OCTOBER 28 - NOVEMEBER 2, 2012
SUNDAY
- Pick up from Avignon TGV Station
- Check in for 5 nights at the Hotel d'Europe in Avignon, then enjoy a private walking tour of Beaune with our expert guide
- Welcome reception, wine-tasting and a review of our itinerary for the week
- Dinner tonight is at Le Moutardier
MONDAY
- After breakfast our first tasting will be just a short drive north to the heart of Chateauneuf-du-Pape and Domaine Raymond Usseglio.
- Lunch today is at the celebrated La Mere Germaine
- After lunch our second tasting is also in the town of Chateauneuf-du-Pape at Domaine Clos Saint Jean
- Dinner tonight is at Hiély-Lucullus in Avignon
TUESDAY
- After breakfast we will travel northeast of Avignon to the villages of Cairanne for two tastings this morning. The first at Domaine Alary, and then on to Saint-Cecile-Les-Vignes for a tasting with Domaine Les Grands Bois
- Lunch today will be at La Fourchette in Avignon
- After lunch guests will spend the afternoon and evening on their own to take in Avignon's many shopping and sightseeing opportunities. Guests will be on their own for dinner tonight to discover one of this city's many wonderful restaurants with our recommendations.
WEDNESDAY
- After a leisurely breakfast, guests will have time to explore Avignon on their own
- Guests will enjoy lunch own their own today with our recommendations
- We'll meet back at the hotel and drive from Avignon to Gigondas for a tasting visit at Domaine Saint Damien. Afterwards a short drive to the nearby village of Vacqueyras for a tasting at Colline de Saint Jean.
- Dinner tonight is at the Chef’s Table in the elegant Hotel Mirande. Maximum of 14 guests sit around a large wooden table and watch The Master Chef prepare our meal before our eyes on the old wood-stove.
THURSDAY
- After breakfast, our first wine tasting will find us in the vicinity of Orange, for a tasting at the highly acclaimed Domaine Charvin.
- We'll then enjoy lunch in Orange at Restaurant Le Parvis.
- After lunch our second tasting will be at Domaine de Ferrand.
- Dinner tonight is at the Michelin-starred La Vieille Fontaine
FRIDAY
- After breakfast we'll provide a transfer back to the Avignon train station for connections back to Paris and beyond
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Full information and welcome package
- Welcome reception with local wine
- 5 Night's Luxury accommodation in 'Superior' guestrooms at the Hotel d'Europe
- Pick up and drop off at the Avignon train station and all transfers during the tour
- Private walking tour of Avignon
- 5 breakfasts
- 3 lunches
- 4 dinners
- Entries to all private wine tastings throughout the region
- All beverages during the seven meals are provided in the price of the tour
What this means is that ample red and white wines, still and sparkling bottled water, and coffee or tea will be served along with all six meals provided as part of this tour - Additional aperitifs or digestives will be the responsibility of individuals
- Price Per Person - $4149.00 (Price does not include airfare)
- Single Supplement - $625.00 (note: single guests may request to be paired to avoid the single supplement fee)
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Rhone Links
CHARLES de GAULLE AIRPORT (CDG)
www.paris-cdg.com
TGV TRAINS
www.sncf.com
www.tgv.com
HOTEL
www.heurope.com
RESTAURANTS
www.restaurant-moutardier.fr Avignon
www.lameregermaine.com Chateauneuf-du-Pape
www.hiely-lucullus.com Avignon
www.la-mirande.fr Avignon
www.heurope.com Avignon
CITY OF AVIGNON
www.avignon-et-provence.com
www.avignon-tourisme.com
wikipedia on Avignon