IDEAL LENGTH 8 nights
Price From $4,030 pp
When to Go May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep

Gourmet Tour of Bordeaux and Paris

Enjoy VIP tours around some of Bordeaux’s most famous chateaus and vineyards, sampling ancient vintages accompanied by French cuisine. In Paris, discover the best restaurants, shopping areas and learn the art of living like a true Parisian.

Day 1
1 Arc de Triomphe located in Paris, in autumn scenery.

Day 1
Arrival Medoc Wine Region

Upon arrival at the airport you’ll be escorted by car to your vineyard accommodation in the Medoc wine region.

After settling in, enjoy a wine tasting at one of the region’s most renowned vineyards.

Day 2
2 Arc de Triomphe located in Paris, in autumn scenery.

Day 2
Saint-Julien – Pauillac

After breakfast at your vineyard accommodation, you’ll be transferred to the Saint-Julien appellation. Here, you’ll meet with a local expert who’ll teach you about Bordeaux wines, tasting techniques, and how to appreciate quality wine.

In the afternoon, enjoy a private wine tasting in the Pauillac region.

Day 3
3 Arc de Triomphe located in Paris, in autumn scenery.

Day 3
Arcachon – Pessac-Leognan

Your first stop today is at the pretty seaside town of Arcachon, famous for oyster harvesting. After a stroll around town, you’ll savour a seafood lunch at one of the harbour restaurants.

After lunch, it’s off to Pessac-Leognan for another wine tasting. While there, try the wine-related treatments in the hotel’s superb spa, and dine at its Michelin two-star restaurant.

Day 4
4 Arc de Triomphe located in Paris, in autumn scenery.

Day 4
Saint-Emilion

Today, you’ll explore the medieval UNESCO-listed town of Saint-Emilion.

Enjoy a private tour of the town, including a visit underground to its famous subterranean church and cemetery.

While here, you have the opportunity to blend your own Bordeaux wine, before enjoying a gourmet dinner complemented by fine Bordeaux wines at your hotel.

Day 5
5 Arc de Triomphe located in Paris, in autumn scenery.

Day 5
Bordeaux

Enjoy a day at leisure exploring the city of Bordeaux. Stroll around the town appreciating its architecture, shop for souvenirs, and choose some Bordeaux wines to send home.

Day 6
6 Arc de Triomphe located in Paris, in autumn scenery.

Day 6
Bordeaux - Cognac

After breakfast, you’ll be escorted north of Bordeaux to the region of Cognac to sample their renowned cognac brandies. Visit Remy Martin to experience new ways of drinking cognac and learn how to match it with food, and enjoy a visit to two of the oldest storehouses in town.

Day 7,8
7,8 Arc de Triomphe located in Paris, in autumn scenery.

Day 7
Paris

Your final stop is Paris, the City of Lights. After checking into your hotel, enjoy a private cruise along the River Seine on a luxury yacht, before visiting a famous Parisian restaurant for dinner and more wine pairing lessons.

For the rest of the day, you’re free to explore Paris at leisure.

Your Lightfoot Travel Designer can recommend activities that suit your interests prior to departure.

Day 9
9 Arc de Triomphe located in Paris, in autumn scenery.

Day 8
Departure

Today you’ll be escorted to the airport for your onward journey.

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itinerary highlights
  • Visit Saint-Julien to learn how to taste fines wines
  • Tour Bordeaux to sample the finest wines in various appellations
  • Experience the subterranean church and cemetery at Saint-Emilion
  • Sample cognac and learn how to pair it with food in the Cognac region
  • Enjoy a private cruise on the River Seine followed by dinner at a renowned Parisian restaurant
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