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Escorted Luxury Wine Tours Off The Beaten Route Last Minutes See the Agenda See the tours The Vinivia Tours are based on a new concept of wine tourism, associating relaxation and pleasure, discovering a region and its heritage, genuineness, as well as the stimulation of your senses through an original training approach in oenology. We take complete care of you, including a permanent escort by a member of the Vinivia team, the local transfers in a comfortable Minibus, accommodation, restaurants, discovery and cultural activities... You will benefit from discovery workshops of the visited terroirs, an initiation of wine tasting according to the Vinivia method, plus the explained visits of wineries with the winemakers. We offer two levels of service : 
| « Prestige », accommodation equivalent to ** or ***, traditional local gastronomy | 
| « Tête de Cuvées », (Icone or Exclusive) accommodation equivalent to *** higher or ****, culinary tables, starred Michelin restaurants |
BRAND NEW !! : our latest outstanding Tours to immerse yourself into the French Art of Living : "Provence, Wines & Gastronomy" Ref. S2508 Available all year From 3 to 12 pers. Posssible Private Escorted Tour (2 pers.) + SPECIAL NEW YEAR'S EVE - You will discover and taste some of the most prestigious wines of South of France : Chateauneuf du pape, Lirac, Tavel, and Côtes du Lubéron
- Accomodation in one of the best Hotel right in the center of Avignon. An ancient Cloister from the XVIth century.
- You will indulge yourself in tasting the finest gastronomy of Provence, such as Michelin starred restaurants
- French Cooking Class in one of the best restaurant of the region
- Remarkable sightseeings : Avignon and the Pope's Palace, The Pont du Gard, Gordes and the Lubéron, some of the "Most Beautiful Villages of France", and much more...
- Your dates will be ours - Exclusive : Possible Private Escorted Tours
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"Wine & Truffle" Ref. S2708 18th to the 23rd of Jan 2008 From 3 to 12 pers. Discover some of the most prestigious wines of South of France : Lirac, Tavel, Costière de Nimes, ... Meet real and authentic winemakers who are opening the doors of their cellars to us. Accommodation in charming hotel made of old mansions from the XVIIth century. Get to know every thing about Truffle, the black diamond : the annual truffle market at Uzès, guided visit and truffle hunting, tasting initiation and truffle gastronomic diner from a starred-Michelin Chef. Air Balloon flight to discover this faboulous region Remarkable spots and sightseeing : The bridge of the Gard (classified world heritage by UNESCO), the Peerage-Duchy of Uzès, Nîmes the Roman. VINIVIA's escort and full guided journey with experts in wine
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AGENDA- Limited places, group up to 12 persons maximum Contact : +33(0)877 36 73 70 For Private Escorted Wine Tours, your dates : consult us E-Mail |
If you represent a Group (more than 5 people), contact us fo know more about our Special Rates (from -10% discount and more) NEW : Our latest Tour "Provence, Wines & Gastronomy" - Outstanding Program Learn More >> Our brand New "Wine & Truffle" Tour in Jan-08 Learn More >> "Arrival / Return" : Nearest train stations or airports "Details " : Click on the reference nbr to get a full description of the wine Tour Date | Wine Tours | Arrival Return | Details | Price | 8 nov. to 11 nov. 2007 | Nîmes the Roman - Costières de Nîmes BOOKED The best Domains of the Costières de Nîmes - Nîmes, regional roman capital, and its imperial arenas - The roman bridge of the Gard (Pont du gard) - Accomodation in a private mansion of the XIVth century, nice gastronomy, and large range of wines tasted | Nîmes | S1307 | 1 190 € | 28 dec to 1st Jan 2008 | Wine & Gastronomy in Provence - Chateauneuf, Lirac, Tavel & Lubéron SPECIAL NEW YEAR'S EVE Discover guenuine wines, the very best of the South of France, taste the finest provencal cuisine, enjoy faboulous sightseeing (Pont du Gard, the "most beautifull villages of France", ...). New year's eve with one of the best starred-Michelin Chef in Provence. A festival for your palatte, the must !! | Avignon | S2508 | 2 400 € | | | | | | |
