Wine lovers take note! You don't have to travel outside of Paris to see vineyards. Once Paris was surrounded by vineyards, wine has been produced here since Roman times, and still is today. There are many vineyards in the Paris region (the wines made in the Ile de France now have an IGP - Indication Géographique Protégée), but it’s a little known fact that there are also a few still remaining within the city itself. Although small, they are all lovingly maintained and often very beautiful. Most were planted, or replanted, in the 20th century, as a souvenir of the wine growing past of that particular part of the city. Follow our guide and discover these hidden vineyards in Paris, France!

Le Clos Montmartre, 18th arrondissement

The Clos Montmartre is probably the best known vineyard in Paris. Vines have been here since Roman times, although they were wiped out by phylloxera and the plot was waste ground for a long time. In 1933 it was saved from the property developers by a group of local artists, and the 1700 bottles made each year (in the basement of the local town hall, the only administrative building in Paris with an alcohol license!) are sold with all the proceeds going to local charities in Montmartre. This charming vineyard is also home to a variety of vegetables, fruit trees and flowers, lovingly tended by its gardener, and is certainly the most picturesque. It's also widely considered to be the smallest vineyard in France!

Each year the popular Fete des Vendanges (Harvest Festival) takes place in Montmartre in early October. Current visitors to Paris take note, it starts today and runs from 9-13 October 2024, if you're here, don't miss it! It's fast becoming one of the most popular events in Paris, loved by locals and visitors alike, with outdoor dancing, eating, music and much more.

The vineyard is closed to the general public, but you can get great views of it from the street (head for the Lapin Agile cabaret) or the gardens of the Montmartre Museum which overlook it. This is the only one of the vineyards in Paris to sell their wine. The main grape varieties grown here are Gamay and Pinot Noir.

📍 Clos Montmartre, corner of rue St Vincent and rue des Saules, 75018

La Butte Bergeyre, 19th arrondissement

The charming village-like quarter of the Butte Bergeyre sits on top of a hill with sweeping views over the city. The park here is not only home to the 600m2 vineyard, but also to a wonderful shared garden, bursting with fruit and vegetables, as well as six beehives. It sits just to the west of the beautiful Buttes Chaumont park, and produces about 100 litres of Clos des Chaufourniers each year, made mainly from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes.

📍 Clos des Chaufourniers, rue Georges Lardennois, 75019

Le Clos de Belleville, Le Parc de Belleville, 20th arrondissement

Vines have apparently been growing in Belleville since the Middle Ages, in the 13th century there were over 15 hectares of vineyards here. Nowadays there remains just a small plot of 250m2 on the slopes of the Parc de Belleville, growing mainly Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. This quiet park frequented by locals is also a great place to relax and enjoy the views over the city.

📍 Clos de Belleville, Parc de Belleville, 75020

Le Parc de Bercy, 12th arrondissement

In the 19th century Bercy was the biggest wine and spirits market in the world. 660m2 of Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay vines grow today in the Parc de Bercy on the east side of the city. Planted in 1996, the grapes from this Paris vineyard produce about 350 bottles per year.

📍  Vigne du Parc de Bercy, 1 rue Jospeh Kessel, 75012

Clos des Morillons, Parc Georges Brassens, 15th arrondissement

The area around Vaugirard was traditionally a wine growing area, although it gradually disappeared, replaced first by market gardens and then buildings. Since 1983 the wine growing tradition has been revived here, and now it is one of the largest of Paris' vineyards, growing Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grapes.

📍 Clos des Morillons, Parc Georges Brassens, 75015

Coming across one of these vineyards in the heart of the city is a such a pleasure, and going in search of them is even better, as it can take you to local neighbourhoods that you may otherwise completely miss. If you're in Paris early October, be sure to check out the Wine Harvest Festival in Montmartre, and at any other time of the year, we highly recommend you escape the tourist crowds and go in search of a bit of local wine history.

Santé!