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The 15 Best Vineyard Tours in France

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French estates have opened up in the last decade and the châteaux now expect visitors. The 15 below cover Bordeaux and Saint-Émilion, the chalk under Reims, Burgundy and the Rhône, priced by tasting count and length.

Medoc or Saint Emilion Wine Tasting and Chateau from Bordeaux - The Médoc route along Bordeaux’s Castle Road
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Medoc or Saint Emilion Wine Tasting and Chateau from Bordeaux

1.Medoc or Saint Emilion Wine Tasting and Chateau from Bordeaux

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,415 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $114Our pick

Leave Bordeaux at 2 p.m. in a small air-conditioned minivan for Médoc or Saint-Émilion. Expect château visits, guided wine lessons, local cheese and charcuterie, and three to five tastings. Guides such as Mélanie, Thibault, Nina, and Axel are praised for making Bordeaux wine easy to understand.

“The tour was great. We really liked our tour guide. She was very knowledgeable and very funny and did a great job. We enjoyed all the wineries that we visited.”

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Saint-Émilion: Grand Cru Classé Winery Visit and Tasting - Seeing the modern side at La Croizille
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Saint-Émilion: Grand Cru Classé Winery Visit and Tasting

2.Saint-Émilion: Grand Cru Classé Winery Visit and Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,118 reviews · 1 hour · from $23

Visit Château Tour Baladoz and La Croizille near Saint-Émilion with a guide such as Sara, Thomas, or Isabella. See classic cellars and modern equipment, learn about Bordeaux grapes and aging, then taste three wines, including Saint-Émilion Grand Cru.

“Thomas was an extremely friendly and informative guide. Really interesting and fun tour.”

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Saint Emilion Half-Day Trip with Wine Tasting & Winery Visit from Bordeaux - Inside the grand cru château
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Saint Emilion Half-Day Trip with Wine Tasting & Winery Visit from Bordeaux

3.Saint Emilion Half-Day Trip with Wine Tasting & Winery Visit from Bordeaux

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,034 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $133

Travel from Bordeaux in an air-conditioned eight-seat minivan to a Saint-Émilion grand cru château, taste local red wines, and walk through the UNESCO-listed village. Guides such as Guy, Luigi, Mathis, and Dulce add wine knowledge and local stories, though free time in town is brief.

“Our tour guide, Ugo, was very knowledgeable, friendly, and entertaining! Having a small group made it wonderfully intimate.”

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Champagne Day Trip with 6 Tastings, Reims and Winery from Paris - The 7:00 am departure from Paris
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Champagne Day Trip with 6 Tastings, Reims and Winery from Paris

4.Champagne Day Trip with 6 Tastings, Reims and Winery from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 902 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $278

Travel from Paris in a small group of up to eight with guides such as Clément, John, Matthew, or Frankie. Visit a large Champagne house and a family winery, taste six glasses, see Reims Cathedral and Dom Pérignon’s tomb, and enjoy lunch time in Épernay.

“Full day: left at 7 am and came back around 6 pm. Excellent sights, superb hosting at the Champaign vineyards, great visit to the cathedral. Minivan was not in the greatest shape and tour guide could have explained more; seemed be driving always in a rush.”

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From Reims: Champagne and Family-Run Wineries Tour - Leaving Reims at 2:00 pm
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From Reims: Champagne and Family-Run Wineries Tour

5.Champagne and Family-Run Wineries Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 671 reviews · 4h 30m · from $147

Join a small group of up to eight for an afternoon from Reims into Champagne country. Visit Hautvillers, see Dom Pérignon’s burial church, and taste six Champagnes at two family-run producers with guides such as Chloe, Etienne, Jerome, and Anne.

“Chloe was a fantastic guide for the afternoon! She struck the perfect balance between sharing her deep knowledge of champagne—from grapes to the bottle—and keeping us entertained with her wit throughout. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend this trip, and we’ll definitely be back to explore more family grower champagne houses next time!”

