History & Gastronomic Unique Trip Ideas
A Symphony of Vineyards and Heritage
Insider Tips
Flavours of France: Bordeaux, Basque Country, Toulouse, Marseille, Avignon, Lyon & Chantilly
Trip Highlights:
- Private guided walking food tour in Chartrons, a wine district of Bordeaux to taste local pastries, charcuterie pairing with fine wine
- Private guided tour to Saint Emilio, known for velvety texture and deep fruit flavors wines based on Merlot blended with Cabernet Franc grape.
- Private guided tour to Medoc, known for blackcurrant, cedar, tobacco, and earth falvours tannin wines based on Cabernet Sauvignon grape.
- Guided small group tour to Arcachon, Dune du Pilat (The highest sand dune in Europe) & Oyster tasting
- Private guided walking food tour in Bayonne to savour the local food & drinks
- Small group guided tours to Basque villages: Espelette, Ainhoa & Sare
- Private guided food tour of Toulouse to taste the local food & drinks.
- Private guided e-bike tour of Toulouse/Canal du Midi & Garonne
- Guided small group tour to Airbus factory to see how the planes are built
- A private guided walking food tour of Marseille to taste the delicious Mediterranean Flavours
- A private guided wine tour to Bandol, known for its robust red wines made from Mourvèdre grapes, rosés and white wines.
- Semi-private Calanque Cruise to see the limestone fjord-like formations feature crystal-clear turquoise waters and dramatic cliffs.
- Private guided walking tour of Avignon and Pope’s Palace where Pope lived
- Guided small group tour to Provencal Villages like Saint-Rémy-de-Provence & Les-Baux-de-Provence.
- Guided small group tour to Pont du Gard & mediaeval town of Uzes
- Private guided walking food tour of Lyon, a gastronomic capital of France
- Guided small group tour to Beaujolais wine region, known for fruity red wines made from the Gamay grape.
- Visit o Chantilly Castle, a French Renaissance château surrounded by picturesque gardens
Best of France by Train: A Journey through History, Food, Wines & More
Trip Highlights:
- Private guided visit of mediaeval town of Rouen where Joan of Arc died
- Visit of mediaeval town of Bayeux and Tapestry Museum
- Small group guided visit of D-day sites
- Small group guided visit of Mont Saint Michel
- Small group guided food tour in the mediaeval city of Tours
- Guided small group tour to visit the Chambord & Chonenceau castle
- Self-guided e-bike ride along the Loire River
- Guided small group tour to Vouvray wine region, known for green apple, pear, honey, and floral notes flavour crisp and sparkling wines based on Chenin Blanc grape.
- Private guided walking food tour & local market visit of Sarlat
- Private guided Lascaux & Rouffignac cave visit to uncover the prehistoric era
- Private guided walking food tour in Chartrons, a wine district of Bordeaux to taste local pastries, charcuterie pairing with fine wine
- Private guided tour to Saint Emilio, known for velvety texture and deep fruit flavors wines based on Merlot blended with Cabernet Franc grape.
- Private guided food tour of Toulouse to taste the local food & drinks.
- Private guided e-bike tour of Toulouse/Canal du Midi & Garonne
- Guided small group tour to Airbus factory to see how the planes are built
- A private guided walking food tour of Marseille to taste the delicious Mediterranean Flavours
- A private guided wine tour to Bandol, known for its robust red wines made from Mourvèdre grapes, rosés and white wines.
- Semi-private Calanque Cruise to see the limestone fjord-like formations feature crystal-clear turquoise waters and dramatic cliffs.
- Small group guided visit of Cassis and Aix-en-Provence.
A Self-drive Gateway to France off The Beaten Track
Trip Highlights:
- Visit of Monet’s house and gardens in Giverny
- Small group guided visit of D-day sites
- Visit of Mont Saint Michel Abbey, a breathtaking mediaeval structure perched on a rocky island
- Crêperie workshop where you will learn to make both sweet and savoury crêpes
- Visit of Dinan, a mediaeval gem with cobbled streets, half-timbered houses
- Visit of Saint-Malo, a historic walled city, famous for its stunning coastal views and rich maritime heritage
- Visit to Cancale, a picturesque fishing village. Visit Oyster Farm and stunning coast
- Visit Cider Farm and taste the local Cider of Normandy.
- Visit the Amboise & Chenonceau castle
- Self-guided e-bike ride along the Loire/Cher River
- Visit of Vouvray wine region, known for green apple, pear, honey, and floral notes flavour crisp and sparkling wines based on Chenin Blanc grape.
- Private guided walking food tour & local market visit of Sarlat
- Visit Lascaux cave to uncover the prehistoric era
- Visit Beynac-et-Cazenac features a cliffside mediaeval castle with stunning river views
- Visit La Roque-Gageac, nestled along the Dordogne River and do a traditional boat ride
- Boat ride through limestone chambers filled with stalactites and stalagmites in Padirac Cave.
- Private guided food tour of Toulouse to taste the local food & drinks.
- Private guided e-bike tour of Toulouse/Canal du Midi & Garonne
- Guided small group tour to Airbus factory to see how the planes are built
- Private guided visit of Carcassonne Castle, or the Cité de Carcassonne, a breathtaking mediaeval fortress
- Private guided walking tour of Avignon and Pope’s Palace where Pope lived
- Visit to Provencal Villages like Saint-Rémy-de-Provence & Les-Baux-de-Provence.
- Visit to Pont du Gard & mediaeval town of Uzes
- Visit to antiques market in L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue which is a must for treasure hunters and lovers of vintage charm
- Visit to Saint-Paul-de-Vence, a charming mediaeval village and Maeght Foundation, a a renowned modern art museum
- Visit to Grasse, the world’s perfume capital and visit historic perfumeries like Fragonard and Galimard.
- Guided small group food tour to savour the local food & drinks, and stroll through local Market in Nice
- saint-jean-cap-ferrat to see the luxurious villas and gardens & Eze, a mediaeval hilltop village
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