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The 15 Best Wine Tastings & Drinks Tours in France

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Chalk cellars in Reims, châteaux on both banks at Bordeaux, Burgundy’s walled plots and a cognac house on the Charente. These 15 compare what each region charges, how far it is from the nearest city, and who does the driving.

Paris: Moulin Rouge Cabaret Show Ticket with Champagne - Entering the famous red windmill
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Paris: Moulin Rouge Cabaret Show Ticket with Champagne

1.Moulin Rouge Cabaret Show Ticket with Champagne

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 16,088 reviews · 2 hours · from $115Our pick

Spend about two hours at Paris’s Moulin Rouge watching Féerie, a lavish cabaret created by Doris Haug and Ruggero Angeletti. Expect 100 performers, including 60 Doris Girls, elaborate feathers and sequins, acrobatics, music, and Champagne. Arrive early for a better chance at a good table.

“Although an expensive show, we thoroughly loved the whole spectacle. Old school glamour at its finest. Not to be missed !”

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Loire Valley Castles Day Trip from Paris with Complementary Wine - First castle: the scale of Château de Chambord
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Loire Valley Castles Day Trip from Paris with Complementary Wine

2.Loire Valley Castles Day Trip from Paris with Complementary Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,907 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $149

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Paris to Chambord and Chenonceau, with castle entries, a Loire wine tasting, and lunch time in Blois. Guides such as Daniel, Emma, Riti, and Thelma have led this route, though guide quality can vary. Expect a full, fast-moving day.

“It was lovely with lots of valuable information shared by our guide, Riti. The wines were young but enjoyable.”

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Bordeaux: Cité du Vin Entry Ticket and Wine Tasting - The 18 galleries: wine explained without a lecture
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Bordeaux: Cité du Vin Entry Ticket and Wine Tasting

3.Cité du Vin Entry Ticket and Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,885 reviews · 1 day · from $27

Spend about three hours at Bordeaux’s Cité du Vin, exploring 18 hands-on galleries with a multilingual digital guide. Learn how wine is made and enjoyed around the world, then finish on the 8th-floor belvedere with a glass chosen from roughly 15 wines and wide views over Bordeaux.

“Absolutely amazing. Very good value for money. You can really choose the depth of your experience. We did every part of the interactive journey in the Museum and it took us almost 4.5 hours to get through. You can definitely whisky through it in 1.5-2 hours however it is definitely worth immersing yourself into the history and stories! We also opted to add on a wine tasting for 1 hour which was an additional €27 for two of us as we got a discount for already having tickets to the Museum. The lady who took the wine tasting was also a judge for the Chateau Grand Cru Wine Grading and…”

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Bordeaux: River Garonne Cruise with Glass of Wine and Canelé - Pont de Pierre and the Historic Center
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Bordeaux: River Garonne Cruise with Glass of Wine and Canelé

4.River Garonne Cruise with Glass of Wine and Canelé

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,630 reviews · 1h 30m · from $22

Spend 90 minutes aboard the Maddalena, seeing Bordeaux from its riverfront while a French and English-speaking guide explains the city. You’ll pass the Pont de Pierre, Place de la Bourse, Cité du Vin, Chaban-Delmas Bridge, and more, with a wine, soft drink, or hot drink and a canelé included.

“I really enjoyed this cruise! The tour guide was very knowledgeable and shared some interesting facts. It was a good value for the price and a good way to see the sights along the river”

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Normandy D-Day Small-Group Day Trip with Omaha Beach, Cemetery & Cider Tasting - The Overlord Museum and its full-size equipment
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Normandy D-Day Small-Group Day Trip with Omaha Beach, Cemetery & Cider Tasting

5.Normandy D-Day Small-Group Day Trip with Omaha Beach, Cemetery & Cider Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,786 reviews · 12 to 13 hours (approx.) · from $320Top rated

Leave central Paris at 7 a.m. for a 12 to 13-hour Normandy trip limited to eight people. Visit Omaha Beach, Pointe du Hoc, Longues-sur-Mer, the Overlord Museum, and the American Cemetery, with lunch on your own and a cider tasting included.

