French Gourmet Trail

Champagne

150 Kms east of Paris lies Champagne, a name associated with exceptional wine.... Enjoy visits to Vineyards and Cellars in both the Capitals of Champagne- Epernay in the North and Troyes in the South, which feel like an expedition into mediveal times. Make a pit stop at Hautvilliers village, where Dom Perignon is said to have invented the spirited sparkle in the 17th Century. Local cuisines along the path are largely based on Champagne and rose.....

Burgundy

Known for its high quality wine, especially from Dijon and Beaune, and a stunning landscape that covers the hills, stone mountains, fertile plains and the river. Vines were introduced here by the Romans and the process later developed for large scale production by Cistercian Monks. An Influential Wine Making region today, produces some of the world's most famous bottled bliss. Savouries include Snails in a Parsley Butter Sauce, Beef Bourguignon and an endless variety of cheese.

Bordeaux

This region's signature specialities include oysters and eels which may be washed down with the most expensive wines of the region. Bordeaux produces a wide range of dry and medium dry wines other than the Bordeaux Superior.

Languedoc

Been producing wines for more than 2000 years now, a process initially started by the Greeks and then the Romans. Languedoc turns out high quality wines out of varieties such as Syrah, Merlot, Sauvingnon and Vigonier.