| | AGENDA 2008 | | | | Date | Wine Tours | Arrival Return | Ref. | Price | 18jan to 23 jan 2008 | Wine & Truffle - Lirac, Tavel & Costières de Nîmes Exceptional !! Get to know every thing about truffle, the Balck Diamond : assist to the one and only truffle market, meet the producers, participate to truffle hunting, learn how to taste it, to cook it, special Truffle dinner from starred-Michelin Chef. Air Ballon flight, remarkable sightseeing, and of course the best Domains and wine tasting... | Nîmes Avignon | S2708 | 2 450 € | 27 march to 30 march 2008 | Grenache and Galets Roulés - Lirac et Chateauneuf du Pape Visits and tastings in 2 appellations where the Grenache is king - Bridge of the Gard ("Pont du Gard") ranked among World Heritage of Humanity by the UNESCO, Uzès the mediaeval - Charming hotel, tasty local gastronomy, ... | Nîmes Avignon | S2008 | 1 310 € | 10 april to 13 april 2008 | Roman and mediaeval magnificences - Coteaux du Languedoc & Costières de Nîmes Visits in Estates producing some of the best Coteaux du Languedoc and Costières de Nîmes wines- Exploring typical and historical villages and cities such as Aigues Mortes, Montpellier and Nîmes - Accomodation in a cosy private Mansion of the XIVth century- | Nîmes Montpellier | S1008 | 1 380 € | 24 april to 27 april 2008 | Between Communion, Terroir Wines in Corbières Visit of renowned Estates of Corbières appelation. Carcassonne (ranked among world Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO), Cathare Castles, Abbey of Fontfroide, ... Lodging in a charming in an old mansion dating from the XIXth located in the middle of Boutenac vineyards | Narbonne Carcassonne | S1108 | 990 € | 30 april to 4 may 2008 | Art & Wine in Roussillon Get to know better 3 different appellations of wines and sweet wines - Modern Art : Chagall, Picasso, Matisse, ... Icon Tour : charming 4 star Hotel, gastronomic meals and Michelin starred restaurant,... | Perpignan Gironne | S1208 | 1 715 € | 8 may to 11 may 2008 | Nîmes the Roman - Costières de Nîmes The best Domains of the Costières de Nîmes - Nîmes, regional roman capital, and its imperial arenas - The roman bridge of the Gard (Pont du gard) - Accomodation in a private mansion of the XIVth century, local tasty gastronomy, and large range of wines tasted | Nîmes | S1308 | 1 265 € | 12 may to 18 may 2008 | Spa & Wine in the country of the Kings of Majorca - Côtes du Roussillon et Banyuls The pleasures of Spa linked to the wine. The palace of the Kings of Majorca at Perpignan, and their summer castle at Coullioure. Luxury 4 star hotel with free access to the marine space. Enjoy local and tasty terroir cuisine, but also high gastronomy (Toques blanches and Michelin starred restaurant). | Perpignan Gironne | S2208 | 2 840 € | 29 may to 1er june 2008 | Green Golf and red Wines : Golf, Art & Wine in Roussillon 27 holes golf, discovery and tastings of the Banyuls sweet wines, as well as the best Côtes du Roussillon wines- We will approach Modern Art through visits of museum where the most famous painters (such as Picasso, Matisse, ...) are present- Icon Tour : 4 star Hotel in the Golf, Michelin starred restaurant, ... | Perpignan Gironne | S1608 | 1 360 € | 12 june to 15 juin 2008 | The Magic of the terroir - Chateauneuf du Pape Get to know a fabulous and renowned Terroir such as Chateauneuf. Some of the best winemakers will open their cellar doors to us. An escapade