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Grape Harvest Festivals

The Vendenge (Sept, Oct & Nov)

France’s grape harvest or vendenge in the wine producing regions takes place in September. Most wine producers welcome help with grape picking and wine tasing opportunities and celebrations are available throughout the Bordeaux, Burgundy, Alsace, Champagne and Provence regions.

Cairanne, Côte du Rhône

Montmartre Grape Harvest Festival

The Montmartre Grape Harvest Festival takes place in Montmartre in Paris during October celebrating the local vineyards with wine tastings, parades, concert and traditional dances. A little later here due to the more northerly latitude but just as worthwhile!

Vendenge at Fleurie

Beaujolais Nouveau Release

Beaujolais Nouveau wine is released on the third Thursday of November each year which heralds the arrival of a the new vintage. Festivities are organised everywhere, with wine tastings, parties, and special events honouring this young and deliciously fruity wine.

Autumn: Sept, Oct & Nov

Images by Paul Shawcross