World Edventures and Service Tours

A Taste of Bordeaux and the Chateaux Valleys (11 Days)

France is the ultimate destination for food and wine lovers, and this Edventure gives travelers a taste of the country’s renowned regions in its west. Taste the bold red wines of Bordeaux; the foie gras, goat cheese and decadent artisan offerings of the Dordogne Valley; and the reds, whites and rosés of Loire Valley’s châteaux country. Experience what was once reserved for royalty, while exploring the period of decadence that led to the French Revolution.

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Your Edventure includes:

Round-trip airfare from SFO or LAX (price varies depending on additional gateway choice)
9 nights in hand-picked hotels
Breakfast daily
1 Lunch
6 three-course dinners, including wine or beer
Private, small group cooking lesson
Full-time tour coordinator
Multilingual tour guide
Private deluxe motor coach
Transportation (planes, trains, boats, etc.) while on tour
Select admissions with priority entry
Fleury-Merogis Prison and/or La Sante Prison (Correctional/Law Enforcement Officials Only)

Walled City of Carcassonne

Medieval Town of Saint Emilion

Sarlat en Canada

Chenonceau Chateau

Famous Berthillon Gelato

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Price: $5,582.00 (2019) based on double occupancy, plus optional $429.00 premium trip protection*

Next Departure Dates:

August 2020 (FRCH0820)
June 2021 (FRCH0621)
April 2022 (FRCH0422)
July 2022 (FRCH0722)

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Edventure Highlights Include:

~ Welcome Dinner

~ A walking tour of Toulouse to explore the palatial Capitole building, the city’s historic mansions and UNESCO-recognized Basilica of St. Sernin

~ The fresh flowers at a Toulouse outdoor market, and the Maison de la Violette, a barge anchored on the UNESCO-named Canal du Midi that celebrates all things violet, from chocolates and teas to beauty supplies

~ Carcassonne, home to the quintessential medieval castle, Château Comtal, and a walk with a local guide around the UNESCO-recognized citadel, where fortified city walls surround the castle, gothic cathedral and medieval streets

~ A wine tasting in Pessac-Léognan, a wine growing area in Bordeaux’s Graves region known for cabernet sauvignon, merlot and dry white wines

~ The city of Bordeaux and a guided sightseeing tour of its UNESCO-named historic district, including the Place des Quinconces, the Bordeaux Cathedral, the lively hub of the Place de la Comédie and Grand Theatre

~ A scenic cruise around Arcachon Bay, and Iles aux Oiseaux, an island in the middle of the bay that’s known as the oyster capital of the world, and a visit to an oyster farm

~ The breathtaking countryside of Saint-Émilion, a UNESCO World Heritage site featuring Romanesque churches and medieval ruins

~ Bergerac, a region in the foodie-adored Dordogne Valley, known for sweet white wines, for a wine tasting in a spire-topped château, and a sampling of foie gras, a gourmet specialty of the Dordogne region

~ A walking tour of Périgueux, off the radar of many travelers, and home to Roman and medieval architecture, quaint streets and amazing food

~ The village of Pezuls to visit a goat farm and taste the best goat cheese imaginable, and a tour of Sarlat with a local guide, winding through tiny medieval streets and past well-preserved architecture

~ The UNESCO-listed Loire Valley, with its lavish castles, charming villages and mouthwatering cuisine, including a stop in the elegant city of Jarnac to visit the iconic Courvoisier Distillery for a Cognac tasting and dessert pairing

~ A stroll through the outdoor stalls in Amboise to seek out the most delicious-looking local specialties from the region’s farmers and cheesemongers

~ A visit to the Chenonceau Château for a guided tour before sitting down for a picnic on the castle grounds overlooking the picturesque castle moats

~ A cooking lesson led by local chefs to prepare dinner while sampling, including a local Vouvray aperitif and Chinon wine

~ Dinner and wine-tasting following a guided tour of the Montmartre District that begins with a funicular ride to the Sacre-Coeur Cathedral, a stroll through the artists' booths and quaint shops of the district, and a walk though Pigalle, passing the Moulin Rouge theater

Tour Activity Estimates
Average Daily Walking: 2 Hours
Average Activity Level: Moderate (mostly uneven terrain, including paved and unpaved roads, cobblestone streets, steep hills and stairs)

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