Food And Wine In A French Chateau, Twin Room Share

Food And Wine In A French Chateau, Twin Room Share

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Food And Wine In A French Chateau, Twin Room Share

4 Days Starting and ending in Lyon

Visiting: Villefranche-sur-Saone, Beaujolais, Lyon

Tour operator:

Contiki

Tour code:

DTFWTMA19

Age range:

18-35

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:
English
Activities:

Sightseeing, Walking

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$771 (USD) Operator discount: -$43 The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$41
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Tour Overview

This foodie adventure takes you into the vineyards of the Beaujolais Wine Region, where your accommodation - our exclusive 16th Century Chateau - awaits. Across 4 days you'll get stuck into all of the flavors of France, including wine & cheese pairings; a day trip to Lyon for an immersive cooking class in a local's home; winery hopping to try some of the world's finest drops and enough local food to make you mutter 'ooh la la' between every mouthful.

Highlights

  • 3 Dinner (D)

  • 3 Breakfast (B)

  • 2 Lunch (L)

  • : Today in Lyon, we'll be joined by a Lyonnaise local who's passionate about their city... and its recipes. That's right, today is the perfect tourism & food combo - we'll walk the streets, sample local dishes and discover Lyon's best food spots. You'll be feeling like a local in no time.

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  • Beaujolais Wine Region: Spend today sampling the region's best wines, and learning all about what makes them so special. We'll visit a French winery for a tour of the grounds, the chance to learn all about the wine making process and of course, the chance to sample some for ourselves. Includes lunch and free time to explore with your Contiki crew.

  • Beaujolais: Enjoy a French-style picnic while admiring the gorgeous Beaujolais countryside.

  • Lyon: Foodies, history buffs, anyone with a taste for culture, today is a true feast for you! Joined by a Lyonnaise expert, we'll explore Lyon on foot, checking out local restaurants, patisseries, food merchants. Segueing from the old town to the architecture and back again, we'll gobble up cheese boards, praline brioche, limoncello, local wines and so much more.

  • Lyon: Enjoy a locally guided walking tour through Lyon, learning about it's history - especially it's title as the Gastronomic Capital of France - secret tunnels and what life is like for locals in Lyon!

  • Beaujolais:

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Day 1: Villefranche-Sur-Saone To Beaujolais Wine Region

Location: Villefranche-sur-Saone, Beaujolais

Accommodation: Chateau de Cruix (or similar)

Meals Included: Dinner

Bonjour, welcome to your foodie adventure! Today kicks off with a complimentary transfer from Villefranche-sur-Saone Station to our 16th Century Chateau.
Rub your eyes, blink: yep, that's our accommodation for the night, complete with a bar, swimming pool and dreamy views of the surrounding vineyards. Once we've checked in and chilled out we'll be feeling like royalty, and that's before we enjoy some local wine paired with cheese. Then our team of live-in chefs will prepare an authentic French Dinner. We'll tuck in while enjoying magnificent views of the Beaujolais countryside. What a day, and we're just getting started...

Day 2: Beaujolais Wine Region

Location: Beaujolais

Accommodation: Chateau de Cruix (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Rise and shine! After a hearty homemade breakfast and some on-the-lawn yoga (consider the cobwebs cleared, we'll visit one of the local wineries that this region is famous for. We'll learn about the world-famous Beaujolais Nouveau, meet a local winemaker and of course, sampling some of their finest drops - paired with an included lunch. 
Stuffed with a new knowledge of wine and food, we'll head back to the Chateau for a well deserved chilled night (and an included dinner too.) Here you're free to chill out as you like... swimming, walking, or just kicking back on the terrace, the choice is yours!

Day 3: Lyon

Location: Beaujolais, Lyon, Beaujolais

Accommodation: Chateau de Cruix (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After a spot of breakfast, we'll bid au revoir to our Chateau for the day... and head into Lyon for a change of pace.
Here in Lyon, we'll start by appreciating all things FOOD. On a foodie walking tour, we'll sample the city's prettiest and tastiest food spots, with a local guide to impart all their knowledge and wisdom. We'll also uncover 'Hidden Lyon' through secret passageways, known locally as Traboules.
Then, it's time to head to the local village, for a 3 course farewell dinner of traditional French fine dining. This is the good life. Once we've had time to digest our dinner, we'll get to explore this cute village before heading back to the Chateau for a glass of wine at the bar. Oh France, do we really have to leave you?

Day 4: Beaujolais Wine Region

Location: Beaujolais

Meals Included: Breakfast

It's our final morning (sob), but that doesn't mean we can't enjoy one last breakfast together. You can take a complimentary transfer this morning back to Villefranche-sur-Saone, or make your own arrangements. The trip is over, but all of those delicious memories will put smiles on our faces for years to come.

What's Included

This foodie adventure takes you into the vineyards of the Beaujolais Wine Region, where your accommodation - our exclusive 16th Century Chateau - awaits. Across 4 days you'll get stuck into all of the flavors of France, including wine & cheese pairings; a day trip to Lyon for an immersive cooking class in a local's home; winery hopping to try some of the world's finest drops and enough local food to make you mutter 'ooh la la' between every mouthful.

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  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    In 1961, a guy called John Anderson founded Contiki in New Zealand. Whilst later bought by The Travel Corporation, the tour company had already been using the name ‘Contiki’ since its inception.

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    Contiki trips are designed & operated exclusively for those aged 18-35 years. Your travelling companions will be like-minded adventurers within that age range. The age range is adhered to strictly.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® is our commitment to protect people, wildlife and the incredible planet we all share. Powered by The TreadRight Foundation, a non-profit organisation and Contiki’s guiding hand when it comes to making travel matter.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    All documentation will be sent via email around 21 days prior to your trip departure. You can also access information on your trip by signing up to My Contiki via the top right icon of the homepage.

Reviews of this Operator

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Northern Choice plus Kaikoura

16-Jan-2023

The trip ran so smoothly and was well organised! The extra add ons were amazing and all the services were spot on. Food places were reasonable. I'm definitely booking my next contiki trip again soon!

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Sophie  

Exceptional customer service

14-Jan-2023

Contiki were exceptional in providing customer service. They provided me with lots of information and were quick in responding to all my questions. I found that they were super helpful.

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First time traveling with Contiki. Highly recommend! You’ll have a blast

17-Jan-2023

First time traveling internationally since Covid and glad I spent the trip with Contiki. The travel, lodging, meals, activities everything was planned effortlessly. Going to Greece in may with contiki. Highly recommend

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Amazing trip. Made great friends and memories. Can’t wait for my next trip

15-Jan-2023

I had 24 people on my contiki and I think it was the perfect number, we all got to know each other well and got along great. Our tour guide was fun and knowledgeable, the hotels were nice and in great locations.

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Tanner Stokes  

My amazing trip to Africa

13-Jan-2023

Sherif was an excellent tour guide. He was extremely knowledgeable about every single small detail at each site that we visited. In addition to his great service, he has a glowing spirit that made me feel like I had family with me the entire trip. Anything that I was concerned about, he always had an answer and was there to help. I truly enjoyed my experience and will purchase a tour with him in the future

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