Chic getaway in Queenstown à la française

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.

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

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!