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Cordeillan-Bages our Relais & Châteaux hotel in Pauillac |
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VoyageBoet.com
As we enter our 9th year of hosting culinary-wine trips in France,
we are pleased to introduce a new 10-day luxury travel adventure in
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Bordeaux & Aquitaine:
June 10-19, 2019
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We have already begun taking reservations for our
Voyage Boët 2019 culinary-wine adventures.
For additional information, contact Lisa at 239-595-7002
or via email Lisa@VoyageBoet.com
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While in the Bordeaux region, we'll stay at Cordeillan-Bages, a historic wine château with a Michelin-starred restaurant overlooking Lynch-Bages vineyards in the Médoc region.
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Bordeaux & Aquitaine Region Itinerary
June 10-19, 2019
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After we rendez-vous in Paris, we'll travel to Bordeaux's prestigious Left Bank wine region where some of the world's most famous wines are produced from grapes grown on the gravelly banks of the Gironde River, a terroir originally formed by pre-historic glaciers.
We'll settle into our elegant Relais & Châteaux hotel in Pauillac, Château Cordeillan-Bages, our home base for the next nine days while we explore the beautiful Southwestern region of Aquitaine. Our adventures will include private tours of tony wine châteaux and their vineyards hosted by Bordeaux wine expert Martine Mandé. Day trips to visit nearby towns including Cognac, Cap-Ferrat, St. Emilion, Sauternes, St. Estephe, St. Julien, Margaux, and the beautiful, newly renovated city of Bordeaux.
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Martine & Lisa in Bordeaux
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Throughout our 10 days together we'll explore mythic wineries producing Grands Cru Classé or "Great Classified Wines" and pamper your palate with incredible tastings. We'll visit an oyster cabana on the Arcachon Bay, see the Dune de Pilat, Europe's largest sand dune, and learn about Cognac, the region's eau-de-vie. We'll discover picturesque Southwestern French wine villages during our travels through the hilly region bordered by the Gironde and Garrone Rivers.
Lunches and dinners in wine châteaux, local bistros and an artful Michelin-starred dinner will round out our gourmet adventures.
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Your hosts: Philippe & Lisa Boët, proprietors of Chez Boët Parisian bistrot since 2003, in Sarlat, Dordogne. |
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Our carefully curated trip is the perfect adventure for Francophiles, foodies and wine aficionados alike. The only requirement: bring along your
joie de vivre and an appreciation for Gallic humor.
This unique experience is a Voyage Boët exclusive. Spots are limited as we are staying in boutique properties. It is a perfect pilgrimage for travelers who love wine and for those who have a desire to expand their wine knowledge and enjoy historic château architecture.
Ready to reserve? Contact Lisa at 239-595-7002
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Day 1: June 10
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Lobby of the Hotel in St. Germain |
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St. Germain des Prés restaurant |
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After we meet in Paris, we'll enjoy a gourmet evening dining out in the Left Bank neighborhood of St. Germain des Prés and spend our first night in a 4-star hotel located near the Luxembourg Gardens.
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Day 2: June 11
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Chateau Cos d'Estournel |
We'll travel via the new high-speed LGV Atlantique train to Bordeaux and follow the mythic Routes des Châteaux meandering through world-renowned wine properties before arriving in the town of Pauillac, our home base for the duration of the Bordeaux trip. Today includes an introduction to our private Bordeaux guide, wine oenologist Martine Mandé. This Bordeaux native will present a wine tasting workshop based on decades of experience tasting, drinking and studying wines of the Bordeaux region prepping our palates for our upcoming adventures.
After a lunch in Margaux, we'll visit the gorgeous Château Cos d'Estournel in St. Estèphe with its iconic pagodas.
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Day 3: June 12
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La Table Beychevelle in St. Julien |
After a relaxing night in our Relais & Châteaux property
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end o
ur first morning visiting nearby St. Julien and Margaux wineries and enjoy an elegant lunch at La Table Beychevelle,
a gourmet experience in the recently renovated luxury guest house located in the 300-year-old Château Beychevelle.
