Even professional oenophiles widely acknowledge that French wines are the best in the world. But that pleasure can't hold a candle to the absolute thrill of discovery that France wine tours offer. The French are simply unmatched when it comes to the vast scope of their producing regions and vineyards, their wineries and the sheer talent they have for uncorking superb new 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.
The Avenue de Champagne is just as big a thrill for oenophiles as it is a matter of pride for Francophiles. Bike trips into Alsace also come highly recommended for tourists looking for a day out in the wine country. In this area, tastings are free and open to anyone who cares to stop by. The tours just pack it in and offer a full day sampling the wines of every famous and well-regarded producer in the region.
Serious wine lovers will find the nearest haven from Paris is the Loire Valley. It's a magical escape back in time, filled with castles and vineyards dotting the verdant green landscape. The tour guide on these expeditions will be somebody who is not just an oenophile, but is also intimately familiar with the Loire Valley vineyards and their wines.
Those who are taking the train from Paris will be met at the station and taken along for a magical day of exploration and tastings. The commentary is made in English, so guests from all over the world are able to enjoy the trip and learn a lot. Some people prefer a more relaxed trip at their own pace. This can be arranged through guided day trips or weekend trips for individuals and couples.
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.
Visitors can choose from among a range of appealing options. For instance, there are chateau stays that combine cheeses and other culinary delights at Michelin-rated restaurants along with tastings and vineyard explorations. There are harvest tours and chauffeur-driven outings that somehow combine luxury with the first-hand experience of all the hard work that goes into making a legendary bottle of wine in France.
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.
The Avenue de Champagne is just as big a thrill for oenophiles as it is a matter of pride for Francophiles. Bike trips into Alsace also come highly recommended for tourists looking for a day out in the wine country. In this area, tastings are free and open to anyone who cares to stop by. The tours just pack it in and offer a full day sampling the wines of every famous and well-regarded producer in the region.
Serious wine lovers will find the nearest haven from Paris is the Loire Valley. It's a magical escape back in time, filled with castles and vineyards dotting the verdant green landscape. The tour guide on these expeditions will be somebody who is not just an oenophile, but is also intimately familiar with the Loire Valley vineyards and their wines.
Those who are taking the train from Paris will be met at the station and taken along for a magical day of exploration and tastings. The commentary is made in English, so guests from all over the world are able to enjoy the trip and learn a lot. Some people prefer a more relaxed trip at their own pace. This can be arranged through guided day trips or weekend trips for individuals and couples.
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.
Visitors can choose from among a range of appealing options. For instance, there are chateau stays that combine cheeses and other culinary delights at Michelin-rated restaurants along with tastings and vineyard explorations. There are harvest tours and chauffeur-driven outings that somehow combine luxury with the first-hand experience of all the hard work that goes into making a legendary bottle of wine in France.
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.