What could be more splendid than waking up next to your partner in splendor with magnificent views of the majestic vineyards or historic wine villages? Wine loving couples looking for a special honeymoon are spoilt for choice in France.

You spend the afternoon sipping Dom Perignon in the charming Champagne capital of Reims, or feast at one of Bordeaux’s many Michelin- starred restaurants, tasting the best vintages money can buy- there are lots of places for a wine honeymoon:

Bordeaux

Bordeaux- the winemaking capital of France and one of the most lauded wine regions of the world; the export of wine has always been the foundation of its good fortune. The wineries and chateaux of Bordeaux are the perfect, most romantic setting for your grand honeymoon. Its attractions are far beyond the excellent wines but also the wonderful architecture. 

Touring Bordeaux reveals a great wealth of attractions, especially along the waterfront where there is a long sweep of facades is broken by the Esplanade des Quinconces with its stunning statues and fountains. You can take a tour around with your spouse between a few properties, feeling your way around the province. The Château Grand Barrail, the Château de Mirambeau, and the Intercontinental Le Grand Hôtel Bordeaux are the beautiful and romantic places to stay. The concierges at the hotels can also help fix up a fantastic itinerary of winery tours and restaurant reservations for you and your spouse.

If your honeymoon happens to fall around June, then you are in for a special treat because Bordeaux hosts her annual wine festival in mid- June. You and your partner get the opportunity to sample a wide variety of wines from the Bordeaux, attend wine workshops, tour the vineyards, and watch magic shows and beautiful fireworks. Also, visiting Bordeaux in June is relatively affordable because there are fewer crowds, so you get discounts on accommodation, shopping, etc.

Medoc

This widely-known wine-producing area is situated close to the Gironde river. It houses the Chateaux of legends, including Latour, Margaux, and Mouton Rothschild. A romantic visit to Chateau Kirwan in Margaux is definitely going to be a memorable one. It is believed that Chateau Kirwan produces some of the most elegant, strong, and rich wine in Margaux. They also offer fascinating site tours and tutored tasting.

St-Emilion

This is undoubtedly the region’s most beautiful village, and it is not difficult to see why couples are drawn to this part of history and an amazing wine for their honeymoon. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage site, all thanks to its reputable character and middle age monuments. The place is filled with great cafes and restaurants, wonderful boutiques. Taking a stroll around the heart of the city alone is a highlight itself. There are vineyards in all directions from the hub of the old town, and many of Bordeaux’s most prestigious estates are situated in that region.

Cité du Vin, Bordeaux

The French have been attempting to set up an excellent and worthy wine museum. There came the grand glittering Cité du Vin. The building rises by Garnome River, taking wine into new dimensions of entertainment, making it interesting even to those who cannot differentiate between a cabernet sauvignon (superior Bordeaux type of wine) and dandelion and burdock (herbs). 

Across six floors, it’s an advance technology amusement of elegance, insight, and inventiveness, captivating your senses for interaction through wine and its subjects: agriculture, culture, art, transport (lookout for a thrilling, moving boat show), civilization, and sensuality. The banqueting chamber with Holograms and a floor show tackling while, food, and festivities through the years. There are tastings at the restaurants and also a show exploring wine and music.

Champagne

Champagne has been making wine since the early Roman times, and in the 9th century, it had already turned into a crucial wine-growing region supplying the citizens of Paris. In the 17th century, the sparkling wines came into the scene. The word Champagne comes with class, luxury, and glamour, this is one of the reasons people around the world take Champagne as a drink of love and intimacy. 

The bubbles are also one of the attractions. The Champagne region is a fascinating and appealing place to visit with your loved one, filled with historic cities and towns, great connoisseur adventures, and naturally, beautiful champagne houses where you can share a glass of newly disgorged champagne in old cellars.

Burgundy

Burgundy is arguably the richest province in France in terms of history, culture, and gastronomy. The region’s best wines and magnificent landscapes have inspired for years. There are many romantic Chateau accommodation and boutique guesthouses perfect for your honeymoon. Burgundy is the perfect honeymoon destination for wine lovers. There are lots of interesting scenery like the 1000 square mile natural park, historic towns and beautiful cities, and amazing architecture that awaits you.

