The best of, wine inspired, circumnavigation of France 2015
Day 1 – Arrival Bordeaux Upon arrival in Bordeaux meet your chauffeur in the train station and then you will be transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon 2 hour walking visit of Bordeaux. Your guide will meet you directly at the hotel to start a discovery of the historical centre of Bordeaux, listed a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Through this visit, you will have the opportunity to discover one of the largest examples of XVIIIth and XIXth century architecture and sumptuous stone facades decorated with mascarons and sculpted arches. Dinner at leisure and overnight in your hotel.
Your hotel for the next 3 nights is Hôtel de Sèze The elegance of this hotel proposes 55 rooms including 3 suites that blend harmoniously decorated in the spirit of the eighteenth century with exclusive furniture. The color and decoration of bold wallpaper deliver an intimate and cozy ambiance. This new address in Bordeaux in an elegant house with contemporary notes bringing you into the relaxed spirit around his restaurant, Le Comptoir de Sèze, a Lounge, a Spa and private golf course.
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Day 2 – The Medoc
The Médoc, meaning "surrounded by water", is the area north of Bordeaux stretching up between the Atlantic Ocean and the Gironde estuary. It was only in the 17th century that vineyards were introduced here thanks to wealthy wine sellers from the Netherlands, England and Ireland. Proud of their success, they built extravagant and often quite unusual châteaux. The classification of the Médoc wines, established for the universal exhibition in Paris in 1855, gave them international renown. The great classified growths such as Château Lafite-Rothschild, Château Margaux, Château Latour and Château Mouton Rothschild make the heart of every wine lover leap. The Médoc is also a wilderness area with lakes, broad beaches and beautiful pine forests.
This morning meet your guide and depart towards the Medoc for your day of vists. Your tour will begin in the Margaux appellation with a private "Prestige Visit" in a Classified Growth Chateau. Here, the richness and personality of a soil created over more than two million years by the accumulation of Pyrenean gravel, together with the climate and the flora, make up the precious DNA of the estate. Over time, mankind has learned to develop and communicate knowledge, discovering ways to innovate so as to better express the originality and authenticity of the Château's terroir. After a visit of the technical installations, you will wine taste two wines and discover the famous Cannelés cakes.
Then, follow the legendary Castle road that is lined up with some of the most prestigious wineries that the Medoc region is composed of including Chateau Palmer, Chateau Margaux, Chateau Pichon Longueville and so many more...
After some time for lunch, continue on to Classified Growth Chateau Camensac. The estate borders the Saint-Julien appellation, in the commune of Saint-Laurent-Médoc. The vines are located on the area's finest gravelly rise. The topography is fairly steep and the pebby soil quite deep. Here, your private visit will focus on the 1855 Classification system as well as on the unique methods of marketing linked to Bordeaux wines. Finally, you will participate in a vertical tasting during which you will sample similar wines but from different vintages.
Your last visit will take place in Classified Growth Chateau Lagrange located in the west of the Saint-Julien appellation. With an altitude of 24 metres, the centre of the domain marks the highest
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point of Saint-Julien. The red grape varieties planted are those that typically thrive on the Médoc terroir, with 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot and 7% Petit Verdot. The Cabernet Sauvignon contributes structure and ageing potential, the Merlot roundness and body, and the Petit Verdot fruit and complexity. After a private visit of the installations, your last wine tasting of the day will be paired with some of the finest cheeses aged by a famous local master "Fromager" so as to discover complementary or contrasting flavors with the wines tasted.
End of the tour in Bordeaux. Dinner at leisure and overnight in your hotel.
Day 3 – Bordeaux The origins of the village go back to the 8th century, when the monk Emilion turned the place into a monastic site. The town and the surrounding vineyards developed during the Middle Ages. This unique area was the first wine producing landscape classified by UNESCO as a world heritage site. Ideally situated between the right bank of the Dordogne and the slopes of Libourne, the vineyards of Pomerol and Saint-Emilion produce wines that are both subtle and powerful. Saint-Emilion introduced a classification system in 1956, which ranks Château Cheval Blanc and Château Ausone at the very top. Even though there is no classification in Pomerol, Pétrus is often considered the star of Bordeaux wines.
