Romance and the French Riviera are almost synonymous with each other. Everything about the region is drenched in love – even the food! As Covid-19 restrictions relax worldwide, Touch Down Earth, spearheaded by Ekansh Saxena, provides luxurious travel solutions that are customised yet pocket-friendly. One of its most popular offerings is curated international food tours that make you fall in love all over again. Spread across the scenic vistas of the French Riviera, Paris and Switzerland, these food tours are hand-picked experiences that will make your trip a lifetime experience.
Alpine Goodness
- Take a chocolate walking tour in Zurich and let your sweet tooth lead the way around the city’s artisan confectionery and chocolate producers.
- Sample the signature Zurich Luxemburgerli, pralines, Champagne truffles with a guided tour.
- Delve into the decadent world of Swiss chocolates and discover the traditional way of creating Alpine goodness.
The tour's highlight is the ‘Chocolate Train’ – a train ride dedicated to the delicious temptation of chocolates – that runs between Montreux and the Cailler-Nestle chocolate factory at Broc.
Oh, Paris!
While the Eiffel Tower is the most talked about, there’s so much more to Paris that we don’t know of.
- Be a part of a private cooking class with a Michelin-star chef or make your wine in an antique 18th-century wine cellar.
- You can participate in an oenology workshop to learn to appreciate champagne better.
Wine-cheese pairing sessions never go out of style – this is your chance to experience the luxury of food because here, you can even experience first-hand cheese and caviar tasting sessions that will stay with you even when you leave Paris.
French Riviera
Known for glamour and beauty, there are a whole lot of foodie things to explore here.
- Journey to the heart of the vineyards of Provence and take dedicated wine tours to sample a wide variety of reds, rosés and whites.
- Then, take a walk around Grasse to visit olive gardens that enchant you with breathtaking views.
- Bringing you exotic flavours will be Chef Jean-Marc Villard, who will open the doors of his kitchen, welcoming you to experience the culinary history of Maubec.
