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GOURMET NORTHERN FRANCE
If food is the national treasure of France, this tour is an expedition that is guaranteed to discover remarkable culinary riches.
Starting in Reims, in the eastern province of Alsace and to historic Strasbourg, visit Obernai and Beaune, then exploring some of the vineyards of Burgundy to Dijon and Vezelay, and finally circling back to the City of Lights –sophisticated and fascinating Paris.
Each region is distinct. The scenery, architecture, history, and of course, the food. The hotels have been carefully chosen for their charm and location. The restaurants are some of the best in France - and just enough to whet the appetite for you to explore on your own to sample some of the gastronomic character of the particular province.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
12 meals –including breakfast daily and 3 gourmet dinners. Professional Visits in Beaune and Paris. See cathedrals and castles – Explore the famous vineyard of Riquewihr and the medieval town of Colmar. Enjoy a wine tasting in Beaune and Vougeot – Visit the former Palace of the Dukes in Dijon, and the 13th century gothic church of Notre Dame – See picturesque Vezelay – then on to Paris with its Champs Elysees, the Louvre Museum and the place de la Concorde.
ITINERARY
FRIDAY – DAY 1- EN ROUTE
Depart the U.S.to Paris.
Depart the U.S.to Paris.
SATURDAY, DAY 2- PARIS-REIMS
Arrive in Paris. Meeting and transfer to your hotel in Reims. Balance of the evening at leisure
Arrive in Paris. Meeting and transfer to your hotel in Reims. Balance of the evening at leisure
SUNDAY, DAY 3-REIMS – EPERNAY-MOET ET CHANDON, OBERNAI
After a morning walking tour of Reims and its famous cathedrals, drive through beautiful vineyards to Epernay, capital of the Champagne region and whose most famous native citizen was Jean Remy Moet. Visit the cellars of Moet Et Chandon for champagne tasting, then continue into the scenic Alsace region to Obernal for Dinner and overnight.B
After a morning walking tour of Reims and its famous cathedrals, drive through beautiful vineyards to Epernay, capital of the Champagne region and whose most famous native citizen was Jean Remy Moet. Visit the cellars of Moet Et Chandon for champagne tasting, then continue into the scenic Alsace region to Obernal for Dinner and overnight.B
MONDAY, DAY 4- OBERNAL-STRASBOURG-OBERNAI
Today is dedicated to Alsacian wines. Drive along the Wine Road, dotted with Medieval castles and Romanesque churches, before reaching the city of Rosheim. Stroll along the enchanting streets and discover exceptional sites such as the churches of St. Pierre and Paul. On to Mont St. Odile, nestled in a hollow of the Vosgian Mountains for wine tasting. Continue to Barr and to Selestat, birthplace of the Christmas tree. In Strasbourg, visit the cathedral with its magnificent stained glass windows before returning to Obernai. B
Today is dedicated to Alsacian wines. Drive along the Wine Road, dotted with Medieval castles and Romanesque churches, before reaching the city of Rosheim. Stroll along the enchanting streets and discover exceptional sites such as the churches of St. Pierre and Paul. On to Mont St. Odile, nestled in a hollow of the Vosgian Mountains for wine tasting. Continue to Barr and to Selestat, birthplace of the Christmas tree. In Strasbourg, visit the cathedral with its magnificent stained glass windows before returning to Obernai. B
TUESDAY, DAY 5- OBERNAI-RIQUEWIHR-COLMAR-BEAUNE
This morning visit the Haut Koenigsbourg castle; see the impressive collection of furni-ture and arms. Drive to Riquewihr, the famous vineyard village with its surprising laby-rinth of walks, passages and alleyways. Continue to Colmar; see the churches, cloisters and fishermen’s quarters. Visit the Unterlinden Museum, the most prestigious in France. Proceed to Beaune, stopping at Leon Beyer Wine Estate for wine tasting. Tonight, a sensational dinner at a renowned restaurant. BD
This morning visit the Haut Koenigsbourg castle; see the impressive collection of furni-ture and arms. Drive to Riquewihr, the famous vineyard village with its surprising laby-rinth of walks, passages and alleyways. Continue to Colmar; see the churches, cloisters and fishermen’s quarters. Visit the Unterlinden Museum, the most prestigious in France. Proceed to Beaune, stopping at Leon Beyer Wine Estate for wine tasting. Tonight, a sensational dinner at a renowned restaurant. BD
WEDNESDAY, DAY 6- BEAUNE
WEDNESDAY, DAY 6- BEAUNE
Begin the day with a tour of charming Beune, wine capital of Burgundy. Visit the Hospice de Beaune before this afternoon’s Professional Visit at the Philippe Le Bon Hospital. Balance of the day is at leisure.
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WEDNESDAY, DAY 6- BEAUNE
Begin the day with a tour of charming Beune, wine capital of Burgundy. Visit the Hospice de Beaune before this afternoon’s Professional Visit at the Philippe Le Bon Hospital. Balance of the day is at leisure.
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THURSDAY, DAY 7- BEAUNE-DIJON-VEZELAY
Depart Beaune, exploring along the way, some of the vineyards of Burgundy, and famous villages such as Gevrey Chambertin, Chambolle Musigny and Vougeot, where we stop for wine tasting. Arrive in Dijon; visit the former Palace of the Dukes and Notre Dame, the Gothic 13th century church, with its unique façade. Continue to picturesque Vezelay, with its lovely old houses, ramparts and Basilica. A splendid gourmet dinner tonight, at your hotel in Vezelay. BD
Depart Beaune, exploring along the way, some of the vineyards of Burgundy, and famous villages such as Gevrey Chambertin, Chambolle Musigny and Vougeot, where we stop for wine tasting. Arrive in Dijon; visit the former Palace of the Dukes and Notre Dame, the Gothic 13th century church, with its unique façade. Continue to picturesque Vezelay, with its lovely old houses, ramparts and Basilica. A splendid gourmet dinner tonight, at your hotel in Vezelay. BD
FRIDAY, DAY 8– VEZELAY-PARIS
This morning, drive to magical and elegant Paris, where you’ll stay for the next two nights. Upon arrival, a brief orientation tour highlighting the Eiffel Tower, Champs Elysee, Place de la Concorde, and the Louvre Museum. A Professional Visit is scheduled this afternoon at the Pasteur Institute. Balance of the day at leisure. B
This morning, drive to magical and elegant Paris, where you’ll stay for the next two nights. Upon arrival, a brief orientation tour highlighting the Eiffel Tower, Champs Elysee, Place de la Concorde, and the Louvre Museum. A Professional Visit is scheduled this afternoon at the Pasteur Institute. Balance of the day at leisure. B
SATURDAY, DAY 9- PARIS
Full day on your own to visit museums, shop the elegant boutiques, sample fine perfumes, sip an apertif or a café au lat on the famous Champs Elysee. Tonight, Farewell Dinner caps a superb tour. BD
Full day on your own to visit museums, shop the elegant boutiques, sample fine perfumes, sip an apertif or a café au lat on the famous Champs Elysee. Tonight, Farewell Dinner caps a superb tour. BD
SUNDAY, DAY 10-EN ROUTE
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight back to New York. B
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight back to New York. B
This is a sample itinerary- distribution of sites & leisure time is subject to change.
Meal Conditions: Breakfast daily – 3 Gourmet dinners – Wine Tastings
2011 Projected tour dates:
Apr 15-24, May 13-23, Jun 10-19, Jul 15-24, Aug 19-28, Sep 16-25, Oct 7-16
