Attractions, Museums and carefully selected Travel Partners
Ophorus operates tours & activities in France since 2005. Eversince, we have included on our programs attractions, museums and carefully selected travel partners including Hotels, Restaurants, Wineries, Artisans and many others. We believe that by including these partners on our programs, we definitely enhance the travel experience of our guests visiting France.
Below, you will certainly recognize or even have visited some of the places that figure on our list. Our hope here, is to try and introduce you to other sites, help you in your travel planning to France and most of all highlight partners that we really enjoy working with and with whom we share common values such as excellence, a high sense of sharing and utter creativity.
This list is constantly being updated so don't hesitate to come back and discover all our new additions.
FRANCE TRAVEL VACATION PARTNERS
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Le Boat - Houseboat vacations in France
A boating vacation is a perfect way to enjoy the spectacular scenery of the French waterways. With Le Boat you can explore the sights or stop at any time to relax, indulge in fine French wines and delicious food. Choose from 9 French boating destinations with distinct scenery, gastronomy & culture.
https://shorturl.at/irsZ5
PARTNER DESTINATION MARKETING ORGANIZATIONS
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Aix en Provence Tourism
In an ideal location between the old town and the newer quarters, the Aix-en-Provence Tourist Office is the starting-point for a successful trip to our region. Provides visitors with advice and directions as well as information before and during their stay.
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Bayeux-Bessin Tourism
This area Calvados was liberated in the few hours that followed the allied landings on the 6th of June 1944. The area suffered little damage from the fights that occurred during the Battle of Normandy. Today it is a popular holiday destination that perfectly combines culture, heritage & dynamism.
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Bordeaux Tourism & Conventions
A world-renowned city, Bordeaux is famed for its vineyards, gastronomy, and art de vivre. Offering an intoxicating mix of rich historical heritage and modernity, the city is home to stunning contemporary architectural works. To explore the city and its heritage, you will be spoilt for choice.
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Colmar Tourism
Nestled among vineyards, its traditional houses, canals, floral displays, amazing cuisine, famous wines and charming accommodation make Colmar an outstanding microcosm of Alsace – showcasing its lifestyle, conviviality and hospitality – the key features of its unique, exceptional welcome.
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Sarlat Perigord Noir Tourism
Starting point of your stay in Périgord Noir, the Tourist Office of Sarlat will welcome you throughout the year. Find all the information and documentation to prepare your visits and discover the Dordogne.
https://en.sarlat-tourisme.com/
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Strasbourg Tourism
See the Cathedral, the Petite France and more! Want to make sure you don’t miss out on anything in Strasbourg, even if you’re not here for long? Here’s a selection of places you shouldn’t miss when you visit the Alsatian capital, for an unforgettable travel experience!
https://www.visitstrasbourg.fr/en/welcome-in-strasbourg/
BORDEAUX HOTELS - Travel Vacation Packages in Bordeaux
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Hôtel des Quinconces 5* - Luxury Boutique Hotel
Enter the former Consulate of the United States in Bordeaux and discover in a 19th century home, a place full of mysteries and history.
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Hôtel Villas Foch 5* - Luxury & Elegance in Bordeaux
This magnificent 19th century stone building stands just a few steps from the famous Place des Quinconces. Restored in the pure tradition of French craftmanship, its interior is rich with moldings and cornices. Service is personalized and attentive to detail for a unique experience.
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Hôtel Yndo 5* - A discreet haven in the heart of Bordeaux
In the heart of the city lies a private mansion that has been painstakingly transformed into a 5-star hotel. French elegance is a part of every room. Hospitality is an art here. You will immediately appreciate the warm welcome provided by Agnès Guiot and her team, combining luxury and friendliness.
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Hilton Garden Inn 4* - Spacious volumes & contemporary design
The Hilton Garden Inn Bordeaux Centre hotel near Bordeaux Saint-Jean train station is ideally located to access the main points of interest: La Meca at a 2 minutes walk, the National Opera, the Cité du Vin and the Bordeaux Métropole Arena are 10 minutes by tram and the Palais des Congrès 20 minutes
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Hôtel Majestic 4* - Charming hotel in a 18th century building
The Hotel Majestic welcomes you in an XVIII building, between the Grand Theatre and the Place des Quinconces.
