Chic getaway in Queenstown à la française

Overview

Multi-Day

Guided

4-8 People

Easy

French

Imagine you’re in the French Alps… Gourmet food, an après ski glass of wine by the fire, followed by a cheese fondue. You’re almost there! Treat yourself with this unique & exclusive package in Queenstown this autumn or winter 2021. In a small group (4 to 8 people), learn about France and Switzerland with your native French guide.

 

  • 3 nights at Browns Boutique Hotel with gourmet breakfast
  • Cheese fondue or raclette
  • A four-course dinner at an award winning restaurant
  • A private French tasting menu with matching wines in a unique setting overlooking the Remarkables
  • One day Ski pass with gear and clothing, and transfer to either Coronet Peak or the Remarkables / Or a Guided Wine Tour
  • Entry to Millbrook’s Resort spa pool and hot pools and access to the pétanque court
  • Private screening of a French movie
  • Highly experienced, native French speaking guide
  • Gather a group of friends and choose your dates! All levels of French welcome. The program can be tailor-made

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Itinerary

Day 1: | Arrival in Queenstown

  • Arrival in Queenstown. Transfer to the Browns Boutique Hotel, your home for the next 3 nights
  • Welcome by your experienced native French guides
  • Introduction, walk along Lake Wakatipu and around the Botanic Gardens
  • Welcome glass of wine at the hotel
  • Four-course dinner with wine at an award winning restaurant

Day 2: | Walk, Spa, Pétanque and Fondue

  • Gourmet European breakfast.
  • Stretch your legs with a walk around Moke Lake. Your French guide will share his wildlife and photography expertise along the way.
  • Lunch at leisure (not included) and some free time in Queenstown.
  • Relax in Millbrook’s Resort spa pool and hot pools or play a game of pétanque. Your guide will explain the rules and techniques of this iconic French sport.
  • Private screening of a French movie (with subtitles) at Dorothy Browns Cinema in Arrowtown.
  • Enjoy a traditional cheese fondue or raclette prepared by your guide at your hotel.

Day 3: | All day Ski or Wine tasting tour – Private French dinner with matching wine

  • Gourmet European breakfast.
  • Two options for the day:
    1. Explore the city center and lakeshore at your leisure. Or practice your conversation French with your guide! At midday, your French guide will take you on a private wine tasting tour of the local vineyards to discover some of the best wines in the area. Lunch is included at one of the vineyards.
    Optional (at extra cost): in the morning, rent a bike to cycle from Arrowtown to Gibbston Valley before joining the rest of the group for winetasting.

    2. Enjoy a full day Ski pass to Coronet Peak or the Remarkables (gear and clothing included)

  • Enjoy a private French tasting menu with matching French wines in a unique setting overlooking the Remarkables.

Day 4: | French tips and tricks or French conversation class

  • Gourmet European breakfast
  • French tips and tricks: get the insider’s guide so you can plan your ultimate trip to France, Switzerland, New Caledonia or French Polynesia!
  • Or just practice your conversational French with your guide!
  • Transfer to the airport (if required) at midday.

Gather a group of friends and choose your dates! All levels of French welcome. The program can be tailor-made to your group.

FAQ's

Is it for me?

  • For people who want to immerse themselves in French language and culture
  • If you want to relax, enjoy gourmet dinners, re-discover the Queenstown region from a different perspective: this is for you!
  • A must do for any international travel to France, New Caledonia or French Polynesia! 
  • All levels of French accepted
  • Minimum 4 participants, maximum 8
  • Private, à la carte packages available on request
Pricing Information

Price includes:

  • Highly experienced, native French speaking guide
  • 3 nights at Browns Boutique Hotel, a charming European styled hotel in downtown Queenstown
    Gourmet European breakfasts
  • 3 dinners with French wine (1 four-course dinner at the Left Bank Bistro, the Award-winning restaurant of the Sofitel Queenstown, 1 cheese fondue or raclette at the hotel, 1 private tasting menu with wine pairing in a unique setting)
  • Access to Millbrook’s health and fitness centre (pétanque, tennis court, spa pool, hot pools)
  • Private screening of a French movie (with subtitles) in the unique Dorothy Brown Cinema at Arrowtown
  • Transfers within Queenstown
  • GST.

 

Price doesn’t include:

  • International/domestic flights. ­
  • Personal expenses.

 

From NZD 2,550 per person (double/twin share) – Choose your dates!

Get In Touch!

+64 (0)3 477 33 00

Capitol Building
67 Princes Street
PO Box 265
Dunedin 9016
New Zealand