Region
in Burgundy & Provence
Wine Tasting
Towns & Villages
Gourmet Food

From Paris, Burgundy is on your way to Provence...and it is more than just a stop over.

 

Includes

7 nights in premium B&Bs that we personally selected for you
Car Rental with automatic transmission & full insurance coverage, for 8 days
Includes Activities (computed)
Great Activities to meet and interact with local French people
A «Table d’Hôtes» dinner, with your Hosts and fellow travelers
Peace of Mind knowing you can contact us while in France
Printed Guidebook with customized itineraries, maps, activities & visits
FJFY App your whole trip at your fingertips
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Jennifer & Keith
Exceptional Trip to France We are posting this review with huge thanks to Laura and her colleagues. They planned a trip for us in June 2023 and created a perfect itinerary for our …
Duration
8 days
Price
US$ 3 880
Per traveler, including taxes,
based on double occupancy.
From Paris to Provence on the Back Roads tour
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Step by step

Paris Burgundy Provence

Burgundy Vineyards & Villages

  • On the first day, drive 3 hours from Paris or CDG airport to Burgundy region
  • You will reside for 3 nights in a former barn which was entirely restored by your hosts. Situated in the heart of Burgundy, 10-minute drive to Beaune, you will be perfectly located to tour the region and taste its wines. 
  • We'll tell you where to go for the best wine tasting in the area. After that, you can savor a traditional Burgundy meal or buy a picnic at Beaune market and take a sunbath it in the park close by.
  • One day, let Alex, a local guide, take you on a nice walk in the vineyards of Meursault to better understand Burgundy wines from the vine culture to the glass. You will end this afternoon with the visit of a family-owned winery you could not visit on your own, and taste 5 of their wines. 
  • We will provide you with detailed itineraries to discover the authentic and charming Burgundy. This region is much more than the vineyards: winding roads leading to tiny timeless villages - some of them "Most Beautiful Villages of France" - will give you a real feel for this region. Dijon has kept a lot of ancient monuments and houses, yet it is a modern city that is very lively and full of charm.
Paris Burgundy Provence

Provence History & Gastronomy

  • On the 4th day, you will drive about 4 hours to Provence where you will spend 4 nights in a lively town between Aix en Provence and the Luberon hills. You will be comfortably settled in the former school which was entirely renovated by your hosts. Walk to restaurants and enjoy a terraced garden with gorgeous views to the town's roofs. Very Provençal ! One night, enjoy a convivial dinner at your B&B, by the fountain.
  • Go shopping in Aix-en-Provence or sunbathe in the creeks of Cassis. Arles is famous for its arena dating back to the Roman Empire, which will take you 2,000 years back in time. If you are interested in history, don’t miss the Roman ruins at Arles, Orange and the Pont du Gard. We will also take you to smaller sites – less famous and much quieter.
  • Spend a day in the Luberon gorgeous landscapes riding an electric bike. Several itinerary options are available for you to enjoy biking at your own pace.
  • So many things to see in less than an hour's drive from your B&B: Stroll hilltop villages on market day, walk on the footsteps of famous painters such as Cézanne or Picasso. We will also tell you about some hidden jewels - villages, off the beaten track where you will stroll around charming streets or have a drink at a provencal café with locals. We can also recommend a farmer’s market and wine cellar for each day of the week!
  • You will also explore the salt marshes of the Camargue and visit the Alpilles region, where you will find beautiful Saint Remy de Provence
  • For gourmet travelers we plan for you to spend an afternoon at a local Chef, prepare a nice dinner which you will enjoy outside, with a great view. 

     

 We recommend to our travelers to fly out of Marseille to save time and tiredness getting back to Paris. If not possible, we will be happy to help you find the best transportation to your next destination. 

 

Activities included

Burgundy Guide

Burgundy Vineyards with a Private Guide

Let Alex, a local guide, take you on a nice walk in the vineyards of Meursault to better understand Burgundy wines from the vine culture to the glass. You will end this afternoon with the visit of a family-owned winery you could not visit on your own, and taste 5 of their wines.

cooking class provence

Provence Cooking Class

Spend about 3hrs cooking with Ben who has been a Chef for over 20 years and if weather allows have you cooked in the vineyards by his house. Then, you will enjoy a great dinner in his family home. A very nice experience !

©Alain Hocquel - VPA

E-Biking Day in Provence

Spend a day in the Luberon gorgeous landscapes driving an electric bike. Several itinerary options for you to enjoy biking at your own pace.

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Dan
An experience OF France, not just a trip TO France. For over 30 years my wife has dreamed of visiting the Loire region of France. Emilie and Laura not only made this a reality, they made it truly a dream trip. The multi-hundred page guidebook not only guided our daily itinerary, it prepared us for what we needed to know for a successful self-guided …

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Frederick
from Canada
Enjoying some cheese
Mary-Ann & Ruth
From the US
Meeting Emilie in Normandy
Maureen & Victor
from the US
Visiting an Abbey in the Loire Valley
Elisabeth & Randy
From Canada
In Vimy Ridge Memorial
Our guide with Jean's team
In the quicksands in Mont Saint Michel bay
Sharon & Maroun
from the US
in Burgundy
Chris, Diane, Teresa & Lorelea
From the US
In Epernay, in the Champagne region
Carol & Mike
from the US
In Pont du Gard roman bridge in Provence
Muriel & Michael
from the US
In Utah Beach, Normandy
Beth, Moira & Ron from USA
Enjoying a Wine Tasting in Burgundy
Ginger & Tom
from the US
At their B&B in the Loire Valley
George
Enjoying a wine of glass in the B&B garden near Mont Saint Michel