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The Valley of Gastronomy Tour (5 destinations)
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8 Days, 7 Nights.
This one-week trip takes you on an adventure throughout three of France’s most popular regions. Aptly coined, The Valley of Gastronomy offers you the chance to experience the authentic wine, cuisine and lifestyle in the heart of “The Old Country.”
This Package provides daily activities, including:
- Luxury accommodations
- Breakfast x7
- Lunch x2
- Dinner x2
- Multiple food and wine tastings
- A cabaret show at the Moulin Rouge
- An exclusive hot air balloon excursion
- A truffle hunting workshop
- Multiple City and Monument tours
- A gourmet cooking class
- Car rental
- And more...
(Flights not included) |
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Day 1 :
• Morning : You will be greeted at the airport by your personal driver and ushered to your iconic and centrally located hotel for check-in.
• Afternoon : Enjoy a panoramic tour of Paris including famous districts such as Montmartre or the Marais, and monuments such as the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe. you will enjoy excellent photo opportunities and breathtaking views.
• Evening : Make your way to The Seine River for a gourmet dinner cruise with excellent panoramic views of the city of lights.
(Extension packages are available to provide additional time to explore Paris) |
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Day 1 :
• Morning : You will be greeted at the airport by your personal driver and ushered to your iconic and centrally located hotel for check-in.
• Afternoon : Enjoy a panoramic tour of Paris including famous districts such as Montmartre or the Marais, and monuments such as the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe. you will enjoy excellent photo opportunities and breathtaking views.
• Evening : Make your way to The Seine River for a gourmet dinner cruise with excellent panoramic views of the city of lights.
(Extension packages are available to provide additional time to explore Paris)
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| › Burgundy
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Day 2 :
• Morning : Pick up your rental car and begin the road-trip, starting with the beautiful Burgundy Region. Along the route to Dijon, you will make a brief stop at one of France’s largest and most beautiful castles which was the second home of Napoleon Bonaparte.
• Afternoon : Arriving in Dijon around lunchtime, you will seize the opportunity to visit the famous Halles de Dijon covered market. There you will experience regional ingredients and have lunch like a local. After check-in at the hotel, head just outside of town for a guided tour of one of the most famous vineyards in the country. Followed by an aerial wine tasting aboard a hot air balloon.
• Evening : Rendezvous in the neighboring city of Beaune, for a Michelin Star dinner from the world-renowned Bernard Loiseau Collection. |
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Day 3 :
• Morning : You will experience the roots of Burgundian gastronomy, with a hands-on Truffle Hunting Workshop. Accompanied by your trusty companion, (truffle sniffing dog) you will spend the morning not only learning about the rare delicacy, but also seeking them out yourself. Then you will enjoy a gourmet lunch with the fruit of your labors.
• Afternoon : You will take the road a bit further south to a charming B&B and vineyard converted from an 18th Century castle. After check-in, you will enjoy an extensive tour of the grounds, accompanied by a wine tasting. You will receive gift package of three bottles from their collection.
• Evening : You will have the evening free to relax and enjoy your regal accommodations. |
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Day 2 :
• Morning : Pick up your rental car and begin the road-trip, starting with the beautiful Burgundy Region. Along the route to Dijon, you will make a brief stop at one of France’s largest and most beautiful castles which was the second home of Napoleon Bonaparte.
• Afternoon : Arriving in Dijon around lunchtime, you will seize the opportunity to visit the famous Halles de Dijon covered market. There you will experience regional ingredients and have lunch like a local. After check-in at the hotel, head just outside of town for a guided tour of one of the most famous vineyards in the country. Followed by an aerial wine tasting aboard a hot air balloon.
• Evening : Rendezvous in the neighboring city of Beaune, for a Michelin Star dinner from the world-renowned Bernard Loiseau Collection.
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Day 3 :
• Morning : You will experience the roots of Burgundian gastronomy, with a hands-on Truffle Hunting Workshop. Accompanied by your trusty companion, (truffle sniffing dog) you will spend the morning not only learning about the rare delicacy, but also seeking them out yourself. Then you will enjoy a gourmet lunch with the fruit of your labors.
• Afternoon : You will take the road a bit further south to a charming B&B and vineyard converted from an 18th Century castle. After check-in, you will enjoy an extensive tour of the grounds, accompanied by a wine tasting. You will receive gift package of three bottles from their collection.
• Evening : You will have the evening free to relax and enjoy your regal accommodations.
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| › Lyon
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Day 4 :
• Morning : Today, a short drive will bring you to Lyon. France’s second most populous city and a veritable hotspot of international gastronomy and culture. Upon arrival you will begin your exploration with a guided, E-Bike tour of the city. Including a lunchtime stop at the Halles de Paul-Bocuse covered market. With gastronomic spectacles and tasting sessions led by award winning chefs.
• Afternoon : You will enjoy a guided visit of the medieval cathedral, Basilica de Fourviere. With exclusive rooftop access, giving you the very best view that Lyon has to offer.