Meet your guide after breakfast and depart for the Saint Emilion wine region and enjoy a visit and wine tasting in a famous Classified growth Chateau of the Pomerol or Saint Emilion appellation. Then, arrive in the village of Saint Emilion and enjoy a guided walking tour with your guide to discover the main monuments of this quaint hilltop village. During your free time for personal discovery, you will have the possibility of enjoying an optional and free wine tasting session in one
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of the numerous cellars of the village before or after lunch or why not discover the underground monuments of Saint Emilion by following a walking visit prepared by the tourism office.
In the afternoon experience another visit and wine tasting session in one of our selected Classified Chateaus of Saint Emilion.
End of the tour in Bordeaux. Dinner at leisure and overnight in your hotel.
Day 4 – Bordeaux to Carcassonne This morning pick-up your rental car in Bordeaux and depart your drive towards Carcassonne (~3hr).
Carcassonne is perched on a rocky hilltop and bristling with zigzag battlements, stout walls and spiky turrets, from afar the fortified city of Carcassonne looks like something out of a children’s storybook. It’s most people’s perfect idea of a medieval castle, and it’s undoubtedly an impressive sight.
Suggeted stop and visit of Cahors The mediaeval city, which timidly reformed after the upheaval of the Roman Empire's fall, was much smaller, confined to the eastern side of the meander by ramparts, and centred on the cathedral with its two domes. The land outside the walls was partly occupied by gardens supplying food to the inhabitants, but also by large monasteries and convents.
Upon arrival in Carcassone check-in in your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
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Dinner at leisure and overnight in your hotel.
Your hotel for the next 2 nights is Hôtel de la Cité Built in 1909, Hôtel de La Cité was extended in 1913 and 1927. In the 1920s, it became the stop- over when travelling between Nice and Biarritz or between Biarritz and Barcelone, and thus earned the reputation of becoming a highly fashionable place to meet. Hôtel de la Cité is perfectly placed to explore the region’s Cathar castles, the lush vineyards of the Languedoc-Roussillon province and the Canal du Midi, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Nestled within the ramparts of the citadel and amidst its romantic gardens, the hotel offers a unique experience to each of its guests. Skilfully combining the greatest comfort with the elegant tradition of the grand hotels, the hotel makes its guests feel at home.
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Day 5 – Carcassonne Day at leisure in Carcassone. Dinner at leisure and overnight in your hotel.
Day 6 – Carcassonne to Bandol This morning continue your drive towards to Bandol (~3.5hr).
Suggested stop at Cassis. The town of Cassis was a very ancient fishing port rebuilt on the old ruins in the 18th century, resulting in a more regular layout than most other medieval villages. Cassis is still a small fishing port, but the little fishing boats now share the harbor with yachts. A fine old chateau-fort, the 1381 Chateaux de la Maison des Baux, dominates the harbor. A walk up to the hill top beside the chateau offers a reasonable view down to the village and harbor. The first of the white Cassis stone quarries in the Calanques was opened in 1753. Beaches Cassis has a fine sandy beach just outside the port, the Plage de la Grande mer. The beaches Plage du Corton and Plage de l'Arène are on the coast just to the south of the village.
Continue to Bandol. Upon arrival check-in in your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Dinner at leisure and overnight in your hotel.
Your hotel for the next 2 nights is Hôtel Ile Rousse With a private beach, the Hotel Ile Rousse Thalazur Bandol is located close to the centre of Bandol, offering views of Renécros Bay. The hotel features free access to the heated pool and certain spa
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facilities including the sauna and hammam. The hotel’s restaurant, Les Oliviers, serves regional specialities and has a sea view. In summer, meals can be enjoyed by the swimming pool.
Day 7 – Bandol Enjoy a day at leisure in Bandol. Dinner at leisure and overnight in your hotel.
Day 8 – Bandol to Avignon This morning depart your drive towards Avignon (~1.5hr). Leaving the coast behind, you will drive into a sea of vineyards en route to the picturesque Aix en Provence. Immerse yourself in the beautiful wine regions of Côteaux d’Aix en Provence and Sainte-Victoire.
