Wine Walk & Tasting in Saint-Germain-des-Prés

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Duration2h 30m
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LanguagesEnglish, French
Group sizeUp to 20 travelers

Overview

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.

What's included

  • Rustic fermented bread, exquisite cheeses and seasonal vegetables
  • Wine tasting of natural, organic and biodynamic wines

What to expect

  1. Saint-Germain-des-Pres
    30m
    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.
  2. Rue Jacob
    15m
    Part of the fun of this walk is identifying the places that were inhabited by famous painters, writers, philosophers, composers, poets, and rock stars.
  3. Place Furstenburg
    15m
    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.
  4. Marche St. Germain
    1h
    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.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Our meeting point is in front of the Eglise Saint-Germain-des-Prés across from the quarter's famous Café de Flore

End point

Our tour ends with a blind wine tasting in the Marché Saint-Germain-des-Prés, accompanied by exquisite cheeses, rustic fermented bread and seasonal vegetables.

Additional information

  • 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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For the wine tasting, the age limit is 18

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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