An introduction to French wine

Discover the wines of the Loire Valley today with your private driver. Stopping at several vineyards, learn about the unique way that stone quarries have been re-used as wine caves as you taste red, white, and sparkling wines, many of which are from the famous Vouvray appellation.

Today, you will visit two of the most famous chateaux in the Loire Valley, Chenonceau and Chambord, with your private driver-guide, admiring their grand architecture and rich histories.

Today, you travel to Bordeaux by high-speed train, where you will master the art of wine blending in a private class and create your own special blend to take home.

Embark today on a small group activity of the famous Médoc wine region. Together you will stop at several vineyards to taste a variety of vintages and learn about the wine-making history of the area.

Make the short transfer to Saint-Émilion to meet your private guide and embark on a bike tour down countryside roads and visit some local vineyards. Your private driver will return you to Bordeaux at the end of the day.

Head to the airport with your private driver and take a short flight to Lyon. Upon arrival, you will go on a gastronomic tour to taste some regional specialities and visit the renowned Les Halles Covered Market.

Together with your private driver-guide, you will explore the Beaujolais wine region and explore the medieval town of Pérouges.

Depart Lyon this morning for the charming town of Beaune. In the afternoon you'll embark on a private tour of Patriarche wines. With five kilometres of wine cellars storing more than two million bottles, the winery gives a fascinating insight into the history of Beaune winemaking.

Start the day with a walking tour of Beaune, then, this afternoon, climb aboard an e-bike and cycle through the rolling hills of the Beaune vineyards with your private guide. You'll visit a couple of wineries and enjoy a picnic dinner at a beautiful viewpoint whilst tasting some local wines before cycling back into the town.

Wish France farewell as you travel to the airport for your onward flight. Your return flight will arrive the same day.