Winery tastings and visits today include Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, Château Margaux and a tasting one of Martine's
favorites, Leoville-las-Cases
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In the evening we'll enjoy a relaxing dinner in Pauillac.
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Day 4: June 13
We'll stay local today and explore the wineries of Pauillac.
Fertile soil, a combination of rock and gravel, and properties near the river banks create the perfect terroir and growing conditions to nourish it mythic
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Pauillac vineyard
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full-bodied Left Bank reds. Our tasting visits include Château Mouton Rothschild, and Château Lafite Rothschild, including seeing its Ricardo Bofill designed circular wine cellar.
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Château Pichon Baron
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After our last tasting, at the iconic Château Pichon Longueville Baron we'll enjoy a private dinner on the historic Médoc property.
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L'Envers du Décor
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Day 6: June 15
We'll cross the river to explore Bordeaux's
Right Bank including St. Emilion and Sauternes appellations. First we'll tour the luxury Sauternes winery Château d'Yquem. After lunch at La Maison Claude Darroze, we'll visit
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La Maison Claude Darroze
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Château l'Evangile, Château Canon and Château la Croix Canon.
After we'll have some
free time to explore the village of St. Emilion, founded in the 11th century and a classified Unesco world heritage site.
We'll have dinner at L'Envers du Décor, a wine bistrot in the village of St. Emilion before returning to Pauillac.
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Day 5: June 14
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Brasserie Le Noailles
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Today we'll spend the day in the city of
Bordeaux for a private tour of the beautifully renovated historic downtown and learn about the "mascarons," stone architectural details which personalize the facades of historic buildings.
After lunch at Le Chapon Fin, a chic restaurant located in the heart of Bordeaux, there will be free time for exploring and shopping. We'll have dinner in the historic Brasserie Le Noailles before returning to Pauillac this evening.
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Day 7: June 16
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Coastal summer home near Bay of Arcachon |
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After a relaxing morning at Cordeillan-Bages, we'll depart for the Bay of Arcachon to explore this magical spot on the Atlantic coast surrounded by the largest pine forests in France: Les Landes. We'll have lunch in the chic rustic village of Cap Ferret, surrounded by the oyster farms and waterfront cabanas.
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Cap Ferret oyster cabana |
The unique coastal architecture reflects the vacation vibe of the coastal towns in the Aquitaine region.
In the afternoon, we'll continue to explore the Atlantic coast before returning to the Left Bank wine region.
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Day 9: June 18
We'll explore the Haut-Médoc region today to visit the Sociando-Mallet property followed by the highly-regarded Château Pontet-Canet in Pauillac whose grapes are nurtured by organic and biodynamic methods.
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Cordeillan-Bages
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In the evening, we'll be served an elegant dinner in the Michelin-starred Cordeillan-Bages restaurant to celebrate our final evening together in Bordeaux.
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Day 10: June 19
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Salon in Cordeillan-Bages |
On our final day, after a gourmet "petit déjeuner" breakfast in Cordeillan-Bages, we'll assist you with your transfers and allow you to continue on to your next destination wherever your travels may take you.
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Bordeaux June 2019 trip include
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A view of Left Bank Paris rooftops
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IN PARIS
One night in 4-star hotel in St. Germain des Prés. One hosted dinner in nearby restaurant in the quaint 6th arrondisement and breakfast in hotel. Translation services, as needed!
IN BORDEAUX
- Trip from Paris to Bordeaux via 1st Class LGV (2h04 minute trip.)
- Private A/C motor coach from Bordeaux city center to Pauillac.
- 8-night accommodation in deluxe hotel room, 8 breakfasts in hotel.
- All lunches and dinners, including wines, during 8 days in the Bordeaux region.
- All daily excursions, including wine tastings and related transfers and entrance fees.
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