Burgundy France Highlight
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Beaujolais Wine Region
by – Matt Vernick, Tour Manager, Europe One thing France is famous for many varieties of wine including the Bordeaux, Burgundy Loire Valley and Champagne wines to name but a few. One of the smallest wine regions by area also happens to be one of the biggest wine producing regions volume wise is the legendary Beaujolais Region, just north of Lyon. The Beaujolais wine... more »
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Chateau de Cruix, Beaujolais Wine Region, France
Situated among the green rolling hills and vineyards of the Beaujolais Wine Region of France is Contiki’s own Chateau de Cruix, one of Contiki’s exclusive Special Stopover sites. Many of Contiki’s Concept/Budget Tours stay in the Chateau. If the Chateau is unavailable, tours stay in the nearby region or city of Lyon while some Time Out/Superior/Hot... more »
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Lyon
Lyon is the second largest city in France and is usually a one or two night stop on some European tours. The city is, without question, the food capital of France and is considered one of the best cities in the world for food and restaurants. If you want to try famous French foods like escargot (snails), frogs legs, burgundy beef, duck l’orange, pate, mussels and fries, tripes as well as deserts like ... more »
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Included in the Price of the following tours
- The Big Chill 46 Days
- The Southern Trail 22 Days
- The Southern Trail 22 Days
- The Southern Trail 22 Days
- The Big Chill 46 Days
- The Big Chill 46 Days
- The Big Chill 46 Days
- The Southern Trail 22 Days
- The Big Chill 46 Days
- The Southern Trail 22 Days



