Gourmet France Flavours: A Culinary Journey from Lyon to Paris (6N/7D)
Designed for food and wine lovers, this journey links France’s gastronomic capital of Lyon with the vineyards of Burgundy and the patisseries of Paris. Guests cook with local chefs, taste regional specialities and visit renowned wine appellations with expert guides.
THEME
Rail travel, Gastronomy, markets, Cooking classes & Wine regions
REGIONS
Lyon • Beaujolais • Beaune/Dijon • Paris
Experience Highlights
Day 1 – First Flavours of Lyon, France
- Arrive in Lyon, France and transfer to your hotel
- Spend the day at leisure, before an evening dinner in a traditional Lyonnais bouchon, curated from our recommended partner list, to sample classics such as quenelles, tablier de sapeur and praline tart.
Day 2 – Halles de Lyon & Old Town Flavours
- On your first morning in France, savour the taste of the city on a food tour at Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, including tastings of cheese, charcuterie, oysters or pralines.
- In the afternoon, embrace the outdoors on a walking or e‑bike tour of Vieux Lyon and the Presqu’île, combining heritage sites with further gourmet stops if desired.
Day 3 – A Toast to Beaujolais
- Start the day with a shared or private half‑day Beaujolais Wine Route, visiting family‑run estates and tasting the region’s reds and whites.
- Optional upgrade to a full‑day Beaujolais or Burgundy excursion with lunch in a countryside inn
Day 5 – Great Wines & Gourmet Traditions
- Set out on a rail transfer from Lyon to Beaune or Dijon (SNCF) with private station‑hotel transfers as needed.
- After arriving, spend the afternoon exploring the surroundings on a private walking tour of Beaune and visit to the Cité des Climats et Vins de Bourgogne for an interpretive trail and initial wine tasting.
Day 5 – Côte de Nuits & Côte de Beaune Wines
- Indulge on a full‑day wine tour in Burgundy, exploring the Côte de Nuits and/or Côte de Beaune, with cellar visits and tastings at selected domaines.
- Later in the day, pay a visit to Moutarderie Fallot in Beaune for the ‘Sensations Fortes’ mustard experience.
Day 6 – Parisian Indulgence & Sweet Creations
- On your final full day in France, take the SNCF train from Beaune/Dijon to Paris, with private transfer to your hotel.
- Tantalise your tastebuds for a final time and enjoy an afternoon pastry or macaron class in Paris, or a chocolate & pastry walking tour.
Day 7 – Au Revoir to a Feast of French Flavours
- After time at leisure, take a transfer from your Paris hotel to the airport or station.
- Optional extra night(s) for further food touring or Michelin‑star dining in Paris.
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