We recommend an stop in the charming city of Aix en Provence. Tour the city and stroll along Cours Mirabeau, the stylish tree lined avenue busy with cafés and restaurants that acts as a divide between the new and old parts of town. Explore the historic centre of town and browse a traditional Provençal market. Here you might find something to satisfy your sweet tooth such as the local confectionary Calissons d’Aix, an oval shaped sweet made with almond paste. Enjoy lunch in a traditional bistro where you might try some of the Provençal specialties including Soupe de Pistou, Daube or an olive tapenade.
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On the outskirts of Aix en Provence, the foothills of Sainte-Victoire are an impressive landscape of vineyards.
Continue and final arrive in Avignon. Drop your car in Avignon. Check-in in your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Dinner at leisure and overnight in your hotel.
Your hotel for the next 1 night is Hotel La Mirande Set in an old mansion at the foot of the Palais des Papes in the heart of Avignon, La Mirande is steeped in secular history. This timeless refuge offers a dreamy, relaxing and authentic experience in a refines, 18th century-esque décor. With both a gastronomic restaurant and a chef ’s table, the hotel serves honest, living cuisine with respect for ingredients and humankind; a culinary hymn to land and its biodiversity. The hotel is named after the famous room in the Palais des Papes, La Mirande, where the Pope’s representatives held receptions for the city’s notables and visiting high-ranking officials. Its ancient walls hold years of history. Originally a Cardinal’s Palace in the 14th century, the ruins of La Mirande were restored during the 17th century to create the Hôtel de Vervins and its baroque
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façade by architect Pierre Mignard, later becoming the Hôtel Pamard between the late 18th and 20th centuries. While some listed features reflect the early origins of La Mirande, its owners wanted to recreate the atmosphere of an 18th century aristocratic residence, where period tapestries and chandeliers harmoniously co-exist with tufted armchairs and master paintings.
Day 9 – Châteauneuf-du-Pape This morning meet your guide at the hotel and depart your day of visits in Châteauneuf du Pape.
Chateauneuf-du-Pape, the vine has existed on the banks of the Rhone River for over 2000 years and the great variety of soils, grapes and microclimates has made this one of the greatest and most interesting wine areas of France, as well as one of the oldest. The wines of the Cotes de Rhone are classified in three groups. At the top level are the 13 “crus”, the Grandes Appellations Locales. In the northern Rhone, the region closest to Lyon, these are the Cote Rotie, Condrieu, Chateau Grillet, Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, St. Joseph, Cornas and St. Perey.
These are a some of the wineries we will consider for this trip Domaine Colombo in Cornas, Chateau Fine Rocks, Domaine de Nalys, Clos St Michel, Domaine de Beaurenard, Chateau de la Nerthe. We will include 2 domaines and a 3rd if time allows it.
At lunch time we suggest you an excellent local restaurant such as "Le Verger des Papes",
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In the afternoon you guide will drop you at Avignon train station to catch your train to Lyon. Upon arrival in Lyon train station you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Dinner at leisure and overnight at your hotel.
Your hotel for the next 3 nights is Cour des Loges Perfect combination of historic charm and modern conveniences. Imagine a Florentine courtyard with a marble floor and a spectacular contemporary glass and steel ceiling. This is the breathtaking surroundings in which Anthony Bonnet, Gault Millau d'Or 2007 "Talented Young Chef" and now awarded a star by the 2012 Michelin Guide, officiates. In the restaurant Les Loges, the chef and his team offer a refined gastronomic cuisine combining tradition and imagination. Throughout the seasons, you will be seduced by a menu of unequaled produce and quality.
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Day 10 – Lyon After breakfast, your Lyon guide will meet with you at the hotel, and you will set out to explore together the 2000 years of history in this richly cultural city.
The walking tour will take you all the way from “Vieux Lyon” to the Fourviere district, spanning the centuries as you go. You will visit the 19th century Basilica, and from there walk backwards in time to the Gallo Roman site, with a wonderful panorama of the entire peninsula of old Lyon. The view has you take in the incredible eclectic architecture of the city, with the older buildings lixed in with some of the most modern.
Descend from the hill through the tiny alleyways, galleries, and spiral stairs into the Renaissance part of Lyon, stretching along the banks of the Saone River, and filled with charming squares and narrow streets (Lyon is the largest Renaissance city in the world after Venice!). You’ll be entertained and surprised by the variety in the Lyon neighborhoods, many of them listed as World Heritage by UNESCO.
