Food & Wine
Live the romance of France and join us on an escorted adventure as we travel the Route des Grand Cru in Southwest France's Bordeaux wine region. Taste at some of the world's foremost wine chateaux and savour meals in some of the region's finest restaurants. Gaze at row upon row of vines while capturing the feeling of the 2002 harvest. Spend a day in Bordeaux seeking out its quaint quarters and curiosity shops and meander cobblestone streets in St. Emilion, perhaps nibbling on one of their famous macaroon cookies. Regional dishes include fresh fish and Entrecôte a la Bordelaise, a hearty beef dish served with, what else, but red Bordeaux!

Charm & Culture
The Bordeaux region's cultural roots are founded on the wine trade. Wine is part of everyday life in France, and especially so in this region. The Bordelaise are very proud of their heritage in wine and consider it the finest in the world. Bordeaux city offers delightful areas dotted with specialty shops, including chocolate, crystal and fashion as well as numerous cafés. The buildings are classically elegant and emit the true French charm. Discover St Emilion's quaintness by exploring its cobblestone streets while sipping a café au lait. Its uniqueness is everlasting.

Your tour includes a 3 night stay in a chateau in wine country and 2 nights in a converted 14th century monastery in St. Emilion, both 4-star.

Pauillac: Chateau Cordeillan-Bages - in wine country, nestled in amongst the vineyards of the Haut-Médoc.
St. Emilion: Hostellerie de Plaisance - an elegant, charming hotel in the heart of St. Emilion.

What's included
- group transfer to and from designated location
- service of one Wine Escapes escort
- travel via private van
- 5 nights in 4 star accommodations
- all service, taxes and porterage
- all breakfasts
- 3 gourmet lunches, including wine
- 2 gourmet dinners, including wine
- a wine and cheese reception
- 8 wine chateau visits with tastings
- a walking tour of Bordeaux
- free time in Bordeaux and St. Emilion