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Hôtel de Sèze 4* - Restaurant & Spa
Located at the corner of the Allées de Tourny and Rue de Sèze in Bordeaux, the Hôtel de Sèze, a well-known local landmark, is delighted to welcome you to their 4-star universe. This elegant hotel has 55 rooms (including 3 suites) that combine beautiful 18th century decor with exclusive furniture.
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Quality Hotel Bordeaux Centre 3* - Affordable rooms in a great location
In the centre of Bordeaux, close by the banks of the river Garonne, the Quality Hotel Bordeaux Centre offers the perfect base from which to explore this UNESCO World Heritage City.
https://www.choicehotels.com/france/bordeaux/quality-inn-hotels
BORDEAUX RESTAURANTS
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La Table d'Hôtes du Quatrième Mur 1*
Philippe Etchebest breaks with gourmet conventions and codes! A single table set for 12 overlooking the kitchen offers an insight into his culinary universe (Michelin Red Guide).
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L'Observatoire du Gabriel 1*
L’Observatoire was created for very special moments. Lovers of fine-dining can enjoy here the inventive, refined cuisine of Chef Alexandre Baumard.
https://bordeaux-gabriel.fr/en/lobservatoire/
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Le Pavillon des Boulevards 1*
In a refined setting, enjoy the rigorous and creative cuisine signed Thomas Morel which is in perfect harmony with the sincere, natural and smiling service of his wife Célia Morel.
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C'Yusha
Modern cuisine that makes full use of herbs and spices, created by a chef who works single - handedly in full view of the diners (Michelin Red Guide).
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La Tupina
Refined Southwestern comfort food in a rustic-chic setting with a patio, plus seasonal events.
https://latupina.com/
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Le Bouchon Bordelais
Colored Bistro, associated wines & cuisine in motion.
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Le Clos d'Augusta
Refined, relaxed restaurant with a garden terrace serving carefully plated French cuisine.
https://www.leclosdaugusta.fr/
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Le Petit Commerce
Fish & Sea food restaurant of Bordeaux.
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L'Univerre
Great wines & universal cuisine.
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Racines
A Michelin 'Bib Gourmand' restaurant of good quality cuisine at a good value.
https://www.facebook.com/restaurantracinesbordeaux/
BORDEAUX MUSEUMS & ATTRACTIONS - Bordeaux Guided Walking Tours
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Aquitaine Museum of Bordeaux
Thanks to the wealth and to the variety of its collections, the museum of Aquitaine invites the visitor to go off to explore the regional history but also the distant countries. Highlights include the Laussel Venus, Montaigne's tomb, Gallic treasure of Tayac or the scale model of the Conquérant.
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Bassin des Lumières
Since 2018, Culturespaces has implemented a major project to enhance and develop the four basins in the submarine base, entrusted by the City of Bordeaux. Restoration of the site, Creation of technical areas, Culturespaces has also decided to develop the site to improve visitors’ experience.
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La Cité du Vin
Situated in Bordeaux, the Cité du Vin is a new generation museum where wine comes to life through an immersive, sensorial approach, set within an evocative architectural design. The Cité du Vin gives a different view of wine, across the world, across the ages, across all cultures and civilisations.
https://www.laciteduvin.com/en
SAINT EMILION WINERIES - Saint Emilion Wine Tours
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Château Beau-Séjour Bécot - Premier Grand Cru Classé
Located immediately west of the magical town of Saint-Émilion on the Saint-Martin de Mazerat limestone plateau, Beau-Séjour Bécot is in the heart of the appellation.
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Château de Ferrand - Grand Cru Classé
Staying true to the wines of the Saint-Émilion appellation, Château de Ferrand has a garnet colour and an intense nose of ripe fruit and spice. It is clean in the attack with smooth tannins. It then develops very ripe red fruit, blackcurrant, raspberry and blueberry notes.
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Château La Croizille - Grand Cru
Château La Croizille is a Saint-Emilion Grand Cru acquired by the De Schepper – De Mour family in 1996. The 5 hectares of vines belonging to Château La Croizille benefit from remarkable soils on the borders of the clay-limestone plateau of Saint-Emilion in the commune of Saint-Laurent des Combes.
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Château Ambe Tour Pourret - Grand Cru
The Ambe Tour Pourret estate consists of 5 hectares of vines. The vineyard has two main grapes : Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The terroir is old sand on clay. The Château is conducted in organic farming for a higher respect of its terroir and the environment.
