Paris Wine Quiz
How much do you know about the wine history of Paris and the Île-de-France? If you can correctly answer 10 out of 12 questions, you win a free wine walk.
Before we engage you in our Paris Wine Quiz, for those of you in Paris, there are a number of upcoming events of note. On 6 March, the first wine of the Clos des Arenes will be bottled at the Mairie du 5e. On 8 March, in the Clos des Arènes itself, there is a pruning and replanting workshop starting at 10am. For both events, contact@clos-des-arenes.fr for full details.
The 2nd pruning festival for the Domaine Viticole Paris Gravelle is being held on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 March 2025. For details and to sign up to participate, click here.
The tasting of Austrian wines at Fringe Café, 106 rue de Turenne 75003 Paris continues every day from 6pm-11:59pm through till the end of February.
It’s no secret for regular readers of the Paris Wine Walks Substack that there are vineyards in Paris. And in a much more commercial sense, in the Île-de-France. But how much do you really know?
Following is a quiz about the hidden vineyards of Paris and the commercial vineyards of the Île-de-France that can win you a free wine walk, if you correctly answer 10 out of 12 questions. You can respond in the comments, or send us an email at pariswinewalks@gmail.com.
PARIS WINE QUIZ QUESTIONS
What is the name of the vineyard in the photo above?
a) Clos Bergeyre
b) Saint-Germain-des-Prés
c) Jardin des Plantes
d) Clos des Arènes
How many grape varietals have been approved for planting in the Île-de-France region?
a) 12
b) 23
c) 47
d) 73
Which famous Parisian hill other than Montmartre, hosts one of the city's wine producing vineyards?
a) Montparnasse
b) Montagne Sainte Geneviève
c) Belleville
d) Menilmontant
When did phylloxera strike the vineyards of the Île-de-France?
a) 1830
b) 1915
c) 1895
d) 1877
How many vineyards are there currently in the Île-de-France (the region surrounding Paris)?
a) 27
b) 101
c) 17
d) More than 200
In the 12th century, there was a vineyard that belonged to the Abbaye Saint Victor that is today a park. What is its name?
a) Clos de Laas
b) Clos des Arènes
c) Clos Saint-Vincent
d) Clos Bruneau
What is the name of the only commercial vineyard located in the 12th arrondissement?
a) Paris Vineyards
b) Le Clos de Bercy
c) Parisian Vins
d) Domaine Viticole de Paris Gravelle
Which of the following wine producing vineyards are owned by the city of Paris (there are two)?
a) Bagatelle
b) Clos des Morillons
c) Hopital Bretonneau
d) Clos Bergeyre
What is the historical significance of the vineyards in the Île-de-France region?
a) They once comprised the largest vineyard region in the entire world
b) They were established in the 18th century by royalty
c) They were first planted by the French Revolutionaries
d) They were started by Parisian monks during the Middle Ages
How many grape varietals are used in wine making around the world?
a) 221
b) 5,672
c) 1368
d) 777
How many hectares of vineyards exist within Paris city limits today, including both commercial and hidden vineyards?
a) 2 hectares
b) 4 hectares
c) 7 hectares
d) 10 hectares
What is the name of the vineyard below?
a) Clos Montmartre
b) Clos Bergeyre
c) Clos des Envierges
d) Clos des Morillons
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