Experience the Best of Paris, Bordeaux, and Champagne's Wonderful Gastronomy
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Day by Day
Day 1: Paris
Private Transfer from the Airport to Paris Center
A private driver will pick you up from the airport and drive you safely to Paris center in a premium vehicle.
Day 2: Paris
Private Chocolate Tour in Le Marais
The iconic quarter of Le Marais has always attracted both locals and visitors thanks to its rich history and welcoming atmosphere. Over the past several decades, the Marais has kept its unique charm while also becoming a hotspot of unique shopping and more importantly, delicious food!
On this walking tour, you will dive into the area’s storied past and discover what makes the Marais so unique and how it has set itself apart from the rest of Paris. You will be making frequent stops to some of the famous chocolate shops and delighting your taste buds with a rich variety of chocolates made by local artisans.
Day 3: Paris
Shared Guided Visit with Wine and Cheese Tasting at Les Caves du Louvre
Experience a unique wine-tasting session in Paris. Located in the heart of Paris and offering a breathtaking setting, this visit and tasting is sure to be an unforgettable moment.
Your sommelier will guide you through the Caves du Louvre… and discover wine through your five senses in its spaces. You will taste three different wines paired with three exquisite kinds of cheese from La Fromagerie du Louvre.
Many topics will be discussed such as the terroir, aromas, primary flavors, wine making, labels, the cork… A privileged moment to discover or deepen your knowledge about wine in a playful way.
Day 4: Paris - Reims
Transfer from your Accommodation to Paris Train Station
A private driver will pick you up from the hotel and drive you safely to the railway station in a Peugeot 508, VW Sharan, VW Caravelle, or similar.
Train from Paris Est to Reims in First Class
Private Transfer from Reims to your Hotel, Train Station or Activity
A chauffeur will pick you up in the city center of Reims for a transfer in the city center.
Day 5: Reims - Hautvillers - Reims
Full-Day Private Driving Tour of the Champagne Region
Your private driver-guide will pick you up in a luxury vehicle from your accommodation for an immersion in the world of Champagne. You will enjoy a beautiful drive along the Champagne scenic roads and discover the villages that are part of the Champagne appellation area. Stop at the charming UNESCO-listed small town of Hautvillers, where you can visit the church where the famous monk Dom Pierre Pérignon is buried.
After many postcard-worthy views, you will visit a family-run boutique winery (“Premier Cru area”). You will learn about how this well-known beverage is made. Enjoy tastings of Champagnes conducted in the cellar (independent producer). You will also drive through the picturesque Avenue De Champagne in Epernay, where several prestigious Champagne Houses have their headquarters.
Next, you will head to visit two small family growers (“Grand Cru area”) and have a comparative tasting in their respective cellars of different types of Champagnes (independent producers). Upon the conclusion of your tour, you will return to your accommodation.
Day 6: Reims - Bordeaux
Private Transfer from Reims to your Hotel, Train Station or Activity
Train in First Class Between Champagne and Bordeaux
Private Transfer from Bordeaux to your Hotel, Train Station or Activity
A chauffeur will pick you up in the city center of Bordeaux for a transfer in the city center, in a premium vehicle.
Day 7: Bordeaux
Wine Tasting Class
During the two hour tasting class, your oenological expert will teach you how to decipher the code of wine tasting through the color, aromas, taste, etc. Next, you will do a Tour de France of wines: through a tasting of four wines from the four main wine regions of France. You will discover each ones peculiarity, their diversity and also understand the notions of “terroir” and “appellation.”
You will also have a blending class session. Bordeaux wines are blends made up of various types of grapes (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot…). You will get to taste each grape variety separately and according to your own taste, you can create your very own cuvée!
And lastly, you will get to savor a typical french aperitif with traditional French delicacies while sipping on your wine.
Day 8: Bordeaux - Arcachon
Private Guided Wine Tour in Graves and Sauternes
You will be picked up from from your hotel in Bordeaux at 9:30 am and will head to visit of a Grand Cru Classé in Sauternes at 11:00. After your visit, you will stop for lunch at a local gourmet restaurant in Sauternes recommended by your guide.
Afterwards, you will proceed to visit two Grand Cru Classé from Graves. At the end of the tour, you will be dropped off at your hotel at 5:00 pm.
Day 9: Bordeaux - Paris
Private Transfer from Bordeaux to your Hotel, Train Station or Activity
A chauffeur will pick you up in the city center of Bordeaux for a transfer in the city center, in a premium vehicle.
High-Speed Train from Bordeaux St-Jean to Paris Montparnasse in First Class
Transfer from the Train Station to your Accommodation
A private driver will pick you up from the railway station and drive you safely to your accommodation in a premium vehicle.
Private Evening Round-Trip Transfer in a 2CV
A private driver will pick you up at your accommodation and drive you safely to your evening program and back.
Dinner Cruise on the Seine River at 8:30 PM
See the City of Lights as it was meant to be seen. At dusk, Paris transforms into a glittering light show. Climb aboard a panoramic boat for a dinner cruise along the Seine river in central Paris, and enjoy a three-course meal as you take in views of the lit monuments from the unique perspective of the Seine river.
Day 10: Paris
Private Transfer from your Accommodation to the Paris Airport
A private driver will pick you up from your accommodation and drive you safely to Paris airport in a premium vehicle
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About This Trip:
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- Enjoy 24/7 English-spoken telephone assistance while traveling
- This itinerary includes transport, activities, guides, accommodations with breakfasts, and other listed services
- Price is in USD per person, assuming double occupancy. Note that prices and availability are subject to change.
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