also in Lirac which is close in distance and in type of wines - A real castle life since you will be staying in a splendid castle (4*) located at the top of Chateauneuf hills. High french gastronomy (Ducasse school), and guided visit of Avignon... | Avignon | S1908 | à partir de 1 475 € | 17 june to 20 june 2008 | Schist Wines - Faugères & Saint Chinian Concentrated and fruity wines from an exceptional terroir. Lodging in an old "cjateau which used to be the summer residence of Béziers's Bishops. Vineyards walk and many activities in pré=esence of the winemakers (tasting, cuisine, guided visit, ...)... | Béziers | S2308 | 1 105 € | 26 june to 29 june 2008 | Grenache and Galets Roulés - Lirac et Chateauneuf du Pape Visits and tastings in 2 appellations where the Grenache is king - Bridge of the Gard ("Pont du Gard") ranked among World Heritage of Humanity by the UNESCO, Uzès the mediaeval - Charming hotel, tasty local gastronomy, ... | Nîmes Avignon | S2008 | 1 310 € | 11 sept. to 14 sept. 2008 | Harvest at Collioure and in the Aspres - SPECIAL HARVEST Exceptional : the harvest Live ! Follow up the grapes, from the vineyards, up to the cellar, and understand a tiny part of the winemakers know-how. 4 star hotel, Michelin starred restaurant, and .... Golf and beach | Perpignan Gironne | S1708 | 1 235 € | 18 sept. to 21 sept. 2008 | Harvest at Chateauneuf du Pape SPECIAL HARVEST Live the extraordinary experience of the harvest in this renowned vineyard. Exclusive and luxurious Tour : accomodation in a XIXth century "de luxe chateau", gastronomic dinner at the castle - Remarkable spots and guided tour through Avignon and the Pope's Palace (World Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO) | Avignon | S2408 | à partir de 1 475 € | 2 oct. to 5 oct. 2008 | Roman and mediaeval magnificences - Coteaux du Languedoc & Costières de Nîmes Visits in Estates producing some of the best Coteaux du Languedoc and Costières de Nîmes wines- Exploring typical and historical villages and cities such as Aigues Mortes, Montpellier and Nîmes - Accomodation in a cosy private Mansion of the XIVth century- | Nîmes Montpellier | S1008 | 1 500 € | 16 oct. to 19 oct. 2008 | Art & Wine in Roussillon Get to know better 3 different appellations of wines and sweet wines - Modern Art : Chagall, Picasso, Matisse, ... Icon Tour : charming 4 star Hotel, gastronomic meals and Michelin starred restaurant,... | Perpignan Gironne | S1408 | 1 440 € | 20 oct. to 26 oct. 2008 | Spa & Wine in the country of the Kings of Majorca - Côtes du Roussillon et Banyuls The pleasures of Spa linked to the wine. The palace of the Kings of Majorca at Perpignan, and their summer castle at Coullioure. Luxury 4 star hotel with free access to the marine space. Enjoy local and tasty terroir cuisine, but also high gastronomy (Toques blanches and Michelin starred restaurant). | Perpignan Gironne | S2208 | 2 840 € | 30 oct. to 2 nov. 2008 | Nîmes the Roman - Costières de Nîmes The best Domains of the Costières de Nîmes - Nîmes, regional roman capital, and its imperial arenas - The roman bridge of the Gard (Pont du gard) - Accomodation in a private mansion of the XIVth century, local tasty gastronomy, and large range of wines tasted | Nîmes | S1308 | 1 265 € |
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"VINIVIA" Wine Tour Exceptionnal !! Wine & Gastronomy in Provence Chateauneuf, Lirac, Tavel, Lubéron | 4 Nights/5 Days | Details |
| |  | • Discover some of the most prestigious wines of South of France : Chateauneuf du Pape, Lirac, Tavel, Côtes du Lubéron, ... • Accommodation in a luxury renovated medieval monument in the center of Avignon (XVIth) • Taste the finest gastronomy of Provence through the invitation to Michelin starred restaurants, and original places which are proposing delightful and delicious local cuisine. • French cooking class with chef, • Remarkable spots and sightseeings : Chateauneuf du Pape, Avignon and Pope's Palace, Gordes and the Lubéron, the "Pont du Gard", hilltop and "most beautiful" medieval villages of Provence. • VINIVIA's escort and full guided journey | | |
