French Immersion in Burgundy Sample Itinerary
live the French culture, language and gastronomy...French Immersion in Burgundy sample Itinerary
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French Immersion in Burgundy Program
Language, Culture, Gastronomy
exclusive small group (12 guests)
Profoundly French…
Recently awarded 3 Clés France’s Haute-Standard Label
FORTHCOMING 2024 TOURS
LaPont French Immersion in Burgundy Program
Language, Culture, Gastronomy
Exclusive small group (6-10 guests)
en route…to Burgundy
9am You will be personally met by your host in Lyon, then transferred to the Château.
Welcome Lunch at the Château
Orientation and guided tour of the Château-Domaine
Welcome Soirée at the Château around a Convivial Raclette Savoyarde Dinner
This convivial Rhône-Alpes dish dating back to 1291, was first a traditional meal for farmers in the Valais canton of Switzerland, who would melt the local raclette cheese by campfire.
Burgundy Wine Country/Chateau de Cormartin/ Chardonnay
After Brunch at the Château, we will head to the Burgundy countryside by private transfer.
Visit the majestic Château de Cormartin; located Between the remote towns or Tournus and Cluny, in the heart of South Burgundy; built by the Marquises of Huxelles.
Visit of Chardonnay & Wine Appreciation Atelier Chez le Vigneron”
Dinner tonight is at a traditional Burgundy culinary restaurant, near Chardonnay.
Let yourself be seduced by the subtle aromas of Burgundy Wines mainly planted in Chardonnay, paired with authentic Burgundian Cuisine.
Le Marché du Lundi
Breakfast at the Château
Start the day with a visit to the traditional 13th Century Marché de Louhans
which is held every Monday under the longest Roman arcades in France..
Taste some regional fresh produce at the market with the locals
Enjoy a private guided visit of a nearby historical museum .
Start your first French Language Session at the Château
Dinner at the Château
Savour Burgundian dishes prepared by our in-house chef
Culinary Atelier at the Château
Breakfast at the Château
French Language Session
Déjeuner at the Château
Enjoy a fun Cooking Class at the Château: Boeuf Bourguignon.. saucisse au morteau….tarte aux pralines…
Taste some fine cool climate wines and Comté Cheese: Vin Jaune, sparkling Crémant and Macvin du Jura
Dinner at the Château
Saône-et-Loire region/history/architecture
Breakfast at the Château
French Language Session
Lunch today is hosted at a local ” Auberge”
Taste authentic Bresse Cuisine: La Poularde de Bresse.. AOC (since 1957)…and more delicacies
Visit nearby historical villages of the Saône-et-Loire Region;discover the unique Bressane architecture and traditions…
Dinner at the Château
Balade Bressane – Gastronomy Dinner, Tournus
Breakfast at the Château
Morning French Language Sessions
Déjeuner at the Château
Join your hosts for a promenade along the peaceful Revermont Mountains…
Afternoon at leisure
Dress up for the evening! You will be driven to a very chic Michelin * Restaurant for a Dégustation Dinner
Culture, Art and Roman Architecture
Breakfast at the Château
French Language Sessions
Déjeuner at the Château
Experience a private cultural tour of the Royal Monastery of Brou: a magnificent 16th flamboyant Gothic masterpiece.
Free time is set-aside to explore the artistic town of Bourg-en-Bresse
Dinner at the Château
Beaume-les-Messieurs- Château Chalon
Breakfast at the Château
Free day at Leisure
You can choose to relax at the Château
Join the group for a picnic at Château-Chalon *a quaint medieval village perched on a cliff overlooking the Jura lash Vineyards
* classified as Les Plus Beaux Villages de France
Explore the ancient Grottes des Moidons in Beaume-Les-Messieurs.
Outdoor Farewell Dinner at the Château
Departure – En route to Vieux Lyon
Breakfast at the Château
Today we are heading to Lyon by private transfer.
The time has come to say “au revoir” …It is always sad for our guests to leave the warm French hospitality and new friends they have made along the way, during their French Immersion Adventure in Burgundy..
Free time is set aside to explore “Vieux Lyon” at your own pace, with no harried schedule
Discover the best of the City’s patrimony: Notre-Dame de Fourvière in the Croix-Rousse, Le Mur des Canuts” and some of the most amazing trompe l’oeil wall paintings in the world.
Dinner this evening is hosted at a legendary Gastronomy Restaurant in the heart of Lyon.
End of tour – Au revoir avec regrets…
After breakfast at your hotel, The Hotel team will be on-hand to assist you with your transfer to the next destination.
You can leave your luggage at the Reception if you have a late departure
Bonne continuation!
10 Day French Immersion in Burgundy
from 4785 euros** pp
all inclusive and planned
En route to Burgundy
Tap for Details9am you will be personally met by your host in Lyon, then transferred to the Château, by private car.
Welcome Lunch at the Château
Orientation and guided tour of the Château-Domaine
Welcome Soirée at the Château around a Convivial Raclette Savoyarde Dinner
This convivial Rhône-Alpes dish dating back to 1291, was first a traditional meal for farmers in the Valais canton of Switzerland, who would melt the local raclette cheese by campfire.
Burgundy Wine Country/Chateau de Cormartin/ Chardonnay
Tap for DetailsAfter Brunch at the Château, we will head to the Burgundy countryside by private transfer.
Visit the majestic Château de Cormartin; located Between the remote towns or Tournus and Cluny, in the heart of South Burgundy; built by the Marquises of Huxelles.
