The best way to
get to know France is through French wine.
Experience the fine wine regions of France. Now booking for 2026.
The Grande Krewe
Abroad Experience
All Grande Krewe adventures begin in Paris, with a four star hotel blocks from the Eiffel tower and a fabulous cooking class. We’ll then venture out to historic vineyards and hidden gems that Bob and Jane have discovered in their travels. You’ll learn about the regions and their wines, enjoying the sights, tastes and people that make them unique.
Check out our upcoming trips or get in touch to create your own custom adventure!
How We Travel
As the passionate owners of a wine and spirits store, your guides Jane and Bob bring industry expertise and a love of travel to every Grande Krewe Abroad adventure. To ensure an intimate experience, group size is limited to 8 adults – plus Deuce and Pearl of course. They offer the complete package – including hotels, transportation, wine tastings, and all meals except one. (Everyone needs a little alone time!)
Paris to Champagne
This 7-day adventure starts blocks from the Eiffel Tour and includes a jaunt through the charming hilltop village where Dom Pierre Perignon lived and worked. Join Jane and Bob in touring some of their favorite champagne houses, local gems, and historic sites.
3 nights at a
4-star hotel
in Paris
4 nights at a
5 star hotel
in Epernay
Delicious daily breakfasts
Dinner at a Michelin star restaurant
Food & wine pairing experiences
6-7 private
wine tastings
Experiences with winemakers and owners
All in-country
transportation
“Each day of the trip I was certain that
it was as good as it could get….but the
next day was even better!
No detail was overlooked and the food was as good as the wine! I will
definitely be going again.”
Carrie
Paris to the Rhone Valley
This 7-day adventure begins in Paris and takes us to the Rhone Valley by way of Avignon. Highlights include a private tour of the Pope’s summer residence, the Avignon Cathedral, and private wine tastings at Jane and Bob’s favorite wineries in Rhone’s Chateauneuf du Pape and Vasqueyras regions.
3 nights at
a 4-star hotel
in Paris
4 nights at
a 5 star hotel
in Avignon
Delicious daily breakfasts
Dinner at a Michelin star restaurant
Food & wine pairing experiences
6-7 private
wine tastings
Experiences with winemakers and owners
All in-country
transportation
Now Booking for 2026
May 31st - June 6th, 2026
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Famous for its namesake sparkling wines, Champagne is one of the coolest growing regions in France. It features gorgeous vineyards with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier grapes.
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Grande Krewe Abroad does not move every night from hotel to hotel. We like to find a fabulous home away from home and settle in to enjoy it (when we are not drinking champagne). In Champagne, home is the 5 star Villa Eugene in Epernay.
This charming hotel is a 19 century home that belonged to the Mercier family and was completely renovated to a 15 room hotel. Situated in the middle of a wooded park but still in the heart of the city, it’s the perfect spot for you to relax in the intimate lounge after a hard day of champagne drinking! -
This trip takes us to Bob and Jane’s favorite champagne houses for private tastings, including a 4-hour tour and 5-course food and champagne pairing at Gosset Champagne (pronounced “Go Say”) where you can expect to enjoy:
Foie gras with citrus marmalade and brioche paired with Gosset Grande Rose
Grilled peppered beef filet with gnocchi paired with Gosset Grand Millesime 2015
Chocolate mousse with mango and passion fruit paired with Gosset Petite Douceur Rose
We’ll also enjoy a jaunt through the charming hilltop village where Dom Pierre Perignon lived and worked!
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Like all Grande Krewe Abroad experiences, this trip begins and ends in Paris. Your $6100 investment covers the cost of hotels, in-country transportation, daily breakfasts, all but one of your dinners, and the many champagne tastings along the way.
Bordeaux & Cognac
October 4th - 10th, 2026
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Bordeaux is one of the most famous wine regions in France, the wines are beautiful and complex. It is the largest fine wine region on earth, containing the famous appellations of St. Emilion, Cadillac and the Medoc.
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Our hotel headquarter is Le Palais Gallien, a five star hotel in the heart of Bordeaux.
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This trip takes us to Bob and Jane’s favorite wineries in the storied regions of St. Emilion, Cadillac and the Medoc. We’ll enjoy curated food and wine pairings at our hotel’s gourmet restaurant, La Table de Montaigne. And, if that isn’t enough, this tour also spends a day in Cognac, visiting Cognac Frapin and Cognac Park.
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Like all Grande Krewe Abroad experiences, this trip begins and ends in Paris. Your $6100 investment covers the cost of hotels, in-country transportation, daily breakfasts, all but one of your dinners, and the many wine tastings along the way.
Champagne
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The Avignon and Provence wine regions in southeastern France are known for their rich history, diverse terroirs, and Mediterranean influence. Avignon is known for its bold red blends, while Provence is famed for its crisp rosés, along with structured reds and aromatic whites.
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The tour begins with two nights in Avignon at Hotel d’Europe, a luxurious 5 star hotel in the heart of Avignon with Rhone Valley wine tours to Chateauneuf du Pape and Vacqueyras where we will enjoy the beautiful wines of this region, including Font du Loup and D’Ourea. We then head to the beautiful region of Provence, with hotel headquarters at a 4 star hotel in Aix en Provence.
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Starting in the heart of Avignon, we’ll start our adventure with Rhone Valley wine tours to Chateauneuf du Pape and Vacqueyras. We’ll enjoy the beautiful wines of this region, including Font du Loup and D’Ourea, before journeying to Provence to visit Cassis, Domaine Tempier in Bandol and the famous rose wine regions of the Mediterranean.
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Like all Grande Krewe Abroad experiences, this trip begins and ends in Paris. Your $6100 investment covers the cost of hotels, in-country transportation, daily breakfasts, all but one of your dinners, and the many wine tastings along the way.
October 18th - 24th, 2026
Avignon & Provence
Create your own adventure in France!
Wouldn’t you and your family or friends love to script your own unique wine or champagne trip to France?
Perhaps you’d like to pamper yourself with a spa experience. Perhaps you want to include a museum visit every day. Whatever your vacation goals may be, Grande Krewe Abroad can make it happen for you!
All we need is:
6-8 committed travellers
Six months advance notice along with a deposit from everyone to start working on your dream itinerary
People who love wine and champagne!
Contact us.
Do you have questions about our upcoming trips? Are you interested in a custom itinerary for your group? We’re here to help.
redheadneworleans@gmail.com
(504) 330-0231