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Taste of France

Independent TGV rail circuit through France's top food and wine cities

Taste of France is an 11-day independent rail package operated by Railbookers. Travelers ride TGV, France's high-speed train, between Paris, Dijon, Lyon, Avignon, and Bordeaux, before returning to Paris. As an independent package, there is no escort; travelers move between cities on their own schedule. The route is built around regional food and wine, with each city selected for its own culinary specialities, from Burgundy near Dijon to the vineyards around Bordeaux and Provence near Avignon. Railbookers does not publish a day-by-day breakdown of hotels or meals for this package. It suits travelers who want an extended, self-paced tour of French food and wine by rail rather than a fixed group schedule.

What to know before you look closer

  • Railbookers does not publish a day-by-day itinerary for this package; confirm the order of cities, hotels, and any included meals with them before booking.

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes, Railbookers includes travel aboard France's TGV trains between Paris, Dijon, Lyon, Avignon, and Bordeaux.
Is this trip escorted or independent?
It is an independent rail package, so you travel between cities on your own schedule rather than as part of an escorted group.
Which cities does the trip visit?
Paris, Dijon, Lyon, Avignon, and Bordeaux, before returning to Paris.
What is the focus of the trip?
Regional French food and wine, with each city chosen for its own culinary specialities.
How much does it cost?
From $3,749 per person (USD) for the 11-day, 10-night package.

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