French Food & Wine 2025

Sip & Savor in Paris, Champagne & Bordeaux

DATES: JUNE 28-JULY 5, 2025

Three women enjoying a sunny day with drinks, celebrating friendship outdoors.

Why travel with us?

Our team has spent countless hours planning trips, traveling, and experiencing new cultures. Our travel expertise and our passion to build a community of travel girls is what led us to start Scout Escapes. We love that traveling can create life-long friendships through experiences you’ll never forget. Here’s what our group trips can offer you:

Expert team to research & plan every trip detail
Bespoke itineraries with a balance of activities & free time
Small-group environment to forge true connections
Private bucket-list experiences with trusted guides, drivers & vendors
Top-notch boutique & luxury hotel selection

How it works

REGISTER

CONFIRM

Confirm your spot with our trip deposit & booking agreement. Set up your payment plan or financing with Affirm

PREPARE

Prepare for your trip by filling out our detailed questionnaires, joining our group trip chat & pre-trip welcome call

HOTEL SELECTION

Where are we staying?

We want to prioritize your comfort and convenience to provide you the best group travel experience, so we have chosen our favorite 4 and 5-star hotels in the Paris and the famous St. Émilion wine region in Bordeaux, both of which have excellent locations, rave reviews, premium amenities and luxurious hotel designs.

Pulitzer Paris is one of our favorite 4-star boutique hotels in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, which serves as the perfect place for exploring the city and getting a local feel for Parisian life. 4 nights

Chateau Grand Barrail is a luxurious 19th-century castle hotel in the Bordeaux region in Saint-Émilion, France, featuring elegant rooms, a gourmet restaurant, a full-service spa, pool and stunning views of the surrounding vineyards. 3 nights

Capturing a croissant in front of a Parisian patisserie on a bustling day.

A boat sailing the Seine River with the historic Conciergerie in the background, Paris.

Aged houses with church in remote small town on fields of rural land with woods

A sunny picnic scene with hands cutting cheese, surrounded by apples and strawberries.

Bunches of fresh ripe grapes growing on tree with green leaves in sunny orchard

ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONS

What are we doing?

Dive into a foodie dream, starting in Paris with flaky pastries and gourmet bites then a day trip to the Champagne region before heading to Bordeaux for amazing wines and delicious local eats straight from the vineyards.

Sample French Food & Wine Itinerary:

Day 1: arrival day, explore the neighborhood, scenic river cruise, welcome dinner
Day 2: Paris walking tour, foodie tour in Montmartre
Day 3: day trip to Champagne region with champagne tastings, optional Michelin-starred dinner
Day 4: paris museum day, explore Jardin des Tuileries, Eiffel Tower picnic
Day 5: travel to Bordeaux, explore the city of Bordeaux & optional wine museum
Day 6: Bordeaux winery tastings, visit town of St. Émilion
Day 7: French cooking class & optional spa day at Caudalie, farewell dinner
Day 8: Departure

Pricing & Inclusions

What’s included

SOLO: €5800

MOTHER DAUGHTER: €5500

4 & 5-star hotels in Paris & Bordeaux
Daily breakfast
Private airport transfers
Premium train tickets & internal transfers
Walking tours in Paris & Bordeaux
Day trip to Champagne region with tastings
Private Paris food tour
Scenic sunset river cruise
Eiffel tower picnic
Paris museum tickets
Day trip to Saint-Émilion with wine tastings
Private cooking class with a French chef
Welcome & Farewell dinners

What’s not included

Flights
Meals not mentioned
Taxis/transit on personal time
Travel insurance (required)

Payment information

€750 non-refundable deposit required to confirm your spot
Flexible payment plans available or finance further with Affirm or Klarna
Next payments:
March 15: €1683
April 15: €1683
May 15: €1683
Scheduled payments are due upon receipt. There is a $30 fee for late payments made after 15 days

Eiffel Tower view with Parisian street scene and autumn leaves.

Who is this trip for?

This trip is for food & wine lovers and open-minded travel lovers looking to make genuine connections and partake in unique gastronomic experiences! Our goal is to organize a trip filled with positive and easy-going girls who are up for anything.

This itinerary is curated for those who want to partake in more food & wine experiences than cultural activities, though the daily activities will have a mix for both.

unique considerations for Paris & bordeaux

Flights: you will be flying into Paris (CDG) June 28 and out of Bordeaux (BOD) July 5
Transportation: we’ll be taking a mix of trains, private transfers & public transport
Weather: highs of 70’s-80’s and lows in the 60’s

Mac

Meet your host

TRAVEL advisor & Program manager

Mac loves diving down an Instagram rabbit hole, a good gossip session, and planning the trip. She is a food and wine-enthusiast, castle-lover and luxury travel expert, which is the perfect combination for this trip!

She has visited more than twenty five countries and is an avid world-traveler. Her favorite destinations of all time are Spain & Costa Rica.

Sit back & relax, you’re in good hands

“The BEST travel experience! If you wanted to travel and didn’t know where to start, look no further! The itinerary was tailored around what the group wanted to do and the activities they had pre-planned for us are straight from a bucket list. Thank you, Scout Escapes, for everything!”

Kristy c.

South of France, 2024

“Thank you so much for an amazing trip and for helping us making memories and friendships that will last forever! It’s obvious how much thought and planning went in to every detail. You have a natural talent for making people feel welcome and included”

Rikki m.

London & Paris, 2024

“Scout Escapes girls group trips are 10 OUT OF 10. If you are looking to travel but missing a girl gang this is the trip for you! Not only did I meet 10 of the most amazing girlies, but I truly had the experience of a lifetime! Can’t wait to create more memories! Love you Scout Escapes!”

erica s.

Classic Italy, 2024

So thankful that one day I stumbled upon Scout Escapes on Instagram and took the risk to book a trip with complete strangers. Not only did I get to experience a new place but also got to form new friendships and bond with everyone on this trip. If you’re thinking of doing a trip, just go for it”

Amanda c.

Greece, 2023

Questions about our group trips? We have answers.

Our trips are open to anyone aged 21+. We offer segmented trips for specific age ranges: Scout Escapes for our Gen Z and Millennial travelers -or- Scout Escapes+ for our mother/daughter and Gen X and beyond travelers. We offer different itineraries tailored to each age group to foster friendship and exploration!

All attendees are required to submit an extensive questionnaire that helps us get to know you and pair roommates. We take into account sleeping habits, travel preferences, tidiness, personality, hobbies and interests to choose your roommate. We also open our Instagram group chat if you prefer to find a roommate with someone you vibe with on your own. If you prefer to be solo, single rooms are an additional fee & subject to availability.

Our group trips are bespoke itineraries, curated with luxury hotels and private experiences. We exclusively select 4 and 5-star hotels and prioritize private guided activities and luxury transportation with trusted travel partners in the industry to provide you with an exceptional trip that is worth the price tag.

Yes, you can absolutely do things on your own. We have scheduled free time in every destination and provide you with a list of suggestions for activities. You’re welcome to explore on your own or opt in with the group for an optional free time activity.

Absolutely! Our trips are open to first-time travelers and travel veterans alike. We craft our trips in detail and can assist you every step of the way. You’ll be given an abundance of information, including destination info, travel tips, packing list, and restaurant and free-time recommendations. As always, you will also have your expert host and local guides with you during the entire trip!

With the ever-changing foreign exchange rate, it’s easier for us to price our trips in Euros as this is how we pay our vendors. But don’t worry – we do the exchange rate for you when sending invoices so you will be charged in USD at a flat 1.10 exchange rate.

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