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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.

Visitors on these trips have a treasure trove of wines to discover. Drinking French champagne at home and tramping around the vineyards and tasting in the cellars of Champagne where it is made are two entirely different things. Paris day trips often end up as extensive culinary explorations of the Loire Valley or tastings in the cellars of Champagne-Ardenne.

The Avenue de Champagne is just as big a thrill for oenophiles as it is a matter of pride for Francophiles. Bike trips into Alsace also come highly recommended for tourists looking for a day out in the wine country. In this area, tastings are free and open to anyone who cares to stop by. The tours just pack it in and offer a full day sampling the wines of every famous and well-regarded producer in the region.

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.

Of course, the intrepid winetripper in France has a lot more distance to cover above and beyond a day trip from Paris. A three-hour train from Paris will drop people off in Bordeaux. Once here, visitors can set out on a momentous culinary experience that includes many famed wine regions such as Medoc, Saint Emilion, etc.

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.

All this is just a small part of all the exciting possibilities. Every region from Burgundy to Provence, Corsica and the Rhone Valley has its own specialty tour experiences and superb wines awaiting discovery by visitors. Just pick one or more based on the budget and time available, and decide the kind of French wine tour it should be.




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