Apr–Oct offers a good combination of climate, landscape and operation of producers, markets and gastronomic experiences throughout the itinerary.
FRANCE · WINES + CULTURE
FRANCE — WINES & CULTURE
The country that is synonymous with art and flavor.
DURATION14 days
BEST TIMEApr–Oct
EXPERIENCEWines + Culture
COUNTRYFrance
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Paris → Loire Valley → Bordeaux → Provence
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Bordeaux
2Loire Valley
3Cabernet and Merlot
4Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc
5Two large French territories
Bordeaux and the Loire allow you to read France through wines, cities and historic landscapes. Cabernet and Merlot dominate the Bordeaux shores, while Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc appear along the Loire, showing how river, climate and tradition shape very different styles.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in Paris
Arrival in Paris, installation and first hours for markets, producers and flavors of Paris.
DAY 2
Paris in depth
Paris has a full day for regional cuisine and table-side experiences in Paris.
DAY 3
Paris — full day
More time in Paris, now with local ingredients, restaurants and Parisian culinary tradition.
DAY 4
Paris → Loire Valley
Departure from Paris towards the Loire Valley, where upon arrival you can start with regional cuisine and table experiences in the Loire Valley.
DAY 5
Loire Valley — full day
More time in the Loire Valley, now with local ingredients, restaurants and the culinary tradition of the Loire Valley.
DAY 6
Loire Valley — landscapes and culture
The day in the Loire Valley combines markets, producers and flavors of the Loire Valley.
DAY 7
Loire Valley — selected experiences
The stay in the Loire Valley continues with regional cuisine and table experiences in the Loire Valley.
DAY 8
Loire Valley → Bordeaux
The journey leaves the Loire Valley and heads to Bordeaux, with the remainder of the day spent visiting estates and tastings discussed in Bordeaux.
DAY 9
Bordeaux — landscapes and culture
The day in Bordeaux combines vineyards, producers and tastings in Bordeaux.
DAY 10
Bordeaux — selected experiences
The stay in Bordeaux continues with Bordeaux cellars, terroirs and local styles.
DAY 11
Bordeaux — local experience
Day in Bordeaux for visits to properties and tastings discussed in Bordeaux.
DAY 12
Bordeaux → Provence
The route between Bordeaux and Provence changes the scene of the trip; upon arrival, the markets, producers and flavors of Provence enter.
DAY 13
Provence — selected experiences
The stay in Provence continues with regional gastronomy and experiences at the table in Provence.
DAY 14
Provence — local experience
Day in Provence for local ingredients, restaurants and Provence's culinary tradition.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
The destination discovered by flavors, wines, markets and traditions at the table, with a focus on terroir and wines. The sequence between Paris and Provence gives concrete form to this proposal.
YOUR WAY
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