Leisure & Activities

In addition to the wine experience, we are proposing relaxation and leisure times such as cooking lessons with a “Grand Chef”, spa, golfing, yachting, helicopter trips above vineyards and outstanding sight-seeing. Most “EXCEPTION” programs already include some of those activities, otherwise they can also be integrated into the tailor-made programs.


Cooking lessons with a French “Grand Chef”
For individuals as well as for companies, discover the pleasure of cooking with a French “Grand Chef”. In each wine region, cooking-lessons can be organized:
• For a small group, you will cook a three course menu that you will eat together. This dinner class with a grand chef is ideal for sharing a fun moment.
• For individuals, get initiated in the art of designing and savoring the most beautiful and savory dishes - a cooking course with a grand chef is an introduction to the wonderful world of French flavours and a discovery of its culinary secrets.


Spa
Take a break and enjoy the thousand and one delights of a luxury spa: swim in a dream pool, enjoy a relaxing massage or a pampering beauty session! For each wine region, we proceed to a selection of the most beautiful and comfortable spa, Just to name one: Les Sources de Caudalie in the Bordeaux region


Golf
In each region, we select the most beautiful golf courses. For example, in the South of France, the superb Château of Taulane’s golf created by South-African champion Gary Player: 18 holes par 72 golf course carved into the breathtaking landscapes of the Provence. This golf, set in a hilly and picturesque landscape, includes a wide variety of holes and tee-offs. The original and discreet layout provides an ideal challenge for both amateur and top-level players.


Yachting
According to the region you select, yachting can be part of your journey (Bordeaux region with Arcachon or Biarritz or the Provence region / French Riviera).
Yachting is a fascinating, exclusive and comfortable way to discover the Mediterranean coast and wonderful French Riviera.
Enjoy a day on a yacht and let yourself go thanks to an attentive and discreet crew. Throughout your itinerary along the coast, you will receive five star treatments, enjoy an exquisite style, a quiet atmosphere and a wonderful landscape from your yacht.


Helicopter trip
Take a helicopter trip above the vineyards – a very special and exciting experience. Whatever the region is, helicopter trip provides an exceptional view on the vineyards and landscapes.


Personal shopping
Within each program, you will be granted time for personal shopping.
Jewelry, fashion and perfume are all attributes of French style, you will have the opportunity to spend some time in renowned French luxury shops, major fashion houses and top brandname stores.