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Château Coutet - Grand Cru
Chateau Coutet vineyard is established on the first hill of Saint-Émilion, half a kilometre away from the village. Coutet’s closest neighbours are all prestigious châteaux. Its vines have always been grown with the higher respect of the terroir and nature.
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Château La Tour Saint Christophe - Grand Cru
Château Tour Saint Christophe is located in Saint-Christophe-des-Bardes at the frontiers of Saint-Émilion. The vineyard is a unique feature in Saint-Emilion, as it is partly planted on narrow terraces where the vineyard is tended in tight rows.
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Château Croix de Bertinat - Grand Cru
We are committed to a reasoned and sustainable culture of vine. This approach is validated by the environmental certification “Terra Vitis”, which reflects our commitment to producing quality wines while taking care of the preservation of our environment.
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Château Champion - Grand Cru
Château Champion extends over more 6,8 hectares of clay-limestone area, compared to Vieux Grand Faurie which covers 5 hectares of sandy soil with traces of iron-filth. Château Champion is composed of 75% Merlot, Cabernet Franc 13% and 12% Cabernet Sauvignon.
https://chateau-champion.com/en/
POMEROL WINERIES - Saint Emilion Wine Tours
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Château Petit Village
Château Petit-Village is located on the high part of the magnificent Pomerol plateau at an altitude of between 35 and 38 metres, on gravel soils in the heart of the appellation. An ideal geographical situation to produce very great wines faithful to this exceptional terroir.
https://www.petit-village.com/
FRONSAC WINERIES - Saint Emilion Wine Tours
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Château La Dauphine
A former fiefdom, Charlemagne built a fortress here; the hills are perfectly sculpted to accommodate the most noble grape varieties. Château de La Dauphine’s wines are particularly appreciated for their fresh, vigorous tannins, and their silky, creamy texture.
https://www.chateau-dauphine.com/en/
HAUT MEDOC WINERIES - Médoc Wine Tours
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Château de Camensac - Grand Cru Classé 1855
On the side of the town of Beychevelle, the hilly landscape rises to reach a high point: Camensac. Discretion and measured elegance of the eighteenth century Chartreuse participate in the bucolic nature of the place.
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Château La Tour Carnet - Grand Cru Classé 1855
The diversity of its terroir on the one hand, and the constant search for perfection on the other, have made this Haut-Médoc an outstanding growth. With characteristic passion and rigour, Bernard Magrez has sought to take his Grand Cru Classé Haut-Médoc to even loftier heights.
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Château Malescasse - Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel
hâteau Malescasse is Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel since 2020. A recognition which rewards the outstanding work, done over the past 7 years by a team of experts and enthusiasts. The bold commitment, effort and energy of a close-knit team, combined with a high level of investment, have now borne fruit.
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Château Lamothe-Bergeron - Cru Bourgeois Supérieur
What is the best way to grasp the magic of wine or share its emotion and poetry? These are the questions we asked when designing this brand new kind of Bordeaux tour. A visit to Lamothe-Bergeron is a journey filled with encounters, experiences and immersion in the chateau’s greatest moments
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Château Paloumey - Cru Bourgeois Supérieur
Château Paloumey is located in Ludon-Médoc, in the south of the Haut-Médoc appellation, between Château La Lagune and Cantemerle, both Grand Cru Classés of 1855. Thanks to the privileged location of their plots, Paloumey's 34 hectares of vines, present a wide range of terroirs.
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Château Hourtin-Ducasse
Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot are the grape varieties planted on the estate of Château Hourtin-Ducasse, Haut-Médoc, Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée. This wine is defined by its elegance and balance.
https://www.hourtin-ducasse.com/?lang=en
MARGAUX WINERIES - Médoc Wine Tours from Bordeaux
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Château Marquis de Terme - Grand Cru Classé 1855
Marquis de Terme has lived through the centuries and seen owners of different cultures. Meeting place, events and exchanges, the estate combines with excellence the rigour of work and ancestral know-how with creativity, lightness and open-mindedness.
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Château Lascombes - Grand Cru Classé 1855
Combining power and elegance, smoothness and tannins, Château Lascombes is a wine of great complexity. In its youth, its depth of colour never fails to impress. Finesse and softness on the palate are complemented by stylish, fine-grained tannins.