| Ref. S2508 | Dates : your dates will be ours !! | Price: | 2 670.00 € | | More information : | Tel. +33 (0)877 36 73 70 contact us | | |
"VINIVIA" Prestige Wine Tour SPECIAL TRUFFLE Wine & Truffle - Costières de Nîmes, Lirac & Tavel | 5 Nuits/6 Jours | Details |
| |  | • Discover some of the most prestigious wines of South of France : Lirac, Tavel, Costière de Nimes, ... • Accommodation in charming hotel made of old mansions from the XVIIth century. • Get to know every thing about Truffle, the black diamond : the annual truffle market at Uzès, guided visit and truffle hunting, tasting initiation and truffle gastronomic diner from a starred- Michelin Chef. • Air Balloon flight to discover this faboulous region • Remarkable spots and sightseeing : The bridge of the Gard, the Peerage-Duchy of Uzès, Nîmes the Roman. • VINIVIA's escort and full guided journey with experts in wine | | |
| Ref. S2708 | Dates : 18 to the 23 January 2008 | Price: | 2 450.00 € | | More informations : | Tél. +33 (0)877 36 73 70 Contact us | | |
Prestige "VINIVIA" Wine Tour Grenache & Galets roulés - Lirac et Chateauneuf du pape | 3 Nights/4 Days | Details |
| |  | • Two "terroirs" of "galets roulés" : one is the worldwide known Chateauneuf du Pape, and the other one which follows the same destiny is Lirac. • Bridge of Gard (Pont du Gard), classified World Inheritance of Humanity by UNESCO • Dukedom of Uzès, undamaged medieval village ; see its colourful market and taste its regional products • A charming *** hotel located right in the heart of the Tavel Lirac appellation • Succulent gastronomy (3 dinners) • The VINIVIA workshop and management | | |
| Ref. S2008A | Dates : 27th to the 30th of march 2008 | Price: | 1 310.00 € | | Ref. S2008B | Dates : 26th to the 29th of june 2008 | Price: | 1 310,00 € | | More informations : | Tel. +33 (0)877 36 73 70 Contact us | | |
"VINIVIA" Wine Tour- Icon Roman & Mediaeval Magnificences - Coteaux du Languedoc & Costières de Nîmes | 3 Nights/4 Days | Details |
| |  | • Approach to the Coteaux du Languedoc and Costières de Nîmes wines. Full bodied but gratifying wines • The mediaeval epoch marked this region: the city of Aigues Mortes and its battlement so magnificently preserved, visits through the labyrinth of pedestrian alleyways of Montpellier, capital of Languedoc Roussillon, born in 985 • A day in Nîmes, regional roman capital and its imperial arena • Accommodation in a Hotel of the 15th Century, located in the center of Aigues Mortes city, close to Camargue. • The VINIVIA workshop and management | | |
| Ref. S1008A en | Dates : 10th to the 13th of april 2008 | Price : | 1 380.00 € | | Ref. S1008B en | Dates : 2nd to the 5th of october 2008 | Price : | 1 500,00 € | | For more informations : | Tel. +33 (0)877 36 73 70 Contact us | | |
Prestige VINIVIA Wine Tour Between Communion and Terroir Wines - Corbières et Cru Boutenac | 3 Nights/4 Days | Details |
| |  | • Visit to renowned and distinguished vineyards and wineries of Corbières. Among them two appeared in the Magazine "Wines of France". Special Harvest in Sept Tour • Dive into the medieval epoch with the majestic city of Carcassonne, classified World Inheritance of Humanity, biggest fortress of Europe and magnificently preserved ; see also the beautifull abbey of Fontfroide. • Accommodation in charming bed & breakfast rooms in an old mansion dating from 1866, located in the middle of wild and hilly landscapes, edged with hundred-year-old grapevines • Back to the history of Cathars, castles, museum, discussions with the natives • The VINIVIA workshop and management | | |
