Frequently Asked Questions
About Our Wine Tours

Your Questions, Answered

What You Need to Know

What do your luxury wine tours in France include?

Every request is possible. I work closely with my trustworthy partners to create the trip you have been dreaming of. And do not forget, THIS IS YOUR TRIP, so a request will be never too much.

We are not a travel agency. We are not a booking platform. We are something entirely different.

At Osprey Boutique Travel, we are personal travel designers — we work directly with you, one on one, from the very first conversation to the moment you return home. Led by Stéphanie Burtin, a French-born wine expert, every journey is handcrafted around you and you alone.

We don’t just book destinations — we unlock France from the inside. Every château, every table, every hidden address is personally vetted — not researched online, but lived, tasted, and felt. With deep personal roots and exclusive connections across the country, we design journeys that go far beyond what any guidebook or travel platform could ever offer.

Hidden addresses. Private estates. Tables that don’t take reservations. No two itineraries are ever the same. No off-the-shelf packages. No compromises.

Just France, the way it was meant to be discovered — deeply, privately, and beautifully.

We cover all of France! 

From the grand wine estates of Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, Loire Valley, Alsace, Provence, Rhône Valley, and Beaujolais to the glamour of the French Riviera, the dramatic coastlines of Normandy, the medieval villages of the Dordogne, the sun-drenched landscapes of Occitanie — and always, Paris.

While wine is at the heart of everything we do, our passion for France knows no boundaries. Wherever your dream takes you, we will be there to unlock it from the inside — with hidden addresses, private access, and connections that go far beyond any guidebook or travel platform.

No region is off our map. No dream is too big. This is France — and France is what we do best.

Most of our signature WINE+PLUS™ journeys run 7–10 days, but we tailor the length entirely to your schedule. From a few days escape to a two-week grand tour — or even longer for those who want to truly immerse themselves in France — your journey is designed around your time, your pace, and your wishes. There are no limits, only possibilities.

WINE+PLUS™ is more than a collection of tours — it is our philosophy of travel made tangible.

Born from a deep love of France and a belief that every journey should stir something within you, WINE+PLUS™ brings together four signature styles of experience, each one crafted to elevate your senses and create memories that last a lifetime.

WINE+GOURMET — For those who live to eat and drink beautifully. Private Grand Cru tastings paired with Michelin-starred dining in France’s most celebrated gastronomic destinations.

WINE+MAJESTY — For those who are drawn to the grandeur of France. Exclusive wine experiences woven into iconic, majestic châteaux — palatial estates, royal domains, and legendary wine cellars that take your breath away.

WINE+WELLNESS — For those who seek to restore body and soul. A rare blend of private wine experiences, spa rituals, yoga, and the healing beauty of Provence and the French Riviera.

WINE+MAGIC — For those who believe in the magic of the holiday season. Enchanting Christmas markets, Grand Cru wines, and the festive warmth of Alsace and Paris at their most breathtaking.

These four styles are a starting point — never a fixed itinerary. You can mix, blend, and combine them freely. Want wine and wellness with a touch of château magic? Done. Gourmet dining inside a royal estate? Absolutely. Everything is tailored entirely around you — your personality, your passions, and your vision of the perfect French experience. There are no rules. Only your dream journey.

Yes. One of the hallmarks of Osprey Boutique Travel is privileged access — private cellars, family-owned domaines, and historic châteaux that do not welcome general visitors. These connections are built over years and are exclusive to our clients.

Absolutely!

Every detail that matters to you matters to us. Dietary needs, mobility considerations, your favourite wine styles, your ideal travel pace, the kind of hotels that make your heart sing, the experiences that have been on your bucket list for years — all of it is woven into your journey from the very first conversation.

At Osprey Boutique Travel, we don’t fit you into a trip. We build the trip around you. Around who you are, what you love, and how you want to feel when you are in France.

Because a truly perfect journey is one where nothing feels like a compromise — and everything feels like it was made just for you. Because it was.

It begins with a conversation — and that is the most important step of all.

You reach out to us, and we take the time to truly get to know you. Your travel style, your passions, your wishes, the experiences you have always dreamed of. From there, we design a high-level itinerary proposal crafted around everything you have shared with us.

Once you love the direction, we ask for a deposit — which goes directly toward your trip — and that is when the real magic begins. We dive deep into every detail, personalising your journey to perfection. Every reservation, every transfer, every private tasting, every table — handled entirely by us.

By the time you arrive in France, everything is taken care of. All you have to do is show up, open your heart, and enjoy every single moment.

We are based in Los Angeles, California — but France is in our DNA.

Stéphanie Burtin was born and raised in Lyon, the gastronomic capital of France, and has spent her life immersed in French wine, culture, and art de vivre. She knows France not as a destination, but as home. Every village, every vineyard, every hidden table — felt from the inside, not discovered from a guidebook.

Living at the crossroads of two worlds gives us a rare and powerful advantage. We understand what American and international travellers truly dream of when they think of France — and we know exactly how to deliver it, because we have lived it ourselves.

From Los Angeles, we design journeys that feel deeply French. From our roots in France, we open doors that only insiders can open. Our expert networks span every major wine region — Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, Loire Valley, Alsace, Provence, and beyond — built over decades of personal relationships with winemakers, château owners, Michelin-starred chefs, and trusted local partners.

This is not just our job. This is our story. And it is what makes every Osprey Boutique Travel journey truly one of a kind.

Contact us at travel@ospreybt.com or call +1-714-299-6535. You can also fill in the contact form on our website and we will be in touch within 24 hours.

EXPERIENCES

Our WINE+PLUS™ Collection

More than a wine journey—it’s France in its most authentic and refined essence. WINE+PLUS™ elevates travel through four signature collections—Gourmet, Majesty, Wellness, and Magic—each designed for immersive and meaningful experiences. A true expression of the French Art de Vivre. Explore the collections.