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Château Prieuré Lichine - Grand Cru Classé 1855
Château Prieuré-Lichine is a jewel of the Margaux appellation. Its wines express the very essence of a world-famous terroir. Every day of the year, the wine estate team shares its wine “art de vivre” with visitors from all over the world.
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Château Dauzac - Grand Cru Classé 1855
Château Dauzac, a Margaux ''Grand Cru Classé'' of 1855, has the privilege of having a one-block 49 hectares vineyard. Located near the Gironde estuary whose influence on the vineyard’s ecosystem is critical, the property is protected from ocean winds thanks to 120 hectares of meadows and forests.
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Château Paveil de Luze - Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel
Château Paveil de Luze is one of the oldest properties of the Médoc. On the Route des Grands Crus, in the heart of the Margaux appellation, stands a beautiful building with two towers which forms a landmark in a horizon of vines. The Château is the property of the de Luze family since 1862.
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Château Siran
For more than 160 years, the Miailhe family has been striving to produce a wine of pleasure, a wine for sharing, which finds its perfect expression in this beautiful phrase from Stéphanie de Saint-Aubin, Countess of Genlis: « One can only enjoy well what one shares. »
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Château Haut Breton Larigaudiere
The elegant Cru Bourgeois at Château Haut Breton Larigaudière is the result of rare expertise and outstanding terroir. The 85% Cabernet Sauvignon is unusual in Margaux, and expresses its superb aromatic finesse. Château Haut Breton Larigaudière proudly vies with the greatest wines in the appellation
http://www.de-mour.com/fr/chateau-haut-breton-larigaudiere.aspx
MOULIS EN MEDOC WINERIES - Médoc Wine Tours
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Château Chasse-Spleen
Château Chasse-Spleen is a prestigious winery in the Bordeaux vineyard, located in the smallest appellation in the Médoc: Moulis-en Médoc. The property extends over 103 hectares in red and 4 hectares in white. The aromatic expressions of the wines are expressed by silky tannins and great elegance.
http://oenotourisme.chasse-spleen.com/indexEN.php#visites
SAINT JULIEN WINERIES - Médoc Wine Tours
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Château Lagrange - Grand Cru Classé 1855
After twenty years of dedicated work, as well as human and technical investments, Château Lagrange has once again found recognition amidst its peers and has achieved a certain sense of fulfilment.
https://www.chateau-lagrange.com/en/
SAINT-ESTEPHE WINERIES - Médoc Wine Tours
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Château Lafon-Rochet - Grand Cru Classé 1855
Château Lafon-Rochet, a family-owned estate, is very dear to us. Every intention, everything we do matters to preserve our most precious possession: the complex and unique terroir on which our vines grow. A constant challenge, we meet it with passion. A fine wine that reveals itself with age, we sha
https://www.lafon-rochet.com/en#
BORDEAUX WINE MERCHANTS - Bordeaux wine tours
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Le Cellier de Saint Emilion - Saint Emilion
Wine is a story that has lived with me for many years. Let me share this pleasure with you during a commented tasting session of carefully selected Bordeaux Wines. My goal is to have you discover a large choice of wines from the most famous to the lesser known appellations. Bruno Paties
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Wine Not Cellar - Saint Emilion
La Cave Wine Not welcomes you every day in an authentic and warm setting in the heart of the village of Saint-Émilion, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hugo, the owner, passionate and expert, will be happy to advise you in choosing the best wines from Bordeaux and elsewhere.
https://winenot-cellar.com/
COGNAC WINERIES - Day Trips from Bordeaux
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Baron Otard
Discover the experiences of the Château Royal de Cognac, Historical Monument and House of Cognacs Baron Otard. They offer a wide choice of experiences and tastings that take place after the visit of the Château.
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Camus
More than ever, CAMUS is dedicated to meeting the expectations of the lovers of great spirits, thanks to strong values : the pursuit of excellence, the affirmation of a distinctive style, the transmission of a know-how, a constant questioning, to be The Cognac of your unforgettable moments.
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Hennessy
For over 250 years, Hennessy has been crafting one-of-a-kind cognacs in the heart of the Charente region in France. The Maison is truly committed to the terroir, to sustainable practices and to offering excellence in every bottle, in more than 160 countries.
https://www.hennessy.com/en-int
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Martell
Three hundred years of passion. A spirit that treasures taste and honours expertise and craft. The beauty and pleasure of every moment celebrated through French Art de Vivre. Passion and knowledge passed from generation to generation, creating cognacs enjoyed all over the world.
