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Château de Chambord

An introduction to French wine
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:
11 days from CAD16,835pp

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11 days from CAD16,835pp

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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 kilometres 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

While the itinerary price reflects the suggested accommodations, Audley trips are 100% tailor-made, and a specialist can help you select the option best suited to your tastes and budget.

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When to go

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Bordeaux
 
Saint-Émilion
 
Lyon
 

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