Given its geographical diversity and varied climates, France is the perfect place to discover all year-round, including the fall. The autumn season in France also sees many wine harvests , which makes this season an exquisite time for wine connoisseurs to visit. With its charming cobblestone streets yet vibrant city life, Bordeaux is an ideal destination for fall travel in France. This western French town is also in a prime position for the wine harvest and vineyard exploration during the autumn months.
Bordeaux is a quick two-hour TGV train ride from Paris and also has its own airport. Not only is this city accessible, but it also provides close proximity to other destinations such as Cognac and Dordogne. Your culinary expert will guide you through the preparation of the starter, main dish and dessert.
Another top destination in France during the fall is the region of Burgundy. You can reach this region with a 2-hour train ride from Paris to Dijon.
Delve into the history with a private walking tour of the towns of Dijon and Beaune. Delve into the history and making of Dijon mustard. Go truffle hunting with a local expert and feast on your finds. Although travelers may associate the region of Alsace with its wintertime magic, this eastern region need not be overlooked during the rest of the year, especially the fall season. Strasbourg is a mere two-hour train ride from Paris.
Admire the majestic Notre Dame de Strasbourg cathedral, with its colorful stained glass windows and history dating back to the s. Gain a new perspective of the town of Strasbourg with a private cruise of its canals. Wander the quaint streets of Kaysersberg, a village that may have well come straight out of Beauty and the Beast. Book a full-day wine tour of the Route des Vins through the villages of Eguisheim and Kaysersberg.
