Wine tours off the beaten track in France

Unique tours in France’s winegrowing regions

Being a wine connoisseur doesn’t necessarily mean being conventional. And at VINOTRIP, we know that. We’ve put together a whole range of unique tours in France’s diverse winegrowing regions. Some of our finds are off the beaten track, while others are hidden gems in the middle of very well-known areas. Our experts will guide you on exclusive, unconventional experiences where you can expect the unexpected.

Organic wine tasting weekend in Saint-Émilion

Bordeaux

4.6/5 (17 reviews)

Saint-Emilion wine getaway

From the land to the glass or the plate, everything here is organic. Aside from the sales pitch, come and share the philosophy of these ardent defenders of organic viticulture for Bordeaux wines.

2 days / 1 night from €275 pp

South-West

5.0/5 (1 reviews)

Basque Country Weekend

Experience a unique adventure exploring an original estate where land and ocean intertwine. Visit the most beautiful villages of the Basque Country, and indulge in a gourmet moment at the Basque Cake Museum.

2 days / 1 night from €290 pp

Champagne

5.0/5 (7 reviews)

Champagne break

Come and discover the vineyard of Champagne in the open air and in a warming atmosphere including bike ride, stroll in a vintage French van, visits of cellars, tastings… A weekend full of surprises!

2 days / 1 night from €410 pp

Languedoc-Roussillon

5.0/5 (5 reviews)

Wine-tasting weekend in Corbiere

Your wine trip leads you to a wine estate in the heart of the Cathar Country for an introduction to the practice of wine-tasting with the winemaker.

2 days / 1 night from €270 pp

South-West

5.0/5 (9 reviews)

Organic weekend in Jurançon

A gustatory and ecological journey in the middle of the Pyrenees! Taste organic wines and enjoy a unique experience in an organic estate.

2 days / 1 night from €140 pp

Unique weekend on the scenic roads of the Sancerre vineyards

Loire Valley

4.0/5 (1 reviews)

Unusual stay in Sancerre

Looking for a unique and unconventional experience? This trip takes you on an unprecedented journey along the Sancerre route with a Jeep tour of the vineyards, wine tastings, and a night in an unusual accommodation!

2 days / 1 night from €290 pp

Loire Valley

Saumur - Exceptional weekend

Experience the Saumur way of life! This two-day getaway highlights the traditions, cuisine and wines of Saumur and its surroundings. You'll stay in an exceptional historic setting, visit a cave carved in tuffeau stone, enjoy a gastronomic dinner, explore a medieval abbey and savor wine tastings that will especially delight fine bubble enthusiasts.

2 days / 1 night from €340 pp

Alsace

Wine and beer and weekend in Alsace

Embark on a journey to discover the brewing and winemaking secrets of Alsace. Combining a playful exploration of Alsatian beer and the picturesque landscapes of the Alsace Wine Route, your stay takes you to meet the wine and beer producers of the region.

2 days / 1 night from €243 pp

Champagne

Unique stay in Champagne

Immerse yourself in the world of Champagne winemakers during a unique and relaxing stay near Épernay. Enjoy a night in a Nordic POD with a jacuzzi and visit family-owned vineyards.

2 days / 1 night from €215 pp

Burgundy

5.0/5 (6 reviews)

Sleeping at a winemaker's house in Burgundy

Welcome to the South of Burgundy, discover the Mâconnais vineyard known for its sumptuous wines and picturesque vineyard landscapes. Sleep in an unusual accommodation in a wine property and taste its wines.

2 days / 1 night from €230 pp

Unusual vineyard stay in Périgord - France

South-West

Unusual Weekend in Périgord

Uncover an exceptional terroir and embark on an unusual experience in the Périgord canopy. From tasting organic wines to exploring the Bergerac wine route, your weekend promises unforgettable memories!

2 days / 1 night from €265 pp

Bordeaux

5.0/5 (3 reviews)

100% cycling in Saint-Emilion

Enjoy this eco-friendly getaway by cycling through the roads of the right bank of Bordeaux, meeting a young couple of passionate winemakers. A relaxing break, without a car, to take the time to discover the vineyard by (electric) bicycle.

3 days / 2 nights from €345 pp

Wine tours with their original experiences

Whether you’re interested in organic winemaking techniques at progressive wineries or want to sample the local beer, Armagnac or even saké while you’re on a wine tour, we’ll custom-design the right travel package for you. Perhaps you’re after a physically-active holiday in an authentic setting or an unusual, relaxing getaway with laid-back accommodation, or both. We know how to keep it simple and rewarding.

How about a harvesting holiday? If you’d like to be a grape picker for a day, our wine tour on an estate in Alsace is a great choice to share with family and friends. The winegrowers will give you an insight into what it’s like to work in the vineyards during the grape harvest. After a hard day’s work, you might want to reward yourself by discovering Colmar on a guided boat trip along the Lauch. It’s an original and relaxing way to fully appreciate the half-timbered houses, the tranquillity and the beauty of the ‘little Venice of Alsace’.

From unconventional accommodation to fun experiences in the French vineyards

If you’d like to experience an exceptional, genuine adventure, why not start in the South-West on family estates in Bergerac or in the Pyrenees? You’ll enjoy nature-based, fun-filled experiences on progressive estates embracing environmentally sustainable methods. In addition to tasting organic wines paired with local flavours, Domaine Latapy in the Jurançon vineyards hosts an escape game for a change of pace. Or Domaine de Sirguet in Monsac will welcome you for a stay in a luxurious 5-metre-high tree house. You can relax in the spa and then dine on your private terrace in the heart of nature.

Or head north for a beer weekend in the heart of the vast forests and valleys of the Ardennes, where a brewery visit, beer tasting and bike tour are on the agenda – just 2 hours from Paris, Lille and Brussels! Or visit rural Burgundy and stay in the Maconnais, where you can taste exquisite wines and settle into your off-beat accommodation – a converted wine barrel, called an ‘oeno-tonneau’ on the Joseph Lafarge wine estate.

As a wine enthusiast, we know you’re planning a wine tour, but as you know, wine is not the only terroir product to explore in France. As well as learning about the wines made in the Gers, you can also discover the AOCs of Madiran, Pacherenc and Armagnac and enjoy epicurean breaks based on Gascon specialities. And for something even more exotic, get away from it all with a Japanese-inspired break! Taste some locally-produced saké and visit a Zen garden just a few kilometres from Valence.
We know it can be tough to choose from our wide range of wine tours with their off-the-beaten-track experiences, but we’re here to help!

Wine tours with their original experiences

From unconventional accommodation to fun experiences in the French vineyards

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