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Off the Beaten Path, LLC American Tour Company based in France releases the details of its' Burgundy Gourmet & Wine, Active Cultural Tour program

Off the Beaten Path, LLC, an American tour company based in France, specializing in luxury gourmet & wine, cultural walking tours and gourmet & wine, active cultural tours of France, announced today the details of its' exclusive, small group, "Burgundy Gourmet & Wine, Active Cultural Tour program. The company will be offering the ultimate, French gourmet & wine, cultural experience in Burgundy through its interactive program designed to stir the senses! Comprised of a cultural theme walk through the vineyards and wine growing villages of the Cotes de Beaune appellation, a wine tasting & appreciation workshop in a 16th century wine cellar, cellar tours & wine tasting at the regions top producers, gourmet discovery during a cooking class in Burgundian Cuisine in the Bresse, shopping at the open market in Beaune, cultural discovery in Dijon, travelers also enjoy luxury French accommodations and Michelin starred, gourmet dining daily. The company offers scheduled departures for its Burgundy program from April through November each year.

January 28 2004--Off the Beaten Path, LLC, an American tour company based in France, specializing in luxury gourmet & wine, cultural walking tours and gourmet & wine, active cultural tours of France, announced today the details of its' exclusive, small group, "Burgundy Gourmet & Wine, Active Cultural Tour program. The company will be offering the ultimate, French gourmet & wine, cultural experience in Burgundy through its interactive program designed to stir the senses! Comprised of a cultural theme walk through the vineyards and wine growing villages of the Cotes de Beaune appellation, a wine tasting & appreciation workshop in a 16th century wine cellar, cellar tours & wine tasting at the regions top producers, gourmet discovery during a cooking class in Burgundian Cuisine in the Bresse, shopping at the open market in Beaune, cultural discovery in Dijon, travelers also enjoy luxury French accommodations and Michelin starred, gourmet dining daily. The company offers scheduled departures for its Burgundy program from April through November each year.

A region rich in history, wine, art, tradition and gourmet cuisine, this program offers an exceptional, "insider" experience of this former home to the "Dukes of Burgundy". Discover the region's riches during Off the Beaten Paths interactive program offering a recreational, hands-on culinary class in "Burgundian" cuisine in the Bresse with our private chef, a wine workshop, "the art & pleasures of wine tasting in Burgundy" accompanied by cellar tours & wine tasting and a gourmet lunch in a 16th century wine cellar, les 5 sens tour of wine tasting, an exhilarating cultural walk through the "Cotes de Beaune" wine appellation including Meursault, Volnay & Pommard, the open market & Hospice in Beaune, museums and a cultural city tour in Dijon, gourmet dining daily and luxury accommodations in historic, downtown Beaune.

Tours are fully escorted, small group programs led by Off the Beaten Path, LLC company guides who are Americans who live France and are evaluated and selected for their scholarship, experience and companionship: only choosing those who meet the companys high standards, as well as those who would make good traveling companions. Off the Beaten Path, LLC guides hold degrees in various France related, educational disciplines, are accomplished professionals within their specialty, and many are published authors. The companys extensive French connections open the doors to Frances best for their guests, providing them an exclusive insiders experience not available to tourists. The average group size of 8-14 guests keeps the tours intimate and ensures personal attention. All tours include deluxe, historical hotels with private en suite bath, buffet breakfast, gourmet dinner daily, premium wines, cooking class, wine workshop, private artisan tours, all wine tasting, sightseeing, and services of bilingual experts throughout. Prices range from US$3,098 US$3,498 per person, double occupancy, for this land only, 6-day/5-night program.

About OFF THE BEATEN PATH, LLC
Off the Beaten Path, LLC specializes in fully guided, small group, luxury, gourmet, wine & cultural walking tours and gourmet, wine & active cultural tours to Provence, the Loire Valley, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Dordogne, Alsace, Lyon & Beaujolais, Paris and the Greater Southwest, France. The company also offers private, custom-designed tours for groups of four or more guests wishing to choose their own dates and itinerary, accompanied by an expert. Corporate team building and specialty event programs are also available, as well as special private tours for clubs and professionals. For more information, email e-mail protected from spam bots , or call toll free 1-877-628-1011 or 1.877.846.2831. Full information is also available on the Off The Beaten Path, LLC web site at http://www.traveloffthebeatenpath.com
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