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Cocoa & Grapes Chocolate & Wine Tasting Historical Food Tour of Carcassonne Advance booking is required: book online up to noon the day before your tour.

Taste exquisite handmade artisan chocolates and delicious local fine wines, while hearing fascinating stories of the history of Carcassonne, France. Walking along the quaint old streets of Carcassonne's Bastide Saint-Louis, the historic town and its occupants will come alive. You will also hear about firsts in the world of wine, created right here in this dynamic and intriguing wine growing region

, and learn of the ancient beginnings of chocolate, the "food of the gods." The Chocolate & Wine Tasting Food Tour of Carcassonne is offered in English only and runs Tuesdays-Saturdays from Easter to October. The leisurely paced, no hills, walking tour lasts approximately 4.5 hours and includes all tasting samples.

“…six oysters and glass of wine for just €10.”Meet me for lunch? 😁🥂
10/02/2025

“…six oysters and glass of wine for just €10.”

Meet me for lunch? 😁🥂

Surrounded by canals, a lagoon and the Mediterranean, the port town has fabulous seafood and some quirky cultural traditions

Celebrate Chandeleur, France's famous Pancake Day on February 2nd! Embrace the joy of pancakes with friends and family. ...
01/02/2025

Celebrate Chandeleur, France's famous Pancake Day on February 2nd!
Embrace the joy of pancakes with friends and family. Discover more about this delicious tradition in our blog: https://wix.to/3J7wvvB

Chandeleur, France's Pancake Day, is the 2nd of February. Celebrate it with friends, family and Cocoa & Grapes!

Pepper--the distinctive spiciness of Syrah 🍷. But did you know that not everyone senses it? Studies show that 20-25% of...
21/01/2025

Pepper--the distinctive spiciness of Syrah 🍷. But did you know that not everyone senses it?

Studies show that 20-25% of people are unable to detect Syrah's spicy aroma compound called rotundone, because of genetic differences in their sense of smell. Know anyone who thinks coriander (cilantro) smells like soap? This is real!

Read more about this component of Syrah (Shiraz) in this article 👉🏽 https://www.wsetglobal.com/knowledge-centre/blog/2025/what-gives-syrahshiraz-its-peppery-spice/?dm_i=5BH8,163OJ,4A56BD,4SC4R,1

Days off be…a TOTAL JOY in winter 😍🎿
14/01/2025

Days off be…a TOTAL JOY in winter 😍🎿

Aching for a getaway and planning your adventures for 2025? Carcassonne should be high on your list. As one of France’s ...
11/01/2025

Aching for a getaway and planning your adventures for 2025? Carcassonne should be high on your list. As one of France’s top tourism destinations, the medieval gem La Cité towers over Carcassonne’s 13th century Bastide: the ultimate destination for wine and chocolate lovers. Enter the Cocoa & Grapes tasting walking tour, the perfect way to experience the flavours and charm of this enchanting town.

Discover more: https://wix.to/e1n0VAS (and take a peek inside one of our tours!)

If you’re aching for a getaway and planning your adventures for 2025, Carcassonne should be high on your list. As one of France’s top 5 tourism destinations, the medieval gem of the fortified La Cité offers more than just breath-taking views: just across the ancient pedestrian bridge, Carcasson...

Beautiful lunch with this lusciously soft Minervois red. ’O in Beaufort, near Olonzac. Merci pour un bon repas. ☺️
27/12/2024

Beautiful lunch with this lusciously soft Minervois red. ’O in Beaufort, near Olonzac. Merci pour un bon repas. ☺️

Wishing a very merry Christmas and happy new year to all of our guests and business partners. It has been a joy to meet...
24/12/2024

Wishing a very merry Christmas and happy new year to all of our guests and business partners. It has been a joy to meet you all ✨

See you in 2025! 🎉🥂🍷

Joie to the world!This cuppa was perfect for today's weather.
21/12/2024

Joie to the world!
This cuppa was perfect for today's weather.

Perfectly delicious, and the 2017 is exceptional. A welcome gift this holiday season 🎁🎄
15/12/2024

Perfectly delicious, and the 2017 is exceptional.
A welcome gift this holiday season 🎁🎄


✨ L'Esprit de Pennautier ✨

Grand vin et véritable fer de lance de la Maison, L'Esprit de Pennautier incarne l'excellence. Ce vin est le compagnon idéal de vos tables de fête, apportant élégance et caractère à chaque moment partagé.

