Burgundy, the mecca for those who worship wine, is the centerpiece but not the only prize in this unique exploration of the wonders of eastern France.

We begin our journey in the Jura, home to vin jaune, Comté cheese, and Louis Pasteur. The Jura’s ancient and mountainous region of salt mines and vineyards are your backyard while staying at La Closerie les Capucines, Neal’s maison d’hotel.

Then, through the Beaujolais district and Cote d’Or we go before ending our trip in Lyon; one of Europe’s most noble and intriguing cities … and one of its legendary cuisines.

Upcoming Dates:

18-25 May, 2025

 

Experiences

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NEAL’S HOME AWAY FROM HOMEA deep immersion into the culture of the Jura and the historic town of Arbois where you will stay at La Closerie les Capucines, Neal’s maison d’hotel.

NEAL’S HOME AWAY FROM HOME

A deep immersion into the culture of the Jura and the historic town of Arbois where you will stay at La Closerie les Capucines, Neal’s maison d’hotel.

WITH THE VIGNERONSVisits with Rosenthal Wine Merchant’s growers in the Jura, Beaujolais, and Cote d’Or.

WITH THE VIGNERONS

Visits with Rosenthal Wine Merchant’s growers in the Jura, Beaujolais, and Cote d’Or.

LUXURIOUS LODGINGAt Lyon’s Villa Maïa, Auberge du Paradis in Saint-Amour-Bellevue, and Les Armures, Geneva.

LUXURIOUS LODGING

At Lyon’s Villa Maïa, Auberge du Paradis in Saint-Amour-Bellevue, and Les Armures, Geneva.

DISCOVER LYONExplore the Old City and the Musée des Beaux Arts with expert guides. Dive deeply into Lyon’s particular cuisine in its local bouchons and fabled outdoor markets.

DISCOVER LYON

Explore the Old City and the Musée des Beaux Arts with expert guides. Dive deeply into Lyon’s particular cuisine in its local bouchons and fabled outdoor markets.

 
 

Details

8 days / 7 nights

Begins and ends in Lyon

TRIP PRICE

$10,750 per person in a double room sharing

Single supplement $1,250

Inclusions

7 nights at the hotels noted in the program
All meals with wine as outlined in the itinerary
All transportation throughout the program
Guiding throughout the program with French-speaking guides
All visits as outlined in the program
Pre- and post-trip travel logistics assistance and suggestions from the Mad Rose Journeys European team upon request

Exclusions

Personal travel and cancellation insurance Meals and services not listed in the program Items and expenses of a personal nature Airfare on international flights

This program is limited to 10 participants and requires a minimum of 6 participants to go ahead.

 
 

Our Other Journeys

UNDISCOVERED PROVENCEExplore the Camargue, Arles, and the Cassis-Bandol-Palette Nexus.details

UNDISCOVERED PROVENCE

Explore the Camargue, Arles, and the Cassis-Bandol-Palette Nexus.

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THE WHITE TRUFFLE ADVENTUREExplore Piemonte, Valle d’Aosta, Turin, and the Langhe in this collaboration between Neal Rosenthal and The Art of Eating’s Ed Behrdetails

THE WHITE TRUFFLE ADVENTURE

Explore Piemonte, Valle d’Aosta, Turin, and the Langhe in this collaboration between Neal Rosenthal and The Art of Eating’s Ed Behr

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ALTO PIEMONTE, TURIN, AND VALLE D’AOSTASpend time with the producers of some of Italy’s finest, but least known, wines and explore the particular culture and cuisines of these northern regions.details

ALTO PIEMONTE, TURIN, AND VALLE D’AOSTA

Spend time with the producers of some of Italy’s finest, but least known, wines and explore the particular culture and cuisines of these northern regions.

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