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CHAMBERY AND THE VINEYARDS OF SAVOIE 2 days – 1 night

> DAY 1: Châteaude MiolansSMBT/C.RaÎh ©  Guided visit to Chambery’s historic old town (St François de Sales Cathedral, Castle of the Dukes of Savoie, Sainte Cha- pelle)

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 Return to Chambéry. Aix Lac Saint Lac  Dinner at a traditional restaurant  Visit to Chambéry  Night in Chambéry RETRO WINE TOUR ALONG THE LAKE - 1 day Historic capital of Savoie, Chambéry has plenty of interests, with its lively streets and squares, its numerous culinary specialities and boutiques. Beside funky A short break centred round an excursion in a 2CV along the country lanes between Aix-les-Bains and Chautagne. The > DAY 2: contemporary buildings are a widly decorated cathedral, many museums and a itinerary meanders through charming French villages and picturesque vineyards and offer breathtaking views of Lake Bour- major castle.  Rendezvous with a guide at the hotel. get and the Alps. The circuit includes short stops to taste local produce and delicacies.  Visit to Aix-les-Bains Journey to Aix-les-Bains and Lake Bourget Excursion in a chauffeur-driven 2CV.  Arrival at the Grand Port for a cruise across The city of Aix-les-Bains has retained much of its “Belle Époque” elegance. Up Lake Bourget, France’s largest natural lake the slope from the lake lies the genteel old spa town. Down by the lake stand the  Starting from your hotel in Aix les Bains, the route starts  A short break in the mediaeval village of Chanaz will give marinas reflecting a sporty new Aix. The countryside around Lake Bourget has by following the shore of Lake Bourget to the Chau- you time to wander through the pretty streets to the walnut  Audio-guided visit to Hautecombe Abbey, rich culinary traditions and strong craft heritage. tagne winery, where you can visit the winery exhibition oil mill. A coffee tasting at the village’s roasting house is the last resting place of the princes of the and taste some of Savoie’s wines.  Visit to the Chautagne winery in Ruffieux followed by a short detour to the locks between the Savières House of Savoie and the last kings and canal and the Rhone. The return leg to Aix-les-Bains goes queens of Italy A cooperative formed by 50 local producers so they would be able to up the switchbacks to the Col de la Chambotte with its

 Coach journey to the picturesque village of oversee every stage of the winemaking process, from the vineyard to the bottle. magnificent views along the entire length of the lake. Chanaz The exhibition is an unusual and fun way to present the winemaker’s art and the wines of Savoie. It includes three projection rooms and a “senses area” that  Lunch in a restaurant beside the Savières immerses visitors in the world of flavours and aromas. The wine shop sells a GASTRONOMY ALONG THE WINE ROUTE

canal selection of wines and products from Chautagne and other areas of Savoie. With 34 Michelin-starred restaurants, Savoie Mont Blanc is one of France’s top culinary destinations, alongside Lyon,  Visit to the walnut-oil mill at Chanaz  Visit to the oil mill in Chanaz the gastronomy capital of France. Some of them are close to the Savoie vineyards:  Coach journey to the vineyards at Chau- Built in 1858, the mill on the edge of the pretty village of Chanaz has been  2 stars : tagne lovingly restored and is well worth a visit. The miller will be delighted to Le Bateau Ivre - Le Bourget du Lac - Chef Jean-Pierre Jacob –http://hotel-ombremont.com demonstrate his savoir-faire and explain how he extracts the delicious oils from  Visit to the Chautagne winery. Tasting of Les Morainières - Jongieux - Chef Mickaël Arnoult - www.les-morainieres.com Savoie wines walnuts and hazelnuts. His products are prized by some of the greatest chefs in Savoie Mont Blanc.  1 star:  Return to Chambery Auberge Lamartine - Le Bourget du Lac - Chef Pierre Marin - www.lamartine-marin.com Atmosphères - Le Bourget du Lac - Chef Alain Perrillat-Mercerot - www.atmospheres-hotel.com O Flaveurs - Douvaine - Chef Jérôme Mamet - www.oflaveurs.com Refuge des Gourmets - Machilly - Chefs J-M. & Hubert Chanöve - www.refugedesgourmets.com Raphaël Vionnet - Thonon les Bains - Chef Raphaël Vionnet - raphaelvionnet.fr

Idea : BBQ in the vineyard for lunch or dinner Surrounded by the vines, the table is set. Wood-fire grills are prepared. Aperitif is served while taking in the manificient panorama

 In Chignin « Dans les vignes » a meal is served in the open air next to the typicalsmall hut used by the winemaker to store the

tools. – www.domaine-jcgirardmadoux.fr  In Apremont, at the foot of the Mont Granier mountain the mea lis served by the winemaker in his cellar. http://domainedupraz.com

Wine and cheese go together very well. More than 40 cheeses are produced in Savoie Mont Blanc and it is very easy to @ Caveau @ Jacquin

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