Depart USA
Relax on your overnight flight to Paris, France.

Arrive Paris – Chateau Mont Royal
Your Dream Vacation begins with an evening at a 5-star chateau just outside Paris in Chantilly. Tonight you’ll gather to toast Champagne and get to know fellow WJR travelers. Then join Paul W. & Kim for a gourmet dinner before settling in for the evening. (D)

Train from Paris to Bordeaux
This morning after breakfast you’ll transfer to the TVG high-speed train where you’ll be whisked off to the city of Bordeaux. Here you’ll board the Uniworld S.S Bon Voyage for our 7-night luxury cruise. Completely refurbished in 2019, the Bon Voyage is a show stopper! (B, D)

Cadillac
The French phrase “la douceur de vivre” is an accurate description for your time in Cadillac, known for its deliciously flavored dessert wines. Visit Château Royal de Cazeneuve, site of Henry IV’s and Queen Margot’s tempestuous love. Meet the owner around a glass of Sauternes in the reception hall. (B, L, D)
Included Options: Choice of Private Owner’s Tour of Royal Château with Sauternes Toast or The Colorful Life of Toulouse Lautrec at Château de Malromé

Cussac Fort Médoc
The legendary Médoc region abounds with prestigious wine châteaux in a dizzying array of architectural styles, as well as miles of grapevines stretching to infinity. Take a scenic drive through the storied Médoc wine route, followed by a wine tasting at a beautiful wine estate. (B, D)
Featured Excursion: Fresh Médoc Oysters Tasting. Choice of “Let’s Go” Bike in the Médoc Vineyards or Médoc Châteaux Route with Private Wine Tasting

Blaye, Bourg sur Gironde
The Route de la Corniche Fleurie…could this be the most beautiful road you’ve ever traveled? Find out today on the drive to Blaye Fortress, passing through one impossibly picturesque hamlet after another. Once you arrive, you’ll discover the wonders of this historic fortress, a UNESCO- designated citadel that once protected Bordeaux from attacks by sea. (B, L, D)
Choice of Intimate Experience with Local Wine & Art Connoisseurs or Panoramas of Route de la Corniche Fleurie with Blaye Fortress

Libourne (Saint-Émilion)
With Libourne as your base, travel to nearby breathtaking Saint-Émilion and immerse yourself more deeply in the region’s history and wine culture. The medieval town of Saint-Émilion is an ideal place to linger. Wander its cobblestone lanes lined with wine shops and bakeries, and stop to admire the amazing rock-hewn church that extends beneath the city’s streets. Another treasure awaiting you underground? A wine tasting in the cellars of a Grand Cru estate. (B, L, D)
Featured Excursion: Saint- Émilion Walking Tour with Wine Tasting

Libourne, Bordeaux
France’s rich agricultural tradition is the heart and soul of the region’s exquisite cuisine—and what better way to get a taste for the freshest vegetables, cheeses, breads and fruits than with a visit to Libourne’s lively farmers’ market? (B, L, D)
Featured Excursions: Libourne “Village Day” with Farmer’s Market. Night Out: After Hours at the Bassins des Lumières

Bordeaux
Discover Bordeaux’s many charms today, either on foot with a local expert or on two wheels—the locals’ preferred way to navigate the city’s charming backstreets. You have a wonderful selection of active opportunities to see this magnificent UNESCO World Heritage Site. (B, L, D)
Choice of ”Let’s Go” Bike Bordeaux Backstreets or “Do as the Locals Do” Bordeaux Walking Tour

Train to Paris
After saying goodbye to the Bon Voyage crew, you’ll train back to the heart of Paris to check in at our 5-star hotel, with a panoramic Paris tour en route. The evening is yours to explore this amazing city. (B)

Paris
With so much to see and do in the “City of Lights”, we just couldn’t choose for you. So you’ll get a menu of options to choose from such as a Paris Fashion Tour or guided Louvre tour. Later this evening, we’ll gather as a group one last time to say farewell to new found friends. How do you end a Dream Vacation in style? With a gourmet dinner at the Eiffel Tower of course! (B, D)