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For those who are looking for a great way to spend a vacation, taking a tour of a French wine region is a great way to spend a week or two away from the typical tourist areas and explore the countryside of one of the most beautiful areas in the world. The French countryside in many of the nation's wine regions provides a great number of sights, sounds, tastes, and other sensory experiences that a person cannot get from visiting the typical French tourist areas.

If you are interested in learning more about wines and wineries, or on the lookout for a lush vacation area in the country which is full of natural vistas and exciting activities to enjoy, then the Champagne area of France is a great vacation and wine tour option to consider. Especially throughout the summer, this region of France basks in a wonderful climate. Vacation tours as well as lodging are also relatively inexpensive compared to the larger cities.

During a Champagne region French wine tour, one can expect to enjoy the distinct quality grapes and wineries that are unique to the area. It's one of the world's northernmost regions for grape growing and it boasts five different wine producing districts. It's also relatively close to Paris, the country's capital city, which allows for visitors to take tours while staying within the city. The closeness to Paris also helps the region remain highly successful in its wine production.

The temperatures of the Champagne region are lower and the soil is more acidic than in other regions due to the moderating effect on the regional climate caused by the proximity of lush forests. Summer temperatures hover around seventy degrees, making for a more comfortable outdoor touring experience. The region's famous sparkling wines provide the wine traveler the finishing touch on a memorable vacation.

For the person who wants to visit a wine region with a much different flavor than you would get in a Champagne region French wine tour, the Bordeaux region of France also provides a way to see and taste some other popular French wines. The vineyard tours Bordeaux France allows visitors to see a coastal and somewhat warmer climate while tasting the world's most popular red wines.

It doesn't matter if you love red wines or prefer bubbly whites or if you are simply seeking a terrific and unusual place for a vacation trip. Visiting the French wine making areas and touring the vineyards and wineries is an excellent way of spending a week or even a fortnight. These tours allow visitors to see and smell and hear such extraordinary things - a far cry from the usual tourist fare.