Wine Walk & Tasting in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
- 2h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Vines once covered most of Paris and the wines were renowned throughout Europe. The modest vineyard of Saint-Germain-des-Prés has its roots in the same soil that gave life to wines in the Middle Ages, affording us the opportunity to sense the spirit of place in one of Paris' oldest and most renowned quarters. This walk explores the wine history of Paris, the wealth generated through the sale of wine, and the role wine played in the city's growth. We evoke the spirit and daily life of the Middle Ages by walking around the area where the Abbey Saint-Germain-des-Prés once stood and learning about its wine history. We also learn about celebrities who have lived in the quarter and complete our experience with a blind wine tasting of three wines accompanied by seasonal vegetables, rustic fermented bread, and exquisite cheeses.
Inclusions
What's included
- Rustic fermented bread, exquisite cheeses and seasonal vegetables
- Wine tasting of natural, organic and biodynamic wines
Itinerary
The Abbaye of Saint-Germain-des-Prés was once one of the most powerful and richest abbeys in Christendom, due largely to its vast vineyards.
Part of the fun of this walk is identifying the places that were inhabited by famous painters, writers, philosophers, composers, poets, and rock stars.
The entrance to the Abbaye Palace from the Seine side takes us through the charming Place Furstenburg, which also houses the atelier of the painter Eugene Delacroix, whose paintings hang in the Louvre.
After exploring the wine history of the Abbey St-Germain and the quarter's charming streets, we set up for a blind wine tasting in the Marché Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Here we blind taste 3 wines with a complete background to natural wines and the importance of living soil. Fine cheeses, rustic fermented bread, and seasonal vegetables accompany the tasting.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Our meeting point is in front of the Eglise Saint-Germain-des-Prés across from the quarter's famous Café de Flore
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 20 travellers
- Operated by
- Paris Wine Walks
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
How it compares in Paris
- Its from-price is 48% below the median of the 366 food tours we list in Paris.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 252 of 366.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Paris
Paris pairs grand boulevards and riverside monuments with café terraces, art collections of global stature and neighbourhoods that feel like villages.
The Seine runs through the heart of the city, past the Île de la Cité with Notre-Dame and the Sainte-Chapelle, the long façade of the Louvre and the Musée d'Orsay in its former railway station. Downriver, the Eiffel Tower rises over the Champ de Mars, and the Arc de Triomphe crowns the Champs-Élysées.
Top-ranked sights in Paris: Louvre Museum, Eiffel Tower, 4th Arrondissement.
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