Phillip Schieferdecker and Sepulveda family, From Geneva, and Columbia says:
Dear Colette, we wanted to thank you again for the great tour on Saturday, we had a truly marvelous time! And not just because of the weather, but first and foremost because of all the interesting information you so enthusiastically shared with us throughout the day, it was a real pleasure! While we are certainly far from being experts ourselves (yet), we have developed a profound interest in the topic, and I was especially delighted that we wound up with a real professional as opposed to just being driven from A to B:)
Hamish Wallace – Australia says:
It was a truly fantastic and memorable day, and our Dad had an absolute ball. Thanks so much, Colette, from me and Helen for organising such a once in a lifetime experience. You were a terrific host.
Marcie TUBB, Maryland USA says:
First. Let me thank you again for a most wonderful tour. Your energy and enthusiasm was infectious. You made us all want to be French men and women! I have printed your list of the wines we drank and have put it in our notebook. It is impressive…
Carlos CAMACHO, Mexico says:
Colette I just wanted to tell you that your work as a guide was fantastic, to me it was the most important factor in making this a memorable trip. I will hope to use your services in the near future…
Peter Martin - Canada says:
Colette, Many, many Thanks for a wonderful tour! Your passion, humour and knowledge added a whole dimension I could never have provided. Every one was happy and loved you!...
Maria and Dado BANATAO from Los Angeles says:
We enjoyed our tour with you in Burgundy and your professionalism. We all learned a lot while with you and to hear that even from the "GUYS" who think they are wine experts...is a big thing !
We again Thank you for your wonderful guidance. Your way of mixing up scenery, history and wine making made the tour fun and enjoyable. All the meals you advised were awesome and we truly enjoyed them.….
Phil Duke, Virginia USA says:
Because we knew very little about Burgundy, we decided to hire a guide to max our short time available… We can recommend Colette very highly for knowledge, personality, english language skill, and just fun to be with. All that after being with her for 3-4 days--and would not hesitate to hire her again. Prior to the trip, we did everything over the internet and never even talked to her until she picked us up at train station in Dijon---can you believe that?
She completely restructured our dining guide because she was more up-to-date than the Wine Spectator--and she was right. Have a good trip and let us know how it works out…
David and Sandi Wood, Nanaimo, B.C., Canada says:
It was so wonderful meeting you and having you as our guide for our tour in Burgundy may 30-June 2. Your enthusiasm and real passion for everything Burgundian made this trip our best vacation ever ! Our dicussions about gastronomy was incredibly incitefull, interesting and fascinating. In looking forward to seeing you next year…
Dalia & Michael Engler from Texas says:
Dear Colette, Mike and I wanted to let you know just how much we enjoyed our day with you in Burgundy. We could not have possibly had the same experience on our own. Your knowledge and enthusiasm made the day very special…
Steve Olderman, New York says:
Dear Colette, Susan and I had such a wonderful time with you last week. We really feel that we now understand Burgundy to the extent that we can actually make informed decisions in restaurants and wine shops. I think the entire trip revolved around our day with you
Barbara and Mark Kailer San Francisco says:
We are home again and back to our usual routines, but we wanted to let you now how much we enjoyed our time with you in Bourgogne. Paris is grand, historic and memorable but does not compare to the beauty, history, fun and GREAT WINE AND FOOD we experienced with your expert guidance
Lauriann Green, Florida says:
Hi Colette,
Just wanted to let you know that I've gotten back a number of guest evaluation forms from our Burgundy tour clients, and they unanimously loved you ! One of them said "I can't imagine there is a better guide anywhere in France." Just wanted you to know
Beth Kenny Atlanta, Georgia, USA says:
I wanted to write and let you know that we had an absolutely fabulous time with Colette a couple of weeks ago. My husband and I, along with two of our neighbors, spent two days with Colette in Burgundy and she was great. She was very knowledgeable, helped us make arrangements in Dijon, and set up several tours of some wonderful vineyards. Colette was also a lot of fun. I don't think we could have asked for a more knowledgeable and personable guide. You made our trip very special Again, thanks for the wonderful recommendation.