Offrez (ou offrez-vous) cette cuvée pour célébrer les fêtes de fin d’année avec raffinement. 🍷

En promotion exceptionnelle sur notre site : https://www.lorgeril.wine/vins/esprit-de-pennautier-2017/

It’s a great time to visit!❄️🌲⛸️🍷What’s not to love?
29/11/2024

It’s a great time to visit!
❄️🌲⛸️🍷What’s not to love?



🎄[MAGIE DE NOËL]🎁
📢 Le programme complet de la Magie de Noël est disponible !! 🤩
Du 4 décembre 2024 au 4 janvier 2025, la Magie de Noël fête sa 20ème édition !
⚔️ Fête de la Saint-Nicolas 🔥 Marche aux flambeaux 🐧 Le jardin enchanté 🎁 Marché de Noël et des Artisans-Créateurs 🎞️ Spectacle son & lumière ⛸️ Patinoire 🏎️ Karting & Mini-voitures électriques 🚠 Rooftop d’altitude & ses télécabines 🥽 Espace de Réalité Virtuelle 🎡 Manèges du Parc du Père Noël 🧒 Spectacles gratuits jeune public ✨ Et de nombreux autres grands rendez-vous à ne pas manquer !

📌 Toutes les infos sur 👇
www.carcassonne.org/article-page/la-magie-de-noel

21/11/2024

Only a few more days of anticipation…

CHRISTMAS is coming! The big wheel is going up in the "Parc du Père Noël," along with poinsettias and advent calendars i...
09/11/2024

CHRISTMAS is coming!

The big wheel is going up in the "Parc du Père Noël," along with poinsettias and advent calendars in the supermarkets. Carcassonne's Magie de Noël begins 3 December. A Cocoa & Grapes food tour of Carcassonne will make your visit even more special!

Carcassonne never disappoints. Isn’t it time to come and see? Cocoa & Grapes will welcome you 🥰
09/11/2024

Carcassonne never disappoints. Isn’t it time to come and see? Cocoa & Grapes will welcome you 🥰

Bon week-end 👋

How lucky we are--glad every day that we decided to live here😃Sud de France - l'Occitanie La Région Occitanie / Pyrénées...
07/11/2024

How lucky we are--glad every day that we decided to live here😃

Sud de France - l'Occitanie La Région Occitanie / Pyrénées-Méditerranée Vignerons Indépendants Occitanie / Pyrénées-Méditerranée

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Tasty Les Rocs Blancs from #domainederoquemale made us smile! #languedocwines #southoffrance #allthewine #languedocwine #visitcarcassonne #carcassonnetourisme

Christmas present time! #visitcarcassonne #allthechocolate #winetravel #languedocwine

So much to love about Carcassonne in the summer. Superb venue @domainedecazaban for outdoor music just 6 minutes from home.

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Lovers of Ethiopian food-we can enjoy this in Toulouse! Bruck has redecorated and the food is better than ever 😍🇪🇹#injera d#dorowat #shiro #misir #donthavetogotolondon

Beautiful people, beautiful tasting tour of wine, chocolate and food, and a beautiful summer day in Carcassonne! #visitcarcassonne #languedocwine #allthewine #allthechocolate #parisolympics2024

Rosé and Pilates, chocolate, cheese and charcuterie today…what’s not to love with these women? #allthechocolate #allthewine #visitcarcassonne #pilatessurrey #pilatesinfrance #sunshineinfrance #comebackwhenitsnot37degrees

Lunch with friends at Le Moulin de Trèbes is always a highlight of the summer (to be repeated as often as possible). Great wine selection, fantastic food and boats going by on the canal 😎

Vins & Vinos Carcassonne this week: 25% discount on 4 bottles purchased.

Visiting Carcassonne? Why not choose a delicious way to experience it! Cocoa & Grapes--the chocolate & wine tasting food tour of Carcassonne--welcomes you.

They have it—joy of living. Why not? 🥂🍷🌞❤️ Carcassonne history, wine, chocolate and friendship were today’s gifts. #allthechocolate #allthewine #grandcarcassonne

Séduction Syrah-Grenache. Luc LeMeur’s divine food. A beautiful dinner at #chateaudevillarlong

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Welcome to a World of Discovery

Award Winning Walking Tasting Tours in English.

Taste exquisite handmade chocolates and delicious local fine wines, all the while hearing a few fascinating stories of Carcassonne and our surrounding region.

Advanced booking is preferred. Please book ahead whenever possible.