15 Winery Tours in France Worth Booking

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

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

Visit Château Tour Baladoz and La Croizille near Saint-Émilion with a live English, French, or Spanish guide. See a classic cellar, a modern winery, and the stages of Bordeaux winemaking before tasting three wines, including Saint-Émilion Grand Cru. The one-hour tour suits first-time wine visitors and small groups.

“It was a great introduction to wine making in the Bordeaux region, very in formative”

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2.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 eight-seat minivan to Saint-Émilion, where you’ll tour a grand cru château, taste red wines, and walk through the UNESCO-listed village. Guides such as Guy, Luigi, Mathis, Dulce, and Rodolphe bring strong wine and regional knowledge. Plan on two hours of driving, a short village visit, and some walking on steep cobbles.

“This was such a great tour. Luigi our guide was so u knowledgeable about the wines and area. Enjoyed it a lot!! Chateau Bellevue was lovely too!”

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

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

Leave Paris early in a minivan limited to eight people and spend the day among Champagne vineyards, Reims Cathedral, Hautvillers Abbey, and Épernay. You’ll taste six or more Champagnes at a large producer and a family winery, with guides such as Clément, John, Matthew, and Frankie adding local insight. Lunch in Épernay is on your own.

“This is a must do activity. Bruno was awesome. He was very knowledgeable and accommodating. He went above and beyond. We toured 2 different, but excellent wineries.”

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4.From Reims: Champagne and Family-Run Wineries Tour

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

Spend 4.5 hours exploring Champagne from Reims with an English-speaking local guide. Visit Hautvillers, see Dom Pérignon’s church, tour two family-run producers, and taste six Champagnes. The van holds no more than eight people, making it a friendly, personal way to reach vineyards and cellars you may not find on your own.

“We really enjoyed this tour, Jerome was an excellent and friendly tour guide. It was a lovely afternoon driving through the beautiful countryside to visit two family run Champagne Houses to learn about the Champagne making process and sample some delicious bubbles.”

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

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

Spend 5.5 hours with an English-speaking guide such as Alex, François, Lola, or Gilbert, visiting two Saint-Émilion or Pomerol wineries, tasting 5 or 6 wines, walking the medieval village, and sharing wine with cheese and cured meats. Round-trip minivan transport from central Bordeaux is included.

“A lovely afternoon around the Bordeaux region. Visited two vineyards, both had excellent wines. The guide, Chrissie, was a delight, so knowledgeable and warm. The rest of the group were really nice, only 8 of us on the trip. A great afternoon.”

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6.Bordeaux Full Day Wine Tour – 3 Wineries & Gourmet Picnic Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 307 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $190

Spend about nine hours in Bordeaux wine country with a small group of up to eight people. Visit three wineries in Pessac-Léognan, Saint-Émilion, and Pomerol, taste up to 10 wines, share a locally made picnic at a château, and walk through Saint-Émilion with guides such as François, Alex, Clem, or Maud.

“An amazing experience, the highlight of our trip to Bordeaux. Tour group was small and in a well air conditioned mini van. Lunch was a stand out consisting of local French produce and allowing you to get to know others on your trip. Our tour guide John - a trained sommelier - was friendly, knowledgeable, passionate, funny and made us feel so comfortable. Visited three superb winery's, getting the opportunity to try a minimum of 3 wines at each in different stunning locations. Would highly recommend if you're visiting Bordeaux.”

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7.Saint-Emilion: Grand Cru Classé Guided Winery Visit & Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 296 reviews · 2 hours · from $56

Spend two hours between Château Tour Baladoz and Château La Croizille, comparing traditional limestone cellars with a modern winery. Your guide, such as Isabella, Mel, or Luka, explains the process from grape to bottle, leads three tastings, and serves a picnic of French specialties with wine. Small groups, English, French, and Spanish tours are available.

“very nice lunch with appetiser, main course and dessert plus a glass of wine, following the lunch there is the wine tasting. very good guide and relaxing place”

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8.Médoc Region Half-Day Wine Tour with Winery Visit & Tastings from Bordeaux

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 211 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $156

Spend four hours exploring the Médoc in a small group of up to eight. Visit two classified-growth or Cru Bourgeois estates, taste Bordeaux reds, pass Château Margaux and Palmer, and return to Bordeaux with guides such as Karim, Helen, or Alice sharing wine facts, jokes, and regional stories.

