A Champagne and Burgundy Sparkling Wine Adventure

In the morning take the train from Paris to Reims and we’ll pick you up at the Reims train station. (We’ll let you know exactly what train to get on, and where to get it).

Together we’ll meet for our first lunch together at the Cafe du Palais, a classic from 1930. After lunch we’ll visit the famous Reims Cathedral where all the Kings of France were crowned.

Then, we’ll have a private visit to the exquisite Art Nouveau Pommery Villa Demoiselle followed by several Champagne tasting across the street as well as a cellar visit to Pommery Vranken.

Then we’ll drive a short way out of town to Chateau Sacy, our luxurious home for the next 3 nights. After some time to check-in and relax we’ll enjoy a cocktail on their terrace followed by a sumptuous first meal together.

Today we’ll head into the charming town of Epernay where we’ll take a short historical tour.

We’ll lunch in town at the delicious La Grillade Gourmand. After some time to walk around town to shop and wander, we’ll embark on a tour and tasting of the renowned house of Veuve Cliquot, the first lady so to speak of Champagne.

We’ll head back to the Chateau for an afternoon rest.

After a big lunch, we’ll leave you to your own devices. Perhaps room service or walk into the village to Les Bulles, a friendly bistro nearby.

Today we’ll reveal our secret weapon. Brendan, our very own wine educator will join us and introduce us to some of his favorite smaller champagne houses which are often called grower/producers.

We’ll keep these secret addresses close at hand for now. In between tastings, we’ll have a simple picnic along the way, taking in the sunshine of the day.

Tonight, we’ll enjoy a relaxed dinner in Reims town at Au Bon Manger where we can sample some biodynamic wines.

Today we must check out in order to make our way to Burgundy. We’ll meet Brendan en route in Chablis where he’ll take us to one or two of his favorite producers for a tasting followed by lunch.

Then we’ll make our way to our second Chateau stay, the lovely Chateau Saint Sabine.

After checking in, why not relax on the terrace or next to their lovely little pond?

After some time to yourself, join us again for dinner in the dining room downstairs.

Today we’ll head to the center of Burgundy – the lovely town of Beaune where we’ll first tour the Hospices de Beaune and then take a short historical walking tour.

Lunch is at a fun, hip little wine bar across from our favorite antique shop.

This afternoon, you are free to explore and shop on your own.  We suggest visiting the only family-owned mustard company left in France, Maison Fallot.

Late in the afternoon, we’ll meet with our friend Katherine, an English lady who has adopted France as her own. She has a delightful cookbook she’ll gift to you but first, you must roll up your sleeves because this is an interactive cooking class.

After we learn to chop, stir, taste, and bake we’ll sit down to enjoy the fruits of our labors. Enter once again, our friend Brendan to take us through a tasting like no other. We’ll sip a bevy of Burgundian wines, and we’ll learn why his philosophy of paying less and getting more is a revelation!

Today after our breakfast at the Chateaux, Brendan will escort us into the beautiful Burgundian countryside to visit three of his favorite Village producers. These are the women and men who produce glorious wines without the eye-popping price tags you find at wine auctions.

After a rest back at the Chateau we’ll have our grand finale dinner together. We are heading a short drive away to the walled Village of Chateauneuf. 

We’ll take a walk around this lovely historic village visiting the Chateau and then we’ll settle in for an early meal family style at Le Bistro Pre-Verts.

Because they have a wide selection of wines and even whiskeys by the glass it's time to try a few you’ve never tasted before.

We’ll toast to each other and an incredible wine-filled 7 days!

All good things come to an end. After breakfast, you’ll be escorted to the train station in Dijon to head back to Paris, but your memories will last a lifetime.