LaPont French Immersion in Burgundy Overview
11- Day French Immersion in Burgundy
Live the French…
● Culture
● Language
● Gastronomy
Experience La France Profonde in Burgundy…
Discover the heart of authentic French Culture, cuisine and rich traditions, while learning French naturally.
Stay at the charming 17th Century Château de Joudes Saint-Amour. The spacious private rooms with en-suite have been renovated for your comfort.
Enjoy Regional Gastronomy and Wines in great company, with the convenience of no unpacking.
Meals are prepared by our in-house chef, showcasing a blend of traditional French home cooking paired with local wines.
The signature Itinerary includes visit to remote historic sites in Burgundy and its surrounding regions: châteaux, artisanal markets, boutique wineries and favourite restaurants—all by private transfers with local experts.
The French Lessons held at the Château are also integrated into curated activities.
Our French teachers (Fle qualified) participate in all activities and are available on-site to assist you with your progress.
The tour concludes with a stay at a Boutique Hotel in the heart of Lyon and a dinner at an Iconic restaurant along the River.
Enhance your stay with our exclusive “Only Lyon Extension” offering a personalized exploration of Lyon’s vibrant culture Contact us info@lapont.com for details and Love Lyon! Limited places.
11-day French Immersion in Burgundy
Tour Inclusions & Highlights:
● 9 Nights Stay at the Château de Joudes Domaine
● 1 night at a Boutique Hotel in Lyon-Centre + Breakfast
● Breakfasts at the Château
● All Meals at the Château, prepared by our chef
● Regional wines during meals at the Château
● 20 hours French Lessons at the Château & beyond
● Daily French conversational chat-time
● Coffee and afternoon tea-breaks
● Private transfers during all activities
● Private cultural tours, led by local experts
● Entrance fee – Guided tours to all monuments
● Culinary Atelier at the Château/Comté cheese tasting
● Dégustation Dinner & Wines at a Michelin * restaurant
● Dinner at a Maisons Bocuse Restaurant, Lyon
● Day trip in the Burgundy Wine Country
● Sunday Degustation Brunch in Burgundy
● Wine tasting at Lugny, near Chardonnay
● Traditional Lunch in the Sâone-et-Loire Region
● Private guided tour of Vieux Lyon
● On-site French cinema & entertainment
● French style gourmet picnic in Château-Chalon + visit
● Wifi, taxes, tips, entry tickets (skip the queue)
Exclusions:
● International Airfares
● Travel insurance (recommended
● Any services outside the official tour dates
● Room upgrades -additional cost applies
Good to Know:
● Rooms: Chambre d’hôtes with en-suite
Label: Clés-Vacances
● Rooms are assigned on a first in first serve basis, book early to secure your place
● The French Language Course is optional.
● Accompanying guests/partners are welcome *
*discount applies
French Immersion in Burgundy
€4985pp all inclusive and planned
Curated Activities
Culinary Atelier
Cultural Tours
Wine appreciation
Local exploration
Regional Gastronomy
French Language
Brief Itinerary
|
Day 1
|
Friday – Welcome to the Château de Joudes Saint-AmourToday is arrival day…Private transfer to the Château You will be met and driven to the Château de Joudes-Saint Amour, by your hosts. This evening the group will gather for a relaxing dinner in the serene ambiance of the Château |
|
Day 2
|
Saturday –Saint-Amour/Orientation Daymore...● Morning at leisure -Breakfast at the Château ● Welcome Lunch at the Château ● Guided tour of the Château and its facilities. ● Orientation of the Program by the dedicated French team. |
|
Day 3
|
Sunday – Burgundy/ Brunch & Winesmore...● After Brunch at the Château, we will head to the Burgundy countryside by private transfer.
● Visit the majestic Château de Cormartin; built by the Marquises of Huxelles, in South Burgundy. ● Wine Tasting “Chez le Vigneron” near Chardonnay. ● Sunday Brunch is at a traditional Burgundy regional restaurant. Be seduced by the subtle aromas of Burgundy Wines, mainly planted in Chardonnay, paired with authentic Burgundian Cuisine.
|
|
Day 4
|
Monday – Marché du Lundi/Louhans/Frenchmore...●Start the day, with a visit to the traditional 13th Century Marché de Louhans, held every Monday under the longest Roman arcades in France.
●Taste some regional fresh produce at the market with the locals. ● Enjoy a private guided visit of a nearby historical museum. ●French Language Sessions are initiated at the Château. ●Dinner at the Château ●Savour Burgundian dishes prepared by our in house chef |
|
Day 5
|
Tuesday – Culinary Atelier/Comté Cheesemore...● Breakfast at the Château ●French Language Sessions ●Déjeuner at the Château ●Culinary Cooking Workshop at the Château with the Chef de cuisine ●Taste some fine cool climate wines and Comté Cheese: Vin Jaune, sparkling crémant and Macvin du Jura. ●Dinner at the Château |
|
Day 6
|
Wednesday – Roman History & Architecturemore...●Breakfast at the Château
● French Language Sessions ● Lunch today is hosted at a local auberge – Taste regional Bresse Cuisine. ● Visit some of the nearby historical villages of the Saône-et-Loire region, discover the unique Bressane architecture and traditions ●Dinner at the Château
|
|
Day 7
|
Thursday – Michelin* Gastronomy Dinnermore...● Breakfast at the Château
● French Language Sessions ● Déjeuner at the Château ● Afternoon at leisure
Dress-up for the evening! You will be driven to a chic Michelin * Restaurant for a Degustation Dinner.