After our visit, the rest of the day is yours, to explore Lyon, and enjoy its lovely centre, and great shopping – whether you are interested in the big name fashion designers, the antique and flea market neighborhoods, or the numerous independent art galleries.
Dinner at leisure and overnight at your hotel.
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Day 11 – Lyon This morning we have arranged a driver that will take you to Bois de Serre for you to spend the day hiking. Return to your hotel at the end of the day. Dinner at leisure and overnight at your hotel.
Day 12 – Lyon to Beaune This morning you will be transferred to Lyon train station to catch your train to Dijon. Upon arrival in Dijon you will be met by your guide and depart your day of visits in the Cote de Nuits. Guided tour and visit to Clos De Vougeout. Ever since the twelfth century, the monks of Cîteaux have cultivated the vines, selected the young vines, and constantly improved the pruning and growing methods. In order to do so, buildings were constructed on the domain. Built to house more than 2000 casks, the cellar dates from the middle of the twelfth century. Situated on ground level, but well protected from air and light, the cellar and the vat house are both models of architecture and form a with four enormous oak wine presses. We will continue our day with a tasting in Corton Domaine Senard or Domaine Trapet in Gevrey, both are boutique producers of fine wine and are always happy to receive us. After lunch we will visit 1 or 2 wineries as well as make a stop and see the wold famous Romanee Conti vineyard.
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These are some of the other wineries we will consider for this day in the area all of them producers of premiere and grand cru wines. Domaine Rion, Dufouleur, Chapuis, Domaine d'Ardhuy, Domaine Bertagna we will include 1 domaine near Nuits St Georges and 1 in Aloxe Corton. These towns are the best examples of not only the finest wines in the region but also of traditional Burgundian town planning and architecture.
Your guide will take you to Beaune. Check-in in your hotel. Dinner at leisure and overnight at your hotel.
Your hotel for the next 3 nights is Hôtel Le Cep The Le Cep Hotel provides a warm welcome, with services worthy of its exceptional heritage. A private home in the sixteenth century, an antiques collector richly furnished the hotel in 1966, for guests who appreciated fine things. He wanted to preserve the hotel’s heritage, but at the same time make his guests comfortable. The historical building was therefore transformed, enlarged and adapted. Ideally located in the heart of the medieval town of Beaune, Wine Capital of Burgundy, just a couple of steps from the famous Hotel Dieu des Hospices and Notre-Dame Basilica, Le Cep is a veritable institution, affiliated to the prestigious Small Luxury Hotels of the World.
One of the most unique features of the hotel is its panoramic view, which can be seen by taking a glass elevator or a small staircase in the tower. Although modern comforts have not been neglected, the newest parts of the hotel have been designed to match the antique furniture, woodwork and coffered ceilings of the hotel’s original style.
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Day 13 – Beaune Enjoy your morning walking around Beaune.
This afternoon, your will be taken you to the Côte Chalonnaise for learning how to cook Burgundian receipts like a local Chef with a local chef.
This class is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and located in a charming wine village in the Côte Chalonnaise growing region. The area's most illustrious chefs and pastry chefs, inspired from their expertise gained in some of the most well-known gastronomic establishments in France.
The chef propose a number of recipes that can easily be accomplished from home. You will prepare dinner together and learn classic techniques guests can use at home. After the cooking class, guests sit down for the long French dinner, in celebration of Burgundy. They learn the secrets of shopping and cooking as the French do, cooking with the seasons and enjoy a convivial dinner with a few like- minded people. Cremant, white wine and red wine are included.
After finishing dinner, return to your hotel.
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Day 14 – Cote de Beaune This morning you will be picked up at 9am and head into the Cote de Beaune 50% Pinot Noir and 50% Burgundian Chardonnay the soils in this part of Burgundy vary greatly and our goal is to show you the difference between the grand pinot noir of the Cote de Nuits and how it contrasts the smooth and seductive reds from Pommard and Volnay and of course the finest whites will be presented from the appellations near the famous village of Meursault.
