9 Vineyard Tours with Lunch in France Worth Flying For

1.St-Emilion Vineyards e-Bike Tour with Wine & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 181 reviews · 8h 30m · from $222Our pick

Spend a full day cycling St-Emilion’s vineyard roads by e-bike with a small group of up to eight. You’ll pass famous estates such as Petrus and Cheval Blanc, visit two châteaux including a Great Classified Growth estate, taste 5 or 6 wines, and explore the UNESCO-listed village. Guides such as Melanie, Vicky, Rémy, and Dorian are known for lively local insight.

“Nina was amazing! And our day was amazing. You gave to do this trip! Thanks so much Nina. Barb”

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2.Médoc & St-Emilion Wine 3 châteaux with lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 116 reviews · 8h 30m · from $234

Meet in central Bordeaux for a small-group day in Médoc and Saint-Émilion. Visit three contrasting châteaux, taste at least seven wines, learn practical tasting skills, enjoy a picnic lunch, and walk through Saint-Émilion with an English-speaking guide. Guides such as Regis, Estelle, Ben, and Melanie have made this tour especially engaging.

“We had a GREAT time with Estelle on our tour. She was very knowledgeable, friendly, and went out of her way to ensure that we all had an enjoyable day and a memorable experience. She went above and beyond to talk about not just the regions but the wines, and even pastries too! The best guide we have had on a tour! She also had a great relationship with the staff at each chateau, making it in turn a more personal experience. Five stars!”

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

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

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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4.Champagne House Mumm, Winery Visit with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 8 hours · from $294

Spend eight hours exploring Champagne with an English-speaking guide and no more than seven other people. Visit Hautvillers and Dom Pérignon’s church, walk through family-run cellars, taste seven wines, enjoy lunch at a Champagne house, and finish at Maison Mumm in Reims. Guides such as Perrine, Martin, Julie, Suzanne, and Etienne have led recent departures.

“Oli kyllä hieno kokemus. Ainostaan viimeisessä vierailu paikassa oli kiireen tuntu.”

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5.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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6.Visit Saint-Emilion and Pomerol:Vineyards, lunch and tastings included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $174Best value

Spend six hours with local guide Paola visiting Saint-Émilion, a wine shop, a vineyard, and a château. Taste Bordeaux wines, learn how they are made, enjoy lunch, and finish with another winery visit in Pomerol or Saint-Émilion. Transport, water, and an air-conditioned vehicle are included.

“Extraordinaria excursión. Paola, la guía, ha sido atenta y amable en todo momento. Su conocimiento en el tema de los vinos en Burdeos ayuda a no perder detalle del recorrido. El paseo en Saint Emilion de ensueño. Gran atención y degustacion de vinos en las bodegas visitadas. El almuerzo podría ser mejor pero la plática de anecdotas con Paola supera ése detalle. 100% recomendable.”

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7.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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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.Tour of the Bandol and Côtes de Provence vineyards + Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 4 hours · from $234

Join Romain Ambrosi for a private four-hour wine tour from Toulon or La Seyne-sur-Mer. Visit two different estates in AOP Bandol and Côtes de Provence, taste red, rosé, and white wines, learn how each winery works, and enjoy lunch at a Var restaurant with a fine view.

“pleasant guide. Good English. very knowledgeable. comfortable car. visited 2 wineries very different from each other.”

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