Small-Group Wine Tour Montpellier: Two Châteaux Tastings

Two châteaux, three hours, the wine heritage of Languedoc

A small-group wine tour from Montpellier that visits two châteaux in the countryside, with tastings of red, rosé and white wines and a guide explaining the region's vineyard history. The tour departs from the Esplanade de l'Europe, runs for a half-day, and includes transport by air-conditioned minivan and a professional guide in English or French.

The experience

You meet your guide on the Esplanade de l'Europe in Montpellier and climb into an air-conditioned minivan for the drive out to the châteaux. The route takes you past the 18th-century country estates the city's aristocrats built as summer retreats: the so-called "folies," elegant houses set in gardens on the edges of Montpellier. These properties are where the wine tasting unfolds.

At the first château, you taste wines and learn how the Languedoc vineyards work: the grapes, the soil, the aging process. The second château repeats the format but with a different producer, so you taste across both reds and whites, rosés too. The guide walks you through what you're drinking and why it tastes the way it does. The whole outing (drive, two stops, tastings and talk) takes about three hours, leaving the rest of your day open.

Your guide speaks English or French depending on the group. The minivan is small enough that everyone hears the commentary without shouting, and the air conditioning matters on a warm afternoon when you're moving between tasting rooms.

What’s included

• Professional guide in English or French.
• wine tastings at two châteaux.
• transport by air-conditioned minivan to and from the estates.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 14 Oct 2027

Book up to12h before

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Montpellier Wine Tours

Is this one for you?A half-day tour leaves your morning or afternoon free, so it fits easily into a longer Montpellier itinerary without eating a full day. The small group and fixed schedule mean you don't arrange the route or the timing. The guide handles both.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

What wines do I taste on this Montpellier tour?

You taste reds, rosés and whites across the two châteaux. The guide explains the grapes and the region's winemaking as you go, but the exact bottles depend on what each estate is pouring that day.

How long is the half-day wine tour from Montpellier?

The tour runs for about three hours from start to finish, including the drive to the châteaux, the tastings at both estates, and the return to the Esplanade de l'Europe.

What are the 18th-century folies I'll see on this tour?

The folies are elegant country houses that Montpellier's aristocrats built as summer retreats in the 1700s, set in gardens on the outskirts of the city. Many of them now operate as wine estates, which is why the tour visits them.

Do I need to arrange my own way to the meeting point?

Yes, you make your own way to the Esplanade de l'Europe in Montpellier, where the guide meets you. Hotel pickup is not included, but public transportation options are available nearby.

Is there a minimum age for this wine tasting tour?

The minimum drinking age is 18 years. If you're traveling with an infant, bring your own infant seat for the minivan.