Culinary Delights and Historical Sites Tour
May 24-30, 2027
Join a sommelier and an historian, as they guide you through the pâtisseries, wines, and history of Paris and Champagne!
Our Itinerary…*
Day 1: Welcome and Bienvenue à Paris!
Meet Tour Guides at CDG Airport @ 11:00am
Check-in to La Quinzerie Hotel (15th arr.)
Dinner and Evening Stroll around Eiffel Tower
Day 2: Pâtisserie in the Heart of the City
Walking Tour of Paris Center with Visits to the Panthéon, the Sorbonne, Shakespeare & Co., Notre Dame, the Bastille, and more. Stops at several iconic pastry shops along the way too!
Welcome Dinner and Wine Tasting - Le Beurre Noisette @ 19:30
Day 3: If You Only Had One Day in Paris…
Free Day - A wide-open day to do with as you wish in Paris! How often does that happen?! Take in Versailles, the Louvre Museum, or a lovely corner café.
Evening Boat Cruise along the Seine River @ 20:15 - The perfect way to see so many of the city’s historical sites!
Day 4: Americans in Paris
Designed just for you! This walking tour will take you to some of the lesser-known sites in the city that showcase the historical friendship between the United States and France. Where are we headed?…Join us to find out!
Day 5: Puttin’ on the Ritz
Morning Cooking Class at the Ritz-Escoffier - Enter one of France’s premier culinary institutes to make and enjoy a delicious sweet or savory treat!
Afternoon Walking Tour - “In the Royals’ Footsteps” - From royal palaces and chapels to the bridge that made Paris famous and the prison that held Marie Antoinette, this tour will take to you some of the most important historical sites in the City of Lights.
Day 6: Trains, Caves, and Bubbles
Travel to Épernay in the Champagne region
Tour and Tasting at Boizel Champagne House
Picnic Lunch
Farewell Toast @ La Quinzerie Hotel
Free Evening in Paris
Day 7: Merci et Bon Voyage
Depart for Home or Other Destinations as You Choose
*Some adjustments to the timing of the above experiences may be required as we coordinate our final schedule with our partners on the ground in Paris and Épernay.
Our Home Away from Home…
Welcome to the 15th Arrondissement - a quiet neighborhood in the southwest corner of Paris. A welcome respite from the bustle of the city, the area offers some great restaurants, cafés, and parks. Moreover, its multiple metro and train stations make it easy to reach most of the city’s major attractions in about 30 mins. The local markets, held twice a week, are also amazing and should not be missed!
In the 15th, La Quinzerie Hotel provides an excellent home away from home. Opened in 2022, the hotel offers comfortable rooms, a rooftop bar with a great view of the Eiffel Tower, and a fitness room and sauna. Nearby, you will find several restaurants and cafés, as well as a supermarket and a wine shop. The subway and regional train stations are only a 5-7-minute walk away. We have visited and are excited to partner with this hotel to offer you an exciting base from which to explore Paris and beyond!
At Your Service…
Bernie Vogel
A passionate restaurateur and the owner of JeannieBird Baking Company, Bernie Vogel has more than 3 decades of experience working in the wine industry. An expert in Old World Wines, especially those of France and Italy, Bernie will guide us through several wine and champagne tastings and is excited to help you find the perfect pairings for the many culinary delights this week will bring!
Corey Campion
An historian of modern French and German history, with expertise in US-European relations, public memory, and transatlantic cultural exchange, Corey is a veteran teacher with more than a decade of experience leading historical tours to sites in Europe and the United States. He has lived and worked in France and is excited to share with you the rich history and culture of Paris and the Champagne region! He is also fluent in French and is happy to help you navigate any linguistic barriers you might encounter.
