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Burgundy, the land where Chardonnay is King!
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Join our small group Burgundy wine tour from Paris and discover this beautiful French region where Chardonnay is King! This tour focuses on the local winemakers who help to make Burgundy wines so famous throughout the world. You'll visit three different wineries and taste more than ten amazing wines: red, white, and rosé.
At the first winery, you'll visit the vineyards and learn about the distinct characteristics of this region's soil. Then you'll be introduced to an award winning Chablis as well as six other magnificent wines. Afterwards you'll stop in the charming town of Chablis for the lunch break.
After lunch you'll visit a family run winery that has been making wine since 1453. Then at the third winery you'll tour the largest cellars in the region and taste three of their sparkling Crémant wines.
The true Terroir of Chardonnay
This tour starts with a drive from Paris through the beautiful French Countryside to the Chablis Region of Burgundy. This scenic drive will be about 2 hours long and include a rest break halfway through. At the first winery of the day you'll learn everything about Chablis wine and what makes it so unique. You will walk through their beautiful vineyard overlooking the famous valley of Chablis.
You'll learn what the word “Terroir” really means as you touch the Chardonnay vines and the clay soil they grow in with your own hands. Then you'll visit the massive grape press and see where their wine is fermented and refined. Afterwards, you'll go for a tasting of at least 7 different wines.
The winemaker will teach you about the distinct characteristics of the white Chardonnay grapes. No one knows Chardonnay better than a Burgundy winemaker as Chardonnay was cultivated for the first time, in this region, more than 500 years ago. You'll also learn the difference between a Grand cru and a Premier Cru and why some bottles are labeled Millesime and others Cuvé.
A Charming village and Cellars of the Knights Templar
Next you'll visit the lovely town of Chablis, one of the most beautiful villages of the Burgundy region. Nestled in a bend of the Serein river this, once fortified, medieval village will charm you. You'll walk through the little cobbled streets and have an hour of free time to eat your lunch at the café or restaurant that you think best fits your taste and budget.
Following lunch you'll discover some of the oldest wineries in Burgundy. Since 1453, Domaine Bersan has been a family run winery. Dug out by the Knights Templar in the 11th and 12th centuries, the Bersan cellars are lined with hundreds of Oak Barrels, full of amazing wine and history.
Your guide will introduce you to at least 5 different wines, reds and whites. The Pinot Noir grape sings in their Red and their crisp sauvignon blanc will not leave you indifferent. You'll also be introduced to an extremely rare grape species: The Caesar. Blended with Pinot Noir, you get an appellation called Irancy. A red that can only be made in a really small part of the Burgundy region.
A Massive Cellar and Tiny Bubbles
Then you'll experience the perfect ending for this day trip when you discover the effervescent side of Burgundy at Bailly-Lapierre. They are one of the largest producers of Crémant de Bourgogne, a delicate sparkling wine made with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes. You'll visit their ancient underground quarry, with galleries that are 50 meters below ground and that extend for more than 10 acres.
These massive cellars provide the perfect natural conditions that are needed for the production of Crémant wines and their subtle effervescence. After your visit of their cellars you'll be invited to taste 3 of their sparkling wines in their very stylish tasting hall.
Then you'll start the calm drive back into Paris. It will take just over 2 hours long and there will be a restroom stop halfway through the drive. The day's adventures will be over when you say goodbye to your guide next to the Arc de Triomphe in central Paris.
Good to Know:
- During the drive to and from Burgundy there will be a stop half way through so that you can stretch your legs and use the restroom.
- Your lunch is not included in our price so please bring along some way of paying for it.
- You can purchase wine from all of the places we visit. Our limit for transporting it in the van is 18 bottles per person. Otherwise things start to get uncomfortable.
- Some days, Domaine Bersan can be replaced by Domaine Sorin. Another historical house, where Casanova, Alexandre Dumas and even Napoleon stayed.
- Gratuities aka "tips" are not included but welcomed by our guides.
Group size
Max. 8 pers. per tour
Duration
All day
Back in Paris around 7PM
What's Included
- Transportation by luxury A/C minibus
- Knowledgeable & friendly guide
- All entrance tickets
For our minibus escapes from the city, we'll take you around in a recent and comfortable vehicle (8 passengers max). The minibuses are Air Conditioned.
Inside of our recent, clean and comfortable minibuses (8 passengers max). The minibuses are Air Conditioned.
