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Paris Sancerre Private Wine Tour 11 hr
GoodTop 24% in Paris
7 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Paris, France
- 11 hrs
- Updated November 2, 2026
Leave Paris behind for Sancerre vineyards, cellar visits, more than eight wine tastings, and a traditional lunch with local wines.
About this tour
Trade Parisian streets for the vineyards and cellar doors of Sancerre on a private wine day led by an English-speaking wine expert. Your 11-hour journey begins with pickup at your Paris accommodation and a freshly baked croissant for the drive. Along the way, hear about the region’s winemaking traditions before exploring a winery cellar and tasting wines shaped by local terroirs.
Continue through the vineyards, pausing at a scenic viewpoint to enjoy a glass and learn about vine growing. A traditional French lunch at a winery or local restaurant pairs regional dishes and wines, with Crottin de Chavignol goat cheese among the local specialties. In the afternoon, visit another family-run winery and sample Sancerre and wines from nearby appellations such as Pouilly-Fumé. Across the day, taste more than eight cuvées and enjoy a masterclass when weather permits. Winery visits can vary with availability.
With minivan transport and hotel pickup and drop-off included, this Sancerre private wine tour makes it easy to focus on the landscape, flavors, and stories behind each glass. Set aside a day to discover Sancerre at a relaxed pace.
Highlights
- Explore at least two wineries in the Sancerre region
- Taste more than eight wines, including exceptional cuvées
- Pair a traditional French lunch with local wines
- Sample Crottin de Chavignol, Sancerre’s renowned goat cheese
- Admire vineyard views and learn about local terroirs
What's included
Included
- Transportation in a comfortable minivan
- Visits to at least two wineries
- Wine masterclass, depending on weather conditions
- Tasting of more than eight exceptional cuvées
- English-speaking wine expert guide
- Pickup and drop-off at your Paris accommodation
- Freshly baked French croissant and a bottle of water
- Traditional French lunch at a winery or local restaurant, paired with local wines
- Crottin de Chavignol goat cheese
Not included
- Gratuities
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5.00 / 5 · 7 reviews
Important information
- Please advise of dietary requirements when booking
- Wineries may vary based on availability and preferences; special visits may affect the price
- Wine cellars can be cold and damp, around 45°F/10°C; bring warm clothing
- The tour may be canceled if the minimum of 4 travelers is not met; an alternative or full refund will be offered
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- Contact the provider if you are joining separately booked travelers and want to be grouped together
- Spanish and French tours are subject to availability
- Pickup time is confirmed by email 24 hours before departure; check your spam folder if it has not arrived by 5 p.m.
- Infants and small children can ride in a stroller; infant seats are available
- Not suitable for wheelchair users; contact the provider about foldable wheelchairs if you have some mobility
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently asked questions
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts 660 minutes, or 11 hours.
Where does pickup take place?
Pickup and drop-off are provided at your accommodation in Paris. The pickup time is confirmed by email 24 hours before departure.
How many wineries will we visit?
The tour visits at least two wineries, though the specific wineries may vary with availability and preferences.
What food and wine are included?
Enjoy more than eight wine tastings, a traditional French lunch paired with local wines, and Crottin de Chavignol goat cheese.
What happens if the minimum group size is not reached?
If fewer than 4 travelers are booked, the provider may cancel and offer an alternative or a full refund.
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 7 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.
How the score works and rating distribution in Paris
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- Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
- Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.5. Top 24% in Paris means it ranks in the top 24% of tours in Paris by this score.
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