Can you visit a vineyard near Paris?
Yes. Domaine de la Bouche du Roi, in Davron in the Yvelines, is located about 35 kilometers from Paris—less than an hour's drive, compared to two and a half hours for the first Loire wineries and over three for Burgundy. It is the closest wine-growing outing to the capital, and it can be done in half a day.
How does a visit work?
The visit takes you through the vineyards and then to the production winery, and ends with a guided tasting in a dedicated room. Groups consist of about twenty people, and the estate has its own means of transport to reach the plots from the buildings. There is parking available if you come by car.
What can you discover on site?
An active Île-de-France vineyard, which remains rare: the region once had thousands of hectares of vines before phylloxera and urbanization, and today only retains a few. Seeing contemporary Parisian production, with its climate and soil constraints, sheds a different light on the wines of the classic regions.
Is it suitable for a group or a company?
Yes. The estate welcomes organized groups and has spaces that allow for private formats. For a seminar, a company committee, or a family event, the details are arranged on a case-by-case basis—number of participants, catering, transport from Paris.
How to book a visit?
The dates and terms are communicated in the Les Gouttes de Dieu cellars and on their calendar. Gouttes Wine Club members are offered an outing to the estate once or twice a year, on a weekend.
What if you prefer to stay in Paris?
The Gouttes Wine Club evenings are held in the cellars, once a month, with a maximum of ten people, around five wines and a platter. It is the shortest format to meet a winemaker without leaving the city.