Language
All of our tours are commented in English
Dates & Times
All year round
7AM
Meeting point
6 Avenue de Wagram, Paris
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Reservation required
For the Burgundy Wine Day Trip from Paris you will meet with your driver-guide outside of 6 Avenue de Wagram in Paris, it's located 300ft from the Arc de Triomphe.
Tour Highlights
Charming Villages of Burgundy
Burgundy is one of the most beautiful region in Europe and it's only 2hrs from Paris!
The town of Chablis
The wineries we'll visit are all located outside of Chablis village, we'll do a little stop in the town to take some pictures and see a very old shared « town » press.
Meet the winemakers
On this tour you'll visit 3 wineries : 2 multi-generations family owned and one large house that produce mostly sparkling Crémant de Bourgogne.
Plenty of tastings
At each winery there will be multiple tastings, mostly whites but also red and rosé.
Lunch in Noyers-sur-Serein
This village has be rated in the top 10 most beautiful villages in France, this is where we'll stop for the lunch break.
The Kingdom of Chardonnay
Burgundy is where Chardonnay grapes really shine, the combinaison of Chardonnay grapes, soil and climate create the perfect combo.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are in the group?
We like to share special moments with everyone who joins us on this tour. As such we keep the group to only 8 people.
What is the Cancellation Policy?
We provide full refunds for anyone who cancels their tour, via email, at least 24 hours before the tur is scheduled to start.
Once within 24 hours we do not provide refunds for any reasons.
How far in advance should I book?
This small group tour fills up very quickly! We suggest that you make your booking at least 3 weeks in advance in order to be able to have first choice of the travel dates.
Can kids join this tour? What is the legal drinking age in France?
We accept children that are at least 7 years old on this tour. While this tour's content was not planned out with kids in mind we do allow children that are aged at least 7 years old to join it with one of their parents. Kids younger than 7 years cannot join this tour as we do NOT have the suitable baby/child seats for them to ride in that are required by European law.
There is no legal drinking age in France for minors who drink under the supervision of a parent. It is illegal to allow a minor to become inebriated (drunk). The legal age to buy alcohol is 18.
I have a special dietary restriction (vegan/gluten-free/kosher), what is there for me to eat?
On this tour we have our lunch break in charming town of Noyers-sur-Serein. You'll be able to choose from a dozen great restaurants, cafés, or boulangeries that fits your needs.
Can I buy bottles of wine during the tour and bring them home as souvenirs?
Yes, we can fit up to 3 cases (18 bottles) of wine per person in the van and bring it back to Paris with you. Once in Paris you'll have to figure out how to bring the wine back home with you on your own.
It is possible to ship them in the mail (expensive) and it is also possible to bring some bottles back in your checked luggage. We do not know every airlines limitations so it is best to check with your specific airline before packing your bags to go home.
As for the border customs limit it depends on each country/state, please check ahead. Usually anything that is obviously for a personal consumption (a few bottles) is not taxed.
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These are the Terms & Conditions that apply to any tour run by BLUE FOX TRAVEL in France under the brands BLUE BIKE TOURS or BLUE FOX TRAVEL.
In this document, BLUE BIKE TOURS might be abbreviated as BBT and BLUE FOX TRAVEL as BFT.
BLUE FOX TRAVEL is a registered SARL (Société à Responsabilité Limitée - Limited Liability Company) at the Paris Chamber of Commerce under the number : 534 151 576
BLUE FOX TRAVEL is a registered French Travel Operator under the licence : IM075160040
BLUE FOX TRAVEL is a registered Public Service Vehicle Operator under the Licence : 2016/11/0007784
Because BLUE FOX TRAVEL is a registered French company, and all of our tours take place in France, only the French Law will apply in the case of any conflict.
Last updated : January 2019.
Valid until : the end of the world.
I - Cancellation Policy
BFT offers a 100% refund if a reservation is cancelled more than 24 hours before the scheduled start of the tour. The notification must be made by email. No refunds are given for ANY reason once within the 24 hrs prior to the scheduled tour.
All of our tours run Rain or Shine. We do not issue refunds if you choose to skip your tour because the weather doesn’t suit you. You can always wait until the last minute to book your tour to ensure the weather suits you that day.BFT reserves the right to cancel any of its tours last minute in case of an Act of God or crazy act from a large group of people. Flooding, hail, dangerous weather conditions, riots, etc. In such instances full refunds will be given to anyone who had their tour cancelled.
