What better place to experience fine cuisine than Lyon, the French culinary capital? and what better region to sample great French wines than in Burgundy, home to some of the world’s oldest oenological traditions?
Add it all up, and you have Académie des Arts de Vivre's (AAV) exclusive gastronomic tours with the best specialist guides who can open the doors for unique personal encounters. Be it with Michelin-starred chefs or local vintners.
The cherry on the cake for a perfect gastronomic experience are a few days in Paris. The French capital is celebrated for its culinary scene and exquisite Michelin-starred restaurants. French regional cuisine and wines are also well represented along with the most avant-garde chefs and talented sommeliers.
Day 1: Welcome to Paris
Day 2: Day at Leisure
Day 3: A day in Champagne
Day 4: A gourmet experience tailored to your tastes
Day 5: Visiting the Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits
Day 6: Day at Leisure
Day 7: Welcome to Lyon, the French gastronomic capital
Day 8: Day 8 - The wine choice is yours, according to your tastes
Day 9: Farewell France!
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Upon your arrival, you will be greeted by your driver and privately transferred to your luxury hotel in the heart of Paris. Once settled into your hotel room, your gastronomic chef will pick you up for a half-day Private Hands on Gastronomy Class.
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Enjoy Paris on your day off. Remember that our AAV Concierge is available to assist you with recommendations and reservations.
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Today, your private driver will pick you up at your hotel in the morning to drive you to the Champagne region where you will be met by your Champagne expert guide who will take you around some of the most prestigious houses such as Veuve-Clicquot and Dom Perignon.
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On your last day in Paris your expert guide will pick you up at your hotel for a half-day private gourmet walk.
In the afternoon, your driver will transfer you to the railway station to catch your train down to Burgundy.
Upon arrival at the Burgundy train station your local private driver will welcome you to transfer you to your luxury hotel.
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On your first day in Burgundy, your private driver and guide will pick you up at your hotel to take you on a full-day Collection of French Wine tour.
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Today, you will have a day off to enjoy the hotel and its Michelin starred restaurant.
Late afternoon your driver will take you down to Lyon where you will be staying for the following 3 nights. Remember that our AAV Concierge is available to assist you with recommendations and reservations.
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On your first day in Lyon, you will be picked up at your hotel by your private expert guide for a Half-day Gastronomy walking tour of Lyon.
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Today, your private driver and guide will pick you at your hotel to take you on a full-day Collection of French Wine tours.
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On your last day, you will return to Paris to catch your flight back.
Private drivers and first class train seats will be scheduled.
Each Travel Idea is customizable according to your wishes
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