Fabulous Ladies’ Luxe Paris & Champagne

Paris and Champagne are a perfect combination and should be used in the same sentence wherever possible! These are two of our favourite places in the world and Travelling Divas and The Fabulous Ladies Wine Society want to share these with you.

Dreaming of style? Then Paris delivers in every way. From boutique Maison Favart, where you spend 3 divine nights, to fashionable stores,  delectable food and the wonderful experiences we have organised for you : for example, a perfume masterclass to open the nose and ensure you get the very best out of your tastings.  A private tour of the Galerie Dior  followed by lunch at Monsieur Dior…

And then it is on to Champagne, so elegant, so beautiful.  You will taste wonderful champagnes including private visits that will include some of the more famous houses through to smaller artisans you may not be familiar with; explore the delights of the region and learn about the beautiful Notre Dame of Reims on a private walking tour plus so much more.

You will be looked after by experienced and passionate Champagne lover’ Jane Thomson throughout, and come away with a new appreciation and understanding of all things Champagne.

If you would prefer to extend your stay in Paris, please let us know. Travel insurance is a must whenever you travel with us, so please check out our comprehensive travel insurance for details.

We hope you join Jane on this once-in-a-lifetime tour. It has been created with a passion for Paris and Champagne, and a desire to share some of our favourite places.  Space is limited to 12 guests so please contact us about the tour, or book now to secure your Fabulous Ladies Getaway to Paris & Champagne.

PRICE INCLUDES:

• 3 nights’ 4-star boutique accommodation, Maison Favart, Paris
• 5 nights’ luxury boutique chateau accommodation, Chateau de Sacy or similar
• Fully escorted from Paris by Jane Thomson
• Private airport or train station arrival transfer
• Private transport throughout
• Breakfast daily
• Perfume masterclass Paris
• Welcome dinner Paris
• Dior lunch with Champagne Paris
• Champagne with all main meals
• Meals as specified in the itinerary
• Private tastings & visits to a fabulous mix of champagne houses
• Government & city taxes

NOT INCLUDED:

Airfares unless stated in the itinerary; items of a personal nature; phone calls; passport and visas (if applicable); entry or departure fees charged at the airport; laundry or tips. Any transport outside of included transfers and activities; excess baggage; security and additional government taxes not covered already; travel insurance. Meals not specifically mentioned in the itinerary; beverages unless specifically described. Optional excursions or activities that may be offered but are not included in the tour price.

Itinerary*

OCTOBER 2024

Saturday 05: Ooh La La – Welcome to Paris!

Welcome to Paris, one of the most beautiful cities in the world.  After collecting your baggage, please enter the arrivals area to meet your driver who will transfer you to Maison Favart, your home for the next two nights.

This afternoon we will awaken your senses with a private, luxury perfume masterclass. This is all about understanding aromas and how to identify and articulate them – something we will shortly be asking to you apply to the world of champagne! As well as being a lot of fun
the perfume masterclass gives a solid grounding in the skills you’ll be using all week to fully appreciate the exquisite champagnes you’ll be tasting.

The welcome dinner we have planned for you this evening is where you will enjoy a formal tour briefing and most importantly, get to know your fellow guests. And, of course, indulge in some champagne!

Overnight accommodation; Maison Favart
Included meals: Dinner

Sunday 06: Dior Darling….

After breakfast this morning, you are in for a treat.

We head off this morning for a private tour of La Galerie Dior, embodying the spirit of Parisian Haute Couture whilst perpetuating the memory of this historic address.  After this VIP tour enjoy you will enjoy a divine 3-course  lunch at Restaurant Monsieur Dior to continue the Dior Experience.

The rest of the afternoon and evening are at leisure in Paris…

Overnight accommodation; Maison Favart

Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Monday 07: Time to sparkle….

This morning enjoy breakfast, checkout and say farewell to Paris. We are then whisked away by private transfer to the heart of sparkle – Champagne!

A divine private visit to an iconic champagne house sets the scene for the next five days of VIP access only tastings, superb dining and more.

We then head to Chateau de Sacy, your home for the next 5 nights.  Settle in and stretch your legs in the delightful garden.

This evening dinner will be at the Chateau.

Overnight accommodation: Chateau de Sacy (or similar)
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Tuesday 08 – Friday 11: From Artisan to Iconic, and much in between….

Over the next four glorious days you will experience the magic of a multitude of champagne houses that will take you from the smaller artisans to the iconic Maisons. You will be immersed in deep, chalk caves, see how champagne is created from the ground up and meet
up with some of today’s movers and shakers of the Champagne world.

As always, our visits will focus on the amazing women of champagne – both past and present. Women have been fundamental to the story of champagne since the Grande Dame herself, Veuve Clicquot, took over her husband’s small champagne house in 1772 following his
untimely death and turned it into one of the world’s first multinational companies.

Today, some of the biggest brands and smallest labels have incredible women at the helm, and the story of the women in champagne continues to evolve and grow.

In between champagne visits you’ll also have time to relax and soak up the beauty of this gorgeous region. We’ll also have you going on a guided walking tour of Reims, including to the famed Notre Dame where Kings and Queens have been crowned through the centuries,
and we let you loose to explore the Avenue De Champagne in Epernay at your own pace.

The full itinerary of champagne visits will be released ahead of your tour. Examples of those visited on previous tours include:

• Champagne Ruinart
• Champagne Bollinger
• Champagne Jacquart
• Champagne Veuve Fourny
• Champagne Veuve Clicquot
• Champagne Gardet
• Champagne Pommery
• Champagne Paul Lebrun
• Champagne Pol Roger
• and more!

Truly sublime.

Overnight accommodation: Chateau de Sacy (or similar)
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner plus tastings

Saturday 12: A last minute bubble and then back to Paris…

It’s time to say goodbye to Champagne today, and head back to Paris. We check out after breakfast and then depart.

On the way we will stop in to meet a fabulous woman of Champagne for our last tasting before heading back to the bright lights of Paris.

You have the afternoon at leisure to enjoy a last minute shop, soak up some art or just meander the streets (did you know there is a vineyard where you can do a wine tasting in Montmatre?)

This evening your farewell dinner and champagne together to celebrate your Fabulous Ladies Paris & Champagne Experience.

Overnight accommodation: Chateau de Sacy

Included meals: Breakfast

Sunday 13: time to say farewell…

It’s time to say farewell and thank you for travelling with us on this fabulous getaway. Depart at your leisure or perhaps you would like to stay a little longer?  Let us know and we can help you.

Included meals: Breakfast

Paris:

La Maison Favart:

A delicious interlude outside of time, the décor of La Maison Favart inspires. In the choice of each object, in the care of each detail, seems to resound a small graceful melody.

Each of the 39 rooms and suites has its own special feel, imbued with the opulence of 18th century style. Some have the look of a hushed boudoir, others have the privilege of a majestic view, others have the charm of an attic, and others have the spice of pure modernity. All with their precious comfort, these rooms are a nod to the patina of the classics and the timeless Parisian style.

Champagne:

Chateau de Sacy*:

Travel though our House, through the history of Women and Champagne !  Nuit de Miel, Madame de Pompadour, Valse Pétillante and Marie Antoinette… each of our rooms is unique and invites you to relax.