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Wine & Culinary Group Travel in France
Custom private group travel combining the best of France for Wine & Culinary Group Travel.
Wine & Culinary Group Tours in France
France invites you to slow down and savor—vineyards that roll to the horizon, market mornings filled with cheese and fruit, and long lunches where each course pairs naturally with the local bottle. From grand wine regions to small villages and coastal kitchens, the experience is equal parts refinement, warmth, and discovery.
We create custom private group tours in France built around your focus—classic wine regions, immersive culinary experiences, or a balanced itinerary blending tastings, markets, and cultural highlights. Some popular themes and regions in France would be:
Bordeaux (châteaux, structured reds, cellar tastings)
Champagne (iconic houses, grower tastings, sparkling workshops)
Loire Valley (fresh whites, château country, market-to-table)
Burgundy (village domaines, Pinot & Chardonnay, vineyard walks)
Rhône Valley (Syrah and blends, legendary appellations, food pairing)
Alsace (aromatic whites, storybook towns, regional cuisine)
What we typically include:
Our Wine & Culinary journeys are crafted entirely around your group’s tastes, pace, and interests. Each itinerary is bespoke, but most group trips include:
- Handpicked accommodations and meals
- Flights (always optional) & Private Transfers
- Chef led or local culinary experiences
- Private winery tours and tastings
- Full support from your travel designer and on the ground team
Sample France Group Wine & Culinary Itineraries
The following itineraries offer a general glimpse of what a group wine and culinary journey through France can look like. We’ve kept the details light, as every trip we design is fully bespoke. We’ll craft an exceptional group wine & culinary itinerary anywhere in France , perfectly tailored to your group’s pace, style, and preferences.
Champagne & Paris:
Day 1: Overnight Travel
Begin your journey to France, ready to immerse yourself in the world of Champagne and French gastronomy.
Day 2: Reims
Arrive in Reims and explore its historic centre and grand UNESCO-listed cathedral before settling in for a relaxed evening of Champagne-country dining.
Day 3 : Épernay & Champagne Houses
Discover Épernay’s Avenue de Champagne and enjoy standout tastings at Moët & Chandon, Vilmart (with food pairing), and Nicolas Feuillatte—plus the option of a sunset hot-air balloon flight over the vineyards.
Day 4: Reims & Iconic Maisons
Indulge in private tours and exquisite cuvée tastings at legendary houses Veuve Clicquot and Ruinart, home to their atmospheric UNESCO-listed chalk cellars.
Day 5: Paris
Arrive in Paris and dine at the stylish Gigi Paris, with optional enhancements like an Alain Ducasse wine-paired dinner cruise and a nightcap at the iconic Hemingway Bar.
Day 6: Departure
Enjoy a leisurely Parisian morning before your transfer to the airport—bringing home sparkling memories of Champagne and French culinary excellence.
Basque Country:
Day 1: Bilbao & Getxo
Discover Bilbao’s vibrant Old Town and the Guggenheim Museum before enjoying coastal Getxo, where you can soak in the seaside charm and Basque lifestyle.
Day 2: San Juan de Gaztelugatxe & Bakio
Hike to the dramatic San Juan de Gaztelugatxe islet, then savor Basque flavors in Bakio and explore the Txakoli wine tradition with tastings at a local bodega.
Day 3 : Guernica & Durango → San Sebastián
Explore the historic towns of Guernica and Durango before arriving in San Sebastián, your gateway to Basque gastronomy and coastal wines.
Day 4: San Sebastián & Cider Experience
Visit the Basque Cider Museum and a traditional sidreria for tastings, pairing cider with regional specialties in a lively Basque setting.
Day 5: Getaria
Immerse yourself in Getaria’s maritime charm, tour the Cristóbal Balenciaga Museum, and enjoy Txakoli wine tastings at a scenic coastal winery.
Day 6: Pasaia & Hondarribia → Biarritz/Bayonne
Explore Pasaia’s historic port, stroll Hondarribia’s colorful harbor, and experience local wines along the Basque coast before arriving at your hotel.
Day 7: Bayonne, Biarritz & Saint Jean de Luz
Walk Bayonne’s riverfront, admire Biarritz’s seaside elegance, and enjoy lunch in Saint Jean de Luz, with opportunities to taste regional wines and local delicacies.
Day 8: Basque Mountains & Terroir
Discover the flavors of the Basque foothills—cheeses, charcuterie, and wines—while visiting Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry, Ainhoa, and Espelette.
Beyond Basque Country (Optional Extension)
Discover the flavors of the Basque foothills—cheeses, charcuterie, and wines—while visiting Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, Saint-Étienne-de-Baïgorry, Ainhoa, and Espelette.
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