Sancerre: Wine Tastings + Lunch from Paris

About this experience

Sancerre Wine Tastings and Lunch from Paris Tickets Escape the capital for a full day exploring the celebrated vineyards of Sancerre, one of France's most prestigious wine regions. This carefully curated guided day tour takes you from Paris to the rolling hills of the Loire Valley, where your guide shares the secrets behind Sancerre's world-renowned Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir wines. Your guide collects you from your Paris hotel in the morning and provides fresh croissants for the journey, offering insights about the region's winemaking heritage as you travel through the French countryside. The tour visits two family-owned wineries where the hosts introduce you to their signature varietals and centuries-old winemaking techniques. Guided tastings of the estates' wines are conducted at both properties, allowing you to compare different styles and learn to identify the distinctive characteristics that make Sancerre wines so prized. Between vineyard visits, your guide leads you to a traditional French lunch prepared with local ingredients, with regional wines served alongside the meal in an authentic Loire Valley setting. Highlights Guided tastings of wines at two local estates, including Pouilly-Fumé and Menetou-Salon varieties Learn about centuries-old winemaking techniques from passionate local vintners Enjoy a traditional French lunch at a vineyard setting, with regional wines served during the meal Walk among the vine-covered hills with beautiful views across the Sancerre landscape Receive expert guidance on French winemaking and grape-growing practices Experience seamless hotel pickup and drop-off transport from Paris Plan Your Visit to Sancerre Wine Region The tour operates as a full-day experience lasting approximately 12 hours, with morning pickup from Paris hotels. You will spend the day visiting two different wineries, with guided tastings and vineyard walks at each location. The tour concludes with comfortable transport back to central Paris in the evening. Vegetarian lunch options can be arranged with advance notice, and the guided tastings are suitable for all levels from beginners to enthusiasts. The tour provides an excellent opportunity to explore the French countryside beyond Paris, and you might also consider Versailles Palace and Gardens tours for another day trip from the capital. For wine lovers planning their Paris itinerary, Paris food and wine walking tours offer a perfect complement to this Sancerre experience. Alcohol is not sold through this listing. Any tasting is served on site by the operator to guests of legal drinking age.

Highlights

• Full-day trip from Paris to the Loire Valley wine region
• Taste Sancerre's renowned Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir
• Hotel pickup included with croissants served on the journey
• Guided tour of rolling Sancerre vineyards with a sit-down lunch

What is included

• Lunch
• Live guide
• Hotel pickup (drop-off in central Paris)
• Roundtrip transportation
• Guided tour of the vineyards

Not included

• Hotel drop-off

Before you go

The tour lasts approximately 12 hours—plan for a full day Wear comfortable walking shoes for the vineyard visits Bring a valid photo ID for tastings Hotel drop-off is not included, drop-off is in central Paris Most tours are conducted in English

Cancellation terms

Cancel for free until 24 hours before your visit date and get a full refund. Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit date.