Out of the ordinary cheese tour in france

A Delicious journey through Paris, Lyon and Auvergne

Synopsis

Cheese Exploration through France

Casting

A small group of cheese enthusiasts

Place

Paris, Lyon, Auvergne

Length

10 days

Context

An American agency contacted us to create a cross-regional luxury gourmet tour in France for their clients with a strong focus on cheese. They were all foodies and expected to taste as many cheeses’ varieties as possible!

They wanted to start with Paris and nearby areas renowned for cheeses. We then suggested them to go to Lyon for its outstanding gastronomy and wine culture, and finally to have a proper Auvergne food tour: a lesser known area offering stunning landscapes and some of the best cheeses of the country. The “Cheese Route” there, mostly renowned by locals, also caught their attention.

We searched for weeks for the most authentic farms and cheese producers in order to offer a complete gastronomic and cultural experience for the most irresistible trip!

Major scenes

A privileged encounter with a MOF (Meilleur Ouvrier de France) in his workshop in Paris, along with an exclusive tasting. A delectable food tour in a lesser known district of the capital with an expert guide to meet passionate artisans and share their passion for French produces. A privatized visit of an 18th century cheese maturing farm with the owner and a tasting of awarded brie cheese. A stroll within the “Temple of Gastronomy” in Lyon for an exceptional food and wine pairing experience. A bucolic visit of a family-owned goat cheese farm in the Beaujolais. An exclusive visit of an old railway tunnel which has been converted into a maturing cheese cellar by a renowned “MOF”. A spectacular hike in the volcanoes country in Auvergne with a naturalist guide. A homemade dinner made of a delicious Auvergne specialty in a very picturesque “auberge” in the middle of the mountains. The discovery of delightful medieval villages where almost no tourist go to. An intimate discovery of a very special 1000 years old cave where cheese are refined in troglodytic dwellings…

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What do people say?

Marie Tesson had created for us in November 2017 a tailor made journey around vineyard in the Burgundy region. Our clients from different cultures and backgrounds but all of them with high expectations were absolutely delighted. Ms. Tesson did a great job, her knowledge, her skills and her capacity to listen and to adapt were key factors for the success of our journey. I highly recommend Ms. Tesson to any client who wishes a high quality event.

Sam A. Corporate Burgundy Getaway

Hi Marie, We had a delightful time! Thank you very much for designing a great tour. We particularly enjoyed the olive oil tour/tasting, truffle hunting, and cooking class. Thibault was a fantastic tour guide, too. I particularly appreciated his flexibility and patience with us. (…) Again, we had a lovely time and appreciate your effort for making our vacation great. I already miss Provence!

E.Z. Exclusive Provence Tour

Highly recommend. I am not easily impressed, but Marie managed the impossible throughout our entire Champagne experience. She was able to secure private and exclusive access to prestigious houses, which is a privilege reserved only for major distributors and celebrities. Each visit was unique, exclusive, educational and delicious. Looking forward to working with her to explore the rest of France.

Amanda M. A VERY exclusive Champagne Tour...

Out of the ordinary cheese tour in france

A Delicious journey through Paris, Lyon and Auvergne

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