Clos Montmartre ‘Paris in your Glass’ Wine Tasting

Wine meets Montmartre’s classics. This walk turns Paris wine culture into a stroll you can actually picture, with views from the Musée de Montmartre garden and a tasting in Place du Tertre.

What I like most is the mix of vineyard education and real neighborhood landmarks, so you’re not just following pretty streets. I also like that you get to taste the Clos Montmartre wine plus a blind tasting of two more bottles, with shared plates of cheeses and bread.

One thing to think about is the uphill walking. Montmartre is on a hill, and the route includes stairs and climbs, so comfortable shoes matter.

Why This Montmartre Wine Walk Works So Well

This experience is basically a guided shortcut through Montmartre’s wine roots, set among the places artists, churchbuilders, and millers used to gather. You start near Église Saint-Pierre de Montmartre and end in Place du Tertre, with the tasting as the payoff. The timing also helps: a 3:30 pm start means you’re out while the neighborhood still feels alive but not as frantic as peak daytime.

The tour focuses on the Clos Montmartre story specifically, which is smart. It’s not just generic Paris wine talk. Instead, you learn how the city’s past vineyards shaped what people ate, where they wandered, and how the area became an artists’ neighborhood.

Key Highlights You Should Know Before You Go

• Clos Montmartre focus, including a tasting of the rare wine tied to Paris’s historic intra-muros vineyard
• Renoir Garden viewpoint for an overview of the vineyard history, plus clear context you can keep using later
• Art and wine on the same route, with stops linked to Van Gogh, artists’ meeting places, and Montmartre’s cultural life
• Blind tasting practice with one white and one red, plus guidance that keeps it fun instead of intimidating
• Shared cheese and rustic bread, pairing food with what you’re learning in real time
• Classic Montmartre details, from a church with Roman columns to a windmill story tied to bread called galette

Meeting Point to Final Tasting: The Flow of Your 2.5 to 3 Hours

The tour starts at Église Saint-Pierre de Montmartre, 2 Rue du Mont-Cenis (75018), and it ends at 17 Pl. du Tertre. It runs about 2 hours 20 minutes to 3 hours, and it’s offered in English.

Because Montmartre climbs, I suggest treating this like a light hike disguised as a sightseeing day. If you take your time on stairs, you’ll enjoy it more. You also get a mobile ticket, and the stops are arranged so you’re not constantly crisscrossing the neighborhood.

Stop by Stop: What You Get at Each Landmark

1) Église Saint-Pierre de Montmartre: Roman Columns Under a Church

You begin at Église Saint-Pierre de Montmartre, built on the site of an older Roman temple. The church is the second oldest in Paris, and the inside includes Roman columns that were recovered from the temple to Mars.

This stop matters for the tour’s theme because it shows how layered Montmartre is. Vineyards didn’t appear out of nowhere, and this church ties the area’s story to older religious and civic roots, not just the postcard version.

2) La Bonne Franquette: Where Artists Used to Meet

Next is La Bonne Franquette, a café that served as a meeting spot for the Montmartre art community. The inner courtyard is painted by Van Gogh, which instantly connects your wine lesson to the neighborhood’s creative history.

Even if you’re not a museum person, this is a meaningful pause. It helps explain why Montmartre attracted writers, painters, and musicians, and why it later became a place where people talked about everything, including food and drink.

3) Commanderie du Clos-Montmartre: A Water Tower With Wine Connections

You then move to the Commanderie du Clos-Montmartre. The Commanderie du Clos used to be a water tower, and now it serves as headquarters for one of the wine fraternities in Paris.

I like this stop because it’s a practical reminder that wine culture is not just tastings and labels. It’s also communities, rituals, and groups that keep a local tradition alive, even in a city as fast-moving as Paris.

4) Le Passe-Muraille: The Wall, the Bronze Man, and the Story Behind It

At Le Passe-Muraille, you’ll see the bronze figure of a man walking through, or caught in, a wall. This sculpture refers to a book by Marcel Aymé, who lived on this square.

It’s a quick stop, but it adds texture. Montmartre isn’t only about grapes. It’s about imagination, literature, and how people mythologized daily life into art, which fits well with the tour’s broader culture-to-wine thread.

5) Le Moulin de la Galette: Windmill History Linked to a Snack

You pass Le Moulin de la Galette, the historic windmill area of Montmartre. The windmills once milled grains from surrounding fields, and the Moulin de la Galette became associated with a small brown bread called a galette. The bread was served by the Debray family of millers with a glass of milk.

This is where the tour starts feeling like more than a history walk. The route makes you think about the full chain, grain to mill, mill to bread, and how food traditions sit next to wine traditions.

6) Square Suzanne-Buisson: A Grape Vine Lesson in a Small Park

At Square Suzanne-Buisson, you’ll spot a statue of Saint-Denis and an entrance adorned with a grape vine about 30 meters long. This is your education stop for how vines are cultivated and pruned, plus how many grape varietals exist and how many end up in winemaking.

I like that the tour doesn’t treat grapes like magic beans. You get practical language about vines and varietals, which makes your tasting later feel like you’re connecting dots, not just drinking for fun.

7) Dalida Statue: A Big View Over Montmartre

Then you reach the Dalida statue at Place Dalida for a spectacular view. From here, you look along the rue de l’Abreuvoir toward the hill and the Sacre Coeur, and you’re also near the Chateau des Brouillards.

This viewpoint break is useful. It gives your legs a breather and gives your brain a “map” of where you are. It’s hard to appreciate Montmartre’s shape while you’re climbing, so this is the moment to orient yourself quickly.

