There's not much debate that oenophiles find French wines to be the world's best. But the pleasure of sipping these wines is no match for the thrilling experience of discovering them on France wine tours. There is simply no match for the French in terms of the dazzling array of producing regions, vineyards, wineries, cellars and the extraordinary talent they have for coming up with great wines.
Visitors on these trips have a treasure trove of wines to discover. Drinking French champagne at home and tramping around the vineyards and tasting in the cellars of Champagne where it is made are two entirely different things. Paris day trips often end up as extensive culinary explorations of the Loire Valley or tastings in the cellars of Champagne-Ardenne.
It's hard to say whether a walk on the Avenue de Champagne is more thrilling for Francophiles or oenophiles. A bike trip into the heart of the Alsace region is just as enjoyable. Producers offer free tastings to anyone who cares to drop in, so the tours are able to wander around at will and hop around tasting everything that is good and famous in the region.
But the closest thing to a haven for vino lovers in Paris is the Loire Valley. It's like a trip back in time, where visitors get transported to an era where castles and vineyards dot the lush green landscape. Tour guides are not only oenophiles, but also know all the vineyards and wines of the Loire Valley like the back of their hand.
Visitors coming in from Paris can expect to be collected at the railway station and taken around for an amazing day trip of the vineyards and wineries in the area. The guide will explain everything in English, and guests can expect to enjoy the whole day of exploration and tastings without any worry. Those who prefer a more relaxed schedule on their own can also arrange for a custom one or two-day tour.
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.
Visitors on these trips have a treasure trove of wines to discover. Drinking French champagne at home and tramping around the vineyards and tasting in the cellars of Champagne where it is made are two entirely different things. Paris day trips often end up as extensive culinary explorations of the Loire Valley or tastings in the cellars of Champagne-Ardenne.
It's hard to say whether a walk on the Avenue de Champagne is more thrilling for Francophiles or oenophiles. A bike trip into the heart of the Alsace region is just as enjoyable. Producers offer free tastings to anyone who cares to drop in, so the tours are able to wander around at will and hop around tasting everything that is good and famous in the region.
But the closest thing to a haven for vino lovers in Paris is the Loire Valley. It's like a trip back in time, where visitors get transported to an era where castles and vineyards dot the lush green landscape. Tour guides are not only oenophiles, but also know all the vineyards and wines of the Loire Valley like the back of their hand.
Visitors coming in from Paris can expect to be collected at the railway station and taken around for an amazing day trip of the vineyards and wineries in the area. The guide will explain everything in English, and guests can expect to enjoy the whole day of exploration and tastings without any worry. Those who prefer a more relaxed schedule on their own can also arrange for a custom one or two-day tour.
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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