Tours of France

Wine & Golf – Bordeaux

• Day 1: Arrival at Bordeaux airport - Transfer or drive to your hotel in Dordogne area (1h) - Welcome dinner at Chateau des Viziers - Lodging at Château des Vigiers, a magnificent castle dating back to 1597 with golf course on site

• Day 2: Golf at Château des Vigiers golf course,Les Vigiers golf course carves its way through the working plum orchards, vineyards, lake and oak woods surrounding the Château. - Suggested sightseeing in Dordogne (Bergerac, Montbazillac) - Lodging at Château des Vigiers

• Day 3: Guided tour of the medieval town of Saint-Emilion, a jewel of stones, in a natural setting of utmost beauty, overlooking the worldwide renowned Saint-Emilion vineyards - Wine tasting visit at Château Figeac Premier Grand Cru Classé Saint Emilion. - Golf at Saint Emilion golf course the new gem designed by one of the best architects in the world, Tom Doak (Cape Kidnappers, Barnboulge, Pacific Dunes, etc). - Lodging at Château des Vigiers

• Day 4: Half day guided tour in Bordeaux, the famous wine capital, featuring an exceptional architectural heritage, notably dating from the 18th century - Lodging at Sources de Caudalie a luxury hotel offering «la vie de château» in the heart of renowned vineyards, famous for the world's only wine therapy process.

• Day 5: Vinotherapy at Les Sources de Caudalie, original and exclusive skin care based on a harmonious combination of hot natural water and the health and beauty enhancing properties of grapes and wines. - Wine tasting visit at Château Smith Haut Lafitte, Grand Cru Classé de Graves. - Lodging at Les Sources de Caudalie

• Day 6: Golf at Médoc golf course Les Vignes, set in a typically regional landscape where the beauty of the moors and of the maritime pines serve to enhance the architect's design. - Lodging at Medoc Hotel du Golf located in the heart of the Medoc vineyards, perfect place for golfers, with the 2 famous Medoc golf courses on site, and swimming pole, spa, massages, restaurant, etc.

• Day 7: Golf at Médoc golf course Les Châteaux, a challenging course, site of the French open in 1999 (European PGA Tour), respecting the pure tradition of Scottish links, with wide fairways bordered by heather, gorse, and broom. - Wine tasting visit and farewell dinner at Château Pichon Longueville (Grand Cru Classé de Medoc). Situated between St-Julien and Pauillac. - Lodging at Medoc Hotel du Golf

• Day 8: Check out and depart airport

Wine & Golf Tour – Burgundy

• Day 1: Arrival in France Paris CDG airport - Welcome by France Golf Tours - Transfer to Fontainebleau (1,5h). - Suggested Visit : Château de Vaux le Vicomte, classed today as an historical monument, is a combination of three exceptional features: magnificent architecture, sumptuous decorations, breathtaking gardens. - Lodging at Aigle Noir Hotel, a former private mansion of the 17th century, and nowadays a 3 star elegant hotel combining tradition and refinement located in the heart of imperial city.

• Day 2: Golf at Fontainebleau golf course. Set in the heart of the most famous sandstone forest, Fontainebleau golf course is a real gem designed by Tom Simpson at his best and has been ranked among the top ten courses in Continental Europe in 2001. - Suggested visit of Château de Fontainebleau which has been kings of France's castle for centuries.The renaissance rooms which are unique in France have retained their decoration of frescoes and stucco created by Italian artists in the reigns of Francis I and Henry II. - Sightseeing in Barbizon, One of the most appreciated artist village. Barbizon is a charming village located close to Fontainebleau and cradle of pre-impressionism of the 19th century (with painters such as Millet, Rousseau, Corot, Diaz...). Monet, Sisley, Bazille...came to Barbizon to meet these painters and they founded the Barbizon school. - Lodging at Aigle Noir.

• Day 3: Travel to Lyon Burgundy area (2h). - Visit and tasting of Epoisses cheese Chateau, one of the most famous cheese in Burgundy and France. - Wine tasting visit at William Fèvre in the Chablis region who express the most subtle variations in the greatest Chablis crus. - Suggested lunch at La Côte Saint Jacques, 3 star Michelin restaurant in Joigny. - Visit Abbaye de Fontenay one of the oldest Cistercian monasteries in Europe. Founded in 1118 by St Bernard, the abbey has not changed its magnificient Romanesque style. - Lodging at Château de Chailly, a medieval fortress transformed into a magnificent Renaissance hotel which has been tastefully restored into one of the most luxurious in this region.

• Day 4: Golf at Château de Chailly golf course, a nice eighteen holes set on a former farming land crossed by a stream at the foot of the Château. - Visit of Château du Clos de Vougeot, built by Cistercian monks and nowadays headquarters of the Brotherhood of the Knights of Tastevin. - Suggested sightseeing Pernand Vergelesses, a wonderful village hidden in a charming valley located at the top of Cote de Beaune, behind the Corton hill. The village features typical steep and narrow streets. - Lodging at Château de Chailly.

