FRANCE: Boutique Paris to Champagne & Burgundy Indulgence Tour – 5 days

Destination:  FRANCE: Paris | Eperney | Champagne | Puligny-Montrachet | Burgundy | Côte de Beaune | Côte de Nuits | Dijon

Tour Commences In:  Paris

Tour Concludes in:  Paris

Number of Days:  5 days / 4 nights

Tour Style; Deluxe Small Group Tours (groups, couples & solo travellers)

Accommodation: Modern & Boutique Hotels

Meals: Breakfasts; 4: Lunches; 5: Dinners; 3:

Leaders: Professiona local guides

Transportation:  Luxury private chauffeur driven air-conditioned vehicles and local transfers

Tour Grading: Moderate: Suitable for travellers with an average level of fitness and mobility

• Visit of the cellars of the famous champagne houses  with a degustation of champagne

• Explore the beautiful 13th century UNESCO world heritage site – the Reims Notre Dame Cathedral

• Tasting bubbles at “Dom Perignon” & “Möet et Chandon” cellars

• Explore the medieval town of Troyes

• Discover Burgundy, the temple of wine and gastronomy • Walk the vineyards and cellars of ‘Olivier Leflaive’ and meet the owner himself

• Tour and understand the workings of a vineyard; the grape quality, the harvesting and the wine making

• Stroll the capital of Burgundy Wine the medieval art town of Beaune

• Visit famous vineyards ‘Clos de Vougeot’ at Côte de Nuits

• Visit a vineyard for degustation – Château de Mersault or Pommard known for its white wines

• Stop for a degustation of wine in another famous vineyard of the Côte de Nuit or Côte de Beaune appellation known for its red wines in particular

• Enjoy the gastronomic lunch in Dijon with its exceptional setting in a vaulted crypt

• Shop at Boutique Maille the home of mustard

Day 1:       Paris - Champagne: (L/D)
After breakfast, check out of your Paris hotel and meet your private driver and guide for a scenic transfer to Reims. Your Champagne adventure begins with a guided tour and tasting at the prestigious Taittinger cellars. Next, marvel at the 13th -century Reims Notre-Dame Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the historic coronation venue for 30 French kings.
Enjoy lunch at an exclusive local restaurant before driving along the picturesque Champagne route toward Épernay. Arrive at Moët & Chandon to snap a photo by the famous Dom Pérignon statue, followed by an exclusive cellar tour and tasting. Afterward, you will be transferred to your hotel with the rest of the afternoon at your leisure to unwind before dinner.

Day 2:      Champagne - Troyes - Burgundy: (B/L/D)
Following breakfast, check out of your hotel and drive to Troyes. On arrival there you will be a guided through the medieval town of Troyes, well known for its half-timbered tilted houses. Lunch today will be in the centre of Troyes.  After lunch you will enjoy the visit of a picturesque village, Flavigny-sur-Ozerain which is classed as one of the loveliest villages in France. It is also famous for making sweets. You can visit the factory of Les Anis de Flavigny which is a good sweet born in that village. Later this afternoon we continue on to Burgundy, the temple of wine and gastronomy. On arrival, check in to your hotel, a 17th century building nestled in the pretty village of Puligny-Montrachet on the Côte de Beaune. Meet the owner who is also a producer of burgundy wine. Dinner is at the hotel this evening with a food and wine pairing commented by the sommelier of the hotel.

Day 3:       Puligny-Montrachet - Côte de Beaune: (B/L/D)
This morning after breakfast, visit the vineyards and cellars of ‘Olivier Leflaive’ and meet the owner himself. (if Available) The morning is dedicated to understanding the processes in the vineyards in order to have the grape quality required and the method of wine making once the grapes have been harvested until it has been bottled.  We will then leave for Beaune where you will have lunch in a traditional restaurant in an exceptional setting – a magnificent vaulted cellar from the 17th century.  After lunch, visit the capital of Burgundy Wine, the medieval art town - Beaune. Enjoy an hour or so meandering through the narrow typical streets with grand mansions, half-timbered houses and squares of flower and gardens. This will be followed by a guided visit of Beaune’s most famous monument - the ‘Hospice de Beaune’.  The ‘Hospice de Beaune’ also known as the Hôtel Dieu de Beaune and today is a museum that was founded in 1443 by Nicolas Rolin (chancellor of Burgundy) as a hospital for the poor and needy. The Hôtel Dieu is one of the finest examples of 15th century Burgundy architecture.  A famous wine auction organised by Christie’s is held at the Hospice de Beaune each year in November during the three-day festival (Les Trois Glorieuses) dedicated to the wine and gastronomy of Burgundy. We return to your hotel to relax before dinner. Dinner this evening is at a 1-star Michelin restaurant.

