A Taste of France
From Paris to Provence
2024
Join Chef Kelly English of Iris Restaurant Group, Sisco Larson of Joe's Wines & Liquor and Wendi Mihalko of Trifecta Travels on a weeklong journey in France.
Your tour begins in the "City of Light" and moves into the heart of Provence, in Les Baux-de-Provence. Along the way you'll spend a day in the Loire Valley to visit chateaux and enjoy a private lunch and wine tasting in the fortress of Chinon. Each stop includes five-star accommodations, private tours and tastings and some free time to explore on your own.
April 19-27, 2024
This small group tour is limited to 24 people (plus your hosts) and includes accommodations, transfers and trains, private tours and tastings, two group dinners and travel insurance.
Total cost per person (excluding airfare) is $6095. Includes five star accommodations, daily breakfast, transfers & trains, tours and tastings, two group dinners, two group lunches, and travel insurance. Does not include airfare. Based on double occupancy and a minimum of 24 travelers.
Itinerary
Day 1
Friday, April 19
Flight to Paris
Day 3
Sunday, April 21
10:30am - 2pm Group bike tour of Paris with Bike About Tours
Group dinner
Day 4
Monday, April 22
Full day tour of the Loire Valley with guided visits of Villandry or Chateau of Azay-le-Rideau, followed by a private lunch and wine tasting in the Fortress of Chinon
Day 5
Tuesday, April 23
Free day to explore Paris
Late afternoon private wine tasting
Day 6
Wednesday, April 24
Take the train to Avignon & Private Transfer to Hotel in Les-Baux-de-Provence
Check in to Hotel de Baumaniere
Day 7
Thursday, April 25
Gastronomical tour of Provence to include Roussillon, Menerbes, Gordes and Chateauneuf du Pape....markets, truffles, wine and more!
Day 9
