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LaPont French Immersion in Burgundy Program

Language, Culture, Gastronomy

Exclusive small group  (10 guests)

9am Meet the group in Lyon, then travel by private transfer to the Château.  

Our French team will welcome you upon arrival and assist you with your luggage

Welcome Lunch at the Château-Domaine with your hosts

Orientation and guided tour of the Château-Domaine and facilities.

Welcome Soirée around a fondue Savagnarde,  prepared by experts from Haute-Savoie.

Breakfast at the Château 

Today is set aside to explore the Burgundian wine country by private transfer 

Enjoy a relaxing Wine Appreciation Atelier and “Grand Dejeuner Chez le Vigneron” 

Hosted at our friend’s boutique winery near Chardonnay, which is the King of Burgundy.

Let yourself be seduced by the subtle aromas of Burgundy Wines mainly planted in Chardonnay, while tasting authentic Burgundian Cuisine

• We start the day with a visit to the famous 13th Century market Marche de Louhans which is traditionally held every Monday under the longest Roman arcades in France.
• You can taste some regional fresh produce at the market, join the group for a private tour of a nearby historical Museum, discover its ancient apothecary and exquisite porcelain
• Déjeuner at the Château
• Orientation Day – Start your French Language Course –
• Enjoy a traditional Burgundy Buffet taste regional dishes like Escargots a La Bourguignonne…and delicacies 

• French Language Sessions
• Déjeuner at the Château
• Cooking Class – learn to cook regional delicacies  Boeuf Bourguignon.. .tarte aux pralines roses… with our in-house chef
• Afternoon at leisure
• Dinner is served at the Château with tasty dishes prepared by the participants;
• Taste fine cool climate wines: Vin Jaune, Vin de Paille, Poulsard and Savagnin… sparkling Crémant du Jura made from slightly unripe Chardonnay grapes and “Vin de liqueur” known as Macvin du Jura with your hosts.

Today as part of our cultural activities, we visit a famous Château and historical monument hidden in the Burgundy Bresse Region. Discover the unique Bressane traditions, music, costumes ..and architecture during your cultural visit…

Lunch today is hosted at our friend’s rustic ” Auberge Paysanne” in the Saône-et-Loire Region of France.

Taste authentic Bresse cuisine with the locals and specialties such as: La Poularde de Bresse.. AOC (since 1957)

Dinner at the Château

• Morning French Language Sessions
• Déjeuner at the Château
• Join your hosts for a guided walk through the peaceful mountains of the Revermont…discover the intriguing Roman history and hidden paths of this beautiful sight
• Dress up for the evening!  You will be driven to a very chic Michelin Starred Restaurant
• Experience a memorable Dégustation Dinner Michelin * with local gastronomy paired with regional wines.
• Taste fine cool climate wines: Vin Jaune, Vin de Paille, Poulsard and Savagnin… sparkling Crémant du Jura made from slightly unripe Chardonnay grapes and “Vin de liqueur” known as Macvin du Jura

• French Language Sessions
• Déjeuner at the Château
• Today’s cultural activities include a private guided tour of the Royal Monastery of Brou: the magnifique “Burgundian Taj Mahal and unique flamboyant Gothic masterpiece, was build by Margaret of Austria, in the 16th Century.
• Free time is set-aside to walk through the charming and artistic town of Bourg-en-Bresse…visit a local chocolaterie or simply absorb the unique culture of La France Profonde..
• Dinner this evening is at the Château
  Enjoy a typical Bresse Dinner and local specialties such as: La Poularde de Bresse (AOC since 1957)

It’s time to immerse yourself with the local community and practice your French.

You can choose to relax at the Château-Domaine or enjoy an easy bike ride to the nearby remote villages, it will give you a real understanding of the French Way of life…Visit the Saturday rural market in Saint-Amour…

Today we will explore and enjoy a picnic in the exceptional natural environment of Beaume-les-Messieurs (Franche-Comté region) *

Discover the impressive cascade and ancient Grottes des Moidons…walk through the cobblestones streets of Château-Chalon, a quaint village perched on a cliff overlooking the famous Jura Vineyards and rocky Mountains. This picturesque village is classified as one of the most beautiful villages in France, (plus beaux villages de France) 

* The itinerary may change due to weather and road conditions. 

* Outdoor Dinner at the Château Lavish gardens 

• Today we are heading to Lyon by private transfer.
• The time has come to say au revoir to the Equipe…It is always a sad moment for our guests to leave the warm French hospitality and the new friends they have made during this intensive French Immersion adventure
• A complimentary night  at a Boutique Hotel in the heart of Lyon has been added to the Itinerary; to allow guests to experience a private visit of  Vieux Lyon (with no harried schedule)
• Free time is set aside to explore Vieux Lyon at your own pace
• There are many activities you can do in Lyon visit Notre-Dame de Fourvière in the Croix-Rousse district, explore the Roman ruins on Fourvière Hill; join a Beaujelais wine-tasting or a promenade through the Lyon International Rose Gardens.
• You will be met at your Hotel in Lyon by an expert local guide who will reveal some intriguing stories about the beautiful Gallic capital..and show you the best of the City’s patrimony, aboard an electric car.
• Discover “Le Mur des Canuts” and some of the most amazing trompe l’oeil (optical illusion) wall paintings in the world.
• The tour ends at our Friend’s silk Atelier, one of the oldest “Soierie” in Vieux Lyon… who will explain the rich history of the 19th Century hidden during a walk through the famous hidden traboules…
• Farewell Dinner at a legendary Michelin * Restaurant in Lyon, you will really enjoy!

• After breakfast at your hotel, you can leave your luggage with the concierge at the reception if you have a late departure.
  Our private drivers will be on hand to ensure that you arrive on time for your connection.

          Bon voyage et bonne continuation!