October 20-24, 2025
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An Exclusive Journey Through Burgundy, Rhône, and Beyond

Day 1: Monday, October 20, 2025Arrival in Paris → Beaune

• 9:00 AM: Arrive at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).
• 10:30 AM: Board the high-speed TGV train first class from Paris Gare de Lyon to Dijon, with a quick regional train connection to Beaune. (Total travel time: ~2.5 hours)
• Afternoon Activities:
  • Lunch TBD in Beaune
  • Explore the historic 15th-century Gothic masterpiece.
  • Stroll through Beaune’s cobblestone streets and visit local wine shops.
• 4:30 PM: Check in at Le Central Boutique Hôtel .
• 7:00 PM: Dinner at Le Carmin, featuring refined French cuisine paired with Burgundy wines.

Day 2: Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Burgundy Wine Exploration

• 9:00 AM: After breakfast in the hotel, meet a private Mercedes Sprinter van service for a day of wine exploration in Burgundy.
• Morning: Visit Maison Champy for a tour and tasting.
• Lunch: Enjoy a leisurely lunch at a countryside bistro near Beaune.
• Afternoon: Visit Maison Joseph Drouhin for a guided tasting experience.
• 5:00 PM: Return to Beaune for free time to relax or explore.
• 7:30 PM: Dinner at Le Clos du Cèdre, located in a historic mansion with a serene garden setting.

Day 3: Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Beaune → Lyon → Condrieu → Lyon

• Breakfast in the hotel
• 9:00 AM: Depart Beaune in a private Mercedes Sprinter van for Lyon. (Travel time: ~2 hours)
• 11:30 AM: Lunch at Les Halles de Lyon – Paul Bocuse, a gastronomic market offering local specialties such as quenelle de brochet or a charcuterie platter with Beaujolais wine.
• 2:00 PM: Private van to Condrieu, a wine village in the Northern Rhône, known for Viognier wines. (Travel time: ~1 hour each way)
  • Visit a winery (to be determined) for a tasting of Viognier wines.
• 5:30 PM: Check in at Hotel Le Royal Lyon – MGallery.
• 7:00 PM: Dinner at La Mère Brazier, featuring classic Lyonnaise cuisine with modern refinement.

Day 4: Thursday, October 23, 2025
Lyon → Southern Rhône → Avignon

• Breakfast in the hotel
• 9:00 AM: Depart Lyon in a private Mercedes Sprinter van for a day of wine exploration in the Southern Rhône. (Travel time to Gigondas: ~2 hours)
• 11:00 AM Visit a winery in Gigondas, Chateau de St. Cosme
• 12:00 PM: Continue to Châteauneuf-du-Pape. (Travel time: ~1 hour)
  • Lunch and tasting at a winery (to be determined).
• 3:00 PM: Visit Vacqueyras for a tasting at a winery (to be determined). (Travel time: ~15 minutes)
• 5:30 PM: Arrive in Avignon and check in at Hotel d’Europe – Avignon in the city center.
• 7:30 PM: Dinner at La Vieille Fontaine, offering a gourmet menu with Provençal influences.

Day 5: Friday, October 24, 2025
Avignon → Milan

• Breakfast in the hotel
• 9:00 AM: Private Mercedes Sprinter van transfer to the train station in Chamberry (Travel time: ~3 hours)
• Board the high-speed train from  Chamberry  TGV Station to Milan Centrale. (Travel time: ~3 hours)
• Afternoon: Arrive in Milan for the next leg of your journey.

HotelsBeaune: Le Central Boutique Hôtel – Centrally located, ideal for walking to attractions and restaurants.
Lyon: Hotel Le Royal Lyon – A luxury boutique hotel in the heart of the city.
Avignon: Hotel d’Europe – A historic boutique hotel in the city center, perfect for exploring the walled city.


Dining
​Beaune:

• Le Carmin – Michelin-starred restaurant offering refined Burgundy cuisine.
• Le Clos du Cèdre – A gourmet dining experience in a stunning historic setting.

Lyon:

• La Mère Brazier – Two Michelin stars, specializing in exquisite Lyonnaise cuisine.
• Les Halles de Lyon – Paul Bocuse – A gastronomic market with diverse culinary offerings.

Avignon:

• La Vieille Fontaine – Michelin-starred dining with Provençal flair.

Wineries

• Maison Champy
  Address: La Boutique, 12 Place de la Halle, 21200 Beaune, France
• Maison Joseph Drouhin
  Address: 5 Rue Drouhin, 21200 Beaune, France
• Condrieu Winery (To be determined, as the specific winery is not named)
  Location: Condrieu, Rhône Valley, France
• Château de Saint Cosme
  Address: 10, Rue des Chênes, 84190 Gigondas, France
• Châteauneuf-du-Pape Winery (To be determined, as the specific winery is not named)
  Location: Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhône, France
• Vacqueyras Winery (To be determined, as the specific winery is not named)
  Location: Vacqueyras, Southern Rhône, France