Top Île-de-France Holidays - page 6

Creating your own custom wine We allow our customers to create their own cuvée by mixing different grape varieties according to their tastes. Each bottle is unique, customized with labels created by the customer, and carefully sealed.

Even though Paris is considered one of Europe’s most romantic places, the City of Light harbors a dark history that comes to light during Halloween. This walking tour focuses on the capital’s haunted history and reveals dark stories that you’re unlikely to find in the guidebook. Plus, you’ll explore in the darkness for extra atmosphere.

EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT Looking for a fun and creative way to unwind after work in Paris? Welcome to Barbouille & Wine! For two hours, our studio transforms into a relaxing painting bar. Whether you're coming with friends, your partner, or solo, it's the perfect opportunity to unplug, chat, paint, and enjoy some good wine with a small group of fellow creators. No painting experience? No problem! There is absolutely zero pressure here. Our friendly instructors (the expert "barbouilleuses") will provide models to inspire you and guide you step-by-step through the process, whatever your level. You even get to take your masterpiece home at the end! What's included? All art supplies: Canvas, paints, brushes, and aprons... just come empty-handed! Drinks: 3 glasses of wine per person are included to help let your creativity flow. ‍ Guidance: 2 hours of stress-free, guided creativity. Practical Info: Where: Barbouille Studio - 59 boulevard Pereire, 75017 Paris ⏱️ Duration: 2 hours

Immerse yourself in the culture and traditions of French wine—and learn more than you could sipping glasses on your own—during this private wine-tasting experience, hosted near Père Lachaise cemetery in Paris. Sample three wines, tasting your way through different styles and origins, and pair your drinks with cured meat, cheese, and aperitif snacks. Along the way, learn the stories behind the bottles, and walk away with new knowledge.

Wine lovers visiting Paris—this is the tour for you. Rather than discovering the typical sightseeing spots of Le Marais, enjoy a tour that takes you to a secret vineyard that you’d likely miss if exploring alone. Along the way, find out about the area’s medieval history, and have a chance to try wines and snacks, including cheese and fermented bread.

Few countries are more famous for cheese and wine than France, so there’s no better place to sample these culinary delights than Paris. This cheese-and-wine tasting experience in central Paris provides a welcome break from sightseeing and teaches you how to pair the food and drink together. Plus, a small group ensures an intimate atmosphere.

Skip the overpriced tourist wine bars. This intimate Montmartre tasting features four authentic French wines (sparkling, white, two reds) with expert sommelier guidance at a local restaurant overlooking Sacre-Coeur. You’ll learn proper tasting techniques while enjoying artisan cheese and charcuterie with a small group, ensuring personal attention and real wine education—not rushed tourist experiences.

Embark on a private day trip to discover the Sancerre region with your wine expert guide, enjoying a more personalised and intimate wine experience. After hotel pick-up in Paris, enjoy a comfortable drive with a freshly baked croissant while learning about the history and traditions of Sancerre winemaking. Start at a well-known winery. Explore the cellars, learn about the production process, and enjoy your first tasting while discovering famous terroirs. Continue with a drive through the vineyards and stop at a scenic viewpoint to taste a glass of wine while learning about vine growing. A typical French lunch is served at a family-run winery, featuring local products such as the region’s Crottin de Chavignol cheese, and paired with local wines. In the afternoon, visit a second family-run winery to taste wines from Sancerre and nearby appellations like Pouilly-Fumé. Return to Paris with drop-off at your hotel, concluding a memorable Sancerre wine experience.

Overlooked by most visitors, the covered passages of Paris (lined with bustling bars, bistros, and boutiques) are one of the city’s most distinctive, in-the-know locations—and this tour provides the best way to discover them. With just your guide and a small group for company, you'll discover these hidden hotspots, will immerse yourself in their long history, will have the chance to shop for souvenirs, and will even enjoy a wine tasting along the way.

This tour blends two of Paris’s finest pleasures: wine and history, into one unforgettable experience. Instead of choosing between a wine tasting and a walking tour, you’ll enjoy both. Taste champagne, orange wine, and classic French reds while exploring hidden gems in the Marais and on Île Saint-Louis. With stops at handpicked wine bars, stories you won’t find in guidebooks, and a sommelier-style intro to wine tasting, this tour offers a truly local and sensory way to experience Paris. - Discover the Marais neighborhood and its hidden streets - Learn about the history of the oldest Parisian neighborhoods - Learn to taste wine like a sommelier - A small-group tour offers a more intimate experience - Perfect for wine lovers who enjoy going off the beaten path - Includes wine tastings and snacks (cheese platter, olive tapenade)

Paris is widely celebrated for its food scene, though first-time visitors don’t always know where to go to experience it. This small-group tour lets you optimize your time by exploring with a foodie insider, who takes you straight to must-visit culinary landmarks. Make numerous stops for prestigious tastings—including authentic croissants, artisan cheese and charcuterie, award-winning brioche, and much more—and spot the Palais Royal and other attractions along the way.