Wine Appreciation Atelier Chez le Vigneron” in Chardonnay.
Dinner tonight is at a traditional Burgundy culinary restaurant, near Chardonnay.
Let yourself be seduced by the subtle aromas of Burgundy Wines mainly planted in Chardonnay, paired with authentic Burgundian Cuisine.
Le Marché du Lundi
Tap for DetailsBreakfast at the Château
Start the day with a visit to the traditional 13th Century Marché de Louhans, held every Monday under the longest Roman arcades in France..
Taste some regional fresh produce at the market with the locals
Enjoy a private guided visit of a nearby historical museum .
Start your first French Language Session at the Château
Dinner at the Château
Savour Burgundian dishes prepared by our in-house chef
Culinary Atelier at the Château
Tap for DetailsBreakfast at the Château
French Language Session
Déjeuner at the Château
Enjoy a fun Cooking Class at the Château: Boeuf Bourguignon.. saucisse au morteau….tarte aux pralines…
Taste some fine cool climate wines and Comté Cheese: Vin Jaune, sparkling Crémant and Macvin du Jura
Dinner at the Château
Saône-et-Loire region /history /architecture
Tap for DetailsBreakfast at the Château
French Language Session
Lunch today is hosted at a local ” Auberge”
Taste authentic Bresse Cuisine: La Poularde de Bresse.. AOC (since 1957)…and more delicacies
Visit nearby historical villages of the Saône-et-Loire Region;discover the unique Bressane architecture and traditions…
Dinner at the Château.
Balade Bressane – Gastronomy Dinner, Tournus
Tap for DetailsBreakfast at the Château
Morning French Language Sessions
Déjeuner at the Château
Join your your hosts for a promenade along the peaceful Revermont Mountains…
Afternoon at leisure
Dress up for the evening!
You will be driven to a very chic Michelin * Restaurant for a Dégustation Dinner.
Culture, Art and Roman Architecture
Tap for DetailsBreakfast at the Château
French Language Sessions
Déjeuner at the Château
Experience a private cultural tour of the Royal Monastery of Brou: a magnificent 16th flamboyant Gothic masterpiece.
Free-time is set-aside to explore the artistic town of Bourg-en-Bresse
Dinner at the Château.
Beaume-les-Messieurs- Château Chalon
Tap for DetailsBreakfast at the Château
Free day at Leisure
You can choose to relax at the Château
Join the group for a picnic at Château-Chalon *a quaint medieval village perched on a cliff overlooking the Jura lash Vineyards
* classified as Les Plus Beaux Villages de France
Explore the ancient Grottes des Moidons in Beaume-Les-Messieurs.
Outdoor Farewell Dinner at the Château.
Departure – En route to Vieux Lyon
Tap for DetailsBreakfast at the Château
Today we are heading to Lyon by private transfer.
The time has come to say “au revoir” …it is always sad for our guests to leave the warm French hospitality and new friends they have made along the way, during their French Immersion Adventure in Burgundy..
Free-time is set aside to explore Vieux Lyon at your own pace, with no harried schedule
Notre-Dame de Fourvière in the Croix-Rousse and famous traboules.
Dinner this evening is hosted at gastronomy restaurant in the heart of Lyon.
End of tour – Au revoir avec regrets…
After breakfast at your hotel, you can leave your luggage with the concierge at the reception, if you have a late departure.
The Hotel team will be on hand to assist you with your transfer to the next destination.
Bonne continuation!
10 Day French Immersion in Burgundy
from 4385*euros pp
all inclusive and planned
TOUR INCLUSIONS AND HIGHLIGHTS
- 8 Nights Residential stay/ breakfast included
- Private rooms with ensuite
- Last Night at a Boutique Hotel Lyon-Centre + Breakfast + Dinner
- 20 hours Intensive French Language Course
- Private transfers between all activities and accommodation
- Private cultural tours led by local experts
- Cooking workshop at the Château
- Regional wines during meals at the Château
- 3 Gastronomy (3 course) Dinner at a local restaurant (One Michelin *)
- Farewell Dinner in Lyon at Maisons Bocuse
- Day trip in the Burgundy countryside
- All meals prepared at the Château by our in-house chef
- Burgundy wine tasting, near Chardonnay
- Traditional déjeuner in Saone-et-Loire
- Private guided tour of Vieux Lyon (2hours)
- On-site French cinema
- Gourmet picnic in Château-Chalon + visit
- Wifi, taxes, tips, entry tickets (no queuing)
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
International Airfare.
Travel insurance is essential as per our tour cancellations policy.
Any services outside the official tour dates.
PRICE GUIDELINES
4785 euros pp. **
**Guests will be allocated a spacious private room with own bathroom
** A selection of room is available ; request rate/supplement for upgrades.
** Rooms are allocated on a first in first serve basis.
** Accompanying guests/partners are welcome! Shared accommodation will receive a discount of 200 euros.
Early arrival/late stay options: We strongly recommend arriving a day before the start of the tour.
French Immersion in Burgundy
The gift of France
The LaPont French Immersion Tours are made up of small groups, you’ll join fellow guests who share the same passion for France and enthusiasm for learning and discovery. The tours will leave you with the gift of a beautiful language but will also give you a great deal more. You’ll gain an insight into the French people, a better understanding of their cuisine and culture and a lifetime love of this fascinating country. — The Good Life, France