If you're looking for an amazing place to learn about wine basics, this is the place. If you want…read moreto experience good wine... go somewhere else!!! The caves of the kings is amazing. I thoroughly enjoyed seeing where the kings wine were stored. The basics of wine in general were well done. Unfortunately, the 3 wines we were given were undrinkable. Keep in mind that this is a super basic lesson.

If you are coming to Paris and are buying the Paris pass from Go City, make sure to sign up for Les…read moreCaves du louvre. This was one of the most incredible experiences I've had in Paris from sommelier Lou giving us a full understanding of wine, I cannot say enough. Most locals don't even know about this place, but it is a historical location that is worth a visit, I highly suggest upgrading your experience for the premier wines and receiving a bottle of wine with a commemorative label. I went with my father who does not drink, but there was a nonalcoholic option for him. At the end of the tour, he was asking where to purchase the grape juices. Inside of the caves, you are transported from Paris to a completely different world of wine and history... Make sure to watch your head, the ceilings are low. Ever room in Les Caves du Louvre were full of history and made you feel like you were eternally out of this world

The United States needs more wine shops like this!…read more We stumbled upon this place after the beer shop we were looking for was closed for the afternoon. I mean, we're in Paris so you gots to drink some vin, oui? The owner, Phillippe, was absolutely lovely and chatted with us about the various wines they have on tap (40!). How it works: It's a card system that is loaded with 20 Euros. You go around and put the card into the machine, pick the wine you want and the sample size. You can get just a sample, medium fill or a full glass. Once you're done drinking, hand the card to the cashier and pay the amount you drank. Most of the sample sizes cost around 1-1.5Euro. For me, this is a great way to sample a variety of wines without committing to a full glass. There is plenty of seating on the main floor as well as the lower level. Bringing some snacks and it would make for a great evening!

Looooved Wine Touch!…read more Basically you get a pre-paid card (you don't have to spend the whole amount) and swipe the card each time you want to try one of the many, many different wines scattered around the shop. [If you like sweet dessert wines they're all downstairs!] Prices for each tasting range based on how much you want (half or full glass) and the type of wine. Philippe the owner was especially friendly and super helpful with explaining the process, the wines, and which meats and cheeses paired best.

The spot seems very popular, but a bit too crowded and loud for me though…read more They have English menu.

This was hands down one of my most favorite restaurants and experiences I had during my Europe…read moretrip. Frenchies is a wine bar with a number of tapas..think fusion. I was lucky enough to be seated in the first round of customers since I got there 15 minutes before seating. They do not have a reservation system and the wait can be a while after first seating since all the food come out one at a time for all groups. So think, if groups got a specific dish, they'd all get that dish and then the staff would work on the next one to serve, etc. The wine list is endless and there were so many options to try! Note: more bottles than single glasses but worth it considering the ambiance and conversations you can have! Staff is so patient and knowledgeable about the options and even let me try some before I made my decision! I tried 3 of the dishes available, the pork cheeks, the Agnolotti, and the Shrimp Toast. Everything was delicious and I still dream about that shrimp toast to this day. Wish I went with a group so we could try everything on the menu but this just means, I have to go again!

This is a fabulous wine shop that stocks French wines from every corner of the country. The shop…read morealso has delicious gourmet treats. Very helpful and kind assistance to find the perfect bottle of wine. La Cave de La Madeleine was originally opened by Steven Spurrier in 1971 to offer wines from all wine regions of France,

From the owner: Nous sommes heureux de vous proposer, notamment, les vins du Domaine de la Tournelle dans le Jura,…read moreles Alsace de Marc Kreydenweiss, les Saint-Joseph du Domaine François Merlin, les Faugères de Léon Barral, les Provence du Château Simone, les Bandol de Tempier, les Pouilly-Fumé du Domaine Dagueneau, les Bourgogne du Domaine Anne Gros, le Pomerol du Château Bourgneuf et les Côtes du Marmandais de Elian Da Ros. Et nous n'oublions pas les whiskys de Rozelieures, les Bas-Armagnac de Darroze et les champagnes de Jacquesson. L'expression " mon caviste " prend tout son sens à la Cave de la Madeleine. Le vin est un plaisir et nous nous battons pour qu'il le reste.