• Evening : To complete the Lyonnaise experience, you will enjoy an exquisite Michelin Star dinner at one of the city’s most well-respected establishments. |
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Day 4 :
• Morning : Today, a short drive will bring you to Lyon. France’s second most populous city and a veritable hotspot of international gastronomy and culture. Upon arrival you will begin your exploration with a guided, E-Bike tour of the city. Including a lunchtime stop at the Halles de Paul-Bocuse covered market. With gastronomic spectacles and tasting sessions led by award winning chefs.
• Afternoon : You will enjoy a guided visit of the medieval cathedral, Basilica de Fourviere. With exclusive rooftop access, giving you the very best view that Lyon has to offer.
• Evening : To complete the Lyonnaise experience, you will enjoy an exquisite Michelin Star dinner at one of the city’s most well-respected establishments.
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| › Tournon
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Day 5 :
• Morning : Continuing your journey south, you will make your way to the quaint and beautiful countryside of the Rhone-Alps region. Your first stop will be a distinguished vineyard dating to the 19th Century. Here you will enjoy a guided tour of the grounds followed by a tasting of their 100% organic and bio-diverse wine selection.
• Afternoon : A gourmet lunch in the historic village of Tournon will prove that no matter how small, every town you visit in France is excited to showoff their culinary prowess. Afterward, you will enjoy a spelunking journey through the majestic Grotte de Saint Marcel. A deep network of caverns with beautiful grottoes and amazing views. This excursion also includes a tasting of local products and wine, as well as an exclusive zip-lining experience in the immense caves.
• Evening : You will have the evening free to relax by the “organic pool” at your elegant 17th century mansion accommodations. |
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Day 5 :
• Morning : Continuing your journey south, you will make your way to the quaint and beautiful countryside of the Rhone-Alps region. Your first stop will be a distinguished vineyard dating to the 19th Century. Here you will enjoy a guided tour of the grounds followed by a tasting of their 100% organic and bio-diverse wine selection.
• Afternoon : A gourmet lunch in the historic village of Tournon will prove that no matter how small, every town you visit in France is excited to showoff their culinary prowess. Afterward, you will enjoy a spelunking journey through the majestic Grotte de Saint Marcel. A deep network of caverns with beautiful grottoes and amazing views. This excursion also includes a tasting of local products and wine, as well as an exclusive zip-lining experience in the immense caves.
• Evening : You will have the evening free to relax by the “organic pool” at your elegant 17th century mansion accommodations.
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| › Provence
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Day 6 :
• Morning : A short drive takes you into the beautiful Provence region, towards the hip and lively city of Aix en Provence. Just outside the city you will stop at one of the premier vineyards of the region where you will receive a private cooking class from an award-winning chef. Then, your lunch will be served with a perfectly paired wine from the resident collection.
• Afternoon : After some time to explore the city, get ready for another fun/learning experience at the Rose et Marius Perfumery. Here you will make your very own souvenirs in an authentic French soap making workshop.
• Evening : You will have the evening free to explore the city’s swanky nightlife. |
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Day 7 :
• Morning : The last leg of your trip will bring you to the historic town of Avignon. A city which was once home to multiple popes of the Holy Roman Empire and played a pivotal role in the tumultuous history of southern France. Begin, with a tour of the Palais des Papes (Popes’ Palace), then stop by the famous Pont de Bezenet for the obligatory photo of the collapsed ancient bridge.
• Afternoon : For lunch, you will enjoy authentic Provencal cuisine at Avignon’s premiere gourmet restaurant. Afterwards, you will have the afternoon free to explore the charming town on your own.
• Evening : You will drop your rental off and board a train headed to your 5-Star accommodations located directly in the terminal of CDG Airport in Paris. |
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Day 8 :
After a week of wine, food and fun, you will return home feeling a bit more French than when you arrived. Your in-terminal accommodations will ensure a smooth airport experience.
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Day 6 :
• Morning : A short drive takes you into the beautiful Provence region, towards the hip and lively city of Aix en Provence. Just outside the city you will stop at one of the premier vineyards of the region where you will receive a private cooking class from an award-winning chef. Then, your lunch will be served with a perfectly paired wine from the resident collection.
• Afternoon : After some time to explore the city, get ready for another fun/learning experience at the Rose et Marius Perfumery. Here you will make your very own souvenirs in an authentic French soap making workshop.
• Evening : You will have the evening free to explore the city’s swanky nightlife.
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Day 7 :
• Morning : The last leg of your trip will bring you to the historic town of Avignon. A city which was once home to multiple popes of the Holy Roman Empire and played a pivotal role in the tumultuous history of southern France. Begin, with a tour of the Palais des Papes (Popes’ Palace), then stop by the famous Pont de Bezenet for the obligatory photo of the collapsed ancient bridge.
• Afternoon : For lunch, you will enjoy authentic Provencal cuisine at Avignon’s premiere gourmet restaurant. Afterwards, you will have the afternoon free to explore the charming town on your own.
• Evening : You will drop your rental off and board a train headed to your 5-Star accommodations located directly in the terminal of CDG Airport in Paris.
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Day 8 :
After a week of wine, food and fun, you will return home feeling a bit more French than when you arrived. Your in-terminal accommodations will ensure a smooth airport experience.
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