Hall of fame – Bordeaux Region

Learn more about wine during a tasting workshop in Bordeaux Region. Observe the color, taste the aromas and try to guess Bordeaux’s wines composition. Put your senses in motion and become an expert at the art of blending, wine-waiting, or food and wine pairing. Bordeaux wine region is renowned as the world’s oldest and most prestigious. Since antiquity, this area is directly linked to the history and prestige of the city of Bordeaux. Take advantage of a gateway to the city to taste this great patrimony.

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Where the legend begins – Burgundy Region

The Bourgogne vineyards extend 230 km from north to south, from Auxerre to Mâcon, and offer a large diversity of wines, which are among the most famous in the world. Some of the most famous legends like Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Domaine Leroy, Domaine Dujac etc. are all from here. From Chablis to the Mâconnais region, passing through the vineyards of Auxerre, the Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune or the Côte Chalonnaise, discover the landscape of the Bourgogne vineyards, whose individual and unique areas of vineyard, known as Climats, were listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites. Burgundy wine and its Climats stories

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Into the golden world – Champagne Region

Located in in the northeast of France, the Champagne wine region is the birthplace of famous sparkling white wine Champagne. In Champagne region, it is split into five wine-producing districts within the historical province: Aube, Côte des Blancs, Côte de Sézanne, Montagne de Reims, and Vallée de la Marne. Each region has its different flavored Champagne vineyards and historical heritages. The Champagne vineyards, their hillsides, houses and wine cellars, are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Step into Champagne region, and discover the secret of the intimate jubilation of France. Beautiful Champagne region

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The graceful and elegant – Loire valley Region

Pays de la Loire is home to lively, fresh and elegant wines. Saumur, Chinon, Muscadet, and other famous names are produced in the region. Take the Wine Routes, to meet the famous vintages renowned in the Loire Valley. Meet wine-growers and learn about the secrets of their trades. Whether you visit a prestigious wine house or a lesser-known producer, you’ll live a truly authentic experience, surrounded by delightful landscape, dotted with châteaux, gardens, windmills and wash houses. Share a memorable convivial moments tasting wine in the Loire Valley Region.

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The uncrowned king – Côtes du Rhône Region

The Rhône Valley vineyards, stretching from Lyon to the Camargue, encompassing the regions of Provence and the Luberon offers a wide wine-growing area. You’ll find in this region, 14 wine routes winding through historic villages in varying landscapes. Surrounded by a delicate lavender smell or in the shade of an olive tree, have a convivial time with the winemakers, who will teach you about the wine history, flavor and association. Let yourself be led to the vineyards where the famous wines are made.

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La Vie En Rose – Provence Region

In Provence you will admire beautiful landscapes and taste gourmet delights. The region owns an exceptional produce, the fruit of a unique terroir, and of course, the vine is its jewel. In local wineries, go in search of the king of wines, the rosé. It will reveal a fruity and delicate aroma in a fresh bouquet. Make the most of this patrimony with a gourmet walk in the vineyards accompanied by the winemakers or follow the paths across the charming Provençal town exploring the local heritage.

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Half-blood prince – Alsace Region

Protected by the natural barrier of the Vosges Mountains, the vineyards of Alsace benefit from a unique climate and a variety of different grape-growing districts. The many different grape varieties which thrive here produce an incomparable range of rich and aromatic wines, from the driest and most delicate to the most opulent and full-bodied. With colorful, picturesque villages, medieval castles and enchanting countryside lining the Alsace Wine Route, you can only succumb to the appeal of its incomparable beauty. Its reputation goes before it as snakes its way over 170 km through a unique region, inviting you to make remarkable discovery after remarkable discovery. Charming Alsace vineyards

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The sleeping giant – Languedoc-Roussillon Region

In Languedoc Roussillon, you will taste the richness of a variety of wine, elaborated under the Mediterranean sun. Whether you choose reds, whites, rosés or sparkling wines, you’ll discover part of the rich cultural and culinary heritage of the region. From Nîmes to Aude, from Montpellier to Carcassonne, from mountains to bushland and sea, the vineyard landscapes pass by as you travel along the wine routes. Only one thing remains constant: the panoramic view over the Mediterranean Sea.

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Call of the wild – Corsica Region

In an exceptional setting, taste the great wines of Corsica! The island produces a wide range of delectable wines. The variety of soil types, the altitudes, as well as the sea-breezes that soften the sun’s heat near the coast offer a great area to get wine. Discover the Corsica wine region through its grape varieties, sub-regions and appellations which gives birth to a distinctive style of wines. The island offers one of the most distinctive varieties of any territory in France, between mountains and sea.

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Behind the curtain of Michelin star Restaurants

Michelin star is the ultimate recognition of culinary excellence. Michelin stars are confered to restaurants demonstarted particularly high standard. In a country with UNESCO-listed cuisine, gastronomy stands out for the passion and excellence of its chefs and its Michelin-starred restaurants. The judging criteria are emphasising the quality of the ingredients, cooking techniques and, most importantly, taste. Michelin stars are awarded only on the cuisine. Nonetheless, restaurant decor or ambience as well as the comfort and quality is still rated from 1 to 5 using a crossed fork and spoon symbol.

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Cooking with French Chief

With a great respect for seasonality and a true commitment to small local producers, French chefs are always improving their techniques, to creat high-quality dishes. Inspired by the local produce richness all around the country, their cuisine is unique. French gastronomy perfectly combines regional know-how and creativity. Discover the local flavours and cook them with a renowned chef. Take advantage of a private course to learn cooking techniques and flavour combinations, followed by an unforgettable private tasting.

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France – Country of Cheese

France offers a thousand different cheese varieties, including soft cheeses (Camembert, Coulommiers, Munster), blue-veined cheeses (Roquefort, Bleu d’Auvergne), pressed cooked cheeses (Gruyere, Comté, Parmesan). Across the territory, you can find 45 controlled designations of origin and 38 protected designations of origin which ensure a quality guarantee. During your holidays in France, take the time to taste, to learn and to understand this gastronomic heritage. You'll delve into the history of cheese. Find out about cheeses origins and discover the different stages of production, the maturation process, the protected designations of origin... Or learn how to conserve or associate them in a plate or with drinks. You'll become an expert!

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Exotic and unique, only in France

France is known worldwide for its cuisine and lifestyle. Of all the European countries, France is by far the one that grants the most importance to its gastronomy, and for many generations. Since 2010, the French gastronomic meal and its rituals have been inscribed in UNESCO's cultural heritage. Discover the fruit of a unique heritage constantly evolving.

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