Western France Driving Holiday: a refined self-drive through the Loire Valley, Cognac and Bordeaux. Stay in château hotels, enjoy private wine tours, Grand Cru tastings, gourmet lunches and scenic drives, with select days featuring driver-guided or e-bike experiences.
8 Days / 7 Nights
$3,699
129+ Booked
8 Days / 7 Nights
$3,699
129+ Booked
Bonjour, France! Drive to Folkestone for your Eurotunnel crossing to Calais at your chosen time. On arrival, continue to the Loire Valley and check in. Evening at leisure.
Approximate driving time and distance:
Calais to Loire Valley (Tours): 4.5–5 hours (~450 km)
Overnight in the Loire Valley
Breakfast at hotel.
Meet your private English-speaking driver-guide for a full-day wine tour. Visit a top Vouvray producer, then a 15th-century château in Chinon. Enjoy private tastings and time to explore before returning late afternoon.
Loire Valley wine region touring: 1.5–2 hours total (spread throughout the day)
Overnight in the Loire Valley
Breakfast at hotel.
After check-out, drive south through scenic countryside to Cognac. Check in and enjoy time at leisure to relax or explore the historic town.
Approximate driving time and distance:
Loire Valley to Cognac: 3–3.5 hours (~300 km)
Overnight in Cognac
Breakfast at hotel.
Collect your e-bikes and explore Cognac’s renowned houses. Enjoy guided tours and tastings at Rémy Martin, Meukow, and Hennessy. Return late afternoon; evening at leisure.
Cognac house touring by e-bike: easy-paced distances throughout the day
Overnight in Cognac
Breakfast at hotel.
Check out and drive to the Médoc. Arrive in Pauillac and check in to Château Cordeillan-Bages in a Superior room with private terrace. Afternoon and evening at leisure.
Approximate driving time and distance:
Cognac to Médoc (Pauillac): 2.5–3 hours (~230 km)
Overnight in the Médoc
Collect your e-bikes for a day in the Médoc. Enjoy private tours and tastings at two Grand Cru Classé châteaux in Saint-Estèphe and beyond. Return late afternoon; evening at leisure.
Médoc winery touring by e-bike: easy-paced distances throughout the day
Overnight in the Médoc
Breakfast at hotel.
Drive to Saint-Émilion and collect your e-bikes. Visit three estates, including a Grand Cru Classé château and a family-run property, with private tours and tastings throughout the day.
Approximate driving time and distance:
Médoc to Saint-Émilion: 1.5–2 hours (~140 km)
Overnight in Saint-Émilion
Breakfast at hotel.
After check-out, drive north to Calais for your Eurotunnel crossing to Folkestone at your chosen time, concluding your Western France driving holiday.
Approximate driving time and distance:
Saint-Émilion to Calais: 7–7.5 hours (~700 km, excluding tunnel crossing)
1 night hotel accommodation in the Loire Valley with breakfast
2 nights hotel accommodation in Cognac with breakfast
2 nights hotel accommodation in Médoc (Pauillac) with breakfast
2 nights hotel accommodation in Saint-Émilion with breakfast
Note: Guests may request upgrades to 5-Star hotels. Upgraded options are subject to availability and additional costs.
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