Wine, cathedrals and the art of the good life
A journey through France's four great wine regions, from the chalk cellars of Champagne to the terroirs of Burgundy, the slopes of the Rhône and the châteaux of Bordeaux. The route weaves tastings and vineyard walks together with the markets, kitchens and landscapes that define French gastronomy.
A suggested flow for France Wine Country. Every day is flexible, we build the final routing, pace and hotels around you.
Your journey begins in Paris. Arrival and welcome; transfer to your hotel and an evening stroll along the Seine near the Île de la Cité. Timings stay flexible, with room to linger where you like.
On to Champagne. Travel east to the Champagne hillsides around Reims and Épernay, a UNESCO World Heritage landscape, for a visit to the chalk cellars where sparkling wine is aged. Your guide sets an easy pace, leaving space to wander or simply take it in.
Today brings you to Champagne. The Gothic cathedral of Reims, coronation church of the French kings, followed by a tasting along the Avenue de Champagne in Épernay. We build in free time so the day feels unhurried, never rushed.
Today brings you to Burgundy. Continue south to Burgundy and the historic wine capital of Beaune, exploring the Climats of the Côte de Beaune, a UNESCO cultural landscape. There's room to add an optional experience or keep the day open.
Today brings you to Burgundy. The Route des Grands Crus through the Côte de Nuits, with vineyard villages such as Nuits-Saint-Georges and Gevrey-Chambertin and a cellar tasting. Evenings are yours, whether to explore further or unwind.
Today brings you to Rhône. Drive to the Rhône Valley, tasting the terraced reds of the northern Rhône around Tain-l'Hermitage before continuing toward the south. The rhythm is relaxed, shaped around what you most want to see.
Today brings you to Rhône. The papal city of Avignon and the vineyards of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, with a tasting among the famous galet stones. Timings stay flexible, with room to linger where you like.
Today brings you to Bordeaux. Travel west to Bordeaux, exploring the elegant 18th-century centre and the Cité du Vin before an evening in the old town. Your guide sets an easy pace, leaving space to wander or simply take it in.
Today brings you to Bordeaux. The Médoc and Saint-Émilion wine routes, with château visits and tastings among the great growths of Bordeaux. We build in free time so the day feels unhurried, never rushed.
A final day around Bordeaux. Transfer to Bordeaux airport for your onward journey. There's room to add an optional experience or keep the day open.
This is a sample inclusion list. Final inclusions, hotel tiers and routing are confirmed when we tailor the trip to your dates, group and budget. Pricing is quoted per enquiry, we never sell fixed packages.
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