In case you don’t know, Montmartre has been producing wine since the Middle Ages! The vineyards are on roughly 1555 square metres and is comprised of 75% gamay, 20% pinot noir and 5% made up of various other wines such as merlot and riesling. The production of mostly gamay, a wine that one should drink young much like a Beaujolais Nouveau, is very small with only about 1700 bottles (50cl) each year. Price runs about 40 € a bottle.

Okay, enough of a history lesson, back to the festival! Stalls will be set up with regional produce, as well as artists, poets, musicians, distinguished guests, and locals taking part in a parade, fireworks, concerts, and other entertainment and activities during this three day affair! So, be sure to mark your calendar, it’s a party you don’t want to miss!

Fête des Vendanges de Montmartre
Paris 18e
Métro:  Abbesses
Tél:  01.42.62.21.21
www.fdvm.fr

Photo Credits: Flickr and FDVM

Post from: The Paris Traveler