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Saint-Emilion Afternoon Wine Tour - 2 Wineries & delicacies - First château: how Grand Cru wine reaches your glass
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Saint-Emilion Afternoon Wine Tour – 2 Wineries & delicacies

6.Saint-Emilion Afternoon Wine Tour – 2 Wineries & delicacies

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 614 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $119

Travel from central Bordeaux to Saint-Émilion in a small group of up to eight. Visit two wineries, taste five or six wines, walk the medieval village, and finish with wine, cheese, and cured meats. Guides such as Alex, François, Gilbert, and Lola bring strong local knowledge.

“Our wine tour to the Saint-Émilion region was fantastic. A big thank you to our guide François, who shared his vast knowledge and made this experience unforgetable. We visited two wineries, one using classical wine making methods, and one using contemporary methods. We learned so much about the production of wine, and what makes Saint-Émilion wines unique.”

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Saint-Émilion: Bordeaux Vineyard Tour and Wine Tasting - Walking through the family vineyard on Pavie Hill
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Saint-Émilion: Bordeaux Vineyard Tour and Wine Tasting

7.Saint-Émilion: Bordeaux Vineyard Tour and Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 578 reviews · 1 hour · from $21

Spend one relaxed hour at family-run Château Saint-Georges Côte Pavie with guides such as Valentin, Chloe, or Matthieu. Walk through the vineyard, hear how Pavie Hill soil shapes the wine, visit the cellar, and taste three Saint-Émilion Grand Cru reds. The château is walkable from both the village and train station.

“It rained a lot on the day of our tour but Valentino our guide still managed to make the limited tour of the vineyard interesting and fun and we learned lots about how the local wines are produced. The tasting was well organised and three excellent wines were available, again lots of information was shared in an engaging and fun way. Thank you Valentine :-) for the great experience.”

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Epernay: Guided Tour of Champagne Cellar with Tastings - Forty minutes among the cellars and production areas
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Epernay: Guided Tour of Champagne Cellar with Tastings

8.Guided Tour of Champagne Cellar with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 507 reviews · 1 hour · from $20Best value

At Vollereaux Champagne House in the Marne Valley, you’ll tour historic cellars, learn how a sixth-generation family makes Champagne, and taste three cuvées. The one-hour visit includes 40 minutes of guided touring and 20 minutes of tasting, with English and French guides.

“Fabulous, intimide and small, able to see the cellar while in production which was fabulous ! The guide allowed for alternative tastings which was a great value add !”

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Chateauneuf du Pape wine tour - A private château visit with 90 minutes for tasting
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Chateauneuf du Pape wine tour

9.Chateauneuf du Pape wine tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 484 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $211

Spend about seven hours exploring Châteauneuf-du-Pape with a guide such as Max, Romain, Coralie, or Wilhelm. Visit vineyards, a château, family estates, and an old village cellar, taste a wide range of wines, and stop for Provençal lunch with a view.

“A perfect Provence experience. Romain was a trained sommelier and a wonderful guide. His knowledge and expertise was astounding. We visited 4 completely unique wineries. The arranged lunch was fabulous.”

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Bordeaux: Vineyards Wine Tasting Half-Day Trip - Saint-Émilion: Cobblestones, Rock, and Red Wine
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Bordeaux: Vineyards Wine Tasting Half-Day Trip

10.Vineyards Wine Tasting Half-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 470 reviews · 5 hours · from $68

Spend five hours touring Bordeaux wine country with a French and English-speaking guide. Depending on the day, visit Saint-Émilion and its underground church, two Médoc châteaux, Graves and Sauternes, Entre-deux-Mers, or Blaye. Expect scenic drives, winery visits, and small pours of local wine.

