FRANCE
The ones worth booking.
The 15 most popular wine tours. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what it costs.
Moulin Rouge Féerie in Paris with Champagne. Small-group seats, feathered costume spectacle, and service plus tips included for $115.
“It was amazing. Even my 10 year old son liked it. My parents loved it as this was their 50th anniversary present”
A small-group Paris gourmet food tour with 10 local dishes and wine, choosing Montmartre or Notre-Dame. Great for food lovers.
“Our food tour with Emmanuel was a highlight of the trip. Emmanuel took our family of 8 around Montmartre and we had the pleasure of experiencing fabulous French food, my favourite being the crepes and cheese. Emmanuel was welcoming, knowledgeable and conversational. We finished with a wonderful communal lunch which Emmanuel prepared - wine, baguettes,…”
Loire Valley day trip from Paris with Châteaux Chambord and Chenonceau, UNESCO sights, and complimentary wine tasting on a guided coach ride.
“Comfortable bus, nicely paced itinerary, beautiful castles with seamless entry. The free time in Loire for lunch was appreciated. Highly recommend.”
Skip the ticket desk at La Cité du Vin in Bordeaux. Explore 18 wine worlds, use a digital guide, then taste a glass with views.
“Very easy and fascinating self-guided tour equipped with a headset and each station was timed for your convenience. The tour ended with your choice of one out of 10 glasses of wine and then a beautiful panoramic view of Bordeaux. Well worth the visit and not overly priced.”
90-minute Bordeaux River Garonne cruise: 360° rooftop views, bilingual guide, open bar, wine and canelé for $22.
“We loved all the information especially the wine glass demonstration. The tour guide was excellent- so impressed with how fluent she was with her English. Loved the glass of wine. Thank you for a great experience- would definitely recommend”
Taste Montmartre like a local on a small-group French food and wine walk, with 8 tastings, famed sights, and a Sacré-Cœur view.
“My daughter and I lucked out to be the only two people on the tour that day. Montmartre was beautiful and had lovely views of the city. We had many unique savory and sweet food tastings, and then a sit down white and red wine and cheese pairing in the middle. Our tour guide was…”
Walk Montmartre for cheese, wine, chocolate, and pastries across eight stops, finishing at Sacré Coeur with iconic city views.
“This tour exceeded our expectations! The food, the history and our amazing guide Natalie made it a wonderful and memorable experience. We definitely recommend it as a must do while in Paris!”
Watch Paradis Latin in Paris, an Eiffel-era cabaret with a modern French cancan show, plus optional champagne and audience interaction.
“The place was congested. The space wasn't that good. The performances were good but I was hoping to get an independent table”
A 13-hour Loire Valley day trip from Paris to Chambord and Chenonceau, with wine tasting and free time in Blois for lunch.
“We had an amazing Loire Valley day trip! Dee was an outstanding guide — knowledgeable, engaging, and passionate about the history of the castles and the region. She made everything easy to understand and really brought the stories to life. Pierrick was an excellent driver — professional, safe, and very kind. The whole journey was…”
Seine River dinner cruise with Champagne: choose 18:45 or 21:15, enjoy a 3-course meal, glass-enclosed views of Eiffel and Notre-Dame.
“Get there 30 minutes early. Know need to pay xtra for drinks. 2 choices for dinner. Photos being taken to purchase.”
Small-group Saint-Émilion tour from Bordeaux with a Grand Cru Classé visit, village walk, guided tasting of 3-4 wines, and a French aperitif.
“Nina was absolutely great. She was knowledgeable, very kind, careful amd an excellent driver. Sbe showed us arround Saint Emillion which is a fabulous place. The tasting took place in an actual castle with very good wine and wonderful atmosphere”
A private Seine cruise in Paris with French champagne, sweet surprises, and classic views of Eiffel Tower and Notre-Dame.
“Very personalized and friendly experience. I would 100% book again if in Paris again to relive the experience.”
Champagne day trip from Paris with hotel pickup, 8 tastings, expert-led lessons, and French lunch. Mix of big houses and growers.
“Fantastic day to Champagne and it started at my favourite - Mumm Fellow travellers were delightful and lunch was perfect. Gorgeous countryside.”
Half-day Bordeaux wine tour from the city with small-group tastings in either Médoc or Saint-Émilion, plus snacks and guided history.
“This is not just wine tasting! We had a wonderful walking tour of the town of St. Emilion. Axel was a fantastic tour guide, and a wonderful story teller.”
Moulin Rouge Féerie with champagne plus a flexible, glass-enclosed Seine cruise ticket for Paris night sights like Notre-Dame gargoyles.
“Moulin Rouge was brilliant, plenty of champagne to go round, show lasted around 1hr 45, definitely acquired to an older age group. The cruise lasted around an hour you see the tower and it’s a beautiful view. I would reccomend both for the price as it gives two activities to do and a way to…”
