Where to Go: the 9 Best Paris Vineyard Tours Worldwide

1.Incredible Loire castles tour with lunch and a vineyard visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 10 to 13 hours (approx.) · from $334Our pick

Spend a full day in the Loire Valley with a driver-guide, visiting Chenonceau and Chambord, tasting local wines, and adding lunch if you choose. Sebastian and Tomer have led especially well-liked departures, while the small van allows for flexible stops. Expect long drives, audio guides inside the castles, and a late return to Paris.

“Day trip to the Loire Valley Castles and Wine Tour. Sebastian picked us up at our hotel and was our guide for the entire day. He was engaging, knowledgeable and made it such an enjoyable day!”

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2.Private Epernay Trip with Champagne Vineyard Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 18 reviews · 11 hours · from $1,032

Travel by private air-conditioned minivan from Paris to Épernay and the Champagne countryside. You’ll tour a major Champagne house, visit a smaller producer, taste up to seven wines, enjoy a three-course lunch, and see the village and grave linked with Champagne’s beginnings. Guides such as Batiste, Victor, and Sebastian have led this experience.

“Fabulous day with a great guide an lovely people to share this great experience. Wonderful lunch and tours. Highly recommend.”

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3.Champagne Picnic and Tasting on Vineyard. Private Tour from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $511

Leave Paris at 8:00 a.m. with a private driver, ride in a luxury vehicle to Champagne, and explore La Haute-Maison’s 8-kilometer chalk cellar maze. In Epernay, taste four vintages with a chef-prepared picnic of local foods. Nikita is one named driver associated with the experience. Return to Paris in the evening.

“We had a great day with our family on the Champagne tour. Nikita was courteous, professional and attentive to our every need. It was an experience we’ll never forget! Highly recommend.”

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4.Private Champagne Day Trip – Two Vineyards of Reims & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $728

Leave Paris at 8:00 am by high-speed train with a local guide, then visit two family-run Champagne producers near Reims. You will tour vineyards and cellars, taste five glasses, enjoy a Champagne-paired lunch in Ludes, and explore Reims and its Gothic cathedral. Guides may include Pablo, Brenda, Bella, or Isabella. Expect 130 cellar steps at one winery.

“Pablo was an excellent guide that gave us quite a bit of information about the region and different types of champagne. We also had a little time to explore Reims and see the beautiful cathedral. I highly recommend this tour.”

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5.Private wine tour to Sancerre vineyards from Paris with Sommelier

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $963

Leave central Paris early in a private van with an English-speaking sommelier, then visit two Sancerre wineries, taste Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir, pause for lunch, and meet a local goat cheesemaker in Chavignol. Guide Luiz is noted for his warm, personal approach. Pickup is available from central Paris.

“Luiz our guide was wonderful! He was knowledgeable, personal and a great resource for all things Louie Valley and French wine.”

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6.Loire Valley Private Day Trip with Chambord Winery Visit & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $1,100

Leave central Paris early in a private car or minivan for Château de Chambord, a winery lunch, and a family-run Loire Valley cellar. Your English-speaking guide handles the driving and shares regional wine knowledge. Guides such as Lionel and Alex have added personal insight, though the long drive makes this a full, demanding day.

“We greatly enjoyed having a private tour for this portion of our trip, and Alex was a fantastic tour guide. From picking us up at our hotel with breakfast and bottled water, to his experienced driving, we had a great trip outside of Paris. While at Chambord, he gave us an in-depth explanation of the history of the Chateau and answered all of our questions in a friendly manner. We had a fantastic lunch in a historical restaurant followed by an amazing wine tasting. Alex was familiar with the winery which allowed us to begin our tasting early, which we appreciated immensely. Alex also boasted a very impressive knowledge of…”

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7.Full-Day Private Champagne Tasting in Reims and its Vineyards

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $718

Travel from Paris to Reims by high-speed TGV, explore the cathedral and city center, then visit two Champagne houses with six tastings, a French lunch, and private car transfers through the vineyards. The tour is private, English-speaking, and moves at your group’s pace.

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8.Authentic Champagne Tour: 3 vineyards, 10 Tastings & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6 reviews · 11 hours · from $365

Travel from Paris with a wine expert to three Champagne producers, including small family estates or cooperatives. You’ll tour cellars, taste more than 10 cuvées, share a traditional French lunch with Champagne, and see vine-covered hills and village roads. Tours run in English, French, or Spanish when available, with groups limited to eight.

“We had an amazing day on this champagne tour! Our driver was polite, professional, and made the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. We started with a visit to the famous Maison Mumm, where we learned how champagne is made, the house guide was very informative. Afterwards, we went to a charming champagne boutique where we enjoyed a delicious lunch which included charcuterie board, quiche and pastry. Throughout the tour, we tasted around eight different glasses of champagne, each one excellent and unique. We also got to see the vineyards up close and even enjoyed a tasting right by them, which made the experience feel special and authentic. The only thing…”

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9.Moet et Chandon Vineyards Cellars 7 tastings Private Champagne

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $656

Travel from Paris in a private Mercedes with your own group, visiting a family Champagne producer, Moët & Chandon in Épernay, Pressoria museum, and Hautvillers. You get seven tastings, a cellar tour, vineyard views, and hotel pickup. Ask for a proper English-speaking guide and reserve lunch ahead.

“A delightful day that was well organized. Wish that our guide would’ve shared more information and knowledge. Guide was very quiet and barely spoke. We did not see the church and gravesite promised in the tour description (it was not even mentioned) and we were dropped off in a town square to find our own lunch for 2 hours. But tours were great, we were picked up on time, very clear communication before the day of, car was clean as promised.”

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