The wine regions of France are the stuff of wine legend — Burgundy, Beaujolais, Loire Valley, Champagne. It's no secret that France is the greatest wine producer in the world. Luckily, some of the best wine regions of France are accessible on a day trip from Paris. These small-group tours take you behind the scenes to learn first-hand about the strong cultural link between wine, agriculture and the culinary traditions of France.

Day Trip to Burgundy Wine Country

Travel through rolling vineyards and scenic countryside on your way to Burgundy, one of the oldest and most prestigious wine regions of France — and of the world. On the way, your private driver/guide fills you in on the history and the vineyards.

During an exhilarating day trip from Paris, you participate in wine tastings at three different wineries and taste more than 10 wines. There's time for a stop in the wine town of Chablis and lunch is included.

Day Trips from Paris to the Champagne Region

Only an hour from Paris, this pretty area of France produces the most prestigious wine in the world. Nothing beats real French champagne! It's easy to visit the region, and we'll share the best tours that get you there and back.

You meet up with your driver/guide in central Paris, are treated like royalty during a day of tasting, and returned to Paris after a day of exploring the legendary Champagne houses and countryside. Along the way you also see the Cathedral of Reims, where the kings of France were crowned for centuries. You also stop for a hearty lunch at a country bistro or local restaurant. On our favorite day trips to Champagne, everything is included: transportation from Paris, all champagne tastings, tours and entrance fees, even lunch.

Loire Valley – The Chateaux & the Wines

Combine wine tasting with the stunning châteaux of the Loire Valley for a stellar day trip from Paris. You visit the most prestigious of castles of the Loire Valley — Château de Chambord. Then you get to enjoy a classic French multi-course lunch where you sample crisp Sauvignon Blanc, full-bodied Chinon and the classic Loire Valley rosês.

At Château de Chambord admire the French Renaissance architecture, the period furniture, vaulted ceilings and expansive staircases. Watch for wildlife as they graze on the lush grounds of the castle.

The small-group tour includes transportation, wine tastings, lunch, entrance fees, and skip-the-line entrance at Château de Chenonceau.