Peter Johnston, England says:
Colette, May I just say that your valuable input into our visit absolutely ensured its success.Everyone was delighted with what and how you shared your enthusiasm with us.It hardly seems adequate to say thank you for your wonderful guiding service,which we all will have no hesitation in recommending to others…
Brian Jamieson, England says:
Colette, Everyone was delighted with the guided tour and we all praised your depth of knowledge and animated descriptions of the countryside, culture, wine and food. Thanks for making it such a sucess
Gerald Glover Detroit, Michigan USA says:
Hello all you wine lovers. My wife and family visited Burgundy France Oh!! What a great and wonderful time we had!!! What made it so enjoyable was the excellent service we received from our tour guide: COLETTE BARBIER!!!! I found her recommended in RICKSTEVE'S and I decided to hire a guide to help us through the Burgundy region. I don't speak french, nor does anyone else in my family; so I though it would be a good idea to find someone who could speak French… Boy!!! What a great idea that was!!! I contacted Colette via the internet and she responded immediatly!!! I love this kind of service. She just asked me a few questions about what I expected from the tour and then went right to work on creating an itenerary dedicated to me following my expectations. This beautiful person made everything worthwhile. I can't begin to tell you how wonderful and professional she is. We got into some of the best chateaux in Burgundy and met some of the owners and cellermasters. We would not have been able to do this without Colette's help. You notice I call her by her first name; that is because she made herself so personable that we have become friends. My family and I are Americans of African decent and I hoped that that wouldn't hinder our enjoyment of the trip. My fears were totally unfounded the first second we met Colette!!! She treated all of us as, I truly believe, if we were family. Right away we felt comfortable and at ease and our tour was SUBLIME!!!!!!!Do not cheat yourself. email Colette at : cobatour@aol.com. You will not regret it. Her fee is very reasonable and worth every penny. Her expertise is spot-on, plus she knows just about everybody in Burgundy!!! Do yourself a favor and hire this wonderful, beautiful person to be your guide while in Burgundy. I know I will !!! Again and again !!
Melanie and Sal Cracchiolo, California says:
We ended up going to Dijon and Beaune in Burgundy, France. You recommended Colette Barbier to us. I cannot tell you just how wonderful she is. We didn't want to leave. She is so well-versed in her subjects of gastronomy, history and wines. Also she’s much fun ! We couldn't have had a better time if we tried.
If anyone wants to take the TGV train to Dijon to have Colette take them around the Cote D'Or, the Cote De Nuit, or the Cote de Beaune, they will not be sorry. We had a fantastic time and it was really because of Colette.Thank you so very much for recommending her to us. We will recommend
her to as many friends as we can…
Christine Diedrich, Tacoma, Washington, US says:
Hello Colette ! …We had such a wonderful time with you. Thank you very much for your terrific services, you are a treasure of Burgundian knowledge and now Heather and I feel we understand this area like we never could have before.
Hump Astorga, Virginia says:
Colette, I have told, many times to friends and associates, the story of Colette, how she made the Burgundy experience fun, memorable, and educational. A rare gift to find in a stranger through the Internet, especially coupled with personal beauty and class. I (we) are lucky to have met you…
Mr. INOMOTO, Osaka, Japan says:
... Your knowledge about history, winery, and cuisine of Bugundy were very impressive and exiting ... You've made our honeymoon very special...
C. SCHUTTER, Houston, Tx says:
...My husband and I were fortunate to be in Burgundy and you were our wonderful guide ...
Alan RUSKIS, M.D. North Haven, C.T says:
...I was part of a group of 4 persons from the U.S. that you guided trough the vineyards of Burgundy... It was a great day for us and we ofen think fondly of it ... We would love to get together with you again ...
Sue BELL, Oldwick, NJ says:
...You were the guide of our trip. You were wonderful ! everyone agreed that you were one of the highlights of our trip. Your knowledge of the area and your enthusiam for your contry, it's history and culture brought the area alive for all of us...
