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Here is our essential Champagne guide with useful articles, a video, and guidelines for wine touring through the region and sampling its wine. Essential Champagne Guide The Champagne region is one of the historic provinces in France boasting a rich agricultural area. It is most famous for its sparkling wine that, by law, is the […]

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What to wear wine tasting in France is different than what you might wear in the States. In this video, we give you tips on what to wear that are practical, comfortable, and stylish. What to Wear Wine Tasting in France (Video Transcript) Hi, this is Pascale Bernasse with French Wine Explorers, and this is your Tuesday Tip […]

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In this Tuesday Tip we give you our top five suggestions for romantic things to do in Paris. Video Transcript: Top 5 Romantic Things to Do in Paris Hi, this is Pascale Bernasse with French Wine Explorers and this is your Tuesday Tip in About a Minute. As you know, Paris is one of the […]

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(Press Release from PRWeb) Luxury wine and culinary tour company, French Wine Explorers is set to celebrate its fifteenth year crafting one-of-a-kind trips to France and Italy. “We’re excited about celebrating our fifteenth anniversary,” says Pascale Bernasse, President of French Wine Explorers. “We truly enjoy planning wine tours to ...

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The concept of Bordeaux wine bars has recently become very fashionable.  This is a great activity to include while visiting the city of Bordeaux, or if you want to enhance your wine tour in Bordeaux. Until recently, those that wished to sample local wines—or wines in general—would do so at restaurants, chateaux, or from wine […]

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French Wine Terms: How to Pronounce Common Terms for Each Wine Region Do you ever find yourself struggling to pronounce certain French words, while at dinner or traveling? In this video we show you how to pronounce French wine terms like a pro, so you’ll never be shy about ordering that bottle of Châteauneuf du […]

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(Press Release) St. Michaels, October 6, 21014 Luxury wine tour company French Wine Explorers has released the details of their newest small group tour for 2015, Bordeaux Harvest Tour. French Wine Explorers’ intimate and award-winning luxury wine vacations to France are renowned for their unique insider perspective into the finest ...

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In this video we give you step-by-step instructions on how to sabre a champagne bottle like a pro. Instructional Video: Champagne Saber How to Sabre a Champagne Bottle Is there a new baby in the family? Did you receive a promotion at work or get recognized for a job well done? Whatever the case, a […]

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Bastille Day—the day commemorating the beginning of the French Revolution—is on the horizon and with it comes the opportunity to enjoy some French culture here in the United States. In France it is customary to celebrate significant events or to start a meal with an aperitif or special drink. Five Popular French Aperitifs Kir: This ...

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In this video we discuss the proper wine tasting etiquette while taking a wine tour in France. We cover how to dress, what questions to ask your guide, as well as a brief overview of the proper tasting techniques. One question I get from my guests before they taking a wine tour in France is: […]

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Not all caviar is caviar just as not all champagne is champagne. The term caviar is reserved for roe that is extracted from wild sturgeon caught in the waters of the Caspian and Black Seas, while other roe, such as salmon, should be called just that, roe. Likewise the bubbly, golden drink often nonchalantly called […]

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Here is our essential Paris guide with useful articles and guidelines for touring the most romantic city in France, and for sampling it’s food and wine. Paris, known as the City of Light, is considered by some to be the most beautiful city in the world. It exudes romance and attracts artists and culinary masters […]

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What to Pack: Traveling With Only a Carry-On In this video we offer tips on what to pack when traveling to France and hopefully we inspire you to travel with only a carry-on. We will reveal what we call the top ten travel essentials – clothes that will get you through a week or a […]

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Loire Valley tours are like stepping back to the greatest moments of French history. The Loire Valley is a perfect compliment to a visit in Paris or elsewhere in France. When planning Loire Valley tours, consider our essential Loire Valley guide with useful articles, videos, and guidelines for wine touring through the region and ...

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The day to honor our mothers is fast approaching and while a bouquet of flowers paired with a box of mixed chocolates may be an old-standby, why not explore other avenues for your Mother’s Day gifts? Instead of the typical boxed sweets, try a dessert wine. In France, the Sauternes and Barsac, regions just south […]

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In this video we offer tips on the best time to take a wine tour in France. We consider the optimal times to access the best wine estates in France, scheduling around harvest in the fall, and other factors that may influence the best time for you to take a wine tour. (Video Transcript) The […]

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