Stroll Through the Elegant and the Pastoral in France

PORTLAND, Ore. - May 9, 2013 - PRLog -- The region of Burgundy is famous enough for its stellar wines and culinary specialties, but nestled next door is the Franche-Comté, offering a delightful counterpoint to Burgundy’s polish. In Burgundy, you’ll find the renaissance chateaux of the Saône Valley; this is France at its most traditional and elegant. In the Franche-Comté, humble villages and lakes dot the unspoiled countryside; this is France at its most traditional and pastoral.

On June 11, Next Step European Travel will guide a luxury walking tour in Burgundy and the Franche-Comté. The tour begins with a stroll through the vineyards of the Côte d’Or and a visit with the Leflaive family for an inside look at their winery in Puligny-Montrachet. Guests will walk through sleepy villages to the famed caves of the Chateau de Meursault and explore one of France’s best-kept secrets: the wild and sparsely inhabited northwestern corner. A visit to Salins-les-Bains, a rustic village that takes its name from the saltwater springs that flow beneath it, offers spa aficionados a chance to take a dip in these soothing waters. Guests will enjoy gourmet meals, the finest wines and luxurious accommodations. To find out more about this walking tour, visit http://www.nextstepwalks.com/tour/burgundy-walking-tour/.

Next Step has been leading all-inclusive walking tours in Europe for more than 20 years. They also offer tours in Provence and Alsace, as well as in Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Austria and Croatia. No special training or equipment is needed and trips are designed so that walks can be tailored to individual fitness levels and tastes. Custom walking tours are also available. For more information about their upcoming walking tours, visit nextstepwalks.com.

About Next Step European Travel

Next Step is a Portland, Oregon-based company specializing in luxury walking tours in Europe. The company is unique in the walking tour field. It isn’t a big company—it is Dave and Donna Johnson, a couple of travelers who are committed to providing quality, care, fun and adventure. Together, they have designed all of their walking trips and personally lead them, too. They don't cover the entire world or even all of Europe—simply the areas they have lived in, know and love. Learn more at nextstepwalks.com.

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