II - Satisfaction Guarantee Policy
If the tour you took with us didn’t live up to what we promised you on our website and failed to meet your expectations, we will be heartbroken. We will also give you a 100% refund so long as you do all of these things:
You remember that we we are in no way responsible for the weather and that our guides actually have to give 110% of themselves to you on days when the weather is not as nice in order to help you enjoy the tour.
You participate in the entire tour from: being on time at the meeting point until the “goodbyes” at the very end of the tour. You can’t leave a tour half-way and ask for your money back.
At the end of the tour you tell your guide, in person, that you were not satisfied with the tour you took.
You provide your tour guide with the reasons you were not satisfied with the tour itself.
III - Payment Policy
A valid credit card is required to secure your booking. All reservations must be prepaid online prior to the tour. We accept Visa, Mastercard. None of your personal credit card or billing information is stored by BFT.
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We are committed to protecting your privacy. Your personal informations will never be disclosed to any third parties.
V - Child Policy
All reservations made for children under the age of 18 years old must be made by an adult and we must be informed at the time of booking exactly how many children are in your party and their ages. This is vital information as it allows our guide to prepare the proper child sized equipments for the bike tours and the booster seats for all day trips/excursions that use one of our vans.
All reservations made for a minor under the age of 18 years old must also include the reservation for an adult who will be 100% solely responsible for the safety and well being of the child while on the tour.
Every child, under the age of 12 years old, partaking in a bicycle tour will be required to wear a helmet and a reflective vest as per French Law.
The adult who accompanies the child agrees to the responsibility of choosing a properly sized helmet, adjusting the helmet, and keeping the helmet on the head of the child during the whole tour. Blue Fox Travel has helmets in multiple sizes for you to choose from at no cost.
Don't forget: Children who will be riding in a baby/child seat, on a tandem attachment bike, or in a booster seat in one of our vans absolutely MUST have their seat reserved beforehand. We NEED to know exactly what your child will need before they show up. Please make it clear in the “Special Requirements” section of our booking form.
VI- Child Bike Policy
Children who will be riding on their own may be subject to a very short test run before the tour starts in which they will be expected to demonstrate: that they are well suited for their bike’s size and settings, that they know how to brake properly and that they are, in general, good cyclists who can be trusted to follow their tour guide in a safe manner.
We own 20” and 24” kids bikes (size of the wheel). Adult bikes are 26”.If the guide, or manager, finds that the child is not, for any reason, a good enough cyclist then the guide, or manager, has the right to refuse to let the child follow the tour on a personal bike.
This means they will either be asked to ride on one of our ‘tandem attachments’ which is attached to the back of a parents bike OR asked to ride in a child seat attached to the back of a parents bike. If the child refuses the change, then the guide or manager has the right to cancel the reservation, and not allow you and your child on the bike tour.
Refunds will not be issued if your reservation is cancelled because of your child not being able to cycle and their refusal to ride attached to you. Baby seats are for kids that are between the ages of 1 and 3 years old (max weight 22 kg (48 lbs)).
We also have some cool Burley™ tandem attachment bikes that are suitable for little kids who are too big for the baby seat but too small to cycle on their own (max weight 38 kg (85 lbs) - max height 137 cm (4 ft 6 in)).
VII - Damages to Blue Fox Travel Property
If you or anyone in your party damages a vehicle, a Blue Bike™, a vehicle, a child's bike, a helmet, a baby/child seat, a tandem attachment bike, any bike attachments, or a booster seat in such a way that it becomes badly disfigured, broken, or unusable, then BFT reserves the right to claim a fee of up to the cost of repair of the damaged bike/vehicle or object.
VIII - Miscellaneous
You and everyone in your party will be kind and respectful of your guide. You and everyone in your party will do their best to follow the safety instructions given orally by the guide before the start of the tour and during the tour.
You agree that everyone in your party will do their best to follow the verbal directions, hand signals, and the physical example of your Guide during the whole tour and always look both ways when crossing a street.
You and everyone in your party will fully respect the rules of the French traffic. You will be solely responsible if you are caught by an authority breaking any laws.
You and everyone else in your party agree that any accident which occurs while your party is on a tour, which injures or harms you or anyone in your party (in any way, including physically, emotionally, or mentally) is not in any way the responsibility of Blue Fox Travel.
You accept all responsibility for any accidents that you or anyone else in your party might experience while on a Blue Fox Travel.
Blue Fox Travel is not to be held responsible for any loss or damage to any personal belongings. You are responsible for all of your belongings.