BLUF: Great selection of wines and spirits, the absolute best customer service and my go to wine…read moreshop in all of Paris...Get the Sainte Marie des Crozes En Rebellion Pinot Noir! I stumbled into Le Vin qui Parle the first time roughly 2 or 3 years ago soon after they opened. What an experience! The employees were amazing, polite and knowledgeable. They jumped right in telling me all about the different wines and helped me select a few that I could take back home to the US. My favorite was the Rebellion Pinot Noir which also has the best story behind the Vineyard and why they named it Rebellion. It is very bold Pinot Noir which can be pretty rare. While I have been taken care of by Loïc Aubert the owner before I had no idea it was his shop till my last visit. I was there with some work colleagues and we all got to talking and tasting some of the great spirits they had available. It was a fabulous time, we sipped amazing scotch and chatted about American Bourbon. I ended up getting several bottles of spirits and wine. The prices were very reasonable and coupled with the great customer service and experience overall it was a total bargain. I try to make it here every time I'm in Paris and highly recommend it to everyone!

I enjoyed visiting this wine shop! Friendly, helpful knowledgable staff! They helped me pick out a…read morefantastic variety of French wines to bring home . Thank you...Merci beaucoup!

I've come here 3 times in the past 3 weeks and I'm not even a cheese fanatic…read more I heard about this place a month ago when my friend's dad who was visiting Paris took out a crumpled receipt from his pocket, put it in my hand and said GO HERE. When paternal figures are this emphatic, I listen. Housed in a ex-gas station by the canal, it's an unpretentious wine and cheese cave with a few tables run by two friends Marwen (cheese guy) and Sélim (wine guy). You can come in pick up a fromage or three and a bottle to go. Or you can stay leave it to Marwen to bring a planche of lovely cheeses with charcuterie and Sélim to pick out a wine to go with the selection and your taste. I wholeheartedly recommend the second choose your own adventure option. Not only do they have excellent recommendations, the owners are incredibly nice and hospitable. When I showed up with a friend 20 minutes before afternoon closing time, Marwen stayed a whole extra hour in an empty shop with us. Love this place. Go, go, go, go.

This is a nice place! Not a suprice for this area just full of good and unique places…read more It is small shop that will interest you at first sight as it is not so usual to get a bar which is a shop at the same time. In addition your eyes will immediately be attracted with the decoration : trendy welcoming and original. If you pop by go have a look in the toilet deco is still nice there too 4 stars not 5, why? Just because I thought at the end if you stop for wine tasting and cheese it is quite expensive. Even if it is good quality I thought that regarding the quantity it was a bit too much. In addition I am a big fan of cheeses and I have found very few cheese I didn't like and by wanting to be unique and original I found in that place some cheeses I did not like I also found amazing one as well as the wine so go and try yourself you won't regret it and you will be more than well welcomed

April 11, Montmartre Pastry and Chocolate Food Tour, Paris…read more Our family of four with a son 9 and daughter 10 did a pastry and chocolate tour through Montmartre and it ended up being a really fun way to explore the area. Arrival and First Impressions The group was small, just our family and another family, which worked out well. The shops we visited were tiny so taking turns going in and out was part of the experience. Our guide was knowledgeable and walked us through side streets, small parks, and local spots we would never have found on our own. The Highlights We stopped at six different locations including chocolatiers, bakeries, and pastry shops. Highlights included a choux pastry, crepes, madeleines, artisan eclairs, and multiple chocolate tastings. The final stop for hot chocolate and macarons was excellent. The macarons were so good we ended up buying some to bring home. The tour was not just about food. We saw the Love Wall, hidden streets, and learned about the history of Montmartre including small details about the neighborhood that made it feel more personal. The Challenges The guide did not have a very loud voice so in a bigger group it might have been harder to follow, but with our small group it worked fine. Would We Return Yes, especially to try a different tour. It was a great mix of food and exploring. Final Thoughts This tour is a great way to experience Montmartre beyond just walking around. The combination of food, history, and hidden locations made it a memorable and worthwhile experience.

Their ticket purchasing process is misleading and unethical. You go about filling our information,…read morelike you do for many websites, but unlike any other website, you hit the "Next" button (for the third time) and suddenly you have purchased the ticket, without any opportunity to review your tour date, number of participants or even credit card info. All the previous "Next" buttons led to the next step in the process, as is implied by the word and as you would expect, but not this one - it is the final confirmation of purchase even though there is NO indication that this is about to happen. Then they tell you that there are no refunds under any circumstances and that the credit and ticketing laws do not apply to them. Perhaps this is because they are based in Cyprus, which I assume they have chosen precisely to evade regulations. Note that they say there are no refunds no matter what - even if your overall trip gets cancelled or the tour gets cancelled or the guide does not show up. Be very careful, or better yet, avoid these folks and do any of the other more legitimate tours out there for wherever you are travelling to.

Great selection at competitive prices - surprising given the Main Street location. Friendly staff,…read morehead staff knew English. Purchased a Cognac, Armagnac, and this French apple-based spirit!