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Le Gourmet (sample) Tour de France

For those who love the exquisite part of life and are looking

for the best while on holidays, we have a selection of the

best gourmet tours worldwide.

Take a look at the sample

below and contact us to prepare your tour a la

carte.

Summary (Sample)

This is only an outline showing what is possible. The program is completely flexible. A detailed

summary will always

be supplied after the necessary e-mail correspondence to establish the Guest's

preferences.

Day 1 Departure

This afternoon tour members will depart for Paris, France.

Day 2 Paris

This morning we arrive in Paris. We will be met by our private coach, and transferred to the city of Paris.

Our French chef

will welcome us at the hotel. We will have an orientation tour of Paris with a local guide,

during which we will see the Eiffel

Tower, the Champs Elyssés, the Arc de Triomphe, the Cathedral of

Notre Dame and more. There will also be free time in

the afternoon for independent sightseeing and

shopping.

This evening there will be a drinks party. Our French chef will welcome the group and outline the wonderful

experiences we

will have during the tour.

Day 3 Paris

This morning our French chef will take the group to one of the Sunday Markets. He will guide the group

around the market,

pointing out the best fresh produce and tasty unusual foods. There will be plenty of time

to sample the local fare. We will then

have lunch at a stunning Parisian brasserie. A most enjoyable day! BL

Day 4 Paris

This morning we visit the Place de la Madeleine and the world-renowned food and wine stores, Hédiard,

Fauchon and

Nicolas. Here we will find the rare, the exotic and the best. Fauchon is famous for

gastronomic fare that includes foie gras,

charcuterie, cheese and wine. Our French chef will guide the

group around these fascinating and historic treasure-houses

of gastronomy. We will have an included lunch

at one of Paris’s best restaurants. BL

Day 5 Paris

The day will be free to explore the city of Paris. Why not visit the Louvre, climb the Eiffel Tower, or just

enjoy the ambience

of Paris. B

Day 6 Reims

This morning we depart Paris and travel to the town of Meaux, known for famous dairy pastures that

produce Brie. We stop

here and taste local cheeses. We continue on to the city of Reims, capital of the

Champagne region and home of the great

cathedral where the kings of France were traditionally crowned.

With Epernay, Reims is the centre of champagne production; this and modern industry are the most

important economic

activities of the city. B

Day 7 Reims

This morning, our French chef will take us with a local guide on a tour of Reims. We will see the historic old

town and the

cathedral of Notre Dame. The rest of the day will be free for individual exploration. B

Day 8 Reims

Today we will visit one of the famous Champagne houses for a tasting and have a tour of their facilities.

We will then have a special, included gourmet luncheon. A highlight of our stay in the region. BL

Day 9 Strasbourg

This morning we depart Reims and travel to Nancy for lunch. We then continue on to the city of

Strasbourg. The intellectual

and economic capital of the Alsace region, Strasbourg is now home to part of

the government of the European Union, as

well

as an historic university where Goethe studied, and a

magnificent cathedral. We will spend two nights in this bustling city. B

Day 10 Strasbourg

This morning we will have a walking tour of Strasbourg with a local guide. We will visit the old town that

nestles around the

cathedral, on an island formed by the two arms of the River Ill. We will see La Petite

France, one of the best-preserved areas

of the old town, with houses by a canal dating from the Alsatian

Renaissance (16th-17th century). We will enjoy an included

lunch at a wonderful restaurant in the city

today.

Day 11 Colmar

Today we travel south to Colmar. We travel along part of the route de vins, stopping at the town of

Riquewihr, a perfectly

preserved little Alsatian town in the heart of the wine-growing region. We visit a

winery to sample the local Riesling that the

region is famous for. We will have an included lunch of typical

Alsatian fare. We then continue on to the city of Colmar. BL

Day 12 Colmar

Colmar, situated at the heart of the Alsatian vineyards, has great appeal and is typical of the Alsatian

character, its streets

lined with picturesque houses, adorned with carvings and a wealth of ornamentation.

This morning we have a walking tour of

the historic centre of the city. We see the beautiful and well

preserved Renaissance buildings, Petit Venice, the former tanners

quarter along the canal, which contains

beautifully restored, tall, narrow timber-framed houses. We visit the market where our

French chef will

guide us through the fresh Alsatian produce and specialities of the region.

Day 13 Colmar

Today we travel to the village of Illhaeusern. A highlight of the tour will be lunch at L’Auberge de l’Ill,

founded in 1878 and a

three-Michelin starred restaurant since 1967, it is one of the best restaurants in

France. BL

Day 14 Lyon

Today we travel from Colmar to the town of Beaune, in the heart of the Burgundian vineyards, for lunch.

We visit a winery,

before continuing on to Lyon, the second largest city in France. Lyon was founded by the

Celts and expanded by the

Romans more than 2000 years ago. Located on the confluence of the rivers

Rhone and Saone, the city occupies an important

strategic position. Silk weaving was once the city’s most

important industry and it is now known for fine gastronomy. B

Day 15 Lyon

Today we have a cooking demonstration in the area around Lyon. Our French chef will show you some of

the interesting and

tasty specialities of the region. We will enjoy a delicious regional meal. BL

Day 16 Lyon

This morning our French chef will take us to the market in Lyon. We will see the fantastic fresh produce

from this region of

France. Our French chef will advise on some of the most interesting produce and

products available and guide the group

through the market. We will also have a walking tour of the city,

where we will see the medieval town with its fine

examples of old merchant town houses. The rest of the

day will be free to explore Lyon. B

Day 17 Lyon

Today will be free for individual exploration of Lyon, shopping and relaxing. In the evening, we will have

an included farewell

dinner to commemorate our wonderful tour of France with our French chef. It will be

at well-known chef Paul Bocuse’s

brasserie. BD

Day 18 Departure

This morning we are transferred to the airport for our flight to Paris, and then back to your country.

Included in the price:

• Return economy-class air travel from your country to France. Please call for departure points

confirmation. Passengers will be able to extend their stay in Europe at no extra airfare.

• Accommodation in carefully selected three and four-star hotels with private facilities, centrally located

in Paris, Reims, Strasbourg, Colmar and Lyon.

• Tour leadership by well-known French chef and presenter.

• Hotel taxes and service charges.

• Travel in a first-class chartered coach.

• Continental breakfast daily.

• Lunches and dinners on tour as listed in the itinerary.

• Special meals at fabulous French restaurants specially selected.

• Sightseeing and general entrance fees as detailed in the tour itinerary.

• Fully escorted by a Travelrite professional tour manager.

Not included:

• Passport and visa fees.

• International airport, travel taxes and fuel surcharges.

• Travel insurance.

• Meals and drinks not specified in the itinerary.

• Sightseeing and general expenses not specified in the itinerary.

• Items of a personal nature.

• Additional travel arrangements not in the tour itinerary will be quoted for separately

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