A Toast to the Wine Trails of France: Paris, Champagne & Bordeaux (6N/7D)
From Champagne to Bordeaux via the wine bars of Paris, this weeklong journey showcases three of France’s most emblematic wine regions. Guests enjoy cellar visits, vineyard tastings and relaxed cruising, with centrally located hotels and rail connections throughout.
THEME
Rail travel, Iconic wine regions, Cellar visits & River cruising
REGIONS
Paris • Champagne (Reims/Epernay) • Bordeaux • Saint-Émilion • Médoc • Arcachon
Experience Highlights
Day 1 – Welcome to the World of French Wine
- Arrive in Paris, France, and transfer from the airport to your hotel.
- For your first afternoon in Paris, take part in a ‘Tour de France’ style wine tasting, introducing key French regions alongside cheese or charcuterie.
Day 2 – Champagne Day Trip
- Start your trip off with a full‑day small‑group Champagne Wine Day Tour from Paris, including visits and tastings at a major house such as Veuve Clicquot or Moët & Chandon plus a family grower estate.
- Local lunch can be arranged, with time to explore Reims or Epernay depending on the chosen tour.
Day 3 – Heritage, Wine & Riverside Charm
- On your next day, set out on a high‑speed SNCF train from Paris to Bordeaux, with transfers on arrival.
- Familiarise yourself with your new surroundings on a shared Bordeaux historic and gourmet walking tour, including tastings of cannelés and local wines.
Day 4 – Vineyards, Villages & Legendary Terroirs
- Head out on a full‑ or half‑day small‑group Saint‑Émilion wine tour, combining village exploration with visits to Grand Cru châteaux for tastings.
- For a more premium angle, opt for a full‑day Saint‑Émilion program with cooking class or blending workshop.
Day 5 – Along Bordeaux's Legendary Château Route
- Indulge on a half‑day or full‑day Médoc wine tour, travelling along the châteaux route and visiting selected estates for tastings of Cabernet‑based reds.
- Afterwards, relax and treat yourself some more on a Bordeaux river wine‑tasting cruise.
Day 6 – Wine Culture & Atlantic Coast Escapes (Optional)
- Make the most of your final full day with a visit to La Cité du Vin with admission tickets, including the immersive permanent exhibition and a glass of wine with panoramic views.
- Be sure to take part in an Arcachon Bay excursion, featuring a pinasse boat ride and oyster tasting on the Atlantic coast.
Day 7 – A Final Toast to France
- After a final morning at leisure, transfer to Bordeaux airport or station for onward travel.
- Combination with further stays in the Dordogne or back to Paris is available on request.
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