Legendary Route des Grands Crus

Paris, Loire Valley, Bordeaux

8 days

OVERVIEW

A French Wine Experience

This exclusive journey through Paris, the Loire Valley, and Bordeaux unveils the legendary Route des Grands Crus in a refined 7-day experience designed for discerning travelers. Guided by food and wine expert Pascal Mineau, the itinerary blends royal heritage, iconic vineyards, and private tastings with luxury hotels and fine dining. Each destination reveals the elegance of French Art de Vivre through history, terroir, and world-class wines.

HIGHLIGHTS

Explore the Loire Valley through private guided visits to legendary châteaux such as Chambord, Chenonceau, Villandry, and Clos Lucé, paired with exclusive tastings in Cour-Cheverny, Bourgueil, and Chinon. Discover rare grape varieties like Romorantin and wines once favored by French kings and queens. This Loire Valley wine tour offers a perfect balance of cultural heritage and authentic terroir.

Experience Bordeaux at its finest with private full-day tours through Médoc, Graves, Sauternes, and Saint-Émilion. Visit prestigious Grand Cru estates including Cos d’Estournel, Smith Haut Lafitte, and Guiraud, with curated tastings that showcase the diversity of Bordeaux’s terroirs. This luxury Bordeaux wine experience delivers privileged access to some of the world’s most celebrated vineyards.

Enjoy the elegance of five-star château hotels, refined gastronomy, and seamless private transportation throughout the journey. Travel as one exclusive group on a carefully crafted itinerary that prioritizes comfort, intimacy, and excellence. This is a luxury wine tour of France designed for travelers who seek prestige, authenticity, and unforgettable moments.

Day 1 - Arrive in the City of Light

Hotel

Check-in 5-star hotel for 1 night.

Day 2 - Arrive in the Loire Valley

Cour-Cheverny

Indulge in the legacy of Françios I’s royal wine with the rare Romorantin grape, a royal treasure from the vineyards of Cour-Cheverny.

Château de Chambord

Follow in the regal footsteps of Françios I, the Sun King Louis XIV, and the Duke of Bordeaux — where the past whispers beneath your feet in this 400 room hunting lodge.

Chateau Louise de la Valliere

Check-in 3 nights in Signature Room, with breakfast.

The Château Hotel is a signature work by internationally renowned designer Jacques Garcia. His passion for the 17th and 18th Centuries together with his limitless imagination have combined in a décor that will bathe you in another era.

Day 3 - Private Guided Tour

Château de Villandry

Walk through the gardens of Château de Villandry, shaped by Renaissance traditions of symbolic design — a living tapestry and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Bourgueil Local Domain

Enjoy a tasting lunch in the vineyard of Louis XI, Charles VIII, Louis XII.

Thanks to the Loire river, Bourgueil wines were shipped all across France.

Chinon Local Domain

Taste the wine enjoyed by Henry II Plantagenet, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Charles VII, and Joan of Arc.

Chinon boasts 2400 hectares of vineyards, and an average production of 14 million bottles of wine per year.

Day 4 - Private Guided Tour

Château de Chenonceau

Step into the Château des Dames and walk where Diane de Poitiers, Catherine de Medicis, and other remarkable women once left their mark on the history of France.

Amboise Royal Cellars

Wander through the historical cellars of Amboise, dating back from 1463 under the Kingdom of Louis XI. Generations of Kings have been enjoying our wines for decades. Now is organically grown and renowned throughout the Loire Valley.

Bistro l'Oppidum

Chef Thibault Rappolt has cooked in esteemed kitchens such as Régis Marcon, Château de Bagnols, and with Michelin-starred Christophe Hay. The Loire shines through in his daily specials, which celebrate the region’s finest seasonal ingredients.

Château du Clos Luce

Artist, inventor, and visionary, Leonardo da Vinci embodied the essense of Renaissance through his curious and brilliant mind. Feel the spirit of the genius, who spent his final years creating until his death in 1519.