Get ready for a captivating journey through the history and culture of vines and wine.
As you enter the Musée du Vin, you'll be transported into a world where every object tells a fascinating story of tradition and innovation. More than 2,200 artifacts await you, offering a rare glimpse into winemaking practices that have spanned the centuries.
In the heart of the ancient limestone quarries of Paris, you'll explore the geological origins that have shaped the region's landscape and terroir. These same quarries, which provided the stones to build the City of Light, are now home to the museum's precious collections. You'll discover how the waters of Passy, once sought after for their curative virtues, have influenced the history and culture of the area.
Your tour will take you through the 16th-century vaulted cellars, where the Minimes friars once kept their claret wine, much appreciated by kings. These historic spaces, witness to the days when vines lined the Seine, will immerse you in the unique atmosphere of the wine cellars of yesteryear.
This immersive experience is an invitation to understand and appreciate France's rich winegrowing heritage, in a place where every stone, every fossil and every object shares a fragment of wine history. Come and experience a timeless moment, where the past meets the present in a glass of tradition.
What's included:
Access to an exceptional collection of vine and wine-related objects.
Immerse yourself in the site's geological origins and history.
Discovery of the historic cellars of the Convent des Minimes.
