Service Description

This tour takes you on an insider's journey to some of the hidden treasures of the Latin Quarter, tantalising your tastebuds and awakening all your senses along the way. Starting in the second oldest park in Europe where we discover one of the city's hidden vineyards, we make our way past the spot where the Abbaye Saint Victor once stood and where the wines of Paris were stored until the 1950s. The Latin Quarter undoubtedly has the longest wine history of any neighbourhood in the city. From the vineyards planted by the Romans on the Montagne Saint Geneviève, maintained and expanded by Cistertian monks, through the Abbaye Saint Victor, the wine storage of the Halle aux Vins and the taverns of the Place de la Contrescarpe and the rue Mouffetard, wine has been part of daily life for more than 2000 years. Includes a glass of juice, a coffee, or tea. Minimum 6 participants. Includes • Visit of a secret vineyard • Wine history of the quarter • Background to viticulture and agriculture • A glass of juice, coffee, or water Time & Cost • 2.5 hours long • 75€ per person • Exclusive (max 20 enthusiasts) • Relatively easy (about 2 kilometres of walking) Practical info • Start time 10:30am or 3:30pm (or upon request min. 6 paying) • Suitable for children • Minimum 6 participants (combined or private bookings)