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TOUR
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Wine tours, cuisine, food, vineyards
& accommodation
in
grape-growing regions of
FRANCE!
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Wine & Food Tours France for
French wines,
food & vineyards
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| Wine tours France provides information on wine regions
of France;vineyard walking tours; French food & cuisine; vineyard, village, gite & B&B accommodation; tour guides &
operators; and highlights for independent travellers, wine and food lovers, holiday makers
and tourists
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Wine and Food tour, trip, vacation, holiday, excursion, or just a visit to the wine regions of
France then we cover Armagnac, Alsace, Bergerac, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Cahors, Champagne, Chablis,
Cognac, Dordogne, Duras, Gaillac, Languedoc, Loire, Roussillon and Provence. Wine regions where you can enjoy
superb wines, extensive tastings, visit vineyards, partake in winemaking, and sample delicious
French food with local dishes and fine cuisine
Stephen Tanzer, publisher International Wine Cellar, says:
"If you visit smaller wineries or regions that aren't overrun, chances are you'll get to
meet the owner of the winery, who can take the time to walk you through everything about the wine."
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TOUR A REGION—left hand
vertical navigation panel
Detailed regional information for each regional section consists of the
following six sections: Region, Tours, Accommodation, Grapes & Wines, Food & Cuisine, and Highlights
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REGION
| What make this region of France
attractive for your visit with location, climate, attractions and highlights for wine
and food tourists - special, unique and just waiting for YOU
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WINE TOURS
| Experiences we want to share with you with routes
and suggestions often with maps, possible day trips, wineries and recommended wine tour
operators—the heart of your holiday
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ACCOMMODATION
| Selected quality regional accommodation
with featured self-contained gite accommodation and B&B recommendations that are great
value and with delightful hosts—helpful local information and assistance
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GRAPES & WINES
| A guide to the principal grapes so that you
will know Sauvignon Blanc from Cabernet Sauvignon, along with the terroir, styles and
production -increase your appreciate and enjoyment of regional wines
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FOOD & CUISINE
| Mouth-watering French food that you will surprise
and delight in a Food and Cuisine sections rich in photographs, menus, specialist regional
dishes and recipes— a gourmet experience
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HIGHLIGHTS
| Places that will fascinate you with a emphasis on the historical aspects, villages and sights in the Highlights section that make
your experience more than just a trip —discover France
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Recommendations
For a real wine experience you must get into the actual vineyards and
wineries where you can get the whole atmosphere of French winemakers.
We focus on small ten to one hundred hectare vineyards, often with family owned wineries.
Here you will find generations of tradition and passion for wine. The
mainly French owners will give you a warm welcome and a number have at least
one English speaking staff member and often younger well trained vignerons who
have had international experience.
Wine Tours France supports the Vigneron Independent organisation which has an emphasis on producers who grow the grapes, make the wine and sell it to the public.
They say, "Discover the diversity and wealth of our wine heritage by meeting independent
wine makers."
Look for their sign when visiting cellars.
RENAULT Eurodrive & Eurolease, Open Europe Programmes
Renault Eurodrive is one of the special tax-free self- drive programmes that allow the wine tourist,
(sorry but you have to live outside the EU) to France and other European countries the opportunity to
drive a brand new Renault of your choice at better than rental prices. more
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UPDATE JUNE 2009
Just back from Champagne, Alsace, Burgundy ,Beaujolais, Rhone Valley,Gaillac, Duras, Bergerac, and final
Bordeaux for an up-date on the wines of the Medoc.
We are gathering together a network of competent tour operators in the
French wine regions. All speak both English and French and have outstanding contacts
with local wineries including a number that the general public cannot access. Above
all they are delightful people who love showing visitors the hidden treasures in
French wine and food. They can be found on the regional tour pages.
Vineyard walking tours are the perfect way to enjoy the countryside, wine, food and culture in one relax package.
The Dordogne valley in the Bordeaux and Bergerac regions offers a unique experience.
Anne and Kerry Guy Wine Tour—France.com
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