Fête des Vendanges de Montmartre, Paris 2009

The Fête des Vendanges de Montmartre, Paris is certainly one of my favourite salon du vin of the year.

Click on the official video and join Monsieur Daniel Vaillant, the Mayor of Paris 18e arrondissement, and experience the weekends events.

Keep an eye out for Géralds staring role, 1 minute into the video, talking about the Saumur rouge !!

Here's Gérald sharing un verre with Montmartres Oenologue.

See you there in October 2010.

Photos - 2009 Fêtes des Vendanges, Paris

Ready for the weekends event.

The weekends rain didn't dampen the festive atmosphere.

Marching along the cobbled streets of Montmartre bands played throughout the day.

Gérald sharing un verre with Montmartres Oenologue.

Qu'est-ce que c'est ?

A London taxi in Paris ?

Félicitations to Gisella & Sander

Félicitations et congratulations to Gisella & Sander on their forthcoming wedding from la famille Beaumont.

Having driven from Rotterdam for their annual visit to the Fêtes des Vendanges Gisella & Sander stopped by 'La Paleine' to acquaint themselves with the latest vintages.

Sander you are 'Brad Pitt' !!

Fêtes des Vendanges, Montmartre - 2009

Making their annual visit to the Fête des Vendanges, Montmartre and taking a momentary break from writing her 3rd cookery book, to enjoy the festivities, were our dear friends Jennifer & Harald.

Jennifer (McLagan) is the author of the much publicized and controversial cookbook 'Fat - An Appreciation of a Misunderstood Ingredient'.

Last weekend Montmartre, Paris hosted its 76th Fête des Vendanges which drew an estimated 350,000 visitors.

See you in 2010 !

Fête des Vendanges, Montmartre Paris

Since 1934 Montmartre has played host to the colourful 'Fête des Vendanges' and will do so again from 8th-11th October 2009.

Lining the cobbled streets and set at the feet of the Sacré Coeur exhibitions, artisan & vignerons stands, from every department in France, will entice.

Following recent years an estimated 350,000 visitors are expected to participate in the joyous celebration - the 'first cut' of Montmartes vines.

Certainly one of the most colourful wine related calendar events of the year and most definitely one of our favourites to attend.

Gérald will be there representing Domaine de la Paleine.

Don't be shy, stop for une dégustation , wine tasting, a chat with Gérald and soak up the fabulous festive spirit.

A très bientôt !