From the 13th century historic city of Colmar in Alsace to the world-renowned, grand wine regions of Champagne, come and experience the real France!

5 nights in Colmar, and 4 nights in Epernay, Champagne. 2 optional nights in Paris

The trip includes in Alsace:

* Guided private visits to wineries of Alsace

* Private guided walking tours of:

~ Historical Colmar, renowned for its preserved old town of the 13th Century, its numerous architectural landmarks and its museums, spared from the destruction of the French Revolution and the first and second world war

~ Strasbourg Old Town and a guided visit of the Strasbourg Cathedral

~ Alsace villages dating back to the 1200s

* Food treasure hunt in Colmar, an original and fun way to get to explore the city and some of its culinary specialties.

* Strolls through the “Little Venise” district and its canals

* Premium wine tastings at:

~ Domaine Philippe Zinck in Eguisheim

~ Domaine Albrecht in Orschwhir

~ Domaine Hugel in Riquewhir

~ Domaine Zind Humbrecht in Turckheim

~ Domaine Pierre Sparr in Sigolheim)

The Champagne region includes:

* Guided private visits to the famous wineries of Champagne

* Private guided walking tours of:

~ Epernay

~ Reims and a guided tour of Reims Cathedral

* A Champagne sabering class - experience and learn the very special tradition of sabering Champagne

~ Champagne Gremillet

~ Domaine Bollinger

~ Domaine Veuve Clicquot

~ Domaine Moët et Chandon

~ Champagne de Venoge

~ Domaine Taittinger

* Lunches and dinners with local wines

* Plenty of opportunities for shopping

* Fully air-conditioned transfers and transport each day

* And lots more....

Contact Linda: 403 870 9802 linda@culinairemagazine.ca