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Champagne & Bourgogne Tour
The Champagne region in northeastern France is known for producing some of the world’s finest sparkling wines, commonly referred to as champagne. The region’s unique terroir, which includes chalky soils and a cool, continental climate, provides ideal growing conditions for the three grape varieties used in champagne production: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier.
We will explore the vineyards, tour prestigious champagne houses, and sample a wide range of champagnes, including brut, sec, and rosé varieties, as well as family-owned champagne producers in the region who produce exceptional wines using traditional methods. The region is also known for its rich culinary traditions, including local specialties such as andouillette sausage, Chaource cheese, and Reims mustard.
Bourgogne (also known as Burgundy) is a region in eastern France famous for its wines, gastronomy, and historic sites; it is home to some of the world’s most famous wine regions, including Côte d’Or, Chablis, and Beaujolais. You will tour vineyards and cellars, taste the region’s celebrated wines, and learn about wine making traditions.
Bourgogne is steeped in history and boasts many medieval towns and castles, is renowned for its gastronomy, including dishes such as coq au vin, beef bourguignon, escargots, and cheeses such as Epoisses and Comté; the countryside is dotted with picturesque villages, forests, lakes, and rivers, offering many opportunities for outdoor activities.
Champagne & Bourgogne Tour
We will explore the vineyards, tour prestigious champagne houses, and sample a wide range of champagnes, including brut, sec, and rosé varieties, as well as family-owned champagne producers in the region who produce exceptional wines using traditional methods. The region is also known for its rich culinary traditions, including local specialties such as andouillette sausage, Chaource cheese, and Reims mustard.
Bourgogne (also known as Burgundy) is a region in eastern France famous for its wines, gastronomy, and historic sites; it is home to some of the world’s most famous wine regions, including Côte d’Or, Chablis, and Beaujolais. You will tour vineyards and cellars, taste the region’s celebrated wines, and learn about wine making traditions.
Bourgogne is steeped in history and boasts many medieval towns and castles, is renowned for its gastronomy, including dishes such as coq au vin, beef bourguignon, escargots, and cheeses such as Epoisses and Comté; the countryside is dotted with picturesque villages, forests, lakes, and rivers, offering many opportunities for outdoor activities.
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An Ultimate Gourmet Journey through Champagne Bubbles and Burgundy Flavors!
Contact us to check availability and ask for a quotation for families and private groups based on your special needs.
Passport with at least six months of validity is mandatory; One Life Journeys does not provide any service and assistance related visa requirements and processing.
We highly recommend purchasing a personal travel insurance at the time of booking.
Flexibility: Possibility to change dates, name of participant or tour until 75 days before departure (a supplement cost might be requested during high season, or for flight quotations if requested)
Reservation: 40% deposit at confirmation. Full payment is due 75 days prior departure.*
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Tour Details
Day 1 – Arrival in Paris
Upon arrival at Paris Airport, you will be transferred to your centrally located hotel. Night in Paris
Day 2 – Reims and Epernay
Today you will be transferred to Champagne region. First stop will be Reims. You will make a first stop at a family run, renowned champagne cellar for a great wine tasting followed by lunch. Afterwards, you will visit Reim’s impressive cathedral, Notre Dame de Reims, considered one of the most beautiful of the world. Then you will be transferred to Epernay to have some relaxing time. Night in Reims
Day 3 – Hautvillers and Champagne Tastings
This morning you will head to the quaint village of Hautvillers, surrounded by vine-covered hills and considered the historical capital of Champagne, in fact, it was here where Dom Perignon aided in the development of the sparkling wine. Hautvillers is dotted with private houses opening their doors for champagne tastings so you will have the chance to experience champagne as a local. In the afternoon, you will head back to Epernay where you will enjoy champagne tasting in one of the best cellars in town. Night in Reims
Day 4 – Chalôns and Champagne Tasting
Today you will first stop at Pressoria Sensorial Museum to visit this unique place where you will learn all about the history of champagne in a journey of discovery through your five senses. You will stop for lunch before heading to the pretty village of Châlons, where you will enjoy a champagne tasting at an historical cellar. Night in Reims
Day 5 – Troyes and Dijon
Today you will depart for Dijon, the gastronomic capital of Burgundy region, famous for its mustard, escargots, beef bourguignon, and the Wine Route of Grands Crus, where some of the greatest red and white wines of the world are produced. En route, you will stop in Troyes, an alluring Medieval cork-shaped town definitely worth the visit, renowned for its cafes and pastry shops. You will enjoy a nice walking food tour with tastings of local specialties. In the afternoon you will arrive in Dijon, where you will have time to explore the city on own. Night in Dijon
Day 6 – Dijon and Route des Grands Crus
Today you will head to the world-famous Route des Grands Crus, also known as the Champs Elysées of Burgundy, a Wine Route passing through 38 picturesque wine villages of the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune, prestigious wineries, and beautiful countryside over a length of 60 km, house of some of the best white and red wines of the world. All the vineyards along this route are classified by UNESCO. Your first stop will be to enjoy a great Chardonnay tasting; afterwards, you will proceed on to a Pinot Noir tasting. Return to Dijon in the afternoon. Night in Dijon
Day 7 – Cooking Class and Fontainebleau
Today you will head back to Paris. En route, you will enjoy a nice cooking class followed by lunch at a private house of a local chef. In the afternoon, time permitting, you will stop in Fontainebleau to visit the amazing Palace, once hunting lodge of the Kings of France. Afterwards, you will check into your hotel by CDG International Airport. Night near Paris Airport
Day 8 – Departure from Paris
Today you will be transferred to Paris Airport to catch your flight back home.
*The program of activities and excursions might be subject to changes due to weather conditions. In case, alternatives will be offered.
⇒ Airport transfer at arrival and departure
⇒ Accomodation in high-level, carefully selected hotels
⇒ All breakfasts
⇒ One meal per day
⇒ Professional Tour Leader
⇒ All transfers in a private deluxe minibus/bus
⇒ Half day guided tour of Reims w/local guide
⇒ 1 champagne tasting in Reims
⇒ Half day guided tour of Hautvillers w/local guide
⇒ 1 champagne tasting in Epernay
⇒ Entrance Tickets to Sensorial Museum Pressoria
⇒ 1 champagne tasting in Châlons
⇒ Food tour of Troyes w/local guide
⇒ 1 Chardonnay tasting
⇒ 1 Pinot Noir tasting
⇒ 1 Cooking class
⇒ Entrance tickets to Fontainebleau Palace
⇒ All entrances and experiences as per itinerary
⇒ Professional travel consulting before and throughout the trip
Χ International flights
Χ Travel insurance and local taxes
Χ Meals and transfers NOT mentioned
Χ Personal expenses
Χ Tips to tour leader, driver, and local guides
Χ All that is NOT mentioned in “Included”
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