“The tour of the two vineyards met my expectations. Each winery utilized slighty different technologies but it gave a very good appreciation of the process of wine making and and savoring. The guide was knowledgeable and engaging and the duration, though it went a little over the was worth it. We got to witness the wine country in all it's splendor with beautiful Chateau. The wine was great , in particular I got to taste my favorite of all wines with a soft oak flavor. I recommend. I feel the winery should serve a little cheese and crackers or chips because it's a half day tour or remind visitors to…”

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St-Emilion & Médoc Wine Day Tour: Chateaus, Tastings and Lunch - Médoc and Château Dauzac
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St-Emilion & Médoc Wine Day Tour: Chateaus, Tastings and Lunch

11.St-Emilion & Médoc Wine Day Tour: Chateaus, Tastings and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 430 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $235

Spend about nine hours with Rustic Vines, visiting Saint-Émilion and Médoc in a group of up to eight. Guides such as Karim, Pauline, Daniel, Yev, and Théo explain wine, history, and terroir while you taste at four estates and enjoy a French picnic lunch.

“Yev was our guide. Excellent English and he knows the area well. He knows about wines. We did the all day tour and lunch. We went to three wineries plus a wine shop in st emillion. Tasted 15-16 wines. Great day. Very nice lunch. Yev took good care of us. Excellent service”

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Half-Day Wine tour across Bordeaux’s Vineyards - The 1:30 p.m. coach departure from central Bordeaux
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Half-Day Wine tour across Bordeaux’s Vineyards

12.Half-Day Wine tour across Bordeaux’s Vineyards

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 429 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $70

Leave Bordeaux at 1:30 p.m. for a five-hour guided outing through Saint-Émilion or another nearby wine region. Visit a rock-cut church and one or two châteaux, taste local wines, and return by air-conditioned coach. The tour runs in English and French, with guides such as Astrid and Bridget leading some departures.

“Having the opportunity to taste wines. Unfortunately tour guide was not the best. We had a 2 hr stop to view church but we left tour to find wine tastings. Others in the group wished they had too.”

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Saint-Émilion: Vineyard Walking Tour and Tasting - Walking the Saint-Émilion vines
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Saint-Émilion: Vineyard Walking Tour and Tasting

13.Saint-Émilion: Vineyard Walking Tour and Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 404 reviews · 2 hours · from $29

Join Marie-Anne or Florent of Château Haute-Nauve for a two-hour walk through the family vineyard, followed by a look at fermentation, pumping, pressing, and barrel ageing. Finish with four estate wines, including two Grand Cru selections. The château is 3 kilometers from Saint-Émilion.

“Very enjoyable tour. Our guide was the son & he was, very knowledgeable and entertaining. We learnt a lot about the vines & wine making. Would recommend the tour.”

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Paris Art of Pairing Cheese and Wine Tasting in a Cheese Cellar - Seven cheeses, cut fresh for the tasting
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Paris Art of Pairing Cheese and Wine Tasting in a Cheese Cellar

14.Paris Art of Pairing Cheese and Wine Tasting in a Cheese Cellar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 386 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $84

Meet your cheese and wine master at the Musée Vivant du Fromage on Île Saint-Louis. Wear a protective suit, visit the cool aging cellar, and taste seven cheeses with three paired wines and fresh baguette. Guides such as Pierre, Agathe, Gabriel, and Paul bring the lesson to life.

“Gabriel was so knowledgeable and we truly enjoyed the wine and cheese pairing. It was the perfect activity to do that didn’t feel very touristy, as our group was only 9-10 people.”

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From Avignon: Châteauneuf du Pape Half-Day Wine Tour - Leaving Avignon in a small air-conditioned van
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From Avignon: Châteauneuf du Pape Half-Day Wine Tour

15.Châteauneuf du Pape Half-Day Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 365 reviews · 4 hours · from $112

Ride from Avignon in an air-conditioned van with a local guide such as Arnaud, Joanna, or Emile. Visit two Châteauneuf-du-Pape cellars, taste several wines, and stop at the Pope’s castle ruins for broad Rhône Valley views.

“We loved the tour. Flo was a great guide and driver. The wineries were wonderful and the people informative and friendly! I highly recommend for a half day tour.”

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