French wine tours on sale this summer
While the current economic climate can be cloudy, the June and July forecast in the wine regions of Burgundy and Provence is looking a wee bit bright.
From June 22 to 27, 2009, Franco-Canadian travel company, Wines Travel, opens doors to the renowned Burgundian wine region through private wine tastings, VIP winery visits with property owners, select dining experiences in Michelin Star restaurants, and follows up the visit with an in-depth discovery of Paris’ Marais district, one of the city’s oldest, through the eyes of local stylists and personal shoppers. "It is not just about wine, it is about lifestyle!" says Wines Travel owner and president, Yannick Treffot. "We offer our clients insight into the fantastic world of wine, fashion, beauty and design."
For those wishing to partake in the ultimate vacation in Southern France, Wines Travel reveals the secrets of magnificent Provence as seen through the eyes of the founder of French beauty company L’OCCITANE EN PROVENCE.
From July 5 through July 9, 2009, up to eight guests will retreat to a luxury villa hideaway as their chic home base in this most sought after area of France. Here, they will share extraordinary Provencal encounters such as a tasting of Paul Jaboulet’s La Chapelle wines, witnessing firsthand the creation of a cosmetic product under the supervision of L’OCCITANE’s Research & Development Director, partaking in a decadent, chocolate patisserie cooking workshop at the famous Valrhona Chocolate facility, and indulging in their own private dinner prepared by a two-star Michelin chef.
Wines Travel shares its exceptional personal contacts to create unforgettable, unique and luxurious wine-tasting travel experiences for vacationers looking to be introduced to grand cru wines and genuine French savoir faire.
A luxury travel & wine tour designer, Wines Travel’s European office is located in Beaune, Burgundy. The company offers unforgettable and off-the-beaten-path travel with clear touches of luxury through a variety of lifestyle experiences including the VIP world of wine, food, fashion, accessories and beauty.
For more information about visiting Burgundy and Provence or to simply learn more about Wines Travel, go to www.wines-travel.com or call +33 678 007 005 .
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