July 7, 2023

France 2024!

France 2024!
I'm thrilled to be leading a trip to France with Pablo Valqui of Gourmet Tours Worldwide in April 2024! 🇫🇷
 
Our journey starts in Marseille and ends in Bordeaux. Our goal is to explore the homeland of many of the grapes that are so successful in Texas, to visit exceptional wineries - many with Texas ties, and to see some of the top cultural sites in France. Pablo says it's like an adult study abroad trip.
 
 
VISIT THE SOUTH OF FRANCE WITH TEXAS WINE FANS

Join This is Texas Wine Podcast creator Shelly Wilfong on this extraordinary tour to the magical South of France in April 2024. 

HIGHLIGHTS
-2 days in Provence to learn more about rosé from producers with Texas roots.
-3 days in the Southern Rhône and Châteauneuf-du-Pape to explore the homeland of many grapes planted in Texas. 
-2 days in Languedoc-Roussillon, one of France’s most interesting, evolving wine regions, including a visit to Picpoul de Pinet.
-2 days in Bordeaux, visiting châteaux of the Right Bank and Left Bank. 
Excursion to Cognac for a distillery tour and visit to the T.V. Munson plaque.

CULTURE
-A tour of Marseille, France's oldest and most diverse city.
-Visits to the Van Gogh Bridge, the Roman Amphitheatre of 
Arles, and the Roman Aqueduct of Pont Du Gard.
-A tour of Fontfroide Abbey and gardens, one of southern France's most picturesque sites.
-Tour of Cité Du Vin, Bordeaux’s grand wine museum.

WINE  
-Behind-the-scenes access and in-depth tastings at 14 wineries
-Presentation at the Vine and Wine Institute in Montpellier
-Sensory Tour at the Cité Du Vin in Bordeaux

FOOD
-Choice restaurant selections including fine dining and local favorites. 
-Wine accompanies meals, of course!


 
HOTELS
Superior class lodging in central locations.

DATE
Wednesday, April 3rd through Sunday, April 14th, 2024

COSTS
6950 USD per person, with maximum of 10 travelers on the tour. A single supplement of $900 applies.
INCLUDES all food, hotels, and transportation in France.
EXCLUDES airfare and personal expenses such as souvenirs.

A $750 pp deposit secures your spot. Three installment payments will be due Sept 1, Dec 1 and March 1. Full details and signup information is available by request.

Questions? Email me (texaswinepod@gmail.com) or Pablo (pablo@gourmettours.biz).
 
These photos capture just a fraction of the sites we might see on the journey!