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Journeys can last from 3-10 days. These travel ‘deep dives’ will include winery/vineyard visits, great meals, food producers, farmers, and maybe even guest visitors. As much as we can, we’ll find some time to hike it all off.

If possible, we’ll even use the train, and our own two feet, to get from here to there.

The bottom line: active, earth-friendly, and mobile.

Estimated costs:

short Jaunts

If two travelers want me all to themselves for 3 (or 4) days, the cost will start at about 2900€ per person. But as your group gets bigger, the per person price gets smaller. Got a group of seven that wants a custom tour? That will probably run you about 1500€ per person.

Included in a 3-day tour would be 3 lunches, 2 dinners, 2 hotel nights, and all your train transportation to and from your starting city.

And of course, my planning and guided services from beginning to end.

week journeys

These are offered as both custom tours for groups of 2-7 people, or as pre-planned journeys on set dates with other like-minded travelers, in groups of 7 or more.

For private custom tours the cost will start at about 7500€ per person for just two people, but again, as your group gets larger, the per person cost decreases. A group of 7 should run about 5000€ per person for the week.

In addition to my planning and guide services, included in these tours are 7 lunches, 6 dinners, 6 hotel nights, and all your transportation to and from your starting city.

Tours of France

Offered for groups of at least 10 people, and as a pre-planned journey on set dates with other like-minded travelers.

Prices will start at 6000€ per person and will include the whole kit and kaboodle over ten days. 10 lunches, 9 dinners, 9 hotel nights, and every single kilometer of train travel, starting and ending in Paris.

And again, all the planning is included, and I’ll be with you for every kilometer, every bite, and every sip.

A black and white photo of a vineyard with rows of grapevines leading up to a church on a hill, with a few trees on the hilltop.

FAQ

  • The first thing to do is send me your travel dates and details so we can talk about the when and where, the who, and the how much. Simply fill out this form.

  • The starting price for the tours include everything from the moment I meet you at our agreed starting point, and bid you adieu at the end of the trip. That includes train tickets, lodging, meals, and my full attention on making every day a great day.

  • ~ For short jaunts of 3 (or 4) days: at least 90 days in advance

    ~ For up to 7-day getaways: at least 120 days in advance

    ~ For Custom Tours or 10-day tours: at least 6 months in advance

  • Yes, except for the last two weeks of December. Also, there are certain French holidays that can complicate travel—a lot of them on Mondays in May.

    Also, August. It’s for real—everyone goes on vacation in August. And it can be hot. Let’s skip August.

  • Sometimes. For short jaunts of 3 (or 4) days I’m yours for between 2-7 people. To create a tour of 7 days or longer I need at least a minimum of 6 participants.

    I also offer my own tours of 7 or 10 days a few times per year that you can latch onto if you don’t mind starting as strangers, and finishing as friends.

  • No. Sorry. All participants must be 18 or older.

  • Well, yeah. Within reason. Let’s not plan a tour to the coast if you can’t or don’t want to eat seafood, or a cheese-a-thon in Normandy if you’re lactose intolerant.

    Agreed?

  • I suppose that is the most important question, isn’t it?

    I have 30 years experience working in all aspects of the wine sector—import, distribution, retail, winery, marketing, and more. I don’t have a single certification to prove it except for paystubs going back to 1993.

    As I find myself lately reflecting more and more about my career, it dawned on me that I might have something else to try. But importantly, I want to go for it in a smart, sensitive, and unusual way that would make me pleased to say, “I’m happy to be my own customer.”

    Importantly, I want to meet people that are wishing to try out a lesser-considered way of traveling. And I want to offer a way to do it ecologically, sustainably, uniquely, and from time to time, a bit spontaneously.

    There’s also my complete and utter need to never visit well-known wineriers or eat in restaurants that are mainstream. I’ll go 2 hours out of my way to find either, hopefully in the same day!

    Plus, after all those years traveling back and forth between the US and France, I am now a permanent resident here since 2017. I’ve learned my way around a little bit!

  • Glad you asked.

    • Those who can’t pack for a week or 10 days in a good quality backpack, and without your entire wardrobe at hand;

    • Those who prefer cars/limousines/taxis/ubers/private planes;

    • Those not interested or able to walk around a little bit

    • Folks with a lot of dietary restrictions, or who are vegan. Sorry, we’re going deep into the countryside here;

    • People who are chronologically challenged, and are unable to meet or leave somewhere on time;

    • Incurious people, or those who don’t dig spontaneity.