Vineyard Tours in France
Join Viavinum on carefully crafted vineyard tours in France, from the châteaux of Bordeaux to the walled clos of Burgundy, the chalk cellars of Champagne and the sun-drenched slopes of the Rhône Valley. Our small group and private journeys open the doors of family estates and historic wineries, pairing guided vineyard walks and cellar visits with regional gastronomy and handpicked hotels, so you can experience French wine exactly where it is born.
Few experiences bring you closer to French wine than walking through the vines with the people who grow them. Viavinum creates vineyard tours in France that go far beyond a quick cellar stop: you walk the rows, see how each terroir shapes its appellation, taste in the winery with the producer and discover the food culture that has grown up around every wine region.
Our journeys are built for genuine wine lovers. Groups are small, visits are unhurried, and every estate is chosen for the welcome it gives visitors as much as for the wines in its cellar. Whether it is your first wine trip or your tenth, France rewards travellers who take the time to explore its vineyards properly.
Vineyard Tours in France with Viavinum
Every itinerary combines the essential ingredients of a great wine journey:
- Guided vineyard walks among grand cru slopes, walled clos and hillside terraces
- Cellar visits and tastings hosted by winemakers, cellar masters and sommeliers
- Regional gastronomy, from classic bistros to long lunches at the estates themselves
- Charming towns and villages, because French wine country is also castles, abbeys and markets
You can join one of our France wine tours in a small group or travel privately on your own dates. Not sure where to start? Our guide to the wine regions of France is a good first step.
We plan every vineyard tour in France around the estates themselves: mornings among the vines, unhurried cellar visits and tastings guided by the people who make the wine. Travel at harvest time, when the slopes turn gold and the wineries hum with activity, or in the quieter months when the cellars are calm — we shape each route around the season, and around you.
Where to Go on a Vineyard Tour in France
France has no single wine capital: each region tells a different story. Bordeaux means grand châteaux and blends built on Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot; Burgundy is a mosaic of tiny climats devoted to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay; Champagne hides kilometres of chalk cellars beneath its vineyards; and the Rhône Valley stacks its terraces above the river from Vienne down to Avignon.
Many of our routes begin in the capital with wine tours from Paris, reaching Burgundy and Champagne in comfort. Choose one region and explore it in depth, or combine two for a fuller picture of French wine.
BORDEAUX
RHÔNE VALLEY
Vineyard Tours in France: 2026 Departures
Our scheduled small group departures for 2026 visit the regions above with expert guides, hand-picked estates and every detail arranged:
- Bordeaux Châteaux and Vineyards Tour — 23-28 October 2026
- Paris and the Vineyards of Burgundy and Champagne — 9-14 November 2026, 12-18 April 2027, 24-30 May 2027, 7-13 June 2027 and 12-18 July 2027
Prefer your own dates or a route of your own? Our private travels in France follow the same philosophy: small, personal and built around the vineyards you most want to visit.
Plan Your Vineyard Tour in France
Tell us when you want to travel, who is coming and which wines you love, and we will design the rest. Contact us and start planning your vineyard tour in France today.
Want to keep reading first? Our article on wine tourism in France is full of ideas for your trip.
When is the best time for vineyard tours in France?
The most spectacular season is early autumn, from September to mid-October, when the harvest fills the vineyards with activity and the leaves turn gold. Spring is lovely too, with mild weather and quiet cellars, and our 2026 group departures are timed for the harvest weeks. Private vineyard tours in France can be arranged almost all year round.
What is included in a Viavinum vineyard tour?
Our tours include expert wine guides, visits and tastings at carefully selected estates, transport during the itinerary, boutique accommodation and many of the meals, always with local wine on the table. Group sizes stay small so every visit remains personal. Each tour page details its full itinerary and inclusions.
Which region should I choose for my first vineyard tour in France?
Bordeaux is the classic first choice: prestigious châteaux, easy access and a beautiful city at its heart. Burgundy and Champagne, easily combined from Paris, suit travellers who want boutique estates and cellar visits on a more intimate scale. The grape varieties of France change with every region, so there is no wrong answer, only different styles to fall in love with.
Can I take a private vineyard tour in France?
Yes. Alongside our scheduled group departures, we design private vineyard tours in France for couples, families and small groups of friends or colleagues. You choose the dates, pace and regions; we arrange the estates, guides, hotels and logistics from start to finish.