a more local Parisian atmosphere away from the major tourist crowds.

End the evening with a classic Parisian dinner at a traditional brasserie while soaking in the charm of the French capital.

Spend the morning exploring near your hotel before meeting your guide for a private tour of Paris’s historic covered passages.

These elegant 19th-century arcades, with glass roofs and paved walkways, were once designed for Parisian nobility to shop and stroll away from the busy streets. Today, they remain home to hidden bookstores, offbeat galleries, charming cafés, and secret brasseries.

The tour also includes the beautiful gardens and courtyards of Palais Royal, one of Paris’s most refined hidden corners.

The afternoon is free to continue exploring Paris at your own pace.

Meet your guide and travel by public transport to the legendary flea markets of Saint-Ouen, one of the most famous antique markets in the world.

Accompanied by a specialist guide, discover hidden treasures ranging from vintage clothing and furniture to rare books, French antiques, and historic collectables. Learn insider treasure-hunting techniques and bartering tips while exploring this uniquely Parisian pastime.

After the guided experience, continue exploring independently or return to central Paris with your guide.

Collect your rental car and begin the drive towards the Champagne region through the French countryside.

Upon arrival in Reims, meet your local guide for a private walking tour through the “City of Kings.” Discover the UNESCO-listed Reims Cathedral, Palais du Tau, Saint-Remi Basilica, and the city’s rich royal history linked to the coronation of French kings.

In the late afternoon, continue to Épernay, considered the capital of Champagne and home to many of the world’s most prestigious Champagne houses.

Enjoy a relaxed morning before beginning a private Champagne tour through Épernay and the surrounding vineyards.

Drive along the prestigious Avenue de Champagne and visit Hautvillers, the historic village associated with Dom Pérignon. Admire panoramic views across UNESCO-listed vineyards while learning about the traditions and terroir of Champagne production.

Visit a family-run boutique winery to explore traditional cellars, press rooms, and vat rooms before tasting several Champagnes produced on-site. The experience concludes with a final comparative tasting of different cuvées.

Return to your hotel in Épernay in the evening.

Drive to Strasbourg and meet your private guide for a walking tour through the city’s historic centre.

Explore landmarks including Notre-Dame Cathedral, Krutenau, Petite-France, and Strasbourg’s medieval streets while learning about the city’s fascinating blend of French and German influences.

Strasbourg is also celebrated for its gastronomy, including foie gras, wines, chocolates, and eaux-de-vie. After the tour, continue south towards Colmar.

Begin the day with a private boat trip through the canals of Colmar’s “Little Venice,” gliding past half-timbered houses and flower-lined waterways.

In the afternoon, join a private Alsace Wine Route tour through picturesque villages including Hunawihr and Riquewihr. Visit a local winery for wine tastings and gain insight into the production methods behind Alsace wines.

Return to Colmar in the evening.

Meet your guide for a full-day tasting tour through the Munster Valley. Visit a local winemaker and enjoy tastings while learning about traditional Alsatian wine production.

Continue to a local farm for a traditional marcaire meal, rooted in centuries of regional culinary tradition tied to Munster cheese production.

Later, travel along scenic ridge roads through the Vosges Mountains before visiting a goat farm to witness milking demonstrations and enjoy tastings of goat cheese and Munster cheese.

Return to Colmar in the evening.

Drive southwest to Dijon and check into your hotel before joining a private walking tour through the historic city centre.

Discover landmarks including the Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy, Renaissance façades, medieval streets, hidden courtyards, and the famous owl symbol of Dijon. Explore the covered market and learn about the city’s cultural and gastronomic heritage.

The evening is free for leisure in Dijon.

Meet your guide for a full-day wine experience through Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits.

Begin with a guided visit to the Hospices de Beaune before driving through renowned wine villages including Pommard, Volnay, and Meursault. Enjoy tours and tastings at prestigious wine domains, learning about Burgundy terroir and winemaking traditions.

In Beaune, continue with additional tastings at Maison Joseph Drouhin before visiting Domaine Remoriquet in Nuits-Saint-Georges for a final Burgundy wine experience.

Return to your hotel in the evening.

Drive back to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and return your rental car before your departure flight home.

Conclude your journey with unforgettable memories of Paris, Champagne, Alsace, Burgundy, and some of France’s finest wine regions.