An introduction to French wine

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.

Today you visit two of the most famous chateaux in the Loire Valley, Chenonceau and Chambord, with your private driver-guide to admire their grand architecture and rich histories.

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.

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.

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.

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 specialties and visit the renowned Les Halles Covered Market.

Together with your private driver-guide, you will explore the Beaujolais wine region and visit several family-run wineries.

Round off your last day in France with a full-day discovery tour of the Burgundy wine region. Discover the capital city of Beaune and sample the famous wines of this region.

Today you say au revoir to France as you board a high-speed train to the Paris Charles de Gaulle airport for your onward journey home.