• Day 5: Golf at Dijon Bourgogne golf course. Owned by the famous Formula 1 champion Jacques Lafitte, the Dijon golf course is a magnificent wooded course where technical skills and strategy will prevail on pure strength. - Visit Beaune, a magnificent city, capital of Burgundy wines which features outstanding sights such as the medieval hospital, a masterpiece of Burgundian-Flemish art founded in 1441 or the wine museum in the former mansion of Dukes of Burgundy. - Visit and Wine tasting at the Caves Patriarches, the most famous wine cellars in Burgundy since 1780 located under the streets of Beaune in extraordinary galleries, featuring thousands of bottles of wine. - Lodging at Château de Chailly.

• Day 6: Transfer to Beaujolais area (2,5h) - Cheese farm visit followed by cheese lunch at Fromagerie Gaugry, the only manufactuer of L'Ami de Chambertin. - Lunch with Wine tasting visit at Olivier Leflaive winery, Olivier Leflaive estate is located in the center of the charming village of Puligny-Montrachet. This very nice tasting that can be followed by a typical Burgundy lunch. In a warm & relaxed atmosphere, enjoy an enthusiastic demonstration. - Wine tasting visit at Château de Meursault - Other suggested visits : Santenay , a charming town, and Cluny, a medieval village. - Lodging at Chateau de Pizay, a charming 12th century castle located in the heart of the Beaujolais region with a superb spa. The Château features a magnificent French garden and is surrounded by 130 acres of vineyards.

• Day 7: Golf at Villette d'Anthon golf course, 2 x 18 holes ranked as the most beautiful golf courses in the Lyon area, (Les Sangliers course is a championship course venue of the 2001 French Open venue (part of the European PGA Tour). - Suggested sightseeing in Lyon, gourmet Capital of Francen. Capital of Gaul under the Roman Empire, major center of culture and trading during the Renaissance, now included on the UNESCO World Heritage List, Lyon is categorized along with prestigious cities such as Venice, Prague, or Saint Petersburg. - Lodging at Chateau de Pizay.

• Day 8: Wine tour in Beaujolais vineyards. Discover the famous "wine road" by visiting the villages of Brouilly, Saint Amour, Fleurie, Julienas, Chenas, Morgon, Moulin a Vent and enjoy the wines of the Beaujolais. Sightseeing in Trevoux, an attractive, partially fortified town and former capital of a local principality. - Visit of Hameau du vin Georges Duboeuf. Wine Museum the wines of Georges Duboeuf are one of the most notorious in France. Created in 1964 by George Duboeuf, this production represents the quality and tradition of French wine and is a delight to taste for all wine lovers. - Lodging at Chateau de Pizay.

• Day 9: Transfer back to Paris (4,5h) - departure Or transfer to Lyon (1h) - departure from Lyon

Castles & Golf Tour – Loire Valley

• Day 1: Arrival in the Loire Valley - Lodging at Château des Sept Tours, a magnificent château hotel offering the gentle way of life lived by our ancestors, with golf course on site.

• Day 2: Golf at Château des Sept Tours golf course, set at the foot of the château, in a quiet and peaceful environment - Suggested Visit of Château d'Ussé, a magnificent castle overlooking the Indre river - Wine tasting visit at Château de l'Aulée, a Loire vineyard since 1856. - Lodging at Château des Sept Tours

• Day 3: Guided tour of Loire Valley Castles - Suggested visit of Château de Chenonceau, a jewel of French Renaissance built in 1513 and worldwide renowned for its five-arched bridge over the Cher river - Suggested visit of Château de Villandry, famous for the harmony of its architecture and the splendid and unique terraces of gardens which encase it like a jewelled casket. - Suggested visit of Château de Chambord, the largest castle in France with its 440 rooms and one of the loviest Renaissance castle in the Loire valley. - Lodging at Château des Sept Tours

• Day 4: Golf at Cheverny golf course, Cheverny golf course skirts along the forest and opens on 100 acres of ponds where the eye can visualize the clear-cut lines of the Castle, beyond the foliage - Suggested visit of Château de Cheverny, used by Herge as a model for the famous Moulinsart castle of Capitaine Haddock, is the most magnificently furnished château in the Loire Valley renowned for its magnificent, intact furnishings and Flemish tapestries. - Lodging at Château des Sept Tours

• Day 5: Drive to the Château d'Augerville (1,5h). On the way : Golf at Les Aisses golf course, an international class golf course set in magnificent oak, pine, and silver birch woods which offers a remarkable combination of huge bunkers and water hazards along the fairways - Lodging at Château d'Augerville hotel, a 4 star château hotel surrounded by its wonderful and challenging golf course.

• Day 6: Golf at Château d'Augerville golf course, an enchanting forest golf course surrounding a magnificent 16th century castle,. This hilly course featuring many dog-legs is richly endowed with acacia, pine and ash trees. - Suggested visit of Château de Vaux le Vicomte featuring magnificent architecture, sumptuous decorations, and breathtaking gardens. - Suggested stroll and dinner in Barbizon a charming village cradle of pre-impressionism of the 19th century. - Lodging at Château d'Augerville hotel

• Day 7: Golf at Fontainebleau golf course, set in the heart of the most famous sandstone forest, Fontainebleau golf course is a real gem designed by Tom Simpson at his best and has been ranked among the top ten courses in Continental Europe in 2001. - Suggested visit of Château de Fontainebleau which has been kings of France's castle for centuries. The renaissance rooms which are unique in France have retained their decoration of frescoes and stucco created by Italian artists in the reigns of Francis I and Henry II. - Lodging at Château d'Augerville hotel

• Day 8: Transfer back to Paris