France Culture & Wine
10 Days / 9 Nights
France
A Journey through Paris, Normandy & Burgundy
Immerse yourself in the best France wine tours experience with Ker & Downey. Beginning in Paris, explore Normandy’s historic landscapes, Champagne’s elegant vineyards, and Burgundy’s storied Grand Cru terroirs. This journey blends cultural immersion and deep history with world-class wine, offering the very best of guided tasting experiences in France's wine regions.
Journey at-a-glance:
- Day 1: Paris
- Day 2 - 3: Bayeux
- Day 4: Paris
- Day 5: Champillon
- Day 6 - 8: Dijon
- Day 9 - 10: Paris
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Your timeless French adventure first begins with VIP arrivals in Paris and a private transfer to the stylish Le Roch Hotel & Spa. As evening falls, a private ride through the City of Lights in a vintage Citroën 2CV reveals the magic of the City of Lights. As such, witness the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, and Notre-Dame under the stars.
Then travel onward to Bayeux to discover why Normandy France tours from Paris offer unique depth and meaning. Immerse yourself in the region's rich history on a privately guided tour. Then enjoy a tasting workshop at a classic Calvados distillery.
In addition, stroll through Deauville and Trouville’s elegant seaside promenades. The following day is devoted to Normandy’s poignant WWII history, as you explore Omaha and Utah beaches. And visit historic sites such as Sainte-Mère-Église, Pointe du Hoc, and the hallowed American and German cemeteries.
After a brief overnight back in Paris, continue your exploration of the best wine tours from Paris in Champagne. Of course, you will indulge in a sparkling blend of vineyard visits, cellar tours, tastings, and wine education while here.
Then explore Hautvillers, the home village of Dom Pérignon, and enjoy sparkling white wine tastings at boutique estates. A gourmet lunch paired with single-cuvée Champagnes sets the tone for an afternoon exploring Épernay’s famed avenue. Spend a night at the Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa with vineyard vistas at every turn.
En route to Burgundy, enjoy a private historic tour of Reims Cathedral on a walking tour. Then experience a tasting at Maison Veuve Clicquot as well as an Extra Brut blending session. A swift high-speed train later, arrive in Dijon for your base at the Grand Hotel La Cloche.
Your Dijon France Wine Tours experience continues as you transfer onward to Beaune. Indeed, the city's medieval architecture and the famed Hospices de Beaune evoke Burgundian history.
Finally, explore the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune for several French wine tastings with expert local tour guides. You will of course visit revered Grand Cru estates and learn from local vintners about these great wines. To be sure, this is the pinnacle of best France Wine Tours, where terroir, tradition, and taste go hand in hand.
Finally, arrive at the train station for your first-class train back to Paris. As evening descends, board a Seine River dinner cruise—complete with Champagne toasting—as Parisian lights twinkle overhead.
Discover the Best France Wine Tours with Ker & Downey
This journey offers the perfect balance of culture, history, and world-class wine. From Normandy’s WWII sites to intimate Champagne tastings and Burgundy’s prestigious vineyards, Ker & Downey connected every detail. It represents an elevated example of France Wine Tours from Paris—and the best in highly recommended guided wine travel.
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