Even professional oenophiles widely acknowledge that French wines are the best in the world. But that pleasure can't hold a candle to the absolute thrill of discovery that France wine tours offer. The French are simply unmatched when it comes to the vast scope of their producing regions and vineyards, their wineries and the sheer talent they have for uncorking superb new wines.
There is a whole new world waiting for visitors on these trips. Uncorking a bottle of French champagne at home is hardly a match for the pleasure of poking around in Champagne, checking out the vineyards and stopping by for tastings at every cellar along the way. Paris day trips frequently end up as a tasting or culinary expedition in Champagne-Ardenne or the Loire Valley.
The Avenue de Champagne is just as big a thrill for oenophiles as it is a matter of pride for Francophiles. Bike trips into Alsace also come highly recommended for tourists looking for a day out in the wine country. In this area, tastings are free and open to anyone who cares to stop by. The tours just pack it in and offer a full day sampling the wines of every famous and well-regarded producer in the region.
But the best option for vino lovers who want to head out of Paris for a day is without any doubt the Loire Valley. The lush green slopes and hillsides dotted with vineyards and castles looks like something from a bygone era. The tour guides on these trips are oenophiles and very familiar with every vineyard and all the wines each producer has to offer in the region.
People arriving by train from Paris will be picked up at the station and whisked away for a day of discovery and tastings. Commentary along the way in English helps people understand and learn the history of the region. Those who want to do this at their own pace may ask for individual guided trips custom-designed based on their likes and budget.
Of course, the intrepid winetripper in France has a lot more distance to cover above and beyond a day trip from Paris. A three-hour train from Paris will drop people off in Bordeaux. Once here, visitors can set out on a momentous culinary experience that includes many famed wine regions such as Medoc, Saint Emilion, etc.
A stay in Bordeaux is also a chance to pick some non-traditional tours. For example, some may prefer a culinary holiday that combines meals at Michelin-star restaurants, cheese shopping and visits to vineyards and tastings. Another possibility is a harvest tour where people get to learn about all the hard work required to make a bottle of bubbly, while enjoying the luxury of a chauffeur-driven guided tour.
All this is just a small part of all the exciting possibilities. Every region from Burgundy to Provence, Corsica and the Rhone Valley has its own specialty tour experiences and superb wines awaiting discovery by visitors. Just pick one or more based on the budget and time available, and decide the kind of French wine tour it should be.
There is a whole new world waiting for visitors on these trips. Uncorking a bottle of French champagne at home is hardly a match for the pleasure of poking around in Champagne, checking out the vineyards and stopping by for tastings at every cellar along the way. Paris day trips frequently end up as a tasting or culinary expedition in Champagne-Ardenne or the Loire Valley.
The Avenue de Champagne is just as big a thrill for oenophiles as it is a matter of pride for Francophiles. Bike trips into Alsace also come highly recommended for tourists looking for a day out in the wine country. In this area, tastings are free and open to anyone who cares to stop by. The tours just pack it in and offer a full day sampling the wines of every famous and well-regarded producer in the region.
But the best option for vino lovers who want to head out of Paris for a day is without any doubt the Loire Valley. The lush green slopes and hillsides dotted with vineyards and castles looks like something from a bygone era. The tour guides on these trips are oenophiles and very familiar with every vineyard and all the wines each producer has to offer in the region.
People arriving by train from Paris will be picked up at the station and whisked away for a day of discovery and tastings. Commentary along the way in English helps people understand and learn the history of the region. Those who want to do this at their own pace may ask for individual guided trips custom-designed based on their likes and budget.
Of course, the intrepid winetripper in France has a lot more distance to cover above and beyond a day trip from Paris. A three-hour train from Paris will drop people off in Bordeaux. Once here, visitors can set out on a momentous culinary experience that includes many famed wine regions such as Medoc, Saint Emilion, etc.
A stay in Bordeaux is also a chance to pick some non-traditional tours. For example, some may prefer a culinary holiday that combines meals at Michelin-star restaurants, cheese shopping and visits to vineyards and tastings. Another possibility is a harvest tour where people get to learn about all the hard work required to make a bottle of bubbly, while enjoying the luxury of a chauffeur-driven guided tour.
All this is just a small part of all the exciting possibilities. Every region from Burgundy to Provence, Corsica and the Rhone Valley has its own specialty tour experiences and superb wines awaiting discovery by visitors. Just pick one or more based on the budget and time available, and decide the kind of French wine tour it should be.
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