“We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Etienne. He was an excellent guide and planned the day out perfectly. He shared lots of information and stories about the Normandy area and what occured on the beaches there during WWII. Each spot that we stopped at helped to tell the story and it was a very moving experience. Etienne planned it perfectly to make it to the American cemetery just as they were playing taps at the end of the day, a very emotional and sobering experience. The lunch spot we stopped at was excellent and the stop at the apple orchard on the way back was a welcome stop, the owner…”

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Montmartre Hill French Gourmet Food and Wine Tasting Walking Tour - Montmartre beyond the postcard
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Montmartre Hill French Gourmet Food and Wine Tasting Walking Tour

6.Montmartre Hill French Gourmet Food and Wine Tasting Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,588 reviews · 3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $145

You’ll spend 3 to 3.5 hours walking uphill through Montmartre with a local guide, stopping at eight food venues for French sweets, cheeses, cured meats, chocolates, and wine. Guides such as Julie, Marie, Oscar, and Pierre-Edouard add neighborhood stories, art history, and useful food tips.

“Go to the bathroom before you arrive. There is only one bathroom available halfway along the tour. Also, most of the stops are dessert/sweets so plan accordingly”

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Paris: Paradis Latin Cabaret Show with Optional Champagne - Choosing your seat before the lights go down
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Paris: Paradis Latin Cabaret Show with Optional Champagne

7.Paradis Latin Cabaret Show with Optional Champagne

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,231 reviews · 90 - 105 minutes · from $106

Spend 90 to 105 minutes at Paradis Latin, Paris’s oldest cabaret, for L’Oiseau Paradis, a modern production created with choreographer Kamel Ouali. Expect live singing, high-energy dancing, comedy, dazzling costumes, technology, audience interaction, and optional champagne. Smart dress is required.

“I have been to a few other cabaret shows in Paris and this show really compared brilliantly. Great dancing and the singing was fabulous. The bath tub duet dance scene was mesmerising. Absolute value for money too!”

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From Paris: Loire Valley Castles Day Trip With Wine Tasting - Meeting your guide near the Paris Catacombs
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From Paris: Loire Valley Castles Day Trip With Wine Tasting

8.Loire Valley Castles Day Trip With Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,727 reviews · 13 hours · from $104

Spend a full day exploring Chambord and Chenonceau with a City Wonders guide, then stop for lunch in Blois and sample local wines in Chenonceau’s cellar. Expect long coach rides, self-guided castle visits, skip-the-line entry, and helpful history from guides such as Dee, Jasmina, Thelma, and John.

“We had an amazing Loire Valley day trip! Dee was an outstanding guide — knowledgeable, engaging, and passionate about the history of the castles and the region. She made everything easy to understand and really brought the stories to life. Pierrick was an excellent driver — professional, safe, and very kind. The whole journey was smooth and comfortable. The wine tasting was a great bonus, and the entire day was perfectly organized. Highly recommend this tour — especially with Dee and Pierrick.”

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Paris: Happy Hour Evening Cruise on the Seine River - Boarding in central Paris
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Paris: Happy Hour Evening Cruise on the Seine River

9.Happy Hour Evening Cruise on the Seine River

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,673 reviews · 1h 30m · from $18Best value

Spend 90 minutes cruising through central Paris with views of Notre-Dame, the Louvre, Île de la Cité, and the Eiffel Tower. Paris Canal provides a covered cabin, panoramic terrace, music, and a bar selling rosé, beer, wine, and champagne. Commentary varies, so come mainly for the views and calm atmosphere.

“Wonderful night on the Seine. Although we didn’t get to see the sunset, it was still well worth it.”

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Paris 3-Courses Gourmet Dinner Seine River Cruise with Champagne - Choosing between the early and late departures
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Paris 3-Courses Gourmet Dinner Seine River Cruise with Champagne

10.Paris 3-Courses Gourmet Dinner Seine River Cruise with Champagne

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,659 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $136

Cruise Paris’s Seine for about 90 minutes aboard a glass-enclosed boat, with views of Notre-Dame, the Louvre, Eiffel Tower, and illuminated bridges. Choose an early or late sailing, enjoy a French dinner and Champagne, and consider paying extra for a window table or live music.