We begin with a visit in a very small organic winery near the remarkable 13th century La Rochepot castle. We will continue onto Chateau de Chassagne for a visit and pass through the Grand Cru Montrachet plots where your guide will enlighten you on some of the finer points of Viticulture and the importance of soil (terroir) the next stop would be a Winery tour at Oliver Leflaive and lunch in Puligny Montrachet. (lunch to be paid directly)
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These are the wineries we would consider for your day in the Cote de Beaune Domaine Lahaye, Domaine Lejeune, Domaine Ropiteau, Domaine Leflaive, Domaine Picard chateau de Chassagne, Chateau de Pommard.
Return to your hotel at the end of the day. Dinner at leisure and overnight at your hotel.
Day 15 – Beaune to Reims This morning you will be transferrred to Beaune train station to catch your train to Reims. Upon arrival in Reims meet your guide at the train station and you will taken to your hotel to drop your luggage. Then depart your afternoon of visits in Champagne.
Visit and Champagne tasting at Mumm. This Maison de Champagne was founded in 1827, however the Mumm dynasty dates back to the 12th century. They were German and in the 18th century they were already wine producers and merchants. Recognising the quality and the potential of the sparkling wines produced in the nearby Champagne region, in 1927 they decided to establish a branch of their wine company there. “Only the Best” being their motto, they soon seduced illustrious European royal families. The creation of the “Cordon Rouge” definitely established their fame: they became the official supplier of the British Royalty – which they still are – and they attracted artists such as Utrillo and Foujita. Mumm is today the official sponsor of Formula One F1 races.
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Continue with a visit and tasting in Gardet. Maison Gardet came into being in the late 19th century when Charles Gardet, a shopkeeper with an adventurous outlook for the time, founded his establishment in Epernay. In the 1930s, Georges Gardet, son of the founder, moved into a Belle Epoque residence in Chigny-les-Roses, with a very precise aim: to develop the Champagne Gardet brand, whilst continuing to supply wines of unimpeachable quality. To do so, he based his method on the secular champagne making rules: a high quality grapes supply and a wine making process fully oriented toward excellence.
Return to your hotel at the end of the day. Dinner at leisure and overnight at your hotel.
Your hotel for the next 3 nights is L’Assiette Champenoise The “Assiette Champenoise” welcomes you in a unique setting that combines all the timeless charm of a fine old mansion with the contemporary design of an exceptional hotel and restaurant. Just a stone's throw from the center of Reims, set within a peaceful five-acre park, this elegant 19th century half-timbered house cultivates the art of living and good taste. Renowned for its gastronomic restaurant, its outstanding wine cellar and its warm service, this address goes all out to excel in epicurean pleasures: guests can relax in the indoor heated swimming pool, and get a perfect night's sleep in the bedrooms that reflect the image of the hotel: stylish and opulent. Rooms: 35 suites and rooms offering comfort and charm with a modern touch. Our suites have recently been refurbished in a very contemporary style, in keeping with the restaurant, bar, and reception. The individual bedrooms retain their more classic appeal. All our rooms have bathrooms with separate WC, minibar, television, Wi-Fi, and telephone.
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Restaurant: 2 Michelin star restaurant. “There’s always a story behind each dish, of the men and women, farmers, fishermen, market-gardeners, or wine-growers — people who share the same passion as I: the passion for products of outstanding quality. Finely seasoned, beautifully cooked, and with a subtle harmony of flavours — that’s the way to respect these products and pay tribute to them. To me, this is what fine cuisine is all about.” Chef Arnaud Lallement
Day 16 – Champagne Day at leisure in Reims. Dinner at leisure and overnight at your hotel.
Day 17 – Champagne This morning meet you guide in the hotel and depart your day touring in Champagne.
Start at the Vineyards of the Marne’s Valley and 1er Cru Villages, Dom Perignon’s tomb in Hautvillers. Tour and Champagne tasting at a Grande Maison de Champagne in Epernay, Discovery of the Avenue de Champagne, Champagne tasting lunch at a boutique winery, tour and Champagne tasting at a family wine maker. (lunch to be paid directly)
Arriving in the Champagne region, you start your day with the Scenic Route du Champagne of the Marne area. It meanders among the vineyards and picturesque villages such as Cumières and
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Damery, offering a charming bucolic landscape. We will give you all the keys to understand the idea of « terroir » and explain all the works in the fields. Making good Champagne starts always with good grapes ! You will, of course, discover the village of Hautvillers to meet with a prestigious figure: Dom Pérignon. He is the one who finalized the process to elaborate Champagne. He highly contributed to the fame of Champagne and is now buried in the church of the former Benedictine Abbey of Hautvillers.