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Meukow
In 1850, Auguste-Christophe and Gustav Meukow were sent to France by Tsar Alexander II of Russia with orders to secure the supply of cognac for the Court. After several voyages, they decided to set up a commercial office in Cognac. The A.C. MEUKOW & Co. House was founded on 1 August 1862.
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Rémy Martin
The House of Rémy Martin will forever be intertwined with the lands of Charente where it was founded in 1724. It is in this small piece of French terroir that their signature blend of Grande and Petite Champagne crus was born, together forming Cognac Fine Champagne.
https://www.remymartin.com/us/
ALSACE WINERIES
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Domaine Pierre Adam - Ammerschwihr
Located in Ammerschwihr, known for its viticulture and exceptional terroirs, the Domaine Pierre Adam was created by the Adam family after the Second World War. With the willingness to offer quality products, Simone and Pierre Adam founded their own vineyard.
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Domaine Maurice Schoech & Fils - Ammerschwihr
Since 1650, the Domaine Maurice SCHOECH is the heir of a long familly wine growing tradition. Situated in the middle of the alsatian vineyard, in Ammerschwihr, the Domaine is located mainly on the hillside and is headed by Sébastien and Jean Léon Schoech in organic farming.
https://www.domaineschoech.com/en/schoech-winery/
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Vincent Stoeffler - Barr / Ribeauvillé
Our family vineyard covers 16 hectares. We cultivate 13 ha around Barr, Mittelbergheim and Heiligenstein. In addition, we own plots in Ribeauvillé and Riquewihr creating a variety of unique terroirs and climates. This great diversity of terroirs allows us to offer our customers a wide range of wines
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Domaine Marcel Deiss - Bergheim
The Marcel DEISS estate, located in Bergheim, derives its originality from the assiduous practice of biodynamic viticulture throughout the 32-hectare vineyard, producing low-yield wines obtained by returning to the old Alsatian wine-growing tradition of the Complantation.
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Domaine Sylvie Spielmann - Bergheim
After studying wine growing in Champagne & Burgundy, Sylvie Spielmann went to California & Australia to discover new approaches to wine growing. Enriched by her new experiences, she returned to pour her energy into her family's extraordinary terroir.
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Gustave Lorentz - Bergheim
Founded in 1836, MAISON GUSTAVE LORENTZ owns 33 hectares of land on the hillsides of Bergheim in the heart of the Alsace wine region, 12.8 hectares of which are classified Grand Cru Altenberg de Bergheim, and 1.75 hectares Grand Cru Kanzlerberg.
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Domaine Martin Jund - Colmar
Located in the heart of Colmar, Domaine Martin Jund is one of the last families of winegrowers established in Colmar. Concerned about respecting the terroir & quality, our estate works in reasoned and organic agriculture. Each year, about 60 000 bottles are sold directly at the property.
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Domaine Schaeffer Woerly - Dambach-la-Ville
In a typical Alsatian House that dates back to the 16th century, the Domaine still retains an old ageing cellar. The winery is located in the center of the Alsace wine region, in the village of Dambach. Wines produced include fantastic Grand Cru Frankstein.
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C & Y Zeyssolf - Gertwiller
The Zeyssolff winery in Gertwiller invites you to discover all the wines of Alsace and our specialties, such as the rare Klevener de Heiligenstein and the Grand Cru Zotzenberg. In the heart of its wine tourism development the Winery creates a new “Wine Space” : a fun place for all ages.
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Domaine Ernest Burn - Gueberschwihr
The Ernest Burn Estate is located south of Colmar, on the Gueberschwihr ban - one of the most beautiful villages on the Alsace Wine Route with its 12th century Romanesque bell tower and proud Renaissance houses. The Winery is home to Clos Saint-Imer a most famous terroir of Alsace.
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Louis Sipp - Ribeauvillé
Louis SIPP began his family's involvement in wine growing at the end of the First World War. Today a team of 20 people works every day to bring you wines which express the true nature of the Ribeauvillé vineyard. We hope they will delight your taste buds wherever you savour them.
