FRANCE, BURGUNDY'S MEDIEVAL CASTLES & FAMOUS VINEYARDS ITINERARY: 

Day 1 - We will meet you in Paris at 9:00 a.m. for transfer to the medieval town of Beaune, the center for wine making in Burgundy. Elegant lunch at notable Le Montrechet then check in for four nights at Hotel Le Cep, our 14th-18th century chateau-hotel. Late afternoon balloon adventure just-above-the-rooftops of 14th century castles and romantic villages, landing at twilight. Dinner prepared by our own chefs in the vaulted, candlelit chambers of 14th century Chateau Savigny-les-Beaune.

Day 2 - After breakfast we’ll visit the 14th-17th century wine cellars of Patriarch, the largest in Beaune with six million bottles. Our wine expert will touch on the pleasures of enjoying fine wine during a sampling of some of the 36 fine Burgundies open for tasting. For luncheon we’ll be the private guests of our good friend and one of Burgundy’s most famous personalities, the Countess de Loisy, who entertains us with stories of her ancestry, winemaking, and the German occupation of her 15th century home during WWII. She will take us through her wine making estate and its extraordinary cellar, with 3,000 wooden wine barrels. Visit the 12th century monastic winery of Clos de Vougeot with it's ancient 2-storey oak grape presses. This winery is the home of Burgundy’s prestigious wine society, The Confrerie des Chevalier du Tastevin. Then on to the vineyards of Romanee Conti, the most expensive red wine in the world. Late afternoon balloon adventure through the lush vineyards of Burgundy, ending with an elaborate candlelit buffet in the ancient cellars of Chateau Savigny-les-Beaune.

Day 3 - Morning visit to the small workshop of Claude Gillet, making 50 wine barrels a day by hand, then to the fairytale cliff-top fortress of 14th century Chateau de la Rochepot, one of the best existing examples of a Middle Age fortress. Enjoy an elegant luncheon at Loiseu des Viones and free time to browse around Beaune’s quaint medieval square. Late afternoon balloon adventure followed by a festive dinner party prepared by our own chef, in a romantic, medieval setting.

Day 4 - Explore the marvelous 15th century Hospice de Beaune, Burgundy’s most important architectural landmark. Elegant lunch at Chez Morillon, one of Beaune’s most celebrated restaurants and visit the Wine Museum of Burgundy, once the medieval residence of the Dukes of Burgundy. Late afternoon balloon adventure through Burgundy’s ancient, storybook scenery, followed by dinner and graduation ceremonies in the flower-filled orangerie of Chateau de LaBorde, Buddy Bombard’s home in France.

Day 5 - We’ll depart Beaune at 10:00 a.m. for transfer to Paris, with lunch enroute. Arrive Paris late afternoon.

Reservations and Deposits
Early reservations are essential. A deposit of 20% will confirm your reservation. Final payment is due 90 days prior to departure. Call toll-free 1-877-306-5595

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