Stroll along the Avenue de Champagne in Epernay. Located in the heart of town, Epernay is internationally known as the "Capital of Champagne". Epernay’s stunning main street appears like an exhibition of opulent mansions housing the most illustrious Maisons de Champagne: Moët & Chandon, Perrier-Jouet, Mercier, etc. Not to mention the 100km of tunnels under the pavement!
Champagne Moët & Chandon. Guided tour and tasting at a Grande Maison de Champagne in Epernay, Mercier or De Castellane or Nicolas Feuillatte. Founded in 1743 by Claude Möet it becomes within 40 year the first international brand in the world. Its history is linked to some famous figures such as The Marquise de Pompadour and Napoleon 1st. This Champagne is also sold to many important historical events among which King Edwards VII’s coronation, Cannes Film Festival, the 120th anniversary of the Liberty Statue, etc…It is probably nowadays the most famous Champagne brand around the world.
Lunch in a local restaurant (to be paid directly)
In the afternoon, you will enjoy the discovery of another face of Champagne: tour and Champagne tasting at a family estate. Among the Grandes Maisons de Champagne, more than 4 000 family
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wine makers contribute to the prestige of Champagne and maintain the Tradition on from generation to generation.
Return to your hotel at the end of the day. Dinner at leisure and overnight at your hotel.
Day 18 – Champagne to London Today meet your chauffeur in your hotel for your transfer to Paris Gare du Nord to catch your train to London. Upon arrival in London make your own way to the hotel. Check-in at the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Dinner at leisure and overnight at your hotel.
Day 19 – Departure Make you own way to London airport to catch to flight back home.
Bon Voyage!
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS
INCLUSIONS: Private transfer from Bordeaux train station to Hotel 2 hour private visit of Bordeaux 3 Nights at Hôtel de Sèze in Bordeaux. Deluxe Room – breakfast included. Full day private visit of the Medoc. Including visits and tastings fees. Full day private visit of Saint Emilion and Pomerol. Including visits and tastings fees. 2 Nights at Hôtel de la Cité in Carcassonne. Junior Suite – breakfast included. 2 Nights at Hôtel Ile Rousse in Bandol. Privilége Room – breakfast included. 1 Nights at Hôtel La Mirande in Avignon. Grand Deluxe Room – breakfast included. Full day private visit of Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Including visits and tastings fees. Private transfer to Avignon train station Private transfer from Lyon train station to your hotel 3 Nights at Hôtel Cour des Loges in Lyon. Superior Room – breakfast included. Half day private visit of Lyon. Private transportantion to and from Bois de Serre Private transfer from your hotel to Lyon train station Meet and greet at Dijon train station. Full day private visits in the Cote de Nuits. Including visits and tastings fees. 3 Nights at Hôtel Le Cep in Beaune. Grand Cru Room – breakfast included. Full day private cooking class in Beaune - To be confirmed Full day private visits in the Cote de Beaune. Including visits and tastings fees. Private transfer from hotel to Beaune train station Private trasnfer from Reims train station to hotel Half day private visits in Champagne. Including visits and tastings fees. 3 Nights in L’Assiette Champenoise in Reims. Junior Suite – breakfast included. Full day Private visits in Champagne. Including visits and tastings fees. Private transfer from hotel in Epernay to Paris Gare du Nord.
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No rooms or excursions have been held at the moment. Availability and price are guaranteed at time of booking. In case of cancellation of a booking, the customer must inform Into the Vineyard by a recorded delivery letter with acknowledgement of receipt, as early as possible: the date of the acknowledgement of receipt will be considered as the cancellation date in order to calculate the cancellation fee.
For trips including land services (“a la carte” tours, itineraries for individuals) and travel packages, the cancellation fee will be as follows:
Into the Vineyard reserves the right to adjust the trip price based on market currency fluctuations, any variation in the currency exchange between currency of payment and currency of country(s) of travel posted by the Federal Reserve of America that is in excess of 3% at time of final payment can be added to the cost of the trip at time of final payment. To guarantee the aforementioned quoted price you retain the option to pay the full amount at your discretion.
