Burgundy, Cotes du Rhone and Avignon – September 2012 – 20 days

Burgundy, Champagne and the Wines of Provence

Saturday 1st September 2012 – Thursday 20th September 2012

Saturday 1st September
Meet at campsite near Dover
Welcome dinner with wine

Sunday 2nd September Chalons
Champagne reception

Monday 3rd September Beaune

Tuesday 4th September Beaune
Tasting lesson.
Dinner with wine

Wednesday 5th September Lugny

Thursday 6th September Lugny
Visit to local Cave co-operative

Friday 7th September Tain L’Hermitage

Saturday 8th September Tain L’Hermitage
Walk through the vineyards followed by lunch and tasting

Sunday 9th September Domaine Rigot
Vineyard tour and tasting followed by barbeque in vineyard

Monday 10th – Wednesday 12th September Avignon

Home to the Palais des Papes (Palace of the Popes). Three whole days in this amazing historical city. Time divided up between sightseeing, strolling, couture shopping, soaking up the atmosphere of the French cafe culture by day, indulging in the fine wines and cuisine by night.

Thursday 13th September Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Visit to Tavel.
Dinner at chateau

Friday 14th September Fleurie

Saturday 15th September Fleurie
Visit to Cave co-operative; dinner with wine

Sunday 16th September Chablis

Monday 17th September Chablis
Tour and tasting at a famous Chablis vineyard

Tuesday 18th September Epernay

Wednesday 19th September Calais
Champagne visit
Farewell dinner

Thursday 20th September
Ferry home

Price: £1250 per person based on two people sharing with own motorhome
£TBC per person including hire of motor home

Hire of a motorhome includes collection/delivery in Dover,
insurance, unlimited mileage and AA European breakdown cover.

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