Champagne

Main interests: Wine touring, History, Landscapes
For children: ★☆☆☆☆
Best season: spring, summer, autumn
(avoid August and September/harvest)
Best wines: Champagne (white and rosé)
Easy to combine: 45-minute train from Paris
4,5-hour train to Bordeaux
3,5-hour drive to Burgundy
Ideal stay duration: 1 or 2 days

The land of bubbly excellence, Champagne is built on centuries of winemaking tradition, carefully preserved and passed down. All the great Maisons de Champagne are here for touring and tasting – but let us take you to discover hidden gems among boutique producers! The region is also rich in history, from the World War I sites nearby to the Cathedral of Reims, where all French kings were crowned, starting in 498 A.D.

A personal favourite: cycling through Champagne’s golden hills in autumn, or a private gourmet lunch at a producer’s with carefully paired vintages

Burgundy

Main interests: Wine touring, Beautiful villages, Food
For children: ★☆☆☆☆
Best season: spring, summer, autumn
(avoid August and September/harvest)
Wine touring: Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune (mostly red)
Easy to combine: 3,5-hour drive from Paris
3,5-hour drive from Champagne
2-hour drive from Lyon
3-hour drive from Genève or Annecy
Ideal stay duration: 1 or 2 days

A region of quiet prestige only slowly opening to tourism, Burgundy is home to some of the world’s most sought-after wines, from the Côte de Nuits to the rolling hills of Beaujolais. Between Dijon and Beaune, you will find golden vineyards, centuries-old cellars, and a culture deeply rooted in food and wine. Let us take you to meet passionate producers, taste exceptional bottles, and enjoy the region’s rich gastronomy at its source. And at the doorstep of Burgundy lies Lyon, to complete or start your trip in a city of exceptional culinary heritage, splendid architecture, and remarkable ancient history.

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