Chablis & Burgundy: Small-Group Wine Tasting Day Trip Paris

Summary

Chablis vineyards rolling hills old cellars & local wine stories

You’ll wander medieval Chablis with a local guide, taste crisp white wines straight from Burgundy cellars, and share laughter with winemakers in ancient stone rooms. Expect more than ten tastings across three wineries plus free time for lunch in town — it’s a day full of small surprises and honest flavors you’ll remember long after leaving France.

What’s the experience like?

The day didn’t start as planned — I spilled a bit of coffee on my shirt just before our driver showed up in Paris. Nobody seemed to care though; everyone in our little group was half awake and already joking by the time we squeezed into the minivan. Our guide, Camille, had this way of making you feel like you’d known her for ages. She pointed out tiny villages as we rolled through Burgundy, windows foggy from the early chill. The fields looked almost silver in the morning light — I kept thinking about how many years these vines had been here, just quietly doing their thing.

Chablis was smaller than I pictured, honestly. We wandered cobbled streets while Camille recommended a bakery that smelled like butter and yeast — she said locals argue over whose croissants are best (I tried one and immediately understood). Lunch wasn’t included but she steered us to a spot where old men played cards by the window. Afterward, we visited an 800-year-old cathedral that felt so cold inside I could see my breath. I still think about that silence — not uncomfortable, just heavy with history.

The real highlight was meeting the winemakers at Domain Jean-Marc Brocard. They poured us Chardonnays so crisp they almost tasted salty, which surprised me. In one cellar, the walls were damp and cool; someone’s laughter echoed off the barrels when I mispronounced “terroir.” Later we tried sparkling rosé in a cellar big enough to get lost in (Camille joked she once did). It’s funny — you taste all these wines and suddenly realize how much work goes into each bottle. The drive back to Paris was quiet except for someone snoring softly behind me. Guess that’s what ten tastings will do to you.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Burgundy wine tasting and sightseeing

• Travel through Burgundy vineyards
• View 800 year old cathedral
• Lunch in medieval city
• Visit Domain Jean-Marc Brocard winery
• Tour domain with 800 year old cellar
• Wine tastings of white and red wines
• Last tasting of sparkling white and rosé wines

Top questions

How many wineries are included in this Burgundy wine tour?

This small-group day trip includes visits and tastings at three different wineries around Chablis.

Is lunch included during the Chablis wine tasting tour?

No, lunch is not included but your guide will recommend restaurants locals love in Chablis.

Does this tour include pickup from Paris?

Yes, round-trip transport from Paris by air-conditioned minivan is included with your booking.

How many people are on this small-group Burgundy wine tour?

The maximum group size is eight people for a more personal experience.

What types of wines will I taste on this Chablis day trip?

You’ll try red, white, rosé, and sparkling wines — more than ten tastings altogether.

Will there be free time to explore Chablis village?

Yes, there’s free time for lunch and wandering the medieval streets of Chablis during the tour.

Are entrance fees or tasting fees extra?

Nope! All entrance fees and wine tastings at each winery are included in your tour price.

What’s included

Your day includes pickup and return transport from Paris by minivan, all entry fees at three different Burgundy wineries near Chablis (with over ten tastings), guided walks through medieval streets and vineyards with a local expert, plus plenty of time for lunch wherever smells or suggestions lead you before heading back to the city in the evening.