France Culinary Tour
France Backroad Tours presents a ten day culinary tour through the Loire Valley.
A backroad tour is a window into the local culture and culinary scene of France. Your tour guides, Monique and Anthony Dupre have lived and traveled extensively in France. They have discovered quaint bistros, private family vineyards, medieval hilltop villages, and hidden castles not usually found by the typical tourist. They have chosen to highlight their best discoveries in an exclusive 10 day trip through the Loire Valley, Date TBA.
We will introduce you to the romance, beauty and culinary delights of the Loire Valley while giving you ample time to explore the sites on your own. France Backroad Tours is designed to accommodate your interests and leave you with the local flavor of the Loire Valley.
We invite you to experience a part of France that is usually only discovered by the local resident.
This 10 day tour through the magnificent Loire Valley will feature:
- Six private cooking classes with our own personal chef . Learn to cook the French way and amaze your friends when you come home! Meals will feature local organic food found at the abundant nearby outdoor farmers markets which we will be frequenting.
- A bike ride through the Loire Valley. This ride will take you along winding back roads through the countryside, along the Loire River, passing hillsides dotted with lush vineyards and stately castles.
- Visit an 11th century underground village. The Anjou region was once filled with underground villages and farms. We will visit one of them and experience first hand how people carved their lives in rock centuries ago.
- Enjoy romantic vineyards. Tucked away in the valley we will visit vineyards that have been producing wine for centuries.
- Experience a French organic farm. We will be visiting farms that have been practicing organic agriculture throughout the generations. You will get a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into making French food so unforgettable.
- Indulge your senses with the tastes and smells of the Anjou region’s finest produce, meat, breads and dairy products and their many outdoor farmers markets. The incredible local flavors will linger on your mind long after they pass your lips.
- Tour will see Castles, museums and more. Visit the tallest castle in France, see the longest tapestry in the world, a medieval fortress, an 11th century Abbey, museums that will transport you in time and SO MUCH MORE!
Our Mission
France Backroad Tours believes in treading lightly on the planet. This means that we make it a priority to support sustainable practices. This tour will include staying at an eco-friendly 11th century castle, patronizing local businesses and always using only the best organic food.
Prices:
Double Occupancy: $3800
Single Occupancy: $4500
This includes lodging at an 11th century castle for 9 nights. Also included is all ground transportation once in the Loire Valley, all meals except two lunches, all monument and museum entrance fees, six private cooking classes with a personal chef, bike rental and full-time translator and guide availability. For this tour we will take a maximum of 10 people.
If you have any questions email Monique at:
sustainablebudget@gmail.com