Amazing Wines, Lower Prices — and Tax-Free?

Discover rare French wines, where to find them, and how to save with tax-free shopping. Bring home bottles you won't find anywhere else. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

No images? Click here   Welcome to this extra newsletter from Taste of France   Discovering France through its wines: the bottles worth bringing home For true Francophiles, discovering France often begins and ends with a glass of wine. But beyond the grand châteaux and famous labels lies a world of hidden treasures: small village wine shops, local vintners, and boutique cavistes where you’ll find bottles that rarely, if ever, make it abroad. And here’s the secret bonus: in France, these wines can be purchased tax-free! From Paris to Provence: where to buy your bottles In Paris, wine shopping is an art form. Boutiques like Lavinia or La Cave des Papilles, offer selections curated by passionate sommeliers who will guide you toward the perfect regional discovery. But to experience wine as the French do, leave the capital behind and stop in small-town cavistes. Whether you’re in Burgundy, Bordeaux, Alsace or the Loire Valley, local shops often carry limited-edition vintages and family-run labels you’ll never see on international shelves. Why buy in France Better prices: wines are typically 20 to 40% cheaper in France than abroad. Rare finds: many small producers don’t export outside Europe. Authenticity: buying directly from local merchants ensures provenance and quality. And for non-EU residents, there’s another advantage: you can claim back the VAT on your purchases with Zapptax.   How to claim your VAT refund? Ask the shop for an invoice made out to “Zapptax” and upload it to the Zapptax app. Validate your tax-free form at the airport or border before leaving the EU. Receive your refund directly to your bank or PayPal account. A taste of France that travels with you Whether it’s a bold Bordeaux, a mineral Chablis or a sparkling Crémant from the Loire, bringing home French wine means bringing home a story, one you won’t find on supermarket shelves overseas. And with Zapptax, you’ll enjoy those bottles even more, knowing you brought them home tax-free. Don’t wait any longer and download Zapptax on the App Store and Google Play.      Copyright © 2025 France Media Limited, All rights reserved.   Our mailing address is: France Media Group Runway East Kings Court Parsonage Ln Bath BA1 1ER Preferences  |  Unsubscribe