| Ref. S1108A | Dates : 24th to the 27th of april 2008 | Prix : | 990.00 € | | More informations : | Tel. +33 (0)877 36 73 70 Contact us | | |
"VINIVIA" Wine Tour- Icon Art & Wine - Côtes du Roussillon, Côtes du Roussillon Village, Collioure | 4 Nights/5 Days | Details |
| |  | • Discover 3 terroirs in Côtes du Roussillon and Natural Sweet Wines, by meeting some amazing winegrowers • You will walk on the traces of famous painters like Picasso, Matisse, Duffy, Soutine... Céret modern art museum and its marvellous collection • Perpignan, the ancient capital of the Aragon kingdom and the Rigaud museum • Collioure, jewel of the bright red coast • Charming four-star Hotel, close to Perpignan, its impressive cellar of 1 500 references of wines Gastronomic tables among which two starred Michelin restaurants • The VINIVIA workshop and management | | |
| Ref. S1208A en | Dates : 30th of april to the 4th of may 2008 | Price : | 1 715.00 € | | For more informations : | Tel. +33 (0)877 36 73 70 Contact us | | |
"VINIVIA" Wine Tour- Super Premium Nîmes the Roman - Costières de Nîmes | 3 Nights/4 Days | Details |
| |  | • Tasting the best Costières de Nîmes. A range of red wines, going from fruity to very concentrated and very sweet-scented. Fresh and aromatic white wines. Definitely rising values. • Nîmes, Roman regional capital and its imperial arenas • Visit to the Bridge of Gard, classified World Inheritance of Humanity • Residence in the historical heart of Nîmes in a peculiar hotel of the 17th century, entirely renovated • An innovative gastronomy blending tradition and modernity. • The VINIVIA workshop and management | | |
| Ref. S1308A en | Dates : 8th to 11th of may 2008 | Price : | 1 265.00 € | | Ref. S1308B en | Dates : 30th of oct. to the 2nd of nov. 2008 | Price : | 1 265,00 € | | For more informations : | Tel. +33 (0)877 36 73 70 Contact us | | |
"VINIVIA" Wine Tour- Icon Spa & Wine in the country of the Kings of Majorca - Côte du Roussillon and Banyuls | 6 Nights/7 Days | Details |
| |  | • The pleasures of Spa linked to the discovery of the wine • Discover the amazing region of Roussillon • Visit two wonderful forteresses, the Palace of Kings of Majorca in Perpignan and the Royal Castle, summer residence in Collioure • Luxury four-star Hotel with free access to marine space (swimming pool interior and external, oriental hammam, sauna, fitness room and tea therapy) • The VINIVIA workshop and management | | |
| Ref. S2208A en | Dates : 12th to the 18th of may 2008 | Price : | 2 840.00 € | | Ref. S2208B en | Dates : 20th to the 26th of october 2008 | Price : | 2 840.00 € | | For more informations : | Tel. +33 (0)877 36 73 70 Contact us | | |
"VINIVIA" Wine Tour- Icon Green Course and Red Wine : Golf & Wine - Côtes du Roussillon, Côtes du Roussillon Village, Collioure | 3 Nights/4 Days | Details |
| |  | • Discover aperitif wines of Banyuls and table wines of Roussillon through different appellations • Remain in a beautiful four-star hotel with original decoration around Golf and located right in the heart of the course • Enjoy the 27 Golf holes and the Winegrowers walk • Admire the impressive collection of Céret's modern art museum, Picasso, Brune, Chagall and many others • Saturday dinner in a great restaurant starred Michelin which mixes successfully tradition and creation • The VINIVIA workshop and management | | |
| Ref. S1608A en | Dates : 29th of may to the 1st of june 2008 | Price : | 1 360.00 € | | For more informations : | Tel. +33 (0)877 36 73 70 Contact us | | |
"VINIVIA" Wine Tour - Exclusive The Magic of the Terroir - Chateauneuf du Pape | 3 Nights/4 Days | Details |
