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Food & Wine: France through Bordeaux & the Loire Valley
with Paris extension11 days (13 with extension)
Group size: 15-28 travelers
Get a taste of the country’s renowned regions in the west.
France is the ultimate destination for food and wine lovers. Taste the bold red wines of Bordeaux; the foie gras, cheese and decadent artisan offerings of the Dordogne Valley; and the reds, whites and rosés of the Loire Valley’s château country.
Your tour package includes
9 nights in handpicked hotels
9 breakfasts
4 three-course dinners
4 wine tastings
1 cooking lesson
4 guided sightseeing tours
Expert Tour Director & local guides
Private deluxe motor coach
Included highlights
Maison de la Violette, Place du Capitole, Bordeaux wine tasting, Saint-Émilion, Courvoisier Distillery, cooking lesson in château country, Château de Chenonceau
Tour pace
On this guided tour, you’ll walk for about 2 hours daily across moderately uneven terrain, including cobblestone streets and unpaved paths, with some steep stairs and hills.
Dates & prices
Frequently used hotels
We handpick every hotel to strike the balance of comfort, location, and local charm. While we can't confirm specific accommodations far in advance, these are common hotels for this tour and we're confident you'll be comfortable and satisfied.
Mercure Wilson
Toulouse, France
This modern hotel is located in downtown Toulouse. Guests enjoy free Wi-Fi and a bar. Nearby, you'll find the Basilica of St. Sernin, Place du Capitole, and Muséum de Toulouse.
Mercure Bordeaux Centre
Bordeaux, France
This contemporary hotel is located in the city center of Bordeaux. Guests enjoy a restaurant, bar, and lounge. Nearby, you’ll find the historic district, Musée des Beaux-Arts, and Cité du Vin.
Mercure Perigueux Centre
Dordogne Valley, France
This modern hotel is located in the city center of Périgueux in the Dordogne region. Guests enjoy a restaurant, bar and lounge, and air-conditioned rooms. Nearby, you’ll find the Saint-Front Cathedral, the 15th-century Mataguerre tower, and Place de Navarre.
Novotel Amboise Hotel
Loire Valley, France
This modern hotel is located in the heart of the Châteaux de la Loire. Guests enjoy a restaurant and bar, outdoor pool, and tennis court. Nearby, you’ll find some of the region’s most famous châteaux.
Marriott Rive Gauche Hotel
Paris, France
This modern hotel is located in Montparnasse. Guests enjoy a fitness center, restaurant, and free Wi-Fi in the lobby. Nearby, you'll find Luxembourg Gardens, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and the Catacombs of Paris.
Flexible flight options
Our team of experts will create a personalized flight itinerary for you. Meet up with friends, arrive early, stop over somewhere new, or stay longer — we've got you covered.
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4.9 average
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Love Those Wines
10/07/2016 by 1st-time traveler Roberta S.
Our food and wine tour through the south of France was remarkable. All the wineries, all the food, the oysters, the foie gras, all were exceptional. If I had to make one comment it would be that the h...Read More
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An Excellent Adventure
09/27/2016 by 1st-time traveler Shan N.
We thoroughly enjoyed our tour experience, and recommend it highly to those who love food, wine, and travel. Our tour director, Ronen, was knowledgeable, friendly, helpful and well-organized. He prov...Read More
5
Food & Wine, Bordeaux through the Loire Valley
09/30/2016 by 1st-time traveler Christine S.
We just returned from a delightful food and wine trip that began in Toulouse and ended in Paris. Our tour director was excellent and we thoroughly enjoyed getting to know our fellow travelers. The ...Read More
5
Best Tour Ever!
11/02/2016 by 1st-time traveler Judith B.
The Food & Wine Tour through Bordeaux and the Loire Valley was exceptional! The places we visited, the exquisite wineries, the countryside and beautiful small villages and towns were exquisite and th...Read More
4
Flavours and Sights of France!
09/29/2016 by 1st-time traveler Daryl P.
My wife and I recently returned from the Food and Wine Bordeaux and the Loire Valley including the extension to Paris. We had an incredible tour director, Ronan, who went way over and above what we ex...Read More
5
Love Those Wines
10/07/2016 by 1st-time traveler Roberta S.
Our food and wine tour through the south of France was remarkable. All the wineries, all the food, the oysters, the foie gras, all were exceptional. If I had to make one comment it would be that the h...Read More
5
Best Tour Ever!
11/02/2016 by 1st-time traveler Judith B.
The Food & Wine Tour through Bordeaux and the Loire Valley was exceptional! The places we visited, the exquisite wineries, the countryside and beautiful small villages and towns were exquisite and th...Read More
4
An Excellent Adventure
09/27/2016 by 1st-time traveler Shan N.
We thoroughly enjoyed our tour experience, and recommend it highly to those who love food, wine, and travel. Our tour director, Ronen, was knowledgeable, friendly, helpful and well-organized. He prov...Read More
4
Flavours and Sights of France!
09/29/2016 by 1st-time traveler Daryl P.
My wife and I recently returned from the Food and Wine Bordeaux and the Loire Valley including the extension to Paris. We had an incredible tour director, Ronan, who went way over and above what we ex...Read More
5
Food & Wine, Bordeaux through the Loire Valley
09/30/2016 by 1st-time traveler Christine S.
We just returned from a delightful food and wine trip that began in Toulouse and ended in Paris. Our tour director was excellent and we thoroughly enjoyed getting to know our fellow travelers. The ...Read More
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