BURGUNDY, FRANCE COMTE and PROVENCE
Valley of Gastronomy
FAM TRIP
From June 10th to 16th 2024
BURGUNDY : Dijon – Grands Crus Road – Beaune – South Burgundy
AUVERGNE-RHONE-ALPES : Beaujolais – Lyon – Rhône Valley
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SUMMARY of the ITINERARY
Monday, June 10th
BURGUNDY - DIJON
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Arrival at Dijon Station in the morning.
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02:00pm: Visit of the Cité Internationale de la Gastronomie et du Vin
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03:30pm: Departure to Dijon city-center for a gourmet tour.
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05:00pm: Free time in Dijon.
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06:00pm: Visit of the Philippe le Bon tower and aperitif at the top.
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07:30pm: Dinner at Le Pré aux Clercs,
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Overnight in Dijon at Grand Hôtel la Cloche 5*
Tuesday June 11th
BURGUNDY -
GRANDS CRUS ROAD
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09:30am: Visit of the Fromagerie Gaugry and tasting of cheeses.
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11:00am: Visit of the Casssissium with an educational experience based around blackcurrants.
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12:30pm: Lunch and wine tasting at Le Richebourg, located in the heart of the Vosne-Romanée vineyards.
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Cycling through the vineyard to the Château du Clos Vougeot and visit.
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End of the afternoon and dinner in Beaune.
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Overnight in Beaune at Hotel le Cep 5*
Wednesday, June 12th
BURGUNDY –
SOUTH BURGUNDY
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In the morning, visit of Beaune, capital of Burgundy wines.
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1:00pm: Picnic lunch at the Château de la Greffière, a wine estate since 1585, located in La Roche Vineuse, between Mâcon and Cluny. Their wines are produced in 8 villages of South Burgundy and Cru du Beaujolais. Visit and wine tasting at the estate.
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Dinner and overnight at Maison Doucet for an outstanding experience with the chef, Frédérique Doucet.
Thursday, June 13th
BEAUJOLAIS
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10.00am-11:30am: Visit to the Hameau Duboeuf, the first theme park on the vine and wine in Europe.
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quick stop at the “Chapelle de la Madone” to enjoy the view over the vineyards
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1:45pm-2:20pm: Inspection visit Hôtel Villa Alexandre****,
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2:45pm- 4:15pm: Visit and wine tasting at Château de la Chaize
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5pm-6pm: afternoon tea and inspection visit hotel Château de Bagnols*****
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6:15pm: Visit of Oingt a village perched on a hill that offers a panoramic view of the Saône Valley.
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7:15pm - 8:45pm: aperitif on the tour d’Oingt
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09:20pm: check in and overnight stay at the Mercure Hotel **** in Villefranche-sur-Saône
Friday, June 14th
LYON, CAPITAL OF GASTRONOMY IN FRANCE
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Arrival in Lyon
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Discover Fourvière hill, its basilica Notre Dame de Fourvière
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12:00 – 2:30pm: Food tour in the Old Lyon
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During the visit, we will take you to local artisans who will share their passion with you.
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Site ispections
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6:00 -7:00 pm : River cruise on the Saône river with Bateaux lyonnais
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Overnight stay at Boscolo Hotel 5*
Saturday, June 15th
RHONE VALLEY
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Route to Tain l’Hermitage,
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10:00am -11:30pm: visit to the Vineyards and tasting session at the M.Chapoutier cellar.
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11:45am: inspection visit Fac & Spera Hotel & Spa
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12:30 – 1:45pm : lunch at Marius bistro
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2:30 – 4:00pm : discovery workshop “initiation to chocolate tasting” at the Cité du Chocolat Valrhona Dinner and Overnight stay at Château Les Oliviers de Salettes 5*
Sunday, June 16th
End of the fam trip
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