8) Musée de Montmartre Renoir Garden: The Vineyard Story From the Right Angle

At the Musée de Montmartre, the Renoir Garden provides the perfect vantage for understanding the Clos Montmartre. This is where the tour recounts the vineyard history, so you’re not learning vineyard facts in isolation.

You also get the chance to look out from the garden toward the Clos Montmartre vineyard. Seeing the place while you hear the story is a big quality difference. It turns abstract history into something your eyes recognize.

9) Vigne du Clos Montmartre: The Clos Experience and Why It Feels Separate From the City

After the garden, you walk to the Vigne du Clos Montmartre. This is the most celebrated of Paris’s intra-muros vineyards, and it’s meant to feel like old Paris, far from the crowded city energy.

The walk recounts the wine history of Montmartre and the Abbey de Montmartre, and it includes anecdotes about artistic, literary, and cultural life in the village. If you love the way place and culture mix, this part is the heart of the tour.

10) Place du Tertre Wine Tasting: Rare Clos Wine, Plus a Blind Test

Finally, you head to Place du Tertre, the heartbeat of Montmartre. Your wine tasting takes place in one of the square’s most well known, authentic winebar bistros.

This is where the value really shows. You taste the very rare wine of the Clos Montmartre, then do a blind tasting of two additional wines, one white and one red. The tasting comes with shared plates of cheeses and rustic fermented bread.

I appreciate the blind tasting format because it levels the field. You can focus on aroma, taste, and structure instead of getting stuck on labels. And since the tour already gave you vineyard context, you’re likely to understand what you’re tasting instead of just guessing.

What You’ll Learn That You Can Actually Use Later

This tour teaches wine literacy, not wine trivia. You learn about the vineyard story behind Clos Montmartre, and you also pick up basic vine cultivation ideas at Square Suzanne-Buisson. That combination matters because it links grape growing to what ends up in the glass.

It also connects wine to Montmartre’s cultural identity. When you understand why artists and locals gathered in certain cafés and squares, the Clos story feels less like a random detail and more like a logical part of the neighborhood.

The Guide Matters, and the Reviews Point to Geoffrey for a Reason

The experience is led by Paris Wine Walks, and the reviews highlight the guide’s ability to connect history to wine. Geoffrey is specifically praised for sharing his background and experiences with a relaxed style that makes the info feel personal, not lecture-like.

What stands out from that feedback is the sense that you’re not just following directions. You’re in a conversation. The route is structured, but the pacing leaves room to ask questions and react to what you see and taste.

Price and Value: Is $126.17 Worth It?

At $126.17 per person, this isn’t a cheap add-on. But it also isn’t just a tasting with a short walk.

You’re paying for a few things at once:

• a guided route through multiple Montmartre landmarks tied to the wine story
• the Musée de Montmartre Renoir Garden visit
• time at the Clos Montmartre area itself
• a tasting that includes the rare Clos wine plus two additional wines in a blind format
• cheese, rustic fermented bread, and a guided explanation of what you’re tasting

When you compare that to buying wine tasting experiences separately, the math starts to make sense. The tour is long enough to justify the price, and the tasting portion is substantial enough that you actually leave knowing what you sampled.

Who This Tour Suits Best (and Who Might Want Another Option)

This walk is ideal if you want:

• a wine-focused experience that still feels like Montmartre sightseeing
• a guided explanation of vineyard history inside the city
• a structured tasting that includes a blind element and food

It may be less ideal if:

• you struggle with uphill walking and stairs, since the route climbs
• you’re expecting a quick, level stroll. This is active, even though it’s only 2.5 to 3 hours

The group size has a maximum of 110 travelers, so keep that in mind. It’s not described as a private tour, so you should expect a lively atmosphere at the tasting location.

Quick Practical Tips So You Enjoy It More

• Wear shoes you trust on uneven streets and stairs.
• Plan to stay curious at the viewpoints, even if you think you already know Montmartre. This route gives you fresh reasons to look.
• Come with a bit of space in your stomach. Cheese and bread are included, and you’ll likely want something to last you through the tasting.

Should You Book the Clos Montmartre Paris in Your Glass Wine Tasting?

Yes, if you want wine history with real Montmartre landmarks attached, this is a strong choice. The rare Clos Montmartre wine, the blind tasting of a white and a red, and the cheese and rustic fermented bread combination make it feel like you truly got your money’s worth. Add in the Renoir Garden viewpoint, and you get a sense of place, not just a sip-and-smile afternoon.

If you’re comfortable with uphill walking and you enjoy guided context, book it. If stairs are a problem, look for a lower-energy alternative in the area.

FAQ

How long is the Clos Montmartre wine tasting tour?

The tour lasts about 2 hours 20 minutes to 3 hours.

Where does the tour start and end?

It starts at Église Saint-Pierre de Montmartre, 2 Rue du Mont-Cenis, 75018 Paris, France, and ends at 17 Pl. du Tertre, 75018 Paris, France.

What time does the tour begin?

The start time listed is 3:30 pm.

Is the tour offered in English?

Yes, it is offered in English.

What is included in the tasting?

The tasting includes the very rare Clos Montmartre wine, a blind tasting of 2 additional wines (a white and a red), and shared plates of cheeses and rustic fermented bread.

Do I need to buy admission tickets for the stops?

Most stops listed are free. The Musée de Montmartre Renoir Garden time is included, and the tasting portion is included as well.

Is the tour mostly walking, and is it hilly?

Yes. The tour requires uphill walking, and Montmartre involves getting up a hill with stairs, so moderate physical fitness is recommended.

Are service animals allowed?

Yes, service animals are allowed.

What is the cancellation policy?

Free cancellation is available. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.