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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.

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

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.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

French-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Saint-Germain-des-Pres
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.
Duration: 30 mins
2. Rue Jacob
Part of the fun of this walk is identifying the places that were inhabited by famous painters, writers, philosophers, composers, poets, and rock stars.
Duration: 15 mins
3. Place Furstenburg
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.
Duration: 15 mins
4. Marche St. Germain
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.
Duration: 60 mins

Inclusion

Snacks

Alcoholic beverages

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

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

Supplied by Paris Wine Walks

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