If you have an interest in wine and its culture, you’ll learn the info, the history, the secrets, the science to boost your wine connaissance.
All this presented in an amazing 18th century royal wine cellar, and with a very interactive and engaging approach. A museum with all the good stuff, and without any of the boring stuff!
Children under 16 go free but must be accompanied by adults.
The French Wine Experience is a museum dedicated to the different components of wine and is situated in Louis XV's wine cellars. This fascinating insight into the world of France's most famous export takes you from it's lovely French vineyards to the global export it is today.
Les Caves du Louvre were built in the 18th century. King Louis XV’s sommelier lived upstairs and managed the king’s wine collection from there. At the time, a tunnel would actually connect the Caves du Louvre to the Palais du Louvre, making it easier to transport the wine for the King of France’s festivities. Centuries later, the cellars are still dedicated to wine.
The visit takes you through the various steps of the winemaking process from the grape to the bottle. Each one of your 5 senses is stimulated with games, videos and surprising discoveries. The experience is highly interactive, and learning about wine becomes interesting and fun.
Along the you'll learn fascinating stories, eye-opening anecdoes and fun facts behind this enchanting craft. The tour finishes with a chance to taste French Wine (or grape juice for children!).
Opening times: daily from 10 am - 5.30 pm
Closed 25th December and 1st January
Tour lasts around 45 minutes.
When you arrive, you’ll download a free app (available in English, French, Spanish, German, Deutch, Italian, Portuguese), containing loads of games, information, videos, and quizzes – plus a french wine encyclopedia.
The interactive tour begins in a beautiful royal wine cellar and ends at the wine bar.
