Enjoying a wine break, a wine bar tour or an exclusive wine tasting in Paris as part of my Right Foot, Left Foot and Culinary Touring can serve as a fine introduction to the wine regions of France for those with no time for an excursion out of the city. The vineyards begin around Chateau-Thierry, just 60 miles northeast of Paris, while the heart of the wine region Epernay, Reims and the Mountain of Reims is another 30 miles on.
That makes for an easy daytrip for the joy of champagne discoveries. Read some of these articles of mine for about champagne and other wine touring in France.
I hook up with some sparkling professionals to offer travelers the opportunity to get intimate with bubbly through personalized encounters with small producers and insightful tastings.
For a daytrip, there are two champagne-growing areas to visit, each allowing fascinating introduction or deeper explorations into the sparkling wine of champagne. Other than the wine-winning Sancerre-Pouilly portion of the Loire Valley, the better-known castle-rich portion of the valley also has vineyards.
But a daytrip to that portion would focus more on castles and gardens, with a side order of wine touring. Inquire about the possibilities. A clear estimate can only be given once I know more about your interests, your travel party and the destination. Groups of 4 or more wine-lovers might also inquire about an exceptional 3-day wine tour combining Champagne and Burgundy.