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Domaine Bollenberg - Westhoffen
The Domaine du Bollenberg is a family-owned, family-run independent vineyard and restaurant in the heart of the famous Alsace region in France. Since 1947, we have a long and proud tradition combining ecological agriculture with traditional processing methods to produce award winning wines.
https://bollenberg.com/en/
STRASBOURG HOTELS - Travel Vacation Packages in Strasbourg
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Hôtel & Pavillon Régent Petite France 5* - Your Home from Home in Strasbourg
In the heart of the old city, the Pavillon Régent Petite France provides you with welcoming and refined accommodation in one of its 17 restful, elegant rooms, some of which offer a wonderful view over the River Ill, the Cathedral and the half-timbered houses.
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Sofitel Strasbourg 5* - Live the French Way
The 5-star Sofitel Strasbourg Grande Île welcomes you in the heart of Strasbourg UNESCO world heritage site. A genuine haven of tranquillity in the heart of the Alsatian capital, the hotel is located just a few steps away from the biggest luxury shops, the Cathedral, the Island & the Opera House.
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Hôtel Cour du Corbeau MGallery 4* - Singular & Inspiring
Situated in the heart of Strasbourg, a stone’s throw from the Cathedral, the Cour du Corbeau is one of the oldest hotels in Europe as well being one of the finest examples of Renaissance architecture. Each of its 63 rooms – all different – reflects a part of our Alsatian history and culture.
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Hôtel Hannong 4* - Charm, Luxury and Design in the heart of Strasbourg
Hotel Hannong was founded in 1920 by the Horn brothers, big players in the artistic and cultural life of Strasbourg at the time. Located in the heart of the city, this boutique hotel has since modernized but has done all it can to preserve the charm and original atmosphere of the hotel.
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Le Grand Hôtel 3* - Modern & Stylish
Take advantage of the ideal location, in the centre of Strasbourg, just 5 minutes walk from historic 'Petite France' and 10 minutes from the main tourist attractions. With its simple setting, brightened with a touch of Pop art, the Grand Hotel prepares to welcome you.
https://www.le-grand-hotel.com/en/
STRASBOURG RESTAURANTS
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Chez Yvonne
The winstub Chez Yvonne continues the tradition of Alsace winstubs since 1873 and strives to offer a quality traditional cuisine. Coming at Chez Yvonne is the opportunity to discover or to permit others to discover the Alsace area in its entire authenticity.
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1741 Restaurant - 1* Michelin
Blended with this heritage and Strasbourg's rich culinary heritage, Restaurant 1741 was awarded a star by the Michelin® Guide in 2014. A distinction that rewards the work and passion for gastronomy of Chef Fabien Raux & Michael Wagner, sommelier and restaurant manager.
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Le Gavroche
Located in rue Klein just a short walk away from the historical city centre and Cathedral. Alexy, along with his wife Lucile, have taken over as the 2nd generation. The now chef develops a healthy cuisine that combines tradition and novelty making it a not to be missed address in Strasbourg.
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Le Colbert
Husband & Wife Stéphanie and Romain welcome you in their restaurant Le Colbert in Strasbourg. Neat and flavorsome cuisine that is in tune with modern tastes (Michelin Guide)
https://restaurant-colbert.com/
STRASBOURG MUSEUMS & ATTRACTIONS - Strasbourg Guided Walking Tour
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Strasbourg Cathedral
Built from 1015 to 1439, Notre-Dame cathedral, a masterpiece of Gothic art, owes much of its charm to the pink Vosges sandstone used for its construction. From the 66-m-high deck there is beautiful view of the city. Inside, don't miss the astronomical clock.
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Historic Wine Cellar of Strasbourg Hospices
The wines of the historic wine cellar of Strabourg Hospices have a soul. They symbolize ancestral tradition and know-how, the generosity, diversity and beauty of Alsace. Shelded behind their gate, three historical barrels dating from 1472, 1519 and 1525 are still enthroned in the Historic Cellar.
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Fine Arts Museum of Strasbourg
The Museum of Fine Arts presents a fascinating panorama of the history of painting in Europe from its beginnings in 1870. Located on the first floor of the Rohan Palace, the museum proposes a journey through the centuries and schools.
https://en.musees.strasbourg.eu/museum-of-fine-arts
COLMAR HOTELS - Travel Vacation Packages in Colmar
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James Boutique Hotel Colmar
The 4-star James Boutique Hotel is a refined and welcoming family establishment located at a 2-minute walk from the historic centre of Colmar. For a romantic, family or professional stay, the James Boutique Hotel in Colmar offers all its energy to meet the high standards of its clientele.
