The
Vintage Road
7 Days / 6 Nights — Champagne, Alsace & Burgundy
The vine, the wine, high spirits, high life! And, the fun begins in Champagne, bubbles up in Alsace, pours happily through Burgundy and flows freely through Barbizon back to Paris! Options & Rates
Day 1 — PARIS, CHAMPAGNE
Driving through lush fields of poplar-lined roadways, and along the river Marne, you’re soon at Chateau-Thierry, scene of battle in both world wars. Continue into the very heart of the Champagne District. It is this unique region, with its chalk soil and mild climate that makes the production of champagne possible. Settle into the Royal Champagne with its sweeping views of the vineyards for a memorable stay in this 17th century former coaching inn.
Le Royal Champagne
Vinyards of Burgundy
Day 2 — CHAMPAGNE
A relaxing morning follows with a full day for exploration. Epernay has an estimated 200 miles of cellars and tunnels. These caves are really vast vaults cut in the chalk rock on which the town is built. Millions of bottles have been stored here since before the time of Napoleon. Visit the nearby abbey where the blind monk, Dom Perignon, invented the process for turning the still wine of the region into sparkling champagne.
Le Royal Champagne
Day 3 — ALSACE-LORRAINE
Leave Champagne early this morning via Verdun and Baccarat and through the Vosges mountains to Alsace-Lorraine. Follow the “Route du Vins”, a green ribbon unbroken for 90 miles of vineyards, reflecting a Germanic heritage that produces a German wine in the French manner; Riesling Sylanver and Gewurztimer. Here right in the middle of the vineyards, is a tranquil country inn of intimate charm with just 15 rooms.
Le Clos Saint Vincent
Day 4 — ALSACE-LORRAINE
Full day to explore the Alasatian Wine District. Your step back in history begins in Colmar, mentioned as early as 823 A.D. Staying on the “Route de Vins”, you’ll discover the prettiest “Hansel and Gretel” wine villages in the world including Riquewihr, Kayserberg and Ribeauville. Return to your private vinyard where the well stocked wine cellar and famed cuisine of owner Bertrand Chapotin awaits you.
Le Clos Saint Vincent
A chateau in Burgundy
Day 5 — BURGUNDY
Depart Alsace this morning following the beautiful River Doubs as your travel into Burgundy...destination...the vineyards of the fabled Cote d’Or. The great wine merchants of the region are all represented here. From Bouchard and Drouhin to Latour and Jadot, they’re all here within the walls of the ancient wine capital of Beaune. Your hotel, located in the heart of the Cote d’Or, is complete with an old cellar-vault, a fascinating wine museum and a tasting room where the vintages of this incredible area can be sampled.
Chateau Andre Ziltner
Day 6 — BURGUNDY
Full day of exploration to some of the most famous vineyards in France. To the north where you will find the red wines of the Cote de Nuits, Vosne-Romanee and Gevrey-Chambertain. Then its to the southern district to visit the vineyards of the greatest whites in the world; Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet. All this plus Pommard and Chambolle-Musigny to round out a day of learning and discovery.
Chateau Andre Ziltner
Day 7 — PARIS
It’s a reluctant farewell for the last day on the Vintage Road. A cheerful thought for the day would be to travel via the village of Barbizon which gives its name to the famous school of late 19th and early 20th century painters. Here you may wish to lunch in the lovely garden of the famed Hostellerie du Bas Breau known for its international clientele and unique menu featuring rare game from the forest of Fontainebleau.
Land Costs Per Person
| Private Car & Chauffeur/Guide Tour Rates | Self Drive Tour Rates |
|---|---|
| Starting from $7,165 per person | Starting from $2,215 per person |
Prices are per person, based on 2 passengers sharing a double. For larger parties and additional pricing contact us at 1‐800‐426‐7502. Single Room Supplement: On Request