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Fête des Vendanges de Montmartre: Trip Planning Guide

Paris, France

October
When
Free entry
Entry
10 days
Suggested trip
Paris
Nearest airport

Going to Fête des Vendanges de Montmartre?

Paris's beloved grape harvest festival celebrates the tiny Clos Montmartre vineyard in the 18th arrondissement. Five days of parades, concerts, fireworks, and tastings transform the hilltop neighbourhood. Despite being in Paris, it's a genuine harvest celebration — they really do pick grapes from the 2,000 vines.

Your trip blueprint

1
Arrive a day early
Settle in and visit a local producer before the crowds arrive — fly into Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).
2
Festival (7 days)
Second week of October, five days. Best for couples and culture-lovers.
3
Extend into the region (2 days)
Champagne has 350 mapped wineries — add 2 days to explore at your own pace.
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.

About Champagne

Champagne is the world's most famous wine appellation — a strictly defined region northeast of Paris where the world's finest sparkling wines are produced. The unique combination of chalky soils, cool climate, and centuries of expertise creates wines that can't be replicated anywhere else.

Read the full Champagne wine region guide →

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Festival info: www.fetedesvendangesdemontmartre.com