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Hôtel La Maison des Têtes 5* - Modernity and Tradition
La Maison des Têtes embodies the simple elegance of stately mansion homes that over the centuries refined the art of hosting. It showcases cultural and historic heritage through its 5-star hotel, Brasserie des Têtes and a a Michelin-starred gastronomic restaurant.
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Hôtel Le Colombier 4* - A Sophisticated & Elegant Universe
The 4 * Hotel Le Colombier is the ideal location to visit the city centre of Colmar and the symbolic district "Little Venice". Due to the historical heritage of Alsace and the Hotel Colombier, we invite you to discover the stylish mix of antique and modern furniture from Italian designers.
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Hôtel Le Marechal 4* - Luxury & Charming hotel in Colmar
This house dates from 1565, a true historical monument that welcomes you all year round. Hospitality, friendliness and welcome are the hallmarks of the BOMO family who have run the house for more than 40 years.
https://www.hotel-le-marechal.com/en/luxury-hotel-colmar
COLMAR RESTAURANTS
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JY's
Since 2020, Chef Jean-Yves Schillinger invites you to share a unique gastronomic experience, free and sincere. In a chic and contemporary setting, the Chef will take your taste buds on a journey with a cosmopolitan menu that blends local produce with flavors from the end of the world.
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Aux Trois Poissons
Right in the city center, and in the heart of the historic district of Little Venice, the restaurant serves tasty and inventive cuisine. Gourmets, whether they are lovers of classic dishes or fond of original creations, will delight their palates! A restaurant in Colmar since 1965.
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Brasserie des Têtes
In Colmar, the Brasserie des Têtes has its own unique character: it cultivates both a contemporary spirit as well as a traditional Alsatian one. The result is a warm and welcoming atmosphere making up a lively Brasserie.
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La Maison Rouge
A stone's throw from Little Venice and the Covered Market, in the heart of historic Colmar. La Maison Rouge welcomes you in an 11th century building. The restaurant, in its contemporary version, has become a Colmar institution thanks to resolutely local, home-made cuisine and a warm welcome.
https://restaurant-maisonrouge.com/
COLMAR MUSEUMS & ATTRACTIONS - Colmar Guided Walking Tour
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Unterlinden Museum
A visit to the Musée Unterlinden covers nearly 7,000 years of history, from the prehistoric era to 20th century art. Admire the museum’s great masterpiece, the Isenheim Altarpiece (1512–1516) by Grünewald and Niclaus of Haguenau.
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Sweet Narcisse Boat ride
“Little Venice” is a picturesque area in the heart of the old city through which flows a quiet river called the Lauch. Come and discover its lovely, authentic landscape on a flat-bottomed boat. You will be charmed by this original view of Colmar.
https://www.barques-colmar.fr/en/#histoire
NORMANDY MUSEUMS & ATTRACTIONS - Day Trips from Bayeux
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The Caen Memorial Museum
Located in the vicinity of the D-Day Landing beaches, the Mémorial de Caen is among the must-see sites focusing on the Battle of Normandy and 20th century history. From the origins of World War II to the end of the Cold War, museographical displays tell of these dark pages of 20th century history.
https://normandy.memorial-caen.com/
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The Bayeux Tapestry Museum
The Bayeux Tapestry tells the epic story, in wool thread embroidered on linen cloth, of William, Duke of Normandy who became King of England in 1066 after the Battle of Hastings. The visit to the museum is organised in three sections, providing an understanding of the work and its context.
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Juno Beach Centre
The Juno Beach Centre is Canada’s Second World War museum and cultural centre located in Normandy, France. The Centre pays homage to the 45,000 Canadians who lost their lives during the War, of which 5,500 were killed during the Battle of Normandy and 359 on D-Day.
