Fête des Vendanges de Montmartre — a 3-day weekend in Île-de-France

The weekend, day by day

1. Day 1

   Arrive in Paris

   Land at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), settle in and walk the old town in the afternoon. Light dinner near your accommodation — save your appetite for the festival day.

2. Day 2

   Fête des Vendanges de Montmartre

   Festival day — arrive early to avoid the lunchtime crowd. Insider tip: Skip the main parade crowds and head to the tiny Clos Montmartre vineyard itself during off-peak hours (early morning or late afternoon) to taste the actual harvest wine—it's rarely available outside this week. The 2,000 vines produce surprisingly complex Pinot Noir and Chardonnay blends that locals guard jealously.

3. Day 3

   Wine country day in Île-de-France

   Use the third day for a single winery visit (booked ahead) and a long lunch at one of the regional addresses below before heading home.

Where to stay

Three angles for the festival window. Festival hotels book out 6+ months in advance — apartments are the contingency when the main shortlist is sold out.

• Hotels in Paris

  Live inventory around the festival window — 2 adults, all star ratings.

• 4–5 star options near Paris

  Higher-end shortlist when you want the milestone weekend treatment.

• Apartments in Paris

  Self-catering option — useful when festival hotels sell out 6+ months ahead.

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Where to eat

Practical

Nearest airport

Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

Mid-range daily budget

~€260/day for two

Festival site

Visit official site