By place · VINEYARD TOURS IN FRANCE
The 15 best vineyard tours in France you can book today, with what each one pours, how long it runs and what it costs a head. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Meet at Château Saint-Georges Côte Pavie for a one-hour English or French tour led by guides such as Valentin, Chloe, or Matthieu. Walk through the family vineyard, see the cellars, learn about Pavie Hill soil and Bordeaux grapes, then taste three Saint-Émilion Grand Cru wines.
“Beautiful wines and the vineyard was gorgeous. Would recommend to anyone visiting Saint Emilion”
Spend five hours touring Bordeaux wine country by coach with a French and English-speaking guide. Depending on the day, visit Saint-Émilion and its underground church, or two châteaux in Médoc, Graves, Sauternes, or Entre-deux-Mers. Tastings are included, but food is not.
“The tour was well organised and very enjoyable. Both winery staff were very friendly and knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Great range of wine from both vineyards. Awesome day”
Spend about five hours touring Bordeaux wine country by air-conditioned coach. Depending on the date, visit Saint-Émilion, Médoc, Graves, Sauternes, Entre-deux-Mers, Bourg, or Blaye, with château visits and tastings. English and French are spoken together, and some departures include Astrid or Bridget as guides.
“Tasting tour shows both a traditional vineyard and a very modern vineyard. Tour was an excellent value.”
At family-run Château Haute-Nauve, fourth-generation winemakers Florent or Marie-Anne lead you through the vines, fermentation cellar, and barrel room. You’ll learn how frost, soil, technology, and ageing shape the wines, then taste four estate bottles, including two Grand Cru wines.
“We recently attended a tour around Château Haute Nauve and had a very lovely time! We booked it as a group for three and had a private tour with just us which was really enjoyable and special. We had a really personable guide, Florent, who has excellent knowledge and provided a really engaging tour! The scenery and atmosphere was lovely and the vineyard was not too far from Saint-Émilion town (we got an uber but would also be able to walk or drive to the site). The wine tasting at the end was the perfect way to end the visit, where we got to sample four delicious wines produced at…”
Travel from Dijon in a small group of up to eight with a French-English wine guide. Visit two contrasting Burgundy wineries, taste Premier Cru and Grand Cru wines, drive through famous vineyard villages, and enjoy about two hours for lunch and wandering in Beaune.
“visit of two wineries with each a wine tasting - in this tour the selection of the wineries was excellent; visit of Beaune where participants have 2.5 hours on their own”
From Avignon, spend five hours visiting two or three Côtes du Rhône Grand Crus with an English or French-speaking guide. Expect vineyard views, village stops, wine production lessons, and tastings at family wineries or cellars. Guides such as Thierry, Nico, David, and Brigitte tailor the route when possible.
“Our guide was fantastic. Answered everyone’s questions with lots of information. Little cramped transportation for 8 people but understandable given the areas we were driving. Would recommend to others !”
Travel from Bordeaux in a small, air-conditioned minivan to three Médoc châteaux in areas such as Margaux, Saint-Julien, Pauillac, or Saint-Estèphe. Your English-speaking guide explains Bordeaux wine, leads the tastings, and leaves time for lunch in Pauillac. Guides may include Hélène, Jérôme, Hugo, or Mathis.
“Jerome was great. Very knowledgeable and polite. Stopped at several locations for great photo opportunities.”
Visit Château Haute-Nauve with Marie-Anne or Florent, a mother-and-son team representing the estate’s fourth generation. In 75 minutes, you’ll see the vineyard, tanks, and barrel cellar, then taste four wines, including two Saint-Émilion Grand Cru selections, one Saint-Émilion, and one rosé.
“Florent is a great person, all the information he gives is detailed and more than that, you try four different wines from their own wines together and on top of that, he spends 1 hour extra time and it doesn't matter at all, he gives you a perfect ambience for him and he is very wonderful and friendly, I definitely recommend it 😌”
Spend a full day cycling 15 km through St-Emilion and Pomerol country with a small group of up to eight. Your guide leads you past famous estates, serves lunch at a château, visits two wineries, and guides you through UNESCO-listed St-Emilion. English and French tours are available.
“Melanie was amazing! We were a group of four — my 73-year-old mom and my 2 sisters. The bikes were super comfy, the chateau was absolutely stunning were we had lunch, and lunch was simple but perfect. The cheeses, ham, and salad were full of flavor and so delicious. We couldn’t recommend this trip more. We were part of a group of seven, and it was perfect. Melanie was truly fantastic as our guide!”
Meet James or Pierre at Le Pied à Terre, a wine shop and tasting room at 22 Rue Judaïque. In about 90 minutes, taste three Bordeaux wines, compare Left and Right Bank styles, learn tasting basics, and sample Basque ham and cheese in a relaxed group of no more than 12.
“Lovely wine tasting while learning about Bordeaux and how they rate wines! Very interactive and the wines tasted amazing”
Visit Pestoury Vineyard with Marie, Isabelle, or Bertrand for a 90-minute small-group tour. Learn Bordeaux wine basics, see organic vineyard work and cellar production, then taste up to 10 wines, including reds, whites, rosé, sparkling wine, and grape juice.
“We had an amazing tour with Marie. You can really tell that they put a lot of love and passion into their wine production :) It was really interesting to learn more about all the steps and the work that needs to be done in order to make good wine.”
Visit Château de Bellet with an English-speaking guide such as Julia, tour the vineyard and cellar, then taste three wines. You’ll learn how sea and mountain winds, soil, pressing, and aging shape the wine. Choose direct arrival or roundtrip transport from Nice city center.
“The tour was great, very informative and Julia was lovely. The wine wasn't quite to my taste but overall a great experience :)”
Start at Meursault’s church and ride a vintage motorbike with sidecar through Blagny, Gamay, Saint-Aubin, Chassagne-Montrachet, and Puligny-Montrachet. Gilles guides the private one-hour tour in English or French, explaining Burgundy’s wines, villages, and terroirs while you stop for photos.
“Unforgettable Ride Through Bourgogne Riding through the vineyards of Bourgogne in a vintage motorcycle with sidecar was pure magic. The scenery—rolling hills, historic domaines, and endless vines—was stunning, but what truly made the experience exceptional was our driver Gilles. Gilles not only was super friendly and professional, but his deep knowledge of the region's terroirs, grape varieties, and winemaking traditions added so much richness to the journey. He pointed out hidden gems and explained the subtle differences between each appellation with passion and clarity. A perfect blend of adventure, beauty, and insight. Highly recommended! --- Let me know if you'd like to personalize it fu...”
Join Nicolas for a private 2.5-hour Jeep tour from Epernay. Ride through vineyard lanes in a restored 1944 vehicle, learn how Champagne is made from vine to cellar, and taste a bottle from a small producer at a fine viewpoint. Pickup and return are included.
“Fun, informative and a very skilled and friendly guide. We are so happy with our experience and highly recommend it.”
Ride from Beaune into the Côte de Nuits with a wine expert, passing Romanée-Conti, Richebourg, Clos de Vougeot, Bonnes Mares, and Chambertin. After a 45-minute vineyard walk, visit a cellar and compare six estate wines before returning to Beaune.
“Superbe expérience remplie d'histoire et d'anecdotes de plus, Rémi a été un guide incroyable, nous avons adoré et nous recommandons vivement cette excursion”
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