As far as possible, Into the Vineyard will satisfy amendment requests. If these requests concern an extension of the stay, an increased number of persons, or the purchase of additional services, these amendments will be charged in addition to the original price. For any other amendment, a fee per person will be charged.
Some international and in-country or regional airfares have advance purchase and ticketing requirements which will be communicated at time of reservation. Additional payment to cover the costs of the airline tickets will be requested in order to issue the tickets. Airline tickets carry penalties as per rules of the fare. Penalties are also imposed for any changes to the air reservations made after ticketing. We reserve the right to request additional deposits if required by hotels and suppliers. This will be communicated at time of confirmation of booking.
Any complaint for non-fulfillment or poor fulfillment of the travel contract should be made on the spot, and referred either to the offending provider of service or to Into the Vineyard. The complaint must describe the grievance and be made within 24 hours. If you have not obtained satisfaction, please send your complaint through registered mail, and join all written evidence within 15 days after the end of your trip. The length of our investigation will determine the delay in our response to your complaint.
Into the Vineyard shall not be held liable for any inconvenience due to Loss/theft of plane tickets at the customs or check-in, non-presentation, or presentation of documents (ID card, passport, visa, vaccination
Into The Vineyard – www.IntoTheVineyard.com Email: [email protected] Tel: 1 604 629 1173 | Fax: 1 604 899 9401 Suite 502 - 1250 Homer St. Vancouver, Canada, V6B 1C6
certificate, etc.) which have expired or have an insufficient period of validity or do not conform to the indications on the back. In case of a failed check-in, there will be no refund of the package fare.
Unexpected incidents due to a third party: wars, political upheavals, strikes external to Into The Vineyard, technical hitches external to Into The Vineyard, congestions on the roads or in the air space, hijacking, bankrupt of a service provider, bad weather, delays, engine failures, thefts of luggage or other goods. No refund of any kind will be made because of delays and itinerary changes due to the incidents mentioned above – e.g. change in the length of the tour initially planned or of a connection. Possible additional expenses (taxes, hotel, parking) will be payable by the customer.
Cancellations imposed by circumstances of the greatest importance and/or linked to the customer’s safety, and/or on the command of an enforcing authority. Into The Vineyard reserves the right to modify planned dates/times/itineraries if the customer’s safety cannot be ensured. The customer cannot claim any refund.
Services that will not be used (transfers and excursions) will not be refunded. Services that are voluntarily modified on the spot are subject to our service providers’ conditions: additional services that entail an extra cost will have to be paid directly by the customer and will not entail Into the Vineyard liability.
UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES Trip costs do not include items not specified in the itinerary. Although Into the Vineyard will make every effort to adhere to this itinerary, on rare occasions it may be necessary to make an adjustment to these arrangements. Should such adjustment be necessary, a substitute will be offered when and where possible. If war or terrorist activities threatened or actual, civil unrest, closures of airports or seaports, industrial action threatened or any other event outside the control of Into the Vineyard which causes either delays or extends the holiday or compels a change in the holiday arrangements.
Into the Vineyard reserves the right to substitute hotels or services of equal or greater quality
Into the Vineyard cannot accept liability for any resulting loss, damage or expense and any refund will be subject to deduction of reasonable expenses.
ENTRY DOCUMENTS A valid Passport is required for your trip. A Visa may be required for your trip we recommend checking with the Consul General of the Country you intend to visit. Into the Vineyard is not responsible for assuring that people travelling on Into the Vineyard trips have the necessary entry documents.
Into The Vineyard – www.IntoTheVineyard.com Email: [email protected] Tel: 1 604 629 1173 | Fax: 1 604 899 9401 Suite 502 - 1250 Homer St. Vancouver, Canada, V6B 1C6
We recommend you to visit the site http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english.html and get updated requirements and information about the country you intend to visit.
Into The Vineyard – www.IntoTheVineyard.com Email: [email protected] Tel: 1 604 629 1173 | Fax: 1 604 899 9401 Suite 502 - 1250 Homer St. Vancouver, Canada, V6B 1C6