
Day 1 — Arrival: Paris → Reims
Morning
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Land in Paris at 10:00
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Take a taxi to Gare de l’Est
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Board the 13:28 train to Reims, arriving at 14:14
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Pick up your pre‑booked rental car at the station
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Check in at Domaine Les Crayères
Afternoon
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Enjoy champagne at the hotel bar before heading to your room to freshen up
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Walk to Ruinart for a champagne tasting (short walk from the hotel)
Evening
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Dinner at Le Grande Georgette, located right across from the cathedral
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Enjoy the beautiful cathedral views while dining
Day 2 — Reims
Morning
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Wake up at Hotel Domaine Les Crayères
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Head to Veuve Clicquot for the 11:00 a.m. tour and tasting
Afternoon
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Return to the hotel
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Enjoy an aperitif in the hotel bar
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Relax in the gardens or take a leisurely walk around the estate
Evening
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Dinner at Le Jardin, the hotel’s restaurant
Day 3 — Dijon
Morning
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Depart Reims
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Drive to Dijon (3.5 hours)
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Check in at Dijon Grand Hotel La Cloche – MGallery Collection
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Head to the local market for lunch (Halles centrales et marche central)
Afternoon
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Drive to Château de Pommard for the 3:00 p.m. wine tasting
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Stop in the town of Beaune on the way back (it is literally on the way back and there is a nice parking lot at the entrance to the town as you get off the highway)
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Stroll around town and enjoy a gelato
Evening
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Return to the hotel
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Enjoy pre‑dinner drinks in the hotel garden
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Dinner at the hotel restaurant
Day 4 — Dijon
Morning
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Drive the Burgundy Trail
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Stop at Château du Clos de Vougeot
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Continue to Château de Meursault for the 11:30 a.m. tour and wine tasting
Afternoon
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Drive back to Dijon
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Lunch at any café in town — plenty of great options
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Walk around Dijon
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Stop to buy the famous Dijon mustard
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Afternoon drinks at Le Moutarde, a charming bar with lovely cocktails
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Follow the Owl Trail
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Look for metal markers on the road
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Rub your fingers on the owl on the cathedral wall (this is right across the mustard store -'La Moutarderie Fallot' for good luck
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Evening
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Dinner at La Menuiserie, a cozy bistro with small plates
Day 5 — Paris
Morning
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Take the train (pre-book and get seats) from Dijon to Paris, arriving at Gare de Lyon
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Check in at Hotel Jules et Jim
Afternoon
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Head to Le Marais for shopping
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Stop for drinks at The Cambridge — a cozy bar with warm vibes and excellent cocktails
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Continue shopping in the neighborhood
Evening
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Drinks at Bar Nouveau — creative, novelty cocktails in a small, intimate space (go early; seating is limited)
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Dinner at Oobatz Pizza - must have the zucchini pizza
Day 6 — Paris
Morning
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Visit Chanel Rue Cambon at 10:00
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Continue shopping on Rue Saint‑Honoré and Avenue Montaigne
Afternoon
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Lunch at Café de la Paix, with a beautiful view of the Opera
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Drinks at The Cambridge - https://www.thecambridge.paris
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More drinks at Little Red Door - https://www.lrdparis.com/
Evening
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Pre‑dinner drinks in the downstairs lounge at La Renommée — cozy speakeasy vibe with friendly staff
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Dinner at La Renommée - must have the burger
Day 7 — Paris
Morning
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Roland Garros Day
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The tennis stadium is an easy ride on the metro - #10 line takes you straight there with a short 8 minute walk to the entrance
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Head to the tennis grounds and settle in for matches
Afternoon
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Enjoy a champagne bottle while watching tennis
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Continue exploring the grounds, matches, and shops at Roland Garros
Evening
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Return to the city after the tournament
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Dinner at Cafe Charlot - outside tables are perfect to enjoy the long summer evening and people watchi8ng
Day 8 — Paris
Morning
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Breakfast at Mamiche Bakery
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Head to Galeries Lafayette for shopping
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Beautiful architecture
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Optional rooftop stop if you want a break with a view
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Afternoon
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Lunch at Ladurée on Rue Royale
Evening
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Dinner at Kunitoraya (https://udon-bistro.com/) excellent ramen
Day 9 — Paris: Farewell Day
🌅 Morning — Savor the Last Hours
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Leisurely breakfast at a neighborhood bakery or cafe
✈️ Departure
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Head to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) for departure
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Au revoir, la France.