Life Beyond the Room Custom Travel
Route Du Vin: French Country Escape
7 Days
Escape into the heart of French wine country with a small group trip exploring the renowned Route du Vin. Enjoy at least five wine tastings covering Chablis, Côtes de Nuits and Côtes de Beaune under the guidance of our very own sommelier who will share the secrets of some of the most exclusive small family-run wineries in the region, as well as a wine lunch with Grand Cru wines at a winery, indulge in regional Burgundy cuisine with its many highly ranked restaurants adored internationally by gourmands, and learn the secrets of truffle hunting and the many ways to enjoy this “black gold”.
Stay active with a bike tour through the vineyards and the picturesque village of Vézelay and a hike through the Morvan National Park. Explore the wine villages, such as Beaune, catch sight of a chateau or two, and take in the beautiful architecture of Dijon. Finish up with a sunset hot air balloon ride over the vineyards.
What’s Included?
- 3 nights at Château de la Borde
- 3 nights at Abbaye de la Bussière
- 6 breakfasts, 4 dinners, and 4 lunches (including a Michelin-starred dinner)
- Ground transportation from Paris Charles de Gaule airport and return to Paris city
- Guided tour of Dijon
- Two winery tours & tastings in Chablis, Côte de Nuits & Côte de Beaune
- Gastronomic truffle experience
- Hot air balloon ride
- E-bike excursion
- Hiking excursion
- Private transfer for all activities
- Trip guide and translator
- Airfare – should be arranged to Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic beverages – except for the wine included during meals and wine tastings
- Additional excursions and experiences
- A la Carte Spa Services
Meet Your Guide
Athena Corcoran-Tadd
Athena spent four years living in the City of Lights leading guided tours around the city (on foot and by bicycle), up the Eiffel Tower, offering food, wine and cheese tours, as well as taking guests on walking and biking tours of Versailles. In doing so she delved deeper into her love of how storytelling brings a place to life, and expanded her knowledge of French history, language, food and wine culture. She spent two consecutive harvest seasons working on a vineyard in the Beaujolais region getting to know the process (and the effort!) of good wine-making and developing her French wine palate.
Photo Gallery
Click or tap to view
