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Château de Chambord

An introduction to French wine

11 days from $11,785pp
Château de Chambord
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Tour highlights

  • Discover the famous chateaux and wineries of the Loire Valley.

  • Taste the wines of the Médoc appellation.

  • Cycle through the vineyards of Burgundy.

  • Explore Lyon, the gastronomic capital of France.

Price includes:

  • In-destination transfers
  • Activities and excursions as detailed
  • All accommodations
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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Itinerary idea in detail

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  • Upon arrival at the airport in Paris, collect your baggage and board a high-speed train to the Loire Valley. Once there, your private driver will transfer you to Amboise, where you can enjoy the afternoon at your leisure.

    • Château d'Amboise, Loire Valley
      Château d'Amboise, Loire Valley
    • Eiffel Tower, Paris
      Eiffel Tower, Paris
    • Château d'Amboise, Loire Valley
      Château d'Amboise, Loire Valley

  • 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.

    • Vineyard, Loire Valley
      Vineyard, Loire Valley
    • Lush landscape, Loire Valley
      Lush landscape, Loire Valley
    • Rooftops, Chinon
      Rooftops, Chinon

  • 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.

    • Locals playing pétanque, France
      Locals playing pétanque, France
    • Chapel of Saint-Hubert at Château d'Amboise, Loire Valley
      Chapel of Saint-Hubert at Château d'Amboise, Loire Valley
    • Château d'Amboise, Loire Valley
      Château d'Amboise, Loire Valley

  • 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.

    • Place de la Bourse, Bordeaux
      Place de la Bourse, Bordeaux
    • Red wine at a vineyard, France
      Red wine at a vineyard, France
    • Stored red wines, France
      Stored red wines, France

  • 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.

    • Bordeaux, France
      Bordeaux, France
    • Monument aux Girondins fountain, Bordeaux
      Monument aux Girondins fountain, Bordeaux
    • Fresh oysters, Bordeaux
      Fresh oysters, Bordeaux

  • 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.

    • Saint-Émilion rooftops, France
      Saint-Émilion rooftops, France
    • Ripening grapes, Saint-Émilion
      Ripening grapes, Saint-Émilion
    • Local wine shop, Saint-Émilion
      Local wine shop, Saint-Émilion

  • 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.

    • Views from the river, Lyon
      Views from the river, Lyon
    • Lyon, France
      Lyon, France
    • Brioche aux pralines, Lyon
      Brioche aux pralines, Lyon

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

    • Aerial views, Lyon
      Aerial views, Lyon
    • Cheese fondue, France
      Cheese fondue, France
    • Lyon, France
      Lyon, France

  • 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 kilometers of wine cellars storing more than two million bottles, the winery gives a fascinating insight into the history of Beaune winemaking.

    • Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France, Europe
      Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France, Europe
    • Aging wines, Burgundy
      Aging wines, Burgundy
    • Beaune, Burgundy
      Beaune, Burgundy

  • 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.

    • Weekly farmers market, Beaune
      Weekly farmers market, Beaune
    • Beaune
      Beaune
    • Hotel Dieu, Beaune
      Hotel Dieu, Beaune

  • Wish France farewell as you travel to the airport for your onward flight.

    • Glasses of wine, France
      Glasses of wine, France
    • Barrels in Beaujolais, France
      Barrels in Beaujolais, France
    • Vineyards of Saint Laurent d'Oingt, France
      Vineyards of Saint Laurent d'Oingt, France

Accommodation options

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When to go

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
A good time to travel, but there may be some factors to be aware of
Place Daily max temperature (°F) Monthly rainfall (mm)
Paris
52
52
 
Amboise
54
52
 
Bordeaux
57
73
 
Saint-Émilion
55
70
 
Lyon
54
66
 

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