7 NIGHTS GAILLAC ACCOMMODATION plus WINE TOURS

SPECIALITY TOURS Wine & Gastronomic tours,Markets and Cookery Tours Wine Tour operators have a love of French food and cuisine and you can expect this to be a feature of their tours however some go further and offer gastronomic tours. Others go into special interests like Wine, Gastronomy, Culinary, Gourmet tours and/or Cooking with wine courses. For more information gastronomy@winetour-france.com If you would like to spend a morning shopping in a market with a guide and then return to your chateau for a cooking class followed by lunch and local wines? Some operators can provided you with either that great French experience, or a number of other cooking school, wine & food matching classes and related opportunities. For more information just let us know the region you would like to visit cooking@winetour-france.com

SPECIALITY TOURS Wine Education & Appreciation courses in France If you are interested in a fun, intimate, learning environment focusing the great wines of regions such as Bordeaux like those from the Medoc or St.Emilion; or Bergerac or Southern Rhone like Chateauneuf du Pape; or Languedoc vineyards like Corbières, Burgundy like Nuits-St-Georges; then we can direct you to a world-class friendly experience in courses ranging from a few hours to a few days long with tuition that will suit the most basic to the advanced wine lover. For more information on courses in your favourite wine region BORDEAUX & BERGERAC LANGUEDOC PROVENCE RHONE Organic wine tours Organic vineyards, bio-dynamic, ecological, sustainable grape growing all describe the environmentally friendly movement that is becoming evident in France. Presently we have operators on Bergerac, Duras and Gaillac that offer tours with an emphasis on organic wine production. For more information organic@winetour-france.com Vineyard Walking tours in the Dordogne Valley, Bordeaux, and Bergerac regions The romance of vineyards and wine, delightful Chambre d' Hôte (bed and breakfast) accommodation, grand Chateaux and charming villages, medieval markets and historical towns, picnics and restaurants, woodlands and river walkways - mix all of this with a charming local guide with a love for people and the environment, Caroline Feely - and you get a unique and special experience that is relaxing and interesting. French Wine Adventures walking tours in the Dordogne Valley, Bordeaux, and Bergerac regions can be any duration from one day to 7 days and Caroline will be pleased to tailor any tour to your needs and interests. For more information vwt@winetour-france.com Wine Village tours A number of tours incorporate village walks in their one day tours especially in cultural and historically interesting areas. The regional sections of the website have a page of highlights but we would be please to provide more information regarding specific places. Vineyard Cycling Tours Cycling amongst the vines and from wineries to winery and on to lunch is a great way to experience the vineyard environment. A number of operators offer such cycling wine tours. For more information cycling@winetour-france.com Markets and Cookery Tours If you would like to spend a morning shopping in a market with a guide and then return to your chateau for a cooking class followed by lunch and local wines? Some operators can provided you with either that great French experience, or a number of other cooking school, wine & food matching classes and related opportunities. For more information just let us know the region you would like to visit cooking@winetour-france.com

A TYPICAL ONE DAY SELF-DRIVE TOUR—Faugeres

	This one tour in the AOC FAUGERES region of Languedoc took in: CAVEAU Les Crus Faugeres—the local wine co-op. The award winning Domaine Ollier Taillefer for a wine tasting A picnic lunch Chateau du Grezan—a winery in a castle! Picturesque historical river village

TYPICAL WINE & FOOD PROGRAMME in the LANGUEDOC

	Arrival at accommodation Welcome, wine tasting, dinner Arrival on the domain after 4pm, with welcome wine tasting
	Local vineyard, wine cellar, wine tasting, Béziers Visit local vineyard and wine cellar. The art of wine tasting under the guidance of a cellar master. Lunch in Béziers followed by a visit of this historic town.
	Cistercian Abbey, seafood lunch, Pezenas Visit to Abbaye de Valmagne, near Méze, followed by a tasting of their wines and tour of the wine cellar. A seafood lunch in the port of Marseillan or Méze, both situated on the sealake “Bassin de Thau”. Afternoon tour of medieval Pézenas.
	The art of creating wine A lesson in the art of wine making and your chance to take part in the wine harvest or with bottling or pruning. These activities are subject to change depending on the dates of the harvest. Picnic lunch.
	Daumas Gassac—renowned languedoc vineyard Visit to Daumas Gassac near Aniane. The most renowned vineyard in the Languedoc. Tasting followed by lunch at the Ferme Auberge “Le Pelican” at Gignac. Evening meal at Bourgade.
	Montpellier Tourist Day A day “free” for you to explore or to simply relax! A visit to Montpellier is a recommendation.
	Au revoir — time to say goodbye Departures are before 10 am.

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.

Thinking about a GUIDED WINE TOUR? A guided Wine & Food Tour has considerable advantages, particularly for those don't wish drink and drive or with limited time, and/or French language skills. The WineTour-France selected wine tour operators offer excellent personal service and real value for money. For a list operators in the regions you wish to visit CONTACT us NOW E-mail tours@winetour-france.com