Hmmm French Wine Tasting in Paris! Whether you are a wine novice or a real connoisseur, one of these tastings are for you! You will taste a wonderful variety of French wines: from Alsace to Bordeaux, from Burgundy to Chateauneuf-du-Pape. With a unique approach, focused on fun and pleasure, your French sommelier will allow you to learn and enjoy about the pleasures of wine!

There are three tastings to choose from and each is unique! Highlights on all experiences include Wine Appreciation Class, French Wine Regions Presentation, Reading a French Label and the possibility to buy wine. Please refer to Itinerary (below) for full tasting descriptions.

The Wine Loft:
Tastings take place in an Oberkampf Loft. The Oberkampf is a trendy Paris neighborhood. With its outstanding mix of cultures, Oberkampf has become the capital of the BoBo World - understand "BOurgeois BOheme". Lively and energetic, this neighborhood is located between La Republique and La Bastille. Your Wine Tasting takes place at a French sommelier's home, in a beautiful air-conditioned loft.

Schedule Details

Departure Dates:

• Cheese and Wine Tasting Lunch - Friday and Saturday
• Grand Seven Tasting - Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
• Wine Two Three Tasting - Monday and Wednesday

Unavailable Dates:

• January 01 (New Years Day)
• December 25 (Christmas Day)
• December 31 (New Years Eve)

Departure Point:

Cheese and Wine Tasting Lunch and Grand Seven Tasting:
Rue de la Folie Mericourt in the The Oberkampf neighborhood of Paris.

Wine Two Three Tasting:
The foot of the Eiffel Tower.

Departure Time:

• Cheese and Wine Tasting Lunch - 12:00pm (noon)
• Grand Seven Tasting - 5:00pm
• Wine Two Three Tasting at 3:00pm

Return details:

The tasting concludes at original meeting place

Hotel Pickup:

Hotel pick up is not available

Itinerary:

Wine Two Three Tasting (1 hour:)
Don't know much about wine but would like to! Sign up for this introductory tasting and your French sommelier will introduce you to the pleasures of wine! Good Wine & Good Fun guaranteed!! At the Foot of the Eiffel Tower.
Sante!!!

At the foot of the Eiffel Tower, on the Seine river, your French sommelier will guide you through the tasting of three delicious French  wines. All you have to do is sit back, taste and enjoy the amazing view of the Eiffel Tower. You will learn a lot and will discover outstanding French wines. This introductory tasting will make the rest of your stay in Paris even more enjoyable by turning you into a wine professionnel (well, almost...)!!

Cheese and Wine Tasting Lunch (1.5 hours):
Includes: 5 selected French Wines (including 1 Champagne), 4 delicious French Cheeses, Charcuterie, Cherry Tomatoes, French Bread and a Fruit Basket.

This is not just a simple lunch. A French sommelier opens the door of his very home for you. How about indulging in two of France's best products: Wine and Cheese You will be welcomed by a "flute de Champagne". Then, you will be expertly guided in a wonderful tasting experience by your French sommelier. He will guide you through a journey of discovery of the French "art de vivre". This new concept of a Tasting Lunch will allow you to learn while enjoying delicious wine and cheese! A day spent in Paris always takes a lot of energy, but you won't be hungry at the end of this tasting! Five wines will be tasted, in accordance with five cheeses. Plateaux de Charcuterie, amuse bouches and a fruit basket will also be served. Sante et bon appetit!

Grand Seven Tasting (2 hours):
Includes: 7 selected French Wines and Amuse Bouches.

To truly capture the essence of all things French, one must indulge the senses with some of their finest wines. Discover every French wine region and the very characteristics of their "terroirs". Be introduced to the great diversity of the French vineyard while tantalizing your taste buds with seven remarkable French wines (both red and white) and a selection of delicious amuse-bouches. Taste seven (7) remarkable French wines and learn how to express what you taste.

Please note, the number of participants in each wine tasting group could vary from 1 to 20 people.

Additional Information

Inclusions:

• List of the wines you will taste
• Cheat sheet with tips and information
• Presentation in English by a French Sommelier

Exclusions:

• Optional gratuities
• Hotel pick up and drop off

Additional Info:

• This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date.
• Confirmation for this product will be received at time of booking.
• Tastings are provided in English unless otherwise stated.
• All tastings take place up stairs, therefore not wheelchair accessible. No lift is available to access the wine loft (4th floor).
Please note, Wine Two Three will take place at the foot of the Eiffel Tower from April 02, 2008

Local Operator Information:

Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.

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