Highlights | Itinerary | RESERVE
June 18-25, 2016 ITINERARY
June 18, Saturday: Arrivals
Arrival and transfer to the our chateau in France. Day at Leisure.
Evening: Tonight, a light welcome dinner will be held at the chateau.
Accommodations: Chateau La Moinerie
Meals Included: Welcome Dinner and cocktails
June 19, Sunday: Jet Lag Rejuvenation Day and White Party
Breakfast at leisure at the chateau
Morning and Afternoon: Today, enjoy a lazy morning and a full breakfast. Spend the day soaking up history and beauty of the chateau. Lounge by the pool, and do whatever else you desire, to get your pampering started.
Lunch is served today at the chateau
Evening: White Party
Tonight, meet in the Library for h’orderves and cocktails in your all white outfit (with gold accents if you so desire). After cocktails, we will proceed to dinner.
Accommodations: Chateau La Moinerie
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Cocktails
June 20, Monday: The chateau and surrounding countryside
Breakfast at leisure at the chateau
Morning: After breakfast, we will take the Rico express to explore nearby towns of Sarlat and Roque Cageac.
10.30 AM Guided tour of Sarlat
The capital of "Black Périgord ", knew how to preserve the integrity of its old city, is one of the most beautiful medieval whole Europe today.
With a guide speaker, go off to explore his tortuous alleys, arched passages, cathedral, its mansions of the XV th and XVI th centuries.
11.30 AM Free time
1.00 PM Lunch in a « Ferme auberge »(without drinks)
3.30 PM Beynac Castle
Castle of Beynac overhangs the Dordogne in the village of Beynac. One of the most impressive castles of the region of Dordogne, a simple blow of eye in the position down from the cliff is self- important to understand the naturally defensive position occupied by the castle.
4.30 PM Cruise in a gabarre (traditional boat)
5.45 PM Stop in la Roque-Gageac
The village of Roque-Gageac, classified among the most beautiful Villages of France, is nested between its cliff and the Dordogne. Roque-Gageac aligns the white and ochre facades of its houses. Numerous small alleys lead at the foot of the cliff, since which we can take advantage of a magnificent view on the river.
6.15 PM Return
Accommodations: Chateau La Moinerie
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner
June 21, Tuesday: Bergerac Country
Breakfast at leisure at the chateau
Morning: After breakfast, we will take the Rico express to explore nearby Bergerac Country.
10.30 AM Château de Monbazillac
An original example of Medieval and Renaissance architecture; you will be amazed by the tremendous panorama on the Dordogne Valley. At the end of the guided tour, don’t forget to taste the great sweet white wine locally produced.
12.30 PM Lunch in a restaurant of Monbazillac
3.00 PM Bergerac
Guided walking tour of the old town (programmed at 3pm for “individual people”). Discovery of the history and the architecture of the famous historical city.
4.15 PM Free time
5.30 PM Wine discovery and tasting in a winery of the surrounding of Bergerac
6.30 PM Return
Accommodations: Chateau La Moinerie
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner
June 22, Wednesday: Wine Tasting at the chateau
Breakfast at leisure at the chateau
Morning: Today, enjoy a lazy morning and a full breakfast. You'll need it, as today we have much work to do, becoming experts in local wine.
Afternoon: Our own sommelier leads us through some of the most beautiful wines in the region, while our excellent chef, Annie assists us with pairing of cheeses and other nibbles.
Evening: Murder mystery Dinner. Tonight, the table is set for magic and mahem as we host our own “Who done it” at the chateau.
Accommodations: Chateau La Moinerie
Meals Included: Breakfast and
June 23, Thursday: Bordeaux
Breakfast at leisure at the chateau
9:00 / 9:30 am Pick up from Chateau La Moinerie
Visit & wine tasting in a Chateau Grand Cru Classe in St Emilion
12:30 pm Lunch in a local restaurant in Saint Emilion
Visit & wine tasting in a Chateau Grand Cru Classe in St Emilion or Pomerol
Then, your guide will take you to the Graves left bank vineyards. Time permitting, make a stop at a cruclassé from Graves classification such as HAUT BRION (or similar) with a wine tasting Then continuation to discover Martillac (or similar) you will taste the sweet wines from the place. Then, proceed to Bordeaux for a short sightseeing of the city center. Bordeaux is classified "City of Art and History". The city has been inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List as "an outstanding urban and architectural ensemble". Bordeaux is home to one of Europe's biggest 18th century architectural urban areas, making it a sought-after destination for tourists and cinema production crews. It stands out as one of the first French cities, to have entered an era of urbanism and metropolitan big scale projects, with the team Gabriel father and son, architects for King Louis XV.
Then you will spend your dinner time in one of the most famous restaurants in Bordeaux to enjoy local specialities. \
Examples:
Brasserie Bordelaise – in the city center, one of the most popular Brasserie in Bordeaux. Enjoy your dinner in a warm and convivial atmosphere. In La Brasserie Bordelaise, you will taste local products and traditional cuisine. This restaurant is ideally located in the heart of the city.
La Belle Epoque- situated on the banks of the Garonne, next to the Opéra
French traditional brasserie in a “Belle Epoque “ atmosphere . The walls of the main room are decorated with earthenwares
End this day and enjoy nightlife in Bordeaux
Accommodations: Chateau La Moinerie
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner
June 24, Friday: Chateau and Farewell Dinner
Breakfast at leisure at the chateau
Today is on your own to take in a little shopping, enjoy more time at the pool, or do whatever else you wish to enjoy our last day together. You may wish to to explore the nearby village(s) and immerse yourself in the local way of life.
Evening: Farewell Dinner. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner by the pool, weather permitting.
Accommodations: Chateau La Moinerie
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner
June 25, Saturday: FRANCE/ USA
Breakfast at leisure at the chateau
Sadly, all things must come to an end, and today we make our ways back home or onward, with memories of an incredible time together in the South of France.
Meals Included: Breakfast
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