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event. Guided tours present ample opportunity to taste the wares of some of the world’s most admired wine-producing regions – some of which, such as Bordeaux and Burgundy, are synonymous with excellence the world over. Wine tours also unlock and spotlight the secrets and traditions of its production which, in many cases, have endured for centuries. The concept of terroir and expert guidance on how to fully appreciate the diversity of France’s wines are provided on tours such as those offered by The Bordeaux Wine Experience (www.bxwinex.com). You can choose from six wine and cookery tours in Bordeaux, including the ‘Grand Cru’ (€4,495 per person), in which you stay in a château and experience its own vineyard at fi rst hand, with Michelin-starred dining in between; the ‘Harvest Tour’; and the three-day, whistle-stop Paris-Bordeaux package that zips you to the vineyards from the capital in just three hours via a high-speed TGV train, then puts you up in a castle for two glorious nights (€1,150 per person).


However, you don’t even have to leave Paris to taste the best of France’s wine – you can sample them from the comfort and convenience of a restaurant table in the capital. You can leave the task of selecting the wines in the capable hands of Millesiwine (www.millesiwine.com), sommeliers who lead two-hour tasting evenings, during which the basics of appreciation are explained, complemented by a plate of charcuterie and cheeses. Some of the other options for those who are staying in Paris include day trips to Burgundy, Sancerre and the Loire Valley via Paris Wine Day Tours (www. wine-day-tours.com). During the tours, selected winemakers share their passion with visitors, teaching them about oenology, offering tastings and vending top-quality bottles. Tour guides speak English, day trips can be tailor-made and transport to and from the capital is included. Each tour is guaranteed to have an intimate feel, with small groups and personal guides taking good care of their clients. The day trips cost from €220 per person,


Bordeaux Wine Tours


Experience Bordeaux like an insider – Great fun and casual elegance Stay at a private Chateau – Taste the best Bordeaux has to offer Tour with the people who live there – Enjoy great wine, food and fun!


www.BXWINEX.com ◗ Discover Burgundy & Loire-Valley in a day


◗ Taste a full range of wines and meet the winemakers


◗ Experience the authentic French countryside and its heritage


➻ ◗ All-inclusive price, just enjoy and relax


ESCAPE FROM PARIS, ENJOY A DAY IN THE VINEYARDS


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