Explore the best of Paris' art and cuisine—and enjoy a combination experience that few other itineraries offer—on this guided Louvre and wine-tasting tour. Begin with a guided tour of the Louvre Museum, where you can explore iconic masterpieces including the "Mona Lisa," "Venus de Milo," and "Liberty Leading the People." Then, cap off your experience with a tutored wine-tasting, plus cheese and charcuterie, at a wine bar.

This guided tour by vintage car is ideal to discover the main monuments and the most beautiful illuminations of Christmas. You will better understand the nickname ''City of Light'' after this tour. An original guided tour that mixes the Paris of famous monuments with small secret streets of Paris. A wonderful and romantic visit for any public and for all ages, is suitable for couples as well as families with children or people who want to find the best Christmas photo spots. In this tour we offer you a glass of Champagne or a glass of mulled wine. If you do not drink alcohol we offer Coffee, tea or hot chocolate Finally we will offer you a Berthillon pancake or ice cream! Choose!

Discover the highlights of Paris by electric bike. Follow a safe itinerary along the city's bike paths and picturesque streets. Thanks to electric assistance, you can easily ride along the banks of the Seine, crossing the city from the Eiffel Tower to the Louvre Museum. After this sightseeing stroll, get off the beaten track and head for the hill of Passy in the chic 16th arrondissement. This area was frequently President Sarkozy's jogging ground. In a typical shopping street, immerse yourself in Parisian life by discovering how the French shop. Stop off at a family-run cheese shop and sample a selection of 3 cheeses, accompanied if you wish by a glass of quality french red wine.

Sip Chablis in the Burgundy wine country worry-free on this private wine tour that includes round-trip transportation directly from Paris. Enjoy the ease of hotel pickup and take in views across the Chablis vineyards. Visit four different wineries for tours and sommelier-led tastings, gaining a deeper understanding of the history and production of Chablis. Break up your tastings with lunch in the village of Chablis (own expense) and be back in Paris by dinner time.

Taste your way across France’s wine regions at a sommelier-led wine tasting in Montmartre that includes a hearty snack of charcuterie and bread. While some tastings focus on a single vineyard or producer, this one’s an-all around introduction to French wine—a journey through the country’s varied regions. Unlike public tastings, this one's crafted for a small group, with plenty of time for questions.

Champagne is the drink of kings, of queens, of stars—but definitely not of drivers. Sip to your heart’s content without worrying about getting behind the wheel during this private winery tour. Taste eight different Champagnes at two Champagne houses; stroll through vineyards (in season) and explore cellars; and feast on a lunch with Champagne pairing. Your day also includes breakfast and round-trip transfers.

This tour offers a real tasting route through Parisian gastronomy, while discovering the history and atmosphere of the neighborhood. Each stop is accompanied by explanations of French culinary products and traditions. Throughout the route, participants sample several specialties, including macaroons, artisan chocolate, a freshly prepared pancake, as well as cheeses, cold cuts and baked goods from local addresses. The experience ends at Chez Guilhem, a friendly neighborhood wine bar where the group is welcomed in a privatized room. Participants can sit down, share a savoury buffet and enjoy white wine and red wine in a relaxed atmosphere, as in a real French aperitif. With human-sized groups and a generous selection of tastings, this tour offers a simple and authentic way to discover French cuisine.

Indulge in a decadent French picnic with wine pairing in Paris, led by a delightful host. Enjoy freshly baked baguettes, creamy French cheeses, pastries, and handpicked wines, all presented beautifully in a picnic basket. Relax on a cozy blanket in a location of your choice, with tasting notes and regional stories to enrich the meal. Each booking is private, ensuring a serene and delicious experience.

Escape the bustle of the city for a day of bubbles and countryside beauty on this small-group Champagne tour. Visit prestigious and family-run wineries to learn how Champagne is made, from grape to glass. Enjoy tastings, explore the vineyards, and stop at scenic viewpoints along the way—all while led by a local with tales from beyond the guidebooks.

Simplify a trip to the Loire Valley from Paris on this small-group, full-day trip to Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé. Leave the logistics and organization to your guide, as you discover local winemaking traditions without the hassle of planning a trip yourself. Enjoy an itinerary that includes two family-owned wineries for tastings, a stop at a goat farm to try Crottin de Chavignol cheese, and a 3-course lunch.

This tour combines 3 very famous chateaux of your choice in the Loire Valley. professional guide and driver will do everything possible and impossible to make your experience unforgettable. We are adapting to your wishes, and we offer skip the lines with the fast tickets. You will have Comfortable air-conditioned cars during the pick up from the hotel or even the airport. There will be an interactive presentation during the time you're in the car. We will take care of the best experience for you!

Discover the UNESCO-listed landscapes and award-winning wines of the Loire Valley on this full-day private tasting tour from Paris. Enjoy a personalized experience with a sommelier guiding you through French wine appellations, classifications, and terroir. Visit two wineries in the Sancerre region, meet winemakers, and sample red and white wines paired with regional cheeses.

Eat and shop like a true Parisian during this private, half-day food tour in Montmartre. Gather picnic ingredients—wines, cured meats, pastries, wine—from specialty stores near the iconic Basilique du Sacre-Coeur. Then, head to a secret location to savor your gourmet lunch like a local. Ask unlimited questions along the way.