Introducing Luxury Tours in France
France has long been known for its incredible indulgences – gorgeous cheeses, rare champagnes, a world-renowned art scene and, of course, a fascinating history and rich culture. It is a part of the world where travelers seek, not just to see the sights, but to truly immerse themselves in the French la façon de vie (way of life).
We have partnered with Heart of Alsace Travel to bring you just such immersive and ultra-luxurious tour experiences. Our goal is to show you the amazing sights that France has to offer, while treating you to the ultimate French lifestyle experience. All with ease and simplicity so you don’t have to worry about a thing.
So, let us introduce you to five of our newest luxury tours in France.
Wine Harvest Tour, Champagne
Beginning in Alsace and ending in Paris, the Wine Harvest Tour offers travellers the opportunity to step into the shoes of a French winemaker.
You’ll learn about the qualities of growing soils, be invited to harvest some grapes and participate in workshops where you can blend wines to create your own “cuvee” (vintage). Of course, you will visit the lovely village of Dom Pérignon, the “Father of Champagne” before ending with the ultimate Parisian luxury experience.
Along the way, you’ll also partake in some of the best food and culture that France has to offer, ensuring you the ultimate French lifestyle experience.
Wine and Gastronomy Tour, Colmar
Visit Fois Gras Lucien Doriath and see how they make their handmade foie gras (and, of course, sample some paired with gorgeous local wines). Taste the world-famous Bretzel and Alsatian Apple Pie in Colmar, and enjoy an original Champagne and food pairing, in Hautvillers village, considered to be the cradle of Champagne.
Of course, you’ll be taken to glorious sites along the way, including a guided tour of Mont Sainte-Odile, a 760-metre-high peak in the Vosges Mountains which boasts Hohenburg Abbey, a centre of pilgrimage, at its peak, and the medieval village of Riquewihr, the Gem of the Alsace vineyards. And you’ll travel through picturesque villages with green vineyards lying between on your journey down the wine road.
The Wine and Gastronomy Tour is perfect for those who adore fresh, delicious, regional food and wine, set ingloriously French backdrops.
Heritage Discovery Tour, Reims
Visit cobblestone streets with half-timbered medieval and Renaissance buildings. Stroll through the Humanist Library, listed on the UNESCO Memory of the World register, and lose yourself in the 2000 years of history in the old city centre of Strasbourg, seat of European Parliament.
From mountain top abbeys to medieval castles, from world famous 18th century organs, to the architectural ensemble comprising the Place Stanislas, the Place de la Carrièreand the Place d’Alliance, along this heritage route you’ll find yourself steeped in Europe’s history and culture. And, of course, you’ll also be treated to stunningly delicious food, luxe shopping opportunities and incredible wine and champagne tasting adventures.
Wine and Cycling Tours, Reims
Picture yourself cycling through fairytale towns and villages, dotted with half-timbered cottages, overgrown gardens and bubbling waterways and past ruins of medieval castles. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and our Wine and Cycling Tour can help you have it.
Of course, it’s not all cycling. You’ll also visit incredible historical sites, such as the awe-inspiring Reims Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where French kings were coronated during the French Monarchy, and partake in gastronomical wonders, such as “Champagne Alley” in Epernay, home to the most prestigious Champagne House. Your trip will end with a farewell lunch at the luxurious Eiffel Tower restaurant with breathtaking views over the Parisian skyline.
Fairytale Christmas Tour, Strasbourg
You’ll visit some of the over 70 Alsatian Christmas markets, including Reims, the third largest Christmas market in France where you’ll browse the stalls within view of the gloriously illuminated Cathedral. You’ll explore the Christmas market on the Champs-Élysées, a must-to see with a fantastic atmosphere each season, and the exuberantly Medieval Christmas market at Ribeauvillé where you’ll be immersed in shimmering lights, spiced wine and “bredele” and “manele” (biscuits and small cakes).
Replete with Christmas tastes and sensations, you’ll also have a taste of France’s renowned luxuries, with amazing cellar visits and wine tastings, decadent foodie experiences such as the sweet apple, plum and cinnamon version of “Flammekueche” and glimpses into the fascinating art of crystal making (and even go home with a handmade glass Christmas decoration to remember your holiday). A must-see is the elegant Place Vendome with its gorgeously lit square as well as the festive narrow little streets that surround it.
France is a stunning country at any time of the year, but Christmas is certainly even more magical.