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    Paris, Bordeaux & Southwest

    10 Days | 9 Nights

    Starting From $7,452
    Per person based on double occupancy
    Price based on our Self-Drive Tour option, subject to change based on availability and season

Taste your way through the stunning wine regions of France, from a hands-on French cooking lesson and Bordeaux private wine tasting and lunch to the icons of the Carcassonne Medieval and a historical journey through the landmarks and architecture of Toulouse.

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  • Enjoy a hands-on French cooking lesson.
  • Explore Bordeaux Vineyards with a private wine tasting and lunch.
  • Discover the icons of the Carcassonne Medieval with a private local guide and walking tour.
  • Enjoy a historical journey through Toulouse’s landmarks, architecture and Basilica of Saint-Sernin.

Sample Itinerary

Vineyards of Saint Emilion, Bordeaux Vineyards in France in a sunny day
  • Day 1 / 10

    Day 1: Arrive In Paris

    Welcome to the capital of France! Upon arrival, you will meet your driver at the airport for a private transfer to your hotel.

    Overnight in Paris
    Tenon Recommends: Victor Hugo

  • Day 2 / 10

    Day 2: Paris

    Enjoy breakfast in your hotel, then head out for the day. Learn to cook as they do in France, and enjoy your very own French cooking lesson. Everything will be hands-on from start to finish. In the evening, you’ll have free time to explore the city on your own.

    Overnight in Paris
    Tenon Recommends: Victor Hugo

  • Day 3 / 10

    Day 3: Paris

    After breakfast in your hotel, enjoy a free day to spend at your leisure – explore the sights and sounds of the city at your own pace!
    Overnight in Paris
    Tenon Recommends: Victor Hugo

  • Day 4 / 10

    Day 4: Paris – Bordeaux

    Enjoy breakfast in your hotel. After check-out, you’ll transfer to the nearby train station to depart for Bordeaux. Upon arrival, you’ll receive a private transfer to your hotel, which will be home for the next three nights. In the evening, enjoy a private walking tour of the city, complete with a wine tasting. Discover the passion Bordeaux has for history and culture.

    Overnight in Bordeaux
    Tenon Recommends: Bayonne Etche Ona

  • Day 5 / 10

    Day 5: Bordeaux

    After breakfast, you will enjoy a private Bordeaux Vineyards Wine Tasting & Lunch. Discover the subterranean cellars and winemaking secrets of the Bordeaux wine region on this full-day tour.

    Overnight in Bordeaux
    Tenon Recommends: Bayonne Etche Ona

  • Day 6 / 10

    Day 6: Bordeaux

    Enjoy breakfast in your hotel and prepare to enjoy a private Arcachon & Dune du Pilat day trip. Discover several facets of the Arcachon Basin: the coast, port of La Teste and the Landes forest. You’ll finish in Dune du Pilat with magnificent views of the bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Celebrate with a glass of Bordeaux white wine!

    Overnight in Bordeaux
    Tenon Recommends: Bayonne Etche Ona

  • Day 7 / 10

    Day 7: Bordeaux – Toulouse

    Enjoy your final Bordeaux breakfast before checking out. After check-out, you’ll transfer to the nearby train station to depart for Toulouse. Upon arrival, you’ll receive a private transfer to your hotel, where you will spend the next two nights. Enjoy a private walking tour of the city in the evening with a visit to the Basilica of Saint-Sernin. Explore the city’s landmarks, architecture and UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

    Overnight in Toulouse
    Tenon Recommends: Grand Hotel

  • Day 8 / 10

    Day 8: Toulouse

    After breakfast, you will enjoy a day trip to Carcassonne Cité Médiévale & Castle. Explore the iconic sites of the area with a private local guide and walking tour.

    Overnight in Toulouse
    Tenon Recommends: Grand Hotel

  • Day 9 / 10

    Day 9: Toulouse – Paris

    Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before check-out. Next, you’ll transfer to the nearby train station to depart for Paris. Upon arrival, you’ll receive a private transfer to your hotel for your final night.

    Overnight in Paris
    Tenon Recommends: Victor Hugo

  • Day 10 / 10

    Day 10: Departure

    Wake up and enjoy your final French breakfast. After check-out, you will depart for the Paris airport to head home or continue on to more French adventures!

Itinerary Details

Standard Inclusions
  • Daily Breakfast (except on day 1)
  • Exclusive By-Your-Side ServiceSM, our personal concierge service that includes a dedicated 24/7 emergency hotline and our mobile app, complete with features to enhance your journey.
  • 3 nights’ accommodation in Paris at hotel Victor Hugo 4⭑ or similar
  • 3 nights’ accommodation in Bordeaux at hotel Bayonne Etche Ona 4⭑ or similar
  • 2 nights’ accommodation in Toulouse at hotel Grand Hotel 4⭑ or similar
  • 1-night accommodation in Paris at selected hotel Victor Hugo 4⭑ or similar
  • Daily buffet breakfast.
  • Arrival and departure transfers in all cities
  • Paris, French cooking lessons
    • Market tour
    • Cooking lesson and lunch
  • Bordeaux, Walking tour with a local guide
    • 2 hrs English speaking local guide
    • Wine tasting
  • Bordeaux Vineyards day tour
    • 8 hrs Car with English speaking driver. Price per car
    • Tour of two wine chateaux, including tastings. cellars and stroll tour through the vineyards
    • Gourmet lunch, specialties with wine
  • Bordeaux, private Arcachon & Dune du Pilat day trip
    • 9 hrs Car with English speaking driver
    • Oyster tasting & white wine glass on the road
    • Shared boat tour in the Arcachon Bay
    • Gourmet local lunch 3 courses & wine
  • Toulouse walking tour with visit of Basilica of Saint-Sernin
  • Toulouse, Day Trip to Carcassonne Cité Médiévale & Castle
    • 10 hrs Car with English speaking driver
    • Local guide 2 hrs in Carcassonne
    • Entrances to Basilica of Our Lady of Nazaré & Carcassonne Castle
    • Gourmet local lunch in Carcassonne
  • Airfare
  • Meals other than those specified in the itinerary or list of inclusions
  • Personal expenses and additional sightseeing not listed in the inclusions
  • Local taxes
  • Travel insurance

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