Wine Tasting & Winery Tours in France

Discover what makes French wines desired around the world on this small-group wine tour in Paris. Visit an 18th-century vaulted cellar that once housed King Louis XV's royal wine collection, where you'll get a primer in French winemaking traditions and taste three wines hand-picked by sommeliers. Then, enjoy VIP access to the last urban vineyard in Paris, nestled in the historic bohemian artists' community of Montmartre and closed to the general public. As you tour this romantic estate, learn about the vineyards that used to drape the city and taste several of the highly coveted Clos Montmartre wines.

Learn about French wines while sampling your way through 6 different varietals in Paris's Latin Quarter. Taste wines from some of the country's most renowned wine regions, including Burgundy, Bordeaux and the Loire Valley and discover tips for proper sipping and savoring. Along with reds and whites you'll also get to sample an authentic Champagne. This small-group tour is limited to 12 people for a more personalized experience.

Enjoy some of France's best contributions to the world - art and wine - on this 3-part combo tour that includes visits to the Louvre Museum, a Parisian wine cellar, and Le Clos Montmartre, a working vineyard in the city. At the Louvre, skip the ticket line and check out the Mona Lisa and other works of art with a guide who provides commentary. Then head to the 18th-century wine cellar for a tasting with a sommelier before ending up at the vineyard in Montmartre, which is closed to the public. Taste more wine and learn about the history of this artists' neighborhood.

Champagne tasting at Moët & Chandon and Taittinger is a not-to-be-missed experience for connoisseurs of vintage French bubbly. This small-group tour of the Champagne-producing region of Reims, France includes a stroll down the Avenue de Champagne in Épernay and a visit to the tomb of Dom Perignon in Hautvillers.

Spend a half-day in the charming Medieval town of Saint-Emilion on a  trip from Bordeaux. Explore the best of this UNESCO-listed village, including a wine tasting at a grand cru wine estate, a walk along the historic city walls and visits to unique artist galleries and studios. Enjoy some free time in Saint-Emilion, too.

Discover the rich traditions and flavors of Rhône Valley wine country on a guided wine-tasting tour from Avignon. With a small group of fellow wine enthusiasts, spend a half day visiting one or two distinguished wine estates in the Châteauneuf-du-Pape territory to sample and learn about local varietals. Your excursion includes fascinating estate tours and intimate tasting sessions in a breathtaking natural setting.

Raise a toast to some of France's most iconic Champagne Houses on this full-day tasting tour from Reims, France. Follow the "˜Scenic Route of Champagne', stopping to stroll the famous Avenue de Champagne in Epernay; discover the legacy of Dom Perignon in Hautvillers and enjoy a guided tour of the Grande Maison de Moët & Chandon. Your Champagne"“fuelled tour also includes Champagne tasting at a family-run winery and a glamorous Champagne tasting lunch, where you can sample varieties like "˜rose', "˜blancs de blancs' and "˜blancs de noir'.