Where to Go: the 6 Best Vineyard Picnics in France Worldwide

1.Grand Cru Classé Guided Winery Visit & Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 296 reviews · 2 hours · from $56Our pick

Compare traditional Château Tour Baladoz with modern Château La Croizille on a two-hour guided visit. Learn how wine moves from vine to bottle, taste three Bordeaux wines including a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, then enjoy a picnic of cheese, cured meats, produce, baguette, and one glass of wine. Guides may be Isabella, Mel, Luka, or another English, French, or Spanish speaker.

“The tour was informative and it was cool to see the difference between as well as taste the difference between the two properties. We had the picnic and I honestly didn’t have high hopes but it was great! They had two covered areas with tables over looking the vineyards. I opted for vegetarian and had a variety of fruits, berries and dip. My husband’s included a variety of hams with the veggies. We were also given a baguette to share. We each got a a glass of wine of our choosing and a cup of coffee with a canella (local pastry). Everything was fresh, delicious and we were sufficiently full.…”

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2.Immersive winery visit, tasting and picnic cart

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $58

Visit Maison Zeyssolff in Gertwiller, 20 minutes from Strasbourg, for a guided cellar tour, five-wine tasting, 180-degree film, and picnic basket with cheese, charcuterie, bread, fruit, muffin, and half a bottle of wine. English service is available.

“Great family winery, with a fun approach to telling the history and process of wine making. The wine was great and so were the picnic baskets. We left with several bottles.”

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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 $511Top rated

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.Visit to the Faugères Vineyards with Picnic from Béziers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $142

Meet Laurent in Béziers for a half-day visit to two Faugères estates, with vineyard and cellar tours, local wine tastings, a historic mill, and a picnic of charcuterie, cheeses, bread, and regional foods in his private garden. The small group is limited to eight people.

“Laurent was an excellent guide and super friendly host. His relationships with local vintners meant we had great tastings with fun discussion. He took us to a UNESCO heritage site ancient windmill for a wonderful view over the vineyards and then a delish lunch in his own garden. Great day!”

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5.Béziers : Explore the Faugères Vineyards with a Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · 5 hours · from $140

From Béziers, bilingual guide Laurent Grout drives a small group through the Faugères wine country. You’ll visit two wineries, taste local wines, stop at the historic mill, and share a picnic of cheese, charcuterie, bread, and regional specialties in his private garden.

“Fabulous experience visiting the vineyards and the very passionate small wine makers who made us so welcome allowing us to taste their gorgeous wines and shared their wine making techniques which was so interesting. And a special mention to our fantastic guide Laurent with his wide knowledge of the area and wine making, his hospitality was a real treat. Overall a good day.”

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6.Picnic in the middle of a vineyard by e-bike

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3 reviews · 4 - 9 hours · from $51Best value

Sun-e-Bike sets you up in Vaison-la-Romaine for a self-guided e-bike ride toward Mont Ventoux or the Dentelles de Montmirail. Your phone app provides the route, and a one-hour viewpoint stop includes a picnic with a sandwich or pizza plus dessert. There is no in-person guide, so you set the pace within your private group.

“Super activité, malgré la chaleur! Belle organisation, vélos super efficaces et pique-nique délicieux.”

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