Food & wine

Sancerre Wine Day from Paris with Tastings and Lunch

4.8(16 reviews)Paris, FranceRef. viator-35428P11
12hDurationEnglishOffered inMobile ticketTicketPickup includedPickupEasyLevel

About this experience

Travelers will embark on a small-group day trip to the Sancerre region with a wine expert guide. The experience begins with hotel pick-up in Paris and a comfortable drive where participants receive a freshly baked croissant and learn about Sancerre's history and traditions. The first stop is at a well-known winery, where guests explore the cellars, learn about wine production, and enjoy their first tasting. The tour includes visiting the three renowned terroirs: Les Calcaires, Les Terres Blanches, and Les Silex. Participants will then take a short drive through the vineyards, stopping at a viewpoint to taste a glass of wine while gaining insights into vine growing and vineyard work. A typical French lunch is provided at a family-run winery, featuring local products like Crottin de Chavignol cheese, paired with local wines. In the afternoon, guests visit a second winery for additional tastings, including wines from nearby appellations such as Pouilly-Fumé. The day concludes with a relaxing drive back to Paris, where participants are dropped off at a central location, leaving with memorable experiences. This tour is ideal for wine enthusiasts and those looking to explore the Sancerre region. It may not be suitable for individuals with dietary restrictions related to the lunch provided. The tour includes hotel pick-up, tastings, lunch, and transport, but excludes personal expenses and gratuities.

Itinerary

1

Paris

Pick up at your accommodation in Paris

2

Centre-Val de Loire

Sit back, relax, and enjoy the drive to the Sancerre region with a freshly baked croissant while learning about the area

3

Sancerre

Discover a renowned winery, explore its historic cellars, and enjoy a tasting of carefully selected local wines that showcase the character of the region.

4

Tracy-sur-Loire

Enjoy a traditional French lunch at a family-run winery or a local restaurant, paired with local wines

5

Sancerre

Visit a second winery to discover another expression of local winemaking and enjoy tastings of wines from Sancerre and nearby appellations.

6

Centre-Val de Loire

Unwind on the drive back to Paris after a memorable day discovering the wines and landscapes of Sancerre.

7

Paris

Return to Paris with drop-off in the center of Paris (Hotel de Ville)

What's included / not included

Taste the regional famous goat cheese, AOC Crottin de ChavignolTransportation in a comfortable minivan.Discover at least 2 wineriesAn authentic masterclass led by your expert wine guide (depending on weather conditions)Tasting of over 8 exceptional cuveesHotel pick-up at your accommodation in ParisDrop-off in central Paris (Hotel de Ville)The services of an English speaking & wine expert guideDelicious freshly baked French Croissant and a bottle of waterTraditional French lunch at a winery or a local restaurant paired with local wines
Gratuities

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Good to know

  • Please advise of any dietary requirements at the time of booking.
  • This tour is not suitable for wheelchair users. However, if you use a foldable wheelchair and have some level of mobility, please don't hesitate to contact us directly and we will do our best to arrange a tour that suits your needs.
  • Caves and wine cellars are usually quite cold and damp (45°F/10°C), so please remember to bring warm clothes.
  • The visited wineries may vary depending on availability and can be changed based on your preferences and requests, please contact us to arrange any special visits (special visits may affect prices).
  • Wine Passport reserves the right to cancel tours where the minimum (4 travelers) is not reached; an alternative or full refund will be offered.
  • Please let us know if you are joining our Winedays tour with others who booked separately, so we can make sure you are all grouped together.
  • Tours in Spanish and French are subject to availability: not all wineries or guides offer these languages.
  • Your pickup time will be confirmed by email 24 hours prior to your departure, so please check your spam if you don't see it after 5pm

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