Day 4:       Puligny-Montrachet - Dijon: (B/L)
This morning after breakfast, continue on to Dijon. Dijon is first and foremost a “beautiful city” with a hundred towers in Roman times. This city was a crossroads between northern Europe and the Mediterranean. In the 14th century it was here that the Valois Dukes of Burgundy founded one of the most brilliant courts in Europe. Dijon then became the seat of the order of the Golden Fleece. So, that’s why Dijon is the place to visit when you want to learn about History of Burgundy. First, you will visit the historical city centre. You can follow a trail indicated by 22 owls on the cobblestones of pedestrian streets, to discover top places and points of interest of the city. Among these main places, you will find the Cathedral Saint Bénigne but also the church Notre Dame which is registered as historical monuments and where you can look at its 51 gargoyles and splendid stained-glass windows. Lying on one side of the church, the owl is an emblematic symbol of Dijon. It will certainly give you good fortune if you touch it with your left hand! Then, the Place François Rude (commonly called “Bareuzai”, a local word referring to the sector of the wine) is the most touristic square in the city. With its architecture mixing Middle Age and Renaissance, this square also has a beautiful fountain and a carrousel with reproductions of Gustave Eiffel. Located close to the rue de la Liberté, this square is surrounded by littles shops and bars. Free lunch (you will find a wide range of good restaurants in this area). In the afternoon, you will enjoy an authentic and delicious visit: Edmond Fallot “la moutarderie” which is the last independent and family mustard mill in Burgundy. Late afternoon, check in at your hotel in the heart of Dijon. Dinner in a gastronomic restaurant closed to your hotel.

Day 5:       Puligny-Montrachet - Côte de Nuits - Paris: (B/L)
After checking out from your hotel, continue on to the Côte de Nuits passing the famous vineyards of Romanée Conti amongst others. Pause at the renowned vineyards of the ‘Clos de Vougeot’ to visit this wonderful chateau.  Continue onto the Gevrey Chambertin, a tiny winemaker’s village of the Côte de Nuit where you will have lunch at a restaurant in a typical burgundy residence with its traditional varnished-tile roof, for a real taste of cuisine from the Burgundy region.  After lunch, continue along the ‘golden slope’ of the Côte de Nuit among the picturesque vineyards. Along the way we will stop for a visit and degustation of wine in another famous vineyard of the Côte de Nuit or Côte de Beaune appellation known for its red wines in particular.  Later this afternoon, return to Paris where your journey concludes.  

Our specially curated itineraries are carefully planned and well thought out and we often include some wonderful surprises. The rich tapestry of experiences and the characters you meet along the way will make this guided tour extra special and hopefully one you will remember for a lifetime..

• A specially curated itinerary for Boutique Tours & Travel

• A Small Group Tour (2- 12 Guests)

• Private international airport arrival and departure transfers for all guests

• Hand selected modern & boutique hotel accommodation

• Meals as indicated in Itinerary; B = Breakfast: L=Lunch: D=Dinner:

• Internet Access where possible 

• Private services of local bilingual cultural foodie guide

• Concierge / Bellhop services throughout tour

• 24 hour on call support service 

• Luxury private chauffeur driven luxury air- conditioned vehicles for transfers & sightseeing

• Admission fees to all monuments, activities, excursions and shows as per the itinerary

• Bottled water whilst touring in vehicle

• An exclusive BT&T Travel Information APP

• Room Sharing options for singles / solo travellers available  

Not Included:

• International airfares

• Arrival & Departure Taxes, levies or other charges

• Passport & Visa Fees

• City Taxes for hotels if required

• Personal Travel Insurance

• Excess baggage charges

• Cost of any ‘luggage delivery’. – via -FedEx or postal services

• Porterage and gratuities tips

• Extra gratuities to tour guides and drivers and others.

• Meals and Alcoholic beverages not included in the itinerary

• Expenditure of personal nature

• Optional activities not included in the tour