“Get there 30 minutes early. Know need to pay xtra for drinks. 2 choices for dinner. Photos being taken to purchase.”

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From Bordeaux: Afternoon Saint-Emilion Wine Tasting & snack - Walking through Saint-Émilion’s medieval center
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From Bordeaux: Afternoon Saint-Emilion Wine Tasting & snack

11.Afternoon Saint-Emilion Wine Tasting & snack

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,581 reviews · 4h 30m · from $112

Meet your English- or French-speaking guide at Bordeaux’s Quinconces Square for a small-group afternoon in Saint-Émilion. Tour the medieval village, visit a Grand Cru Classé château, taste three or four wines, and enjoy cheese, cured meat, bread, and dark chocolate.

“Me and my Partner, really enjoyed exploring Saint-Emilion and trying the beautiful red wines. Our tour guide was very friendly and friendly and knowledgeable about the small town and surrounding areas. Our guide made us feel welcome and comfortable we chatted about the wines and holidays as well as questions about the town We highly recommend everyone who is a fan of French wines to go on this adventure.”

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Top Private Cruises in Paris with French Champagne and surprises - From Île aux Cygnes to the Eiffel Tower
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Top Private Cruises in Paris with French Champagne and surprises

12.Top Private Cruises in Paris with French Champagne and surprises

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,553 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Cruise the Seine for 90 minutes in a private boat for up to four people. Guides such as Robert, Artur, Rado, Sofiane, and Patrycia share Paris stories, serve Champagne and treats, and take photos as you pass the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Notre-Dame, and more.

“This is a small family-owned business who made sure we had a great time on the cruise despite the weather. A storm was coming in so Artur (the Dad) suggested we go get a coffee or something as we waited to the storm to blow over which it did as predicted in about 25 minutes. We went back to the dock then and our cruise was still in question due to another storm on its way in approximately 40 minutes. We asked if we could just have a shorter cruise as this was the only day we could do it. So it was arranged that we would head out on…”

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From Paris: Day Trip to Champagne with 8 Tastings & Lunch - The vineyard drive and tasting outdoors
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From Paris: Day Trip to Champagne with 8 Tastings & Lunch

13.Day Trip to Champagne with 8 Tastings & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,501 reviews · 10 - 11 hours · from $345

Travel from central Paris to Champagne in a small-group or private minivan with guides such as Huw, Cédric, Joel, and Nicholas. Visit a major house, smaller producers, and a cooperative, with eight tastings, croissants, a French lunch, and vineyard views.

“Huw was a fantastic guide and took us to some great locations. Our group was great and even with a little rain we all had a blast. Will definitely recommend this trip.”

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Medoc or Saint Emilion Wine Tasting and Chateau from Bordeaux - What the Saint-Émilion afternoon offers
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Medoc or Saint Emilion Wine Tasting and Chateau from Bordeaux

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

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

From central Bordeaux, join a small group of up to eight for a four-and-a-half-hour afternoon in Médoc or Saint-Émilion. Expect château visits, cellar and winemaking lessons, three to five tastings, French snacks, and guides such as Mélanie, Thibault, Nina, or Théo.

“Dorian was great. He is very knowledgeable and made it very interesting for us. We had a wonderful experience, learned a lot and tasted some great wines.”

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Paris: First Show Moulin Rouge with Champagne & Seine Cruise - Meeting outside the red windmill
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Paris: First Show Moulin Rouge with Champagne & Seine Cruise

15.First Show Moulin Rouge with Champagne & Seine Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,260 reviews · 5h 30m · from $306

Meet Paris CityVision outside Moulin Rouge, watch the Féerie revue with Champagne, and receive a Seine cruise ticket for use from the next day. Expect a late evening, formal dress, shared seating, and central Paris drop-off after the show.

“The Moulin Rouge was amazing, we were sitting on the right hand side of the stage but right up the front, close enough to get flapped in the face with the costumes but it made it soo enjoyable!! The timming of the show and the cruise was not possible on the same night but we had time to do the cruise the next night :)”

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