|
|
Day 8
|
Friday – Bourg-en-Bresse / Art & Culturemore...● Breakfast at the Château
● French Language Sessions ● Déjeuner at the Château ● Bourg-en-Bresse: Cultural tour of the Royal Monastery of Brou: 16th flamboyant Gothic masterpiece. Enjoy free time to explore the artistic town of Bourg-en-Bresse.
|
|
Day 9
|
Saturday – Beaume-Les-Messieurs/ Château-Chalonmore...● Breakfast at the Château
● Free day at Leisure. Visit to the local market and the nearby village of Saint-Amour. ● Pique-Nique a La Française ● Farewell Dinner at the Château Choose to relax at the Château or Join the group for a gourmet picnic at Château-Chalon: a quaint medieval village perched on a cliff overlooking the Jura lash Vineyards * classified as Les Plus Beaux Villages de France.
|
|
Day 10
|
Sunday – Departure from the Château- Vieux Lyonmore...● After Breakfast at the Château, we will be heading to Lyon by private transfer.
● Arrival at your Boutique Hotel in Lyon Centre. ● Escorted private tour of Vieux Lyon (Optional) ● Dinner in Lyon Centre Free Day is set aside to explore Vieux Lyon at your own pace. Discover Notre-Dame de Fourvière in the Croix-Rousse.
|
|
Day 11
|
Monday – Farewell to a memorable experiencemore...● Breakfast at the Hotel
The Hotel team will be on-hand to assist you with your luggage and transfer to the next destination, Au revoir, with memories of a memorable Immersion experience You can leave your luggage at the reception, if you have a late departure.
Bonne continuation! |
Brief Itinerary
en route…to Saint-Amour
You will be met by your hosts and driven to the Château by private transfer
You will be guided to your beautiful room by the host upon arrival at the Château
Welcome Apero & Dinner in the serene ambiance of the Château.
Orientation day at the Château
● Morning at leisure – Visit Saint-Amour Local market
● Welcome Lunch at the Château
● Private Guided tour of the Château and its facilities.
● Presentation of the program by the dedicated French team.
Burgundy Wine Country
● After a leisurely Breakfast at the Château, we will drive to the Burgundy countryside by private transfer.
● Visit the majestic Château de Cormartin; built by the Marquises of Huxelles, in South Burgundy.
● Wine Tasting “Chez le Vigneron” near Chardonnay.
● Degustation Brunch: hosted at a Burgundy Regional Restaurant
Le Marché du Lundi
●Start the day, with a visit to the traditional 13th Century Marché de Louhans, held every Monday under the longest Roman arcades in France.
●Taste some regional fresh produce at the market with the locals.
● Enjoy a private guided visit of a nearby historical museum.
●French Language Sessions are initiated at the Château.
●Dinner at the Château
●Savour Burgundian dishes prepared by our in house chef
Culinary Atelier at the Château
● Breakfast at the Château
● French Lessons at the Château
● Pause Déjeuner at the Château
● Culinary Cooking workshop at the Château with the Chef.
●Taste some fine cool climate wines and Comté Cheese: Vin Jaune, sparkling crémant and Macvin du Jura.
●Dinner at the Château
Saône-et-Loire region Bresse Cuisine
●Breakfast at the Château
● French Language Sessions
● Lunch today is hosted at a cozy local auberge – Taste regional Bresse Cuisine.
● Visit some of the nearby historical villages of the Saône-et-Loire region, discover the unique Bressane architecture and traditions
●Dinner at the Château
Michelin Gastronomy Dinner, Tournus
● Breakfast at the Château
● French Language Sessions
● Pause Déjeuner at the Château
● Afternoon at leisure
Dress-up for the evening! You will be driven to a chic Michelin Restaurant for a memorable Michelin Degustation Experience!
Culture, Art and Roman Architecture
● Breakfast at the Château
● French Language Sessions
● Déjeuner at the Château
● Bourg-en-Bresse: Cultural tour of the Royal Monastery of Brou: 16th flamboyant Gothic masterpiece.
● Dinner at the Château
Beaume-Les-Messieurs- Château-Chalon
● Breakfast at the é
● Enjoy Free-time and relaxation, at your own pace
● or Join Your hosts for a Pique-Nique a La Française
● Farewell Dinner at the Château
Departure Day En route to Vieux Lyon
● After Breakfast at the Château, you will be driven to Lyon by private transfer.
● Arrival at your Boutique Hotel in Lyon Centre.
● Escorted private tour of Vieux Lyon (Optional)
● Dinner in Lyon at Maisons Bocuse
Farewell to a mernorable experience…
● Breakfast at the Hotel
The Hotel team will be on-hand to assist you, with your transfer to your next destination.
Bonne continuation!