| |  | • Discover one of the most prestigious wine region : Chateauneuf du Pape, its renowned red wines, but also its elegant white wines • Escapade in Appellation Lirac • Accommodation in a XIXth century castle • A gastronomic diner in the castle • Remarkable spots and historic cities : Chateauneuf du Pape, Avignon and Pope's Palace (classified World Heritage of Humanity by the UNESCO) - Guided visit of the old city • The VINIVIA workshop and management | | |
| Ref. S1908 | Dates : 12th to the 15th of june 2008 | First Price : | 1 475.00 € | | For more 'informations : | Tel. +33 (0)877 36 73 70 Contact us | | |
"VINIVIA" Wine Tour- Prestige Schist Wines - Faugères & Saint Chinian | 3 Nights/4 Days | Details |
| |  | • Discovery and tasting of the very best wines of Faugères. Visit to Saint Chinian vineyards and winemakers • Strolls and "vineyard plates" which are accompanied and commented by the winemakers to understand the work in the vineyard, the work in the cellar and become familiar with this south exposed hilly landscapes. A terroir which absolutely diserves to be better known. • The authenticity of the region and its people • Tasty cuisine and meals made of fresh and local products. • Lodging in a "Château Hotel" • The VINIVIA workshop and management | | |
| Ref. S2308 en | Dates : 17th to the 20th of june 2008 | Price : | 1 105.00 € | | For more informations : | Tel. +33 (0)877 36 73 70 Contact us | | |
"VINIVIA" Wine Tour - Icon SPECIAL HARVEST Harvest at Collioure and in the Aspres - Côte du Roussillon and Banuyls | 3 Nights/4 Days | Details |
| |  | • Exceptional ! The harvest, live ! ; follow up with the winegrowers from Collioure, the grape from the plant to the cellar and the tanks - Get to know what is been done in the cellar during the harvest and the vinification processes. Explanation by the winemaker himself in the Aspres area • Remain in a beautiful four-star hotel with original decoration and located right in the heart of a Golf. If you wish, you might enjoy the 27 Golf holes • Admire the impressive collection of Céret's modern art museum, Picasso, Brune, Chagall ... • One Dinner in a great restaurant starred Michelin which mixes successfully tradition and creation • The VINIVIA workshop and management | | |
| Ref. S1708 | Dates : 11th to the 14th of september 2008 | Price : | 1 235.00 € | | For more 'informations : | Tel. +33 (0)877 36 73 70 Contact us | | |
"VINIVIA" Wine Tour - Exclusive SPECIAL HARVEST Harvest at Chateauneuf du Pape | 3 Nights/4 Days | Details |
| |  | • Discover one of the most prestigious wine region : Chateauneuf du Pape, its renowned red wines, but also its elegant white wines • Live the amazing experience of the harvest in Chateauneuf du Pape vineyard • Accommodation in a XIXth century castle • A gastronomic diner in the castle • Remarkable spots and historic cities : Chateauneuf du Pape, Avignon and Pope's Palace (classified World Heritage of Humanity by the UNESCO) • The VINIVIA workshop and management | | |
| Ref. S2408 | Dates : 18th to the 21st of september 2008 | First Price : | 1 475.00 € | | For more 'informations : | Tel. +33 (0)877 36 73 70 Contact us | | |
"VINIVIA" Wine Tour- Icon Modern Art & Wine - Côtes du Roussillon, Côtes du Roussillon Village, Banyuls | 3 Nights/4 Days | Details |
| |  | • Discover 3 terroirs in Côtes du Roussillon and Natural Sweet wines, by meeting some amazing and ruddy winegrowers • Visit to Céret modern art museum and its marvellous collection: Brune Chagall, Picasso, Matisse, Fischer, Vialat, Tapiès and many others • Collioure, jewel of the bright red coast and its path of Fauvists • Charming four-star hotel, located in a park close to Perpignan and having an impressive cellar of 1 500 references of wines; gastronomic tables among which one starred Michelin restaurant. • The VINIVIA workshop and management | | |
| Ref. S1408en | Dates : 16th to the 19th of october 2008 | Price : | 1 440.00 € | | For more informations : | Tel. +33 (0)877 36 73 70 Contact us | | |
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