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Airborne Museum
At the heart of Sainte-Mère-Eglise, facing the church where John Steele famously was caught, hanging from the bell tower by his parachute. The Airborne Museum makes you live and understand the D-Day from the invasion preparations in England, through to the battles for liberation.
https://www.airborne-museum.org/en/at-the-heart-of-history/sainte-mere-eglise-took-its-place-in-history/americans-paratroopers-capital/
BAYEUX HOTELS - Travel Vacation Packages in Bayeux
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Hôtel Villa Lara 5* - Subdued Elegance in the heart of Bayeux
This 5-star hotel is located in the very heart of Bayeux’s historic medieval centre, across from the cathedral, a short distance from the famous tapestry and the D-Day beaches. Whether you’re looking for a spot of relaxation, a lively or historic trip, we are delighted to welcome and serve you.
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Grand Hôtel du Luxembourg 4* - A Modern & Comfortable Boutique Hotel
The Grand Hôtel du Luxembourg welcomes you in the tradition of charming hotels in Normandy, in an authentic 17th century setting. The rooms: single, double, triple, family (for 4 people) as well as our spacious and comfortable suite, will bring you privacy and tranquility.
http://en.hotel-luxembourg-bayeux.com/
BAYEUX RESTAURANTS
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La Rapière
La Rapière is an intimate restaurant in a small path, in the downtown of Bayeux. Linda, Simon and their team are happy to welcome you in a cosy atmosphere, where you'll be seated in a natural stone room from the 16th century.
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L' Angle Saint Laurent
Combining modernity and authenticity, in the kitchen as much as in the dining room, L'Angle Saint Laurent in Bayeux is the perfect place to enjoy Norman specialities prepared in a contemporary gourmet style.
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La Table du Lion
In the centre of Bayeux, La Table du Lion has a large courtyard, memories of the former coach house of the establishment. Take advantage of this unspoiled setting and appreciate the calm, while tasting one of the specialities of our restaurant.
http://www.liondor-bayeux.fr/en/restaurant
DORDOGNE MUSEUMS & ATTRACTIONS - Day Trips from Sarlat
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National Prehistory Museum
Located in close proximity to the main sanctuaries of cave art registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site (Font-de-Gaume caves, Combarelles), the museum houses exceptional collections that retrace more than 400 millennia of human presence.
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Lascaux International Center of Parietal Art - Lascaux IV
For the first time, Lascaux is completly revealed. A complete and never-yet-seen copy relates the dicovery of the famous painted cave. But the adventure does not stop there : the whole tour questions the place Lascaux has in cave art and its links with contemporary creation.
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Rouffignac cave
Located in the middle of the Black Périgord, a few kilometres from the prestigious Vallée Vézère, Rouffignac is a huge cave. Occupied by cave bears and prehistoric artists, it still beholds the spectacular testimonies of those passages.More than 250 animal figures are scattered in the undergrounds.
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Padirac Chasm
This chasm is nothing other than an immense, vertical, vertiginous doorway that invites us to pass from the outside world to the underground world. It is an entrance to a world that hides a thousand surprises and a thousand discoveries, and that doubtless hides just as many mysteries.
https://www.gouffre-de-padirac.com/en/home
SARLAT HOTELS - Travel Vacation Packages in Sarlat
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Plaza Madeleine & Spa 4* - Authentic hotel located in the heart of Sarlat
The hotel is ideally situated at the entrance of the medieval city with its listed monuments, markets and shops, numerous restaurants, street shows and performances.
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Best Western Le Renoir 3* - Boutique Hotel in Sarlat
Established in a former distillery, just 350 meters from the city center of the medieval city, the Best Western Le Renoir hotel, a charming hotel in Sarlat center, welcomes you all year round.
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Hôtel Montaigne 3* - Set in a building of character
Completely renovated in 2019, the hotel welcomes you in a warm and comfortable setting. The 22 rooms are spread over 3 floors, with a lift.
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La Couleuvrine 3* - Hotel & Restaurant
Hotel & Restaurant open all year round in the heart of the medieval city of Sarlat.
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Au Grand Hôtel de Sarlat - Two hotels in one
Choose between the Charming & Contemporary Selves Pavillon or the Elegant & Luxurious Clos la Boëtie Pavillon.
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La Villa des Consuls - Rooms & Apartments
Charming cottages in the historical city center of Sarlat.
https://www.villaconsuls.fr/en
SARLAT RESTAURANTS
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Bistro de l'Octroi
Foie gras, duck confit & Dordogne wines in a classic, lively spot with stone walls & a terrace.
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Le Grand Bleu
Refined gastronomy with seasonal ingredients & Dordogne valley wines in a quaint stone house.
https://www.legrandbleu.eu/
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