Self-drive tours in the French vineyards

Self-drive tours across France

You can opt for a classic tour of the Bordeaux wine region, with a leisurely drive to the Médoc and its world-famous châteaux, followed by a round or two at the Golf du Médoc before a gourmet meal paired with a selection of the region’s elegant red wines. Or for a more laid-back experience, take a 30-minute drive from the Bordeaux airport to Bordeaux’s Right Bank, where you can spend a night in an unconventional tree house at Château La Romaningue, or drive a bit further to Saint-Émilion for a wine tasting or blending workshop.

 

Exploring France’s wine regions by car

If criss-crossing France is on your agenda, you can drive from Bordeaux through some of the South-West’s vineyards and explore the organic estates, that are becoming increasingly common in the area. Who knows? After that, you might want to continue on to the Beaujolais and Burgundy regions, or south to Languedoc-Roussillon instead… or farther east to Provence!

But if driving shorter distances and visiting all kinds of fine wine estates is your goal, you can hire a car in Paris and take off for the Champagne region. And we’ll make all the necessary arrangements with the winemakers so you can even create your own vintage while you’re there. Depending on your starting point, Alsace is another great option. You can be your own chauffeur and stop at countless vineyards on the way. We can tailor self-drive itineraries along the various wine routes to meet the needs of wine connoisseurs and novices alike.

Custom self-drive itineraries in France

Rest assured, self-drive tours are a unique way to enhance your wine experience in France. Being your own driver allows you to add a variety of personalised activities as you go. You can spend more quality time in a museum or linger over a meal before heading to your accommodation in a charming 18th-century hotel.

While on the road, you and your travelling companions will be able to soak up the breathtaking scenery at your own pace. A self-drive tour lets you chart your own course, spending one day vineyard-hopping in the Côtes de Provence and the next relaxing and unwinding at a luxurious spa for some French-style pampering. There’s no reason to rush if you don’t have to. You can spend a full day off the beaten track before an evening of food and wine pairing with local specialities, wherever you are.

Whether you’re a seasoned wine expert or a beginner, self-drive wine tours around France provide an unforgettable blend of stunning landscapes, world-class wines and amazing cultural experiences. Sound good to you? If so, start planning your self-drive wine tour with us! Contact us and we’ll get the show on the road – French vineyards, here you come!