French Wine Tasting in Paris

Whether you are a wine novice or a wine lover, where better to become a connoisseur of French wines than Paris? You'll learn all about French wines on the Wine Tasting in Paris, with a choice of three specially designed wine tastings.

This relaxed and fun tasting highlights the appreciation of fine French wines. Presented in English by a professional sommelier, you'll taste the award-winning wines of France in a royal cellar near the Louvre, used by the sommelier of Louis XV. From Sancerre to Champagne, from Burgundy to Bordeaux, taste a variety of wines while learning about the history of French wine.

You have three options to choose from:

• One-hour three selected French wines accompanied by bread snacks - simple introduction to wine tasting techniques
• 1.5-hour cheese and wine lunch - a more in-depth tasting of five selected French wines, accompanied by a tray of French cheeses, charcuterie and bread, and information on food and wine pairing.
• Two-hour masterclass - the ultimate wine tasting, with six selected French wines, Champagne and bread, plus information about food and wine pairings, how to read a French wine label, where to find the grapes you like in France... Great tips and plenty of fun anecdotes too.

Special Offer - Book and travel before February 28, 2010 and you'll receive a FREE bottle of Languedoc wine per booking - BOOK NOW!

Schedule details

Departure Dates:

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Departure Point:

Royal Cellars located right near the Louvre Museum.

Departure Time:

• Introduction to French Wine (1 hour) at 3:00pm
• French Wine Masterclass (2 hours) at 5:00pm
• Cheese and Wine Lunch (1.5 hours) at 12:00-noon

Return Details:

Returns to original departure point

Pricing information

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Tour options:

Additional information

Inclusions:

• Wine Tasting
• Professional sommelier

Exclusions:

• Gratuities (optional)
• Hotel pickup and drop off

Additional Information:

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
• The number of participants in each wine tasting group varies between 1-20 people.
• Minimum age is 18 years.

Itinerary:

Introduction to French Wine (1 hour):
Includes: 3 selected French wines and bread baskets.

Sign up for this introductory tasting and your French sommelier will introduce you to the pleasures of wine. Your French sommelier will guide you through the tasting of three delicious French wines. All you have to do is sit back, taste and enjoy.

Cheese and Wine Lunch (1.5 hours):
Includes: 5 selected French wines (including 1 Champagne), Cheese Tray, Charcuterie selection, Bread baskets.

This is not just a simple lunch. A French sommelier opens the door of a Royal Cellar for you to indulge in the beautiful wines of France. You will be welcomed by a "flute de Champagne". Then, you will be expertly guided in a wonderful tasting experience by your French sommelier. He will guide you through a journey of discovery of the French "art de vivre". This concept of a Tasting Lunch will allow you to learn while enjoying delicious wine and cheese! A day spent in Paris always takes a lot of energy, but you won't be hungry at the end of this tasting! Sante et bon appetit!

French Wine Masterclass (2 hours):
Includes: 6 selected French wines (including 1 Champagne) and varied Bread Baskets.

Join us before dinner for a beautiful and memorable wine tasting experience. In a fantastic cellar located right by the Louvre, a French sommelier will teach you all you need to know about French wine. After this tasting, you will finally be able to read a French label, to know how to navigate a wine list, to learn how to pair food and wine, to tell your friends why Champagne is bubbly - Six delicious French wines and two hours tasting wine in Paris will turn you into a wine pro! And will most surely account for amazing memories.

Local Operator Information:

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