13 Wine Tastings in Paris Worth the Morning

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

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

Walk uphill through Montmartre with a local English-speaking guide such as Julie, Marie, Oscar, or Aude. Stop at eight food venues for macarons, cheese, cured meats, chocolates, pastries, and wine, while seeing the Moulin Rouge, Place du Tertre, the Wall of Love, Clos des Vignes, and Sacré-Cœur.

“Such a great way to taste french specialities and learn about Montmartre, Julie was a fabulous guide!”

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2.Loire Valley Castles Day Trip With Wine Tasting

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

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Paris to Chambord and Chenonceau, with self-guided castle visits, two hours for lunch in Blois, and a complimentary tasting of local wines. Guides such as Dee, Jasmina, John, and Riti bring French history to life between stops.

“The castles were just amazing, Blois is a beautiful town Our guides Jasmina and Deepal very pleasant, helpful and informative The bus was clean, very comfortable for such a long day Highly recommended!”

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

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

Spend about 11 hours exploring Champagne with a guide such as Matthew, Clément, or John. Ride in a small air-conditioned minivan, visit a major producer and a family winery, taste six Champagnes, and see Reims Cathedral, Hautvillers, and Épernay.

“Wonderful experience. Go in blind, you will not regret! Wonderful views during the drive to Reims and champagne, stops for great pictures, educational and fun, and delicious!”

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4.Paris Le Marais District Original Food and Wine Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 880 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $157

Spend 3.5 hours walking through Le Marais, stopping at up to 10 food shops, bakeries, chocolatiers, and market stalls. Taste cheese, cured meat, wine, bread, jam, macarons, chocolate, and local specialties while guides such as Kevan, Lola, Pierre, or Bart add neighborhood stories.

“This is a “don’t miss” in Paris. We had an amazing tour guide named, Kevan, that took us around Marais for cheese, wine, and snacks. He was spectacular. It was great to have a local that grew up in Marais and not only bring us on a food and wine tour but tell us the history behind the area. We really enjoyed our time with Kevan and it felt more like meeting up with a local friend that is showing you around the best places. Great way to take a break from the crowds of the big attractions enjoy some wonderful food and great locals. Highly recommend!”

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5.Paris Montmartre Food & Wine Tour with Eating Europe

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 718 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $162

Walk Montmartre with an English-speaking guide such as Salma, Nora, Betsy, or Lily, stopping for oysters, wine, pâté, aligot, cheese, chocolate, citrus jam, macarons, and local stories. The small group ends at Sacré-Cœur, with food enough to replace lunch for many people.

“We had the BEST time on this food tour. What a unique way to see the real Montmartre. I have been to Paris several times and typically avoid this area due to it being touristy and crowded. I am so happy that we decided to try this tour! Salma is absolutely delightful. Her passion for her neighborhood of Montmartre is infectious. I ate the best oysters of my life thanks to her! The places she took us to were excellent and we would have never found them on our own. Salma made this tour so special. It felt like spending the morning with a great friend who is passionate about…”

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6.French Wine Tasting Class with Sommelier

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 505 reviews · from $85

Meet near the Louvre for a two-hour English wine class led by a sommelier such as Clement, Jasmina, Laurie, or Pierre. Taste one Champagne and five wines from French regions while learning tasting technique, labels, terroir, appellations, and food pairing. Cheese or charcuterie costs €15 extra.

“The guide was 11/10 and you could really see how passionate and knowledgeable he was. There were some noisy girls (from Newcastle I think) and he just took it in his stride even though they were being rude. The white wine was partially nice and the cheese option was worth adding on. Would reccomend to anyone.”

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7.Cheese & Wine Tasting in Montmartre with Local Cheesemonger

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 470 reviews · 2 hours · from $70Best value

Meet Max at 98 Rue Marcadet for a relaxed two-hour tasting in Montmartre. He serves eight French cheeses with five paired wines, including a sparkling wine, and explains French cheesemaking, regional traditions, and smart pairing tips in English. Expect a small group, generous portions, and a warm, funny host.

“Max is the perfect host! Extremely knowledgeable with a great personality. Great interactions with everyone. I have learned so much about cheese and which wines go well with it. Definitely recommend Max and this activity as a must do in Paris!”

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8.Food and Wine Tasting Walking Tour in Le Marais

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 446 reviews · from $113

Walk through Le Marais with an English-speaking guide such as Antoine, Vanessa, Arturo, or Anne Lorraine, stopping at eight food businesses for croissants, Moroccan crepes, chocolate, pastrami, bistro fare, Syrian-French pastries, cheese, and natural wine. Choose the Marais or Left Bank route.

“Fun tour with plenty of delicious food stops! Our guide (Arturo) was engaging and very friendly. Highly recommend!”

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9.The only Paris Wine Tasting experience you need to do – 2 hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 265 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $95

At Paris Wine Co on Rue Bargue, certified sommelier Nicolas leads a two-hour tasting of seven French wines with six or seven artisan cheeses and baguette. Expect an informal lesson on French regions, terroir, food pairing, and wine history in a small art deco-style boutique.

“Absolutely fantastic wine tasting experience! Nico is so knowledgable, we not only tasted amazing wines and cheeses but also learnt a great deal about the history and fundamentals of wine. We felt really comfortable asking questions and Nico really gave us his time and attention. Couldn’t recommend this enough for anyone that is interested in learning about wine, regardless of your existing knowledge.”

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10.Wine Tasting Experience with 6 Wines and Cheese Board

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 80 reviews · 2 hours · from $84

Meet Nico at the Paris Wine Co boutique for a two-hour English-language tasting of six French wines, paired with AOC cheeses, baguette, and water. He explains regions, appellations, tasting technique, and food pairing in a friendly retro Paris setting.

“It was an excellent wine tasting with a very good selection of wine and a very interesting selection of cheeses. The sommelier was a wealth of knowledge and very interesting to listen to. The time flew by. I would recommend to anyone interested in French wine or cheese.”

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11.Loire Valley Chambord Castle, Wine Tasting & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 69 reviews · 11 hours · from $345

Travel from central Paris by air-conditioned minivan to Château de Chambord, then through Touraine, Vouvray, and Montlouis-sur-Loire. You’ll taste Loire wines at two wineries, enjoy lunch with wine pairing, and learn from English, French, or Spanish-speaking guides such as Lionel, Thomas, and Clément.

“Lionel was The driver and guide , he was great , I enjoyed the tour , the castle was beautiful , the wine we tasted was so good , I especially loved the Cheverny wine . It was a great day .”

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12.Authentic Food & Wine Tasting Tour in Le Marais

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 45 reviews · from $114

Spend three hours tasting your way through Le Marais with an English-speaking guide. Five stops bring oysters and wine, market cheese, falafel, a two-course bistro meal, and a fresh crêpe. The group is capped at 12, making it easier to ask questions and keep the walk personal.

“The guide was very friendly, the history was very interesting, the food was very good, it was a quite good amount of food with good quality so the price of the Walking Tour was very honest in my opinion.”

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13.O Chateau’s Wine Tasting Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 30 reviews · 1h 30m · from $140

Meet an English-speaking sommelier at O Chateau, three minutes from the Louvre, for a 90-minute dinner with four French wines, including Champagne. You’ll eat seasonal French dishes, learn to read labels, and leave with a wine list and tasting cheat sheet.

“I loved the overall experience, and Kim our sommelier was exceptional. It was a small intimate group in a great location, the food was tasty, the wine was good and Kim shared so much knowledge and many personal anecdotes that felt really special. Highly recommend.”

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