“We were looking for an overview of the region so we could head out on our own better prepared. We got that and humor and fun. It was a really nice afternoon.”

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9.Saint Emilion Morning Wine Tour – Winery & Tastings from Bordeaux

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 186 reviews · from $116

Leave Bordeaux at 8:30 a.m. for Saint-Émilion in an air-conditioned minivan. Your English-speaking guide, possibly Mel, Nick, Yan, or another Bordeaux Wine Trails host, leads tastings at two wineries and a stroll through the UNESCO-listed village. Bring water, wear sturdy shoes, and expect a brisk five-hour introduction to Bordeaux wine.

“We ended up with private tour of two. The guide girl (we should have gotten her name), was very knowledgeable about the wine and entire area. The winery was very cozy small production one, and wine was excellent. we had them to ship the wine to our home. I would hRead more”

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10.Medoc Wineries Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 182 reviews · 4h 30m · from $112

Travel from Bordeaux to Médoc in a minivan with up to eight people. Visit a 1855 Great Classified Growth château, stop for photos at Château Margaux, and finish with a family-run estate, five wine tastings, a tasting lesson, and French cheese, sausage, chocolate, and baguette. Guides speak English and French.

“Great guide! Beautiful chateau and delicious wine! Fun afternoon!”

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11.Provence Wineries and Luberon Villages Day Trip from Aix-en-Provence

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 178 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $228

Spend about 10 hours touring Provence in an air-conditioned minibus with up to eight people. Taste wines at two Sainte-Victoire area wineries, then explore Luberon villages including Lourmarin, Roussillon, and Gordes. Guides such as Greg, Donato, Remy, and Gabriella add local insight, though winery stops can change with availability.

“My partner and I did this tour with Donato and he was fantastic!!! He was the best tour guide, full of insightful information and helpful tips about the area. We learned a lot about the region and enjoyed fabulous wine. It was a really enjoyable day and absolutely worth your time and money!”

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12.Beaune: Winery Tour by Bike with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 116 reviews · 3 hours · from $94

Ride easy sealed roads through Burgundy’s famous vineyards with an English or French guide such as Corinn, Valentin, or Helene. Stop for a vineyard tasting, visit a local producer, and taste at least five red and white wines. The route is mostly flat, though an e-bike can help in hot weather or on the small hills.

“I liked everything on this tour, the tour guide couldn’t have been better 😃, great even when travelling solo”

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13.Reims: Veuve Clicquot and Family-Run Winery Day Tour & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 110 reviews · 7h 30m · from $389

Spend 7.5 hours in Champagne with an English-speaking guide and a group of no more than eight. Tour Veuve Clicquot, taste four cuvées, visit Hautvillers and its Dom Pérignon connection, enjoy a winery lunch, and finish with a small producer. Guides such as Suzanne, Jérôme, Thomas, and Julie bring plenty of regional insight.

“Wonderful day exploring the Champagne region with the very knowledgeable and fun Xavier!”

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14.Burgundy Region Winery Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 96 reviews · 12 hours · from $277

Travel from central Paris to Burgundy in a small group of no more than eight. Visit Domaine Jean-Marc Brocard, family-run Domaine Bersan, and Les Caves Bailly Lapierre. Taste 10-plus wines, including Chablis, Burgundy reds and whites, and Crémant sparkling wine. English-speaking guides such as Matthew, Olivier, Enzo, and Johnny lead the day.

“This is the second tour we have done with Blue fox and they are amazing! The guides are informative and super helpful and the tours are always great!”

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15.Libourne: Winery Tour with Wine and Chocolate Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 74 reviews · 1h 15m · from $21

At Château Cruzeau, Jessica and the Luquot family guide you through a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru vineyard, vat room, and barrel cellar. You’ll learn how soil and farming shape the wine, then taste three estate wines with three dark chocolates from Les Chocolats de Sophie. Tours run in English or French and last about 75 minutes.

“Fantastic tour. Our guide was so lovely and she did a great job educating us about the wine process and tasting, as well as pairing the wine with chocolate. My husband who is not a wine drinker really enjoyed this experience also. Beautiful authentic chateau.”

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