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France Wine Tours For Oenophiles And Tourists

By Alta Alexander


French wines are widely regarded as the world's best even by professional oenophiles. But that doesn't come close to describing the thrill and enjoyment of France wine tours. The vast scope of producing regions, vineyards, wineries and their talent at coming up with magnificent wines is incomparable.

A visitor on one of these trips has a whole new world awaiting discovery. Sipping champagne from the comfort of one's home is very different from tramping around in Champagne, exploring the vineyards and tasting the offerings of every cellar in the region. A Paris day trip can easily end up as a culinary and tasting expedition into the Loire Valley or Champagne-Ardenne.

Nothing is more French or closer to the heart of oenophiles than a walk down the Avenue de Champagne. It's just as easy to drive over or bike to the producers in the Alsace region. Free tastings for everyone are the norm here, so the tours just hop around and give people a taste of all the good things the region is famous for.

But the closest thing to a haven for vino lovers in Paris is the Loire Valley. It's like a trip back in time, where visitors get transported to an era where castles and vineyards dot the lush green landscape. Tour guides are not only oenophiles, but also know all the vineyards and wines of the Loire Valley like the back of their hand.

Those who are taking the train from Paris will be met at the station and taken along for a magical day of exploration and tastings. The commentary is made in English, so guests from all over the world are able to enjoy the trip and learn a lot. Some people prefer a more relaxed trip at their own pace. This can be arranged through guided day trips or weekend trips for individuals and couples.

The die-hard winetripper, so to speak, has many more options a long way from Paris. For example, Bordeaux is a three-hour train trip from Paris. Just decide to stay back for a couple of days or more and explore the region at leisure. Those willing to devote the time it takes can expect a highly memorable culinary weekend or week discovering the Bordeaux wine regions like Medoc and Saint Emilion.

A stay in Bordeaux is also a chance to pick some non-traditional tours. For example, some may prefer a culinary holiday that combines meals at Michelin-star restaurants, cheese shopping and visits to vineyards and tastings. Another possibility is a harvest tour where people get to learn about all the hard work required to make a bottle of bubbly, while enjoying the luxury of a chauffeur-driven guided tour.

There are a range of many such possibilities. From Burgundy to the Rhone Valley, Provence and Corsica, there are regions and vineyards with all their scintillating wines waiting to be discovered. All that is needed is for a visitor to decide what kind of French wine tour to opt for.




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