Chassagne Montrachet

This is one of Burgundy’s most significant white wine villages. It’s one of the most beautiful in the region. Chateau de Chassagne Montrachet was built in the 11th century and today now has a modern wine shop and tasting room. It is the perfect chance for you and your spouse to get familiar with the finer points of white Burgundy in lovely scenery.

Chambertin

Cote d’Or is a profoundly honored red wine village. The village is a welcoming and relaxed place with great hotels, restaurants, and the gorgeous Chateau. The surrounding vineyards are where the Pinot Noir grape is perfected- rich, concentrated wine with the special exotic and sensual touch. Visit the most respected winemakers in Domaine Rene Leclerc, the owners and staff offer a wonderful introduction to the wines of the community.

Beaune

Situated between Dijon and Lyon in the Cote d’Or region, Beaune has been the heart of Burgundy since the middle age. It’s historical and commercial importance to the winemaking region has left the city with stunning architectural heritage, courtyards, hidden alleys ideal for late evening romantic strolls with your partner and other wonderful places.

Corsica

Those who have visited this Mediterranean island confirmed its heady balsam aromas that blow gently from the maquis corse or Corsican scrub. Corsica electrifies all the senses with beautiful sunsets, teal blue waters, and a unique food and wine culture. Most of the island’s best beaches, hotels, and restaurants are found in the south close to Porto- Vecchio. Waterfront Casadelmar offers modern, lovely rooms, a two- Michelin restaurant, and a wine list filled with both local rarities and vintages.

Domaine de Murtoli: the elegant hotel attracts newlyweds in search of privacy. The hotel has three restaurants you and your partner can choose from, including Michelin starred Table de la Ferme. The restaurant’s source all their ingredients fresh from the estate and nearby coast and also have a wonderful list that showcases Corsican and French producers. Wineries are everywhere on the island, though many of them are located in the north and some along the west coast, around Ajaccio and Patrimonio. 

It is advisable to rent a car. The key indigenous red grapes include Sangiovese (locally called Nielluccio), and Sciaccarellu, commonly used to make rosé. Rosé is a culture on the French island. White wines are commonly made from Vermentino (locally known as Vermentinu). Try looking for bottles by Clos Venturi, Domaine Vetriccie, Yves Leccia, and Domaine Comte. You’ll be glad you did.

Loire Valley

The Loire is known for its fine wine, superior Chateaux, and graceful towns and villages; the amazing valley of Loire has wealth in culture, history, and gastronomy. The Loire runs through the center of France, as the region represents the essence of the French joie de vivre. The amazing food, appealing cities, fascinating landscape, and superb wine offer the grand honeymoon for you and your partner.

Sancerre

It is Loire’s most popular sub-region because it’s Sauvignon Blanc grape has been known to be strong, and now, it’s been imitated all over the world. But the original is known to be the best, and in recent times, winemakers have been carrying out experiments with barrel fermentation and prolonged less aging, giving more depth and fines to the wine. You can visit Domaine Jean-Paul Balland for an exceptional introduction to the fine wines of Sancerre. This amazing little family Domaine produces ripe and expressive whites from chalk-based soils and limestone. You are definitely in for a magnificent tasting experience.

Chateau de Chenonceau

There is no other Loire Chateau that is architecturally elegant and fascinating or romantically positioned as Chateau de Chenonceau. Extending across the River Cher, it is a fairy tale place, surrounded by delightful formal gardens and wooded grounds. In the beginning, it started off as a manor and watermill, but over the years, it has been transformed by its different owners as a place mainly for pleasure and relaxation. It is the perfect honeymoon spot for any couple.

Blois

The town offers dignified, old pedestrian quarters filled with romantic courtyards and beautiful mansions. It is the perfect place to spend an intimate afternoon with your partner, before enjoying an aperitif at any of the many fantastic cafes spotted all over.

French Wine Honeymoon Destinations – Summary

These are all wonderful destinations for your perfect honeymoon, from places with magnificent architecture to places with amazing landscapes and vineyards. There are fantastic wine places you and your partner can always choose from without a hassle. If your honeymoon happens to fall around June, your destination should be Bordeaux because of their annual wine festival.