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Wine Guide to the Seine River Cruise
Curated by Michele Edington, Certified Sommelier
The Seine winds through France, and for wine lovers it's one of Europe's great cruising routes. Along the way you'll pass 1 wine stop across regions like Champagne, where the glasses fill with grapes such as Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Arbane and Petit Meslier. Here's what to drink at each stop.
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Everything to drink on the Seine, in your pocket
For travelers sailing Viking, AmaWaterways, Avalon, Scenic, Tauck, or Uniworld-style Seine cruises.
- ✓What to drink — and the must-try bottle
- ✓Local food & cheese pairings
- ✓Nearby vineyards & winery picks
- ✓What to bring home
- ✓Cruise timing & shore-excursion tips
- ✓Download the whole guide — no ship Wi-Fi needed
Wine regions along the way
Stops along the Seine
1ParisRead the guide →ChardonnayPinot NoirMeunierChenin Blanc- 2ChardonnayPinot NoirMeunierArbane
3VernonRead the guide →Chenin BlancChardonnayMelon de BourgogneSauvignon Blanc
4Les AndelysRead the guide →Bittersweet cider applesSharp cider applesSweet cider applesPears for poiré
5RouenRead the guide →Chenin BlancChardonnayMelon de BourgogneSauvignon Blanc
6Caudebec-en-CauxRead the guide →None locally — Normandy is apple and pear countryApples for cidrePears for poiréCider apples for calvados
7HonfleurRead the guide →Bittersweet cider applesSharp cider applesSweet cider applesPears for poiré
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Common questions
- What wine should I drink on a Seine river cruise?
- A Seine cruise passes through Champagne, so expect wines from grapes like Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Arbane and Petit Meslier. Each stop guide lists the must-try bottle and food pairings.
- Which towns are the best wine stops on the Seine?
- Reims are the wine-focused stops along the Seine.
- How many stops are on a Seine river cruise?
- This guide covers 7 stops along the Seine, 1 of them in a wine region.