Food, Wine & Nightlife in France

Immerse yourself in the gastronomic history of Lyon on this 3-hour culinary walking tour. With a small group and a culinary expert as your guide, visit Old Lyon, the Halles Paul Bocuse, and the banks of the Saône while stopping for gourmet food and wine tastings.

Enjoy a wine-fuelled introduction to historic Beaune, Burgundy's picturesque wine capital on this 5-hour afternoon tour. Discover the rich winemaking heritage of the Côte d'Or as you sample up to seven fine red and white wines, including prestigious Premier or Grand Cru varieties and the region's famous Pinot Noirs. Then, make the most of your free time to visit the Hospices de Beaune (extra cost), taste mustards at la Moutarderie Fallot (extra cost), or stroll around the shops and caf es of the Old Town.

Get personalized attention on this 2.5-hour private culinary tour in Old Lyon. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed neighborhood and stop for tasting sessions to refuel during your walk, including chocolate, cheese, marzipan, and wine.

Make your own baguette with just the right amount of crunch during this 2-hour morning baking class at a Paris bakery. Begin the class with a delicious breakfast and then get your hands busy with flour in this behind-the-scenes experience at an authentic bakery. Learn how to make the perfect baguette, croissant and 'pain au chocolat.' This small-group activity, limited to just eight people, is ideal for families and gourmet foodies alike.

Discover some of France's finest wines with an intimate grand cru tasting experience in the heart of Paris. An expert sommelier will lead you through a tasting of six exceptional wines, including several quality-designated grand crus and premier crus, plus several older vintage wines. Swirl and sip in an atmospheric tasting cellar while expanding your knowledge of French winegrowing regions. Savor a selection of artisan cheeses and charcuterie alongside the exquisite pours.

Spend a morning sampling Languedoc wines on this half-day small-group tour of the Pic St Loup wine region from Montpellier. Discover the winemaking process as you explore the vineyards, take part in guided wine tastings at two different wineries, and enjoy a delicious homemade lunch with one of the winemakers.

Enjoy champagne tastings from three different producers in a Parisian champagne cave. Travel to the city's St German Area to sample three hand-selected champagne varietals and sit down to a delicious 3-course lunch pairing. You can choose to add additional champagnes, learning about factors such as the grapes, blend and terroir as you sample. Each champagne is available for purchase.

Spend an evening in Paris' Montmartre neighborhood with this experience that combines a little sightseeing, dinner, and a performance at the Moulin Rouge. You'll travel up the Montmartre Funicular with a tour host to admire the hilltop Basilica du Sacr e-Coeur de Montmartre, and stop by Place du Tertre, an artists' gathering place where Picasso, Van Gogh, Toulouse-Lautrec, and others once spent their time. At a local restaurant, enjoy a musical dinner before heading to the Moulin Rouge to watch its caberet show with a glass of Champagne.

Get to know the nightlife scene of Paris on a pub crawl of the Bastille district. With a guide, you'll receive drink specials, VIP entrance to one club, and tips about the best of the city's nighttime venues. Enjoy a chance to discover a side of Paris that many visitors never see.

The Medoc wine region produces some of Bordeaux's finest wines and this self-guided full-day tour lets you explore at your own pace. Hop aboard an eco-friendly electric cabriolet; follow the car's GPS-programmed route around the vineyards of Margaux, Pauillac, and Saint-Julien; and visit two historic châteaux where you can enjoy a guided winery tour and wine tasting.

Pamper your palate with the elegant effervescence of fine champagne on a 1-hour Mumm Champagne cellar tour in Reims. Head to the heart of the picturesque region and descend into the subterranean cellars of the champagne-making establishment to see more than 25 million bottles of fine Champagne. With an accomplished guide, enrich your knowledge of Mumm's celebrated Champagne-making traditions and delve into the rich history of the ancient cellars. Conclude your tour with a tasting session of the refined beverage, in which you can select from a variety of samples.

Tour and taste your way around Lyon on this half-day Old Town food tour. You'll save hours researching where to find the best local food, and instead, have insider knowledge from your guide. Meet local producers, and learn about Lyon's wonderful gastronomy scene. You won't have to worry about translation problems - your guide will translate for you, as you enjoy six tastings throughout the day.

Just a short distance from Paris' Op era Bastille is the Aligre Market, a haven for gourmet foodies. Explore the fine and diverse offerings of this 12th arrondissement market with an in-the-know guide during this 2-hour morning walking tour. Sample delicious cheeses and wine, chocolate and cured meats; chat with shopkeepers; and learn some of the well-kept secrets of French cuisine. So go where the locals go and enjoy this immersive experience limited to just 10 people.

Revel in a night of historic elegance with a private evening tour and dinner at Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte. Enjoy a luxurious limo ride from your Paris hotel to the magnificent 17th-century estate, considered among the finest in France. Cruise through the sprawling gardens in a golf cart, and wander among the castle's fantastically furnished interior on an audio-guided tour. As darkness falls, enjoy a gourmet 3-course dinner in the enchanting candlelit gardens, complete with wine and Champagne.

Feast your senses on a 2-hour walking and tasting tour of Paris' fashionable Le Marais district. Stroll through the charming streets with a guide while learning about the aristocratic history of this neighborhood filled with medieval architecture and high-end galleries. Take in the sights and smells of the Le March e des Enfants Rouges market, and then head to a local bistro to taste a variety of artisanal cheeses paired with French wine. Group size is limited to eight people for a more intimate experience.

Taste hand-picked champagne varietals paired with artisan foods in a 17th-century Paris champagne cellar. Journey to the city's St Germain area for this unique sensory experience - sampling three distinct champagnes paired with a plate of artisan cheese and ham. Learn about what goes into making the perfect champagne - including terroir, grapes and blend - as you imbibe. Afterward, purchase a bottle or two to bring home

Enjoy a full day of exploring the beautiful M edoc region on a wine tour from Bordeaux. The M edoc region is responsible for some of the best wines that are produced in Bordeaux, and it's an excellent place to go wine tasting in France. Stop at three wineries housed in magnificent chateaux. The idyllic surroundings, renowned vineyards and historic castles make this a perfect day trip from Bordeaux.

Enjoy the idyllic scenery and world-class wines on a half-day wine tour of the M edoc region from Bordeaux. Visit two classified growth chateaux wine estates for guided wine tastings. Admire the spectacular scenery surrounding them and along the drives. Pass other famous chateaux, such as Palmer and Chateaux Margaux.

Burgundy is one of France's most renowned wine regions, but with dozens of wine villages and hundreds of wineries to choose from, it's hard to know where to start. This full-day private tour offers the perfect introduction, with expert-led tastings at three wineries in the Côte de Beaune or Côte de Nuit appellations, a delicious lunch at a family-run wine estate, and the chance to sample up to 20 Premier and Grand Cru wines.

The historic castles of Azay-le-Rideau, Langeais and Villandry are three of the Loire Valley's most popular attractions, but they're spread throughout the region and hidden in the hillsides. This convenient 9-hour bus tour makes it possible to check them all off your list in a day, and includes lunch with a tasting of Loire Valley wines. Delve into centuries of Loire Valley history with a guide and gaze out over the majestic Loire River.