Overview
Embark on a small-group day trip to discover the Sancerre region, accompanied by a wine expert guide. After hotel pick-up in Paris, enjoy a comfortable drive with a freshly baked croissant while your guide shares the history and traditions of Sancerre. Start at a well-known winery, explore the cellars, learn about production, and enjoy your first tasting. Discover the three famous terroirs: Les Calcaires, Les Terres Blanches, and Les Silex. Take a short drive through the vineyards and stop at a viewpoint to taste a glass of wine while learning about vine growing and vineyard work. A typical French lunch is served at a family-run winery, featuring local products such as the region’s Crottin de Chavignol cheese, and paired with local wines. In the afternoon, visit a second winery to taste more wines, including options from nearby appellations like Pouilly-Fumé. Relax on the drive back to Paris, with a drop-off at a central point, taking home unforgettable memories.
What's included
- ✓Taste the regional famous goat cheese, AOC Crottin de Chavignol
- ✓Transportation in a comfortable minivan.
- ✓Discover at least 2 wineries
- ✓An authentic masterclass led by your expert wine guide (depending on weather conditions)
- ✓Tasting of over 8 exceptional cuvees
- ✓Hotel pick-up at your accommodation in Paris
- ✓Drop-off in central Paris (Hotel de Ville)
- ✓The services of an English speaking & wine expert guide
- ✓Delicious freshly baked French Croissant and a bottle of water
- ✓Traditional French lunch at a winery or a local restaurant paired with local wines
- ✕Gratuities
What you'll do
- 1
Pick up at your accommodation in Paris
⏱ 15 min - 2
Sit back, relax, and enjoy the drive to the Sancerre region with a freshly baked croissant while learning about the area
⏱ 2 hours - 3
Discover a renowned winery, explore its historic cellars, and enjoy a tasting of carefully selected local wines that showcase the character of the region.
⏱ 1h 30m - 4
Enjoy a traditional French lunch at a family-run winery or a local restaurant, paired with local wines
⏱ 2 hours - 5
Visit a second winery to discover another expression of local winemaking and enjoy tastings of wines from Sancerre and nearby appellations.
⏱ 1h 30m - 6
Unwind on the drive back to Paris after a memorable day discovering the wines and landscapes of Sancerre.
⏱ 2 hours - 7
Return to Paris with drop-off in the center of Paris (Hotel de Ville)
Availability & pricing
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2 tour options available. Pick your exact date & check live availability on the booking page.
Good to know
- 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
- 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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Tour details & pricing provided by Viator. Bookings are completed on Viator.com.
