10 Wine Tours & Tastings in Ile-de-France That You Shouldn't Miss

Treat yourself to an exquisite private French wine- and cheese-tasting experience in Paris! Get an authentic taste of life in Paris and begin your French culinary experience. Your friendly host, a fully trained oenologist (an expert in winemaking), will make you feel at home and teach you all about wine and cheese pairing. As you savor four different wines, learn about the art of wine tasting, the different varieties of grapes used in the winemaking process, and how to use your sense of sight, smell and taste to fully appreciate the flavors. You’ll also sample three different varieties of French cheeses. Your expert host will explain how different types of cheese are categorized by their rinds, such as floral rind cheese, like Camembert and Brie, and hard rind cheese, like Emmental and Comté. Discover the techniques used to store and savor cheese while enjoying your cheese tasting. You’ll leave with newfound wine and cheese knowledge to impress your friends back home!

Inclusions: Four wine tastings, Three cheese tastings, Expert host

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Taste 10 wines paired with 10 cheeses in a stunning historic cellar : a unique experience in Paris. The Ultimate Tasting class is THE MUST DO experience for wine and cheese lovers. It takes place 10 minutes by foot from the Louvre in a former royal cellar. During this tasting, you'll get the chance to discover a large selection of wine representative of the French Terroir animated by an enthusiastic wine expert.

Inclusions: 10 wines : 5 red, 5 white, Entrance fees of Les Caves du Louvre, 2 hours wine tasting class with a wine expert

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This visit takes place right by the Louvre, in stunning 18th century wine cellars that were once used by the King of France himself. The guide will take you through the various steps of the winemaking process, from the grape to the bottle. Each one of your 5 senses is stimulated with games, videos and surprising discoveries. The experience is highly interactive and learning about wine suddenly becomes easy and fun. Along the way you’ll learn fascinating stories, eye-opening anecdotes and fun facts behind this enchanting craft with a bilingual guide. During the visit you will taste 3 different wines with your guide, a wine expert. You will have the possibility to upgrade your tasting to premium wines and to get a personnalized bottle of French wine as a unique souvenir from Paris.

Inclusions: Tasting of 3 wines, 1 hour guided tour by a wine expert, Entrance fees

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Perfect for wine and cheese lovers, this 1.5-hour tasting allows you to try four wines from four different French wine regions paired with various cheeses. This small-group activity takes place in a charming authentic wine shop in the Latin Quarter and has a maximum of 12 participants. This is the perfect lunch break you need when you are in Paris.

Inclusions: Four wines, Cheeses, Small-group experience, Lunch, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Transportation to/from attractions, Hotel pickup and drop-off

The only place in the world that is able to grow and produce Champagne is just outside of Paris. Join this small group tour and you’ll discover the growing, harvesting, bottling, and proper way of tasting Champagne. To keep the experience as intimate as possible, you will be in a group of no more than 8 people and your guide.

Inclusions: 4 Champagne tastings, Visit to Moêt and Chandon + tastings 1 or 2 glasses depending on option selected., Visit to small producer + tastings, Visit to Reims Cathedral, Visit the tomb of Dom Perignon, Driver/guide, Return transport from Paris by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food

Wander through the best preserved medieval neighbourhood in Paris. Sample a selection of some of France’s best wines or brandies. Indulge in plates of cheese or charcuterie and taste a creation from Paris's most famed macaron chef. Discover the centre of the city’s Jewish and gay communities. Spot the hidden squares, tucked-away alleyways, and marvellous churches of Marais. This small group tour is limited to maximum 12 guests.

Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, 2 different pastries and the best macaron in Paris, A platter of French cheese or charcuterie, Wine tasting

Exclusions: Additional food and drink, Souvenirs and items of a personal nature, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Enjoy a day in the French Countryside while you explore three remarkable Chateaux in the Loire Valley. Join a small group, day tour, from Paris and spend the day marvelling at the beautiful Renaissance castles of Chenonceau, Chambord, and Amboise!

Inclusions: Small Group Tour limited to 8 people, Driver/guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Wine tasting, all entrance fees

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food

Savour the best food in Paris, sweet and savory, from local master artisans. Discover the history of French food. Enjoy a culinary tour of France, learning the origins of its artisans and the role of food in French culture, in the historical neighborhood of Saint Germain de Prés.  You'll taste food and wine, such as Provence oils, cheese, sausages, and cakes, from award-winning artisans, learning their stories along the way.  By the end, you’ll understand why Saint Germain des Prés is where all the writers, painters, actors, and singers gathered in the most famous coffee shop of the city.At the end of the Tour an email with all the addresses visited will be sent to you and other addresses added. Do not hesitate to send us an email for asking restaurants recommendations before the Tour. On Tuesdays, Afternoon Tour : the number of slots available is 2 only and not 6. April 18th Morning Tour in Spanish April 6th Afternoon Tour : in French

Inclusions: Food tasting, Wine tasting, Local guide, Small Group max 6, List of addresses visited and other restaurants and shops, Cheese

Exclusions: Food or drinks not ordered by the guide.

Experience the best travel stories for yourself! Join a local expert and uncover hidden gems on this Lonely Planet Experience powered by Urban Adventures. Get a taste of ‘la vie bohème’ on a 3.5-hour small-group walking tour of Paris’ arty neighborhoods: Saint-Germain-des-Prés and the Latin Quarter. Learn of the areas’ famous poets and artists on a walk, and then enjoy two activities that the French hold dear to their hearts: drinking a glass of wine and playing a game of French 'boules' (balls) known as Pétanque! Numbers are limited to 12 on this small-group tour, ensuring you can explore like a local.

Inclusions: Local English guide, Plate of French cheese and charcuterie in a local wine house, Game of petanque with a glass of wine.

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks in the wine bar (available to purchase), Hotel pickup and drop-off, Tips / gratuities for your guide

Expand your knowledge of French wine with an evening of wine tasting in a beautifully renovated cellar in central Paris. Taste six French wines from different regions including Rhone, Bordeaux, Sancerre and Champagne. Delight your senses as your expert sommelier teaches you some of the best wine-tasting techniques and shows you how to read a French wine label. Enjoy cheese or charcuterie to accompany your wine (if option selected). This relaxing and informative session is an ideal way to learn all about French wine – you will leave with a whole new level of confidence and expertise.

Inclusions: Wine tasting (6 French wines), Professional sommelier, Cheese or charcuterie (if option selected), Presentation in English, Freshly baked breads

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off