Wine tasting in Paris is a must! The world-renowned French wines are right at your fingertips for tasting at wine bars in Paris. Read on to become an amateur sommelier and discover the best wine bars in Paris.
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WINE TASTING IN PARIS
Ô CHATEAU
At Ô Chateau you will have one of the best wine tasting classes in Paris presented in English by master sommeliers. Here you can learn about terroir, historic wine cellars and even wine and cheese pairings. In the warmer months, you can indulge in a Grands Crus tasting on the Seine!
Address: 68 rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau, 1st arrondissement
Schedule: Open Monday to Saturday: 4pm– midnight
Check out their website for more information
LES CAVES DU LOUVRE
For a wine tasting that’s full of history, visit Les Caves du Louvre which were established by King Louis XV’s sommelier in the 18th century. Download their app, and explore the cellars before indulging in a tasting at the end of your visit!
Note, for Paris pass holders, this wine tasting experience is included for free.
Address: 52 rue de l’Arbre Sec, 1st arrondissement
Schedule: Open daily from 10am-6pm,
Check their website for more information
VIZEAT
A more unique wine tasting can be booked through our partner Vizeat, a company that brings you to Parisians’ home for an authentic wine tasting! Besides its Parisian authenticity, it is also a hit because its a fraction of the cost of other tastings.
Click here to read about Allison’s Sparkling wine and Champagne tasting
Click here for Stephan’s French Cheese and Wines tasting
Localers
Localers, a guided tour company based in Paris, have created the perfect wine & cheese pairing for you to indulge in. Amber, your wine expert du jour, will take you on a friendly 2 hour adventure during which you will understand French terroir, production techniques, and get helpful tips on how to purchase and order wine with confidence. You will taste an array of 7 wines & cheese varieties from Alsace to Provence and everything in between, in an unpretentious yet elegant Parisian setting that’s inviting to all.
Check out their website to book your Localers wine & cheese pairing experience
Wine Shops
Once you’ve had a proper wine tasting and decided upon which French wines are your favorites… be sure to shop at these excellent wine shops before heading back to your homeland!
Duclot La Cave at Galeries Lafayette
For a section of over 1,000 wines from all over France, shop at Duclot La Cave and let the sommeliers help you purchase the perfect bottle.
Lafayette Gourmet
Address: 1st floor 35 boulevard Haussmann, 75009
Schedule: Open Monday to Saturday 8:30 am-9:30 pm
Check their website to see their selection
EN VRAC
En Vrac or In Bulk, is the term and name of the wine shop where you can choose from many different natural ones, and even sample them right in the shop! If you’re truly taken by one of the wines and can’t wait to drink it back at home, get it in a lemonade inspired bottle and have yourself a picnic somewhere in Paris!
Address: 2 rue de l’Olive, 18th arrondissement
Schedule: Open from Monday to Sunday: 10am- midnight
Address: 48 rue Notre-Dame-de-Lorette, 9th arrondissement
Schedule: Open Monday to Friday: 5pm- 8:30pm
Check their website for more information
Bibovino
Bibovino although hidden amongst the many amazing foodie spots in the Marché des Enfants Rouges, cannot be missed due to its bright purple and flashy wine boxes. All the wine in their boxes are high-quality and from smaller scaled producers, and in addition to their purple box packaging, can also be purchased by class or even carafe.
Address: 35 rue Charlot, 3rd arrondissement
Schedule: Open Tuesday to Thursday: 11am- 2.30pm, Friday to Saturday 11am- 8pm and Sunday 10:30am- 6:30pm
Check their website for more information
NYSA
Last but not least, Nysa is the simplest and easiest shop where you can purchase wine in Paris. Nysa has many locations throughout the city and the prices are very attractive.
Check out their website to discover a store near you
BEST WINE BARS IN PARIS
For a walk-in tasting and wine experience, here’s some of INSIDR’s favorite wine bars in Paris!
FREDDY’S
Freddy’s a super fun spot in the 6th arrondissement to try many different French wines. The staff is also extremely helpful, so not to worry if you are not a wine connoisseur!
Address: 54 rue de Seine, 6th arrondissement
Schedule: Open daily from 12pm-12am
Check their Facebook for more information
WINE BY ONE
For a different wine bar experience, Wine by One is the place to try many many different wines from wine machines that you’ll pour yourself! When you arrive, load up a Wine by One card with money and then feel free to taste as many different wines and drink as many full glasses of wine as you wish! Wine by One also has a “mystery bottle,” so if you’re feeling daring be sure to try it!
Address: 27 rue de Marignan, 8th arrondissement
Schedule: Open Tuesday to Friday: midday- 10pm and Saturday: 3-8pm
Check out their website for more information