FULL DAY TOURS
Champagne
Discover the Beauty of Champagne and the Secrets of the World’s Most Famous Sparkling Wine. From renowned grandes maisons to intimate family growers and cooperative cellars, this tour offers a comprehensive exploration of Champagne.
I’ll drive you to Champagne, where you’ll delve into the region’s rich history, learn about the production process, and explore its diverse terroirs. Whether you’re a wine enthusiast or simply curious about this iconic sparkling wine, this tour is designed for you!
ITINERARY:
– Departure around 7 AM (from Paris or around)
– Cellar Visits: at least 2, including a mix of large houses, family producers, and cooperatives
– Return after 6 PM
Loire Valley
The Loire Valley is beautifully preserved, lush, steeped in history, and teeming with delightful products like wines, cheeses, and various local specialties that you will taste during the day. Join this tour to explore one of the most magnificent Renaissance castles in the area: Chambord. To wrap up your experience, delve into the troglodyte caves of a nearby wine producer and uncover the incredible variety of wines that the Loire Valley has to offer!
ITINERARY:
– Departure around 6.30/7 AM (from Paris or around)
– Visits: Chambord & a wine estate
– Return around 7 PM
North of France
The North of France, is the most beautiful and interesting area of the few galaxies around !!! Yes I’m born and raised in this area :))) Join this historic tour to discover two very important part of our recent history, WWI and the second industrial revolution. Morning will be dedicated to WWI with the visit of memorials and interesting Wellington carriers. After a lunch with local delicacies, we will move to what used to be the mining charcoal area , to visit Lewarde Museum.
ITINERARY:
– Departure around 6.30/7 AM (from Paris or around)
– Visits: Carrier Wellington, Notre Dame de Lorette, Lewarde Museum.
– Return around 8 PM
Normandy
June 6, 1944, this date will forever remain in the history books as one of the most heroic but bloody battles of modern times. Many aspects of this battle will be mentioned to you, some known and others much less so, a day dedicated to memory, with a little lightness and indulgence at lunchtime.
ITINERARY:
– Departure around 6.30/7 AM (from Paris or around)
– Visits: Caen Memorial, Point du Hoc, American cimetary of Omaha Beach, 360° cinema of Avranches.
– Return around 8 PM
Chateau de Pierrefonds & COMPIEGNE
Two guided visits in the north of Paris area, in some of the most spectacular castle of the area, two different period of the French history to be discovered during this gateway not too far from Paris.
ITINERARY:
– Departure around 8.30 AM (from Paris or around)
– Visits: Chateau de Pierrefonds and Compiègne
– Return after 6 PM
North Burgundy
The North of Burgundy is very famous for the white wine, with the appellation Chablis. But most of people don’t know much about the others appellations available in this area. Come and discover this part of Burgundy , I’ve organized this trip in 3 stops, definitely wine oriented. You’ll probably surprised first by the charming landscapes but most of all to find some unexpected grape varieties!
ITINERARY:
– Departure around 6.30 AM (from Paris or around)
– Visits (including 3 tastings): Chablis, village of Irancy, village of Saint Bris
– Drop off around 7pm
HALF DAY TOURS
Giverny
Discover the impressionist route along the Seine river, with the most famous village Giverny. You’ll visit the Monet house and his garden, you can also visit the Impressionist museum or choose to continue the day with the visit of La Roche-Guyon Castle.
ITINERARY:
– Pick up in Paris or suburb
– Transfert in Giverny and La Roche-Guyon area
– Drop of to the initial meeting point or any destination around.
MEAUX
Eastern Paris is full of history but also rich in gastronomy, join us on this tour which will take you back in time, from the Renaissance to the First World War with of course, as always in France, a gastronomic stop !
ITINERARY:
– Pick up in your hotel (Paris or around)
– Museum of the great war visit, Brie’s secrets discovery, Vaux Le Vicomte castle
– Drop of to the initial meeting point or any destination around.
MULTIPLE DAYS TOURS
Bordeaux – 2 days
Let’s explore the Bordeaux region, from its picturesque countryside and renowned vineyards to the lively city center and even along the Garonne River with a delightful river cruise! You’ll have the opportunity to taste wines from some of the most prestigious appellations: Pessac Léognan, Pauillac/St Estèphe/Margaux and Saint Emilion. Additionally, ample time will be dedicated to discovering the enchanting city of Bordeaux and experiencing its vibrant ambiance.
ITINERARY:
Day 1: Pick up at Saint Jean Station or Pier
– Visit of famous estate in Pessac Leognan area and of the Left Bank (Margaux, St Estèphe or Pauillac)
– Lunch and diner in Bordeaux downtown
– River cruise including wine tasting on board
DAY 2: Breakfast at the hotel and departure for right bank
– Visit in the vineyard and the cave, wine tasting in the right bank
– Lunch in Saint Emilion village
– Shopping, departure station or pier
Burgundy, rhone and beaujolais WINE REGIONS – 3 days
After a transfert from your initial place in France (ex: around 2hrs from Paris with fast train), you will discover the most Iconic wine area production: « Burgundy ». History, terroir and « climats », you’ll realize why this long and narrow area is able to to produce so many nice bottles.
Second day The trip will continue in south direction , where we will stop in Beaujolais region, where i’m sure you’ll enjoy the legendary kindness of local producers and of course their production.
Stop in the French capital of Gastronomy, Lyon. A must do « Le bouchon Lyonnais ».
Last day is dedicated to an other very famous wine: Cote Rôtie
we will discover some the steepest wineyard in the spectacular area of Cote Rôtie appellation.
ITINERARY:
– Pick up at Beaune railway station (Burgundy)
– Transfert in Beaujolais
– Transfert In Lyon
– Transfert in Vienne
– Drop off at Railway station
TOURS ON 2 WHEELS
Outside of Paris on 2 wheels – 1 DAY
You’re alone, you like adventure, you like to jump on a motorbike ! I propose a getaway from the Parisian crowd , direction the green area of Paris, on two wheels, with a classic bike. Discover the marvelous Chevreuse forest, stop into fortress, tiny restaurant and enjoy the beautiful landscapes
ITINERARY:
– Pick up in Paris or around
– Ride to Chevreuse forest, visit of the fortress, lunch
– Ride back to your place
Road trip moto – 5 days in South of France
Riders from abroad, you would like to discover France threw your favorite mode of transportation ! I propose some tours all included everywhere in France from 2 to 6 pax , private or semi private. To give you a rough idea about what could be your trip, discover one of my favorite region to ride in France. During these 5 days/ 4 nights trip, you’ll ride on some of the most iconic roads of the region. You’ll discover as well the different delicacies and the history of the region during several stops organized all along the trip.
ITINERARY:
– Meeting point in Montpellier airport
– Lozère/Ardèche/Aveyron
– Drop off at Montpellier Airport