Wijnproeverij op Ile d'Orleans

We loved Isle Baccus ~ our 3rd stop. The others were good but the view from Baccus, the vibe, the host ~ was all beautiful (I’ve been to countless California wineries so it’s hard not to compare 🤷‍♀️) I’d rate it 6/10

Our driver was funny and gave us a recommendation of a favorite wine to try (L’Heritage) which did not disappoint! Each of the three wineries was more beautiful than the next! We only wished we could’ve stopped off for ice cream at the famous place in the way back.

Positives were getting to see Isle D’ Orleans, tasting wines from the area, and meeting friendly people from various places. However, it felt like both the driver and the wineries treated us as second rate customers. One example-on an extremely warm humid day we were seated on a hot deck outside. No one had offered us water so I went into the winery and asked for some. The woman told me there was water on our bus. I found the driver and asked and he confirmed it. But I was to go to the bus and get the water. After the tasting, we got on a hot bus (typically drivers start the bus and cool it down prior to guests getting on) and he didn’t turn it on until we were a couple miles out. The tasting amounts were quite small compared to many other wineries I’ve visited. It appeared the “bus group” was tolerated but not appreciated.

So this driver is not a guide. It seems like somebody told him to talk the entire ride, but didn’t prepare him for what to talk about or coached him on good delivery. He mumbles along from topic to topic rambling about whatever interests him. Tells stories repeatedly. Constantly lets everyone know he knows nothing about wine, “doesn’t touch the stuff.” The first wine tasting experience was good. They pitched themselves as the only one of the wineries we were visiting with food (not true, they weren’t). And they discouraged folks from using their bathrooms saying that there were ample toilets at our next winery, 5 minutes away (there were Porto-potties at the next winery). it turns out that the second winery was really a cider company. Everything we had was made of pear cider. It was fine. They actually had food as well—though it was more like chips or fresh baguettes or cheese/charcuterie boards. Final winery was beautiful. We were dropped there at 4:45 and told we were leaving at 6. We protested noting the tour has been billed as four hours (we had started at 2) and were were expecting to be back by 6. He said “yes, we are done at 6. Then I drive you back.” Since it was a group tour there wasn’t much to be done. We sipped three tasting pours of wine and then had nothing to do for the next hour or so. Drove right past a beautiful view of Montmorency falls with not a word from our driver about it. Overall, you could probably do this experience way easier if you hired a driver for the afternoon and paid for the tastings yourself. And then you’d get back on time and maybe the driver would have something interesting to say about anything. This certainly wasn’t worth it.

DO NOT GO if you want to have fun! Wine tour July 25, 2026 for a bachelorette party. Upon arriving, the bus driver (guide) asks us if we are a bachelorette party. We answer yes. He rolls his eyes and lets out a long sigh. He says to us: as long as you don't talk when I'm talking!?? At the second vineyard, one of us hears him complaining to an employee about having a bachelorette party on his bus (we are 8 women between 27-40 years old, very quiet)?! Awful atmosphere because of the driver (guide). There were about ten people with us on board and people were looking at each other and wondering what his problem was. He spoke into a microphone the whole way, we couldn't hear much, like a radio that doesn't get the signal and is screeching. It was very unpleasant; he was complaining about the traffic and the cars into the microphone! The driver made us wait on the bus without turning on the air conditioning (a 32-degree day in the sun and the windows do not open). A lady in the front lost patience and asked him during every trip to turn on the air conditioning (he replied into the microphone CALM DOWN). People were dripping with sweat and some had to get off the bus because it was too hot. The driver also left the first vineyard forgetting two ladies!! A vineyard employee drove them to the second stop! The vineyards were okay, but the guide/driver ruined what should have been a beautiful day! Horrible service, I do not recommend this tour!!

Could not hear drivers narration because sound system was poor. Two of three wineries were very nice, one was so so. Scenery was beautiful.

Enjoyed the different experiences and not having to drive. The 2nd stop (Pear Wine) was too crowded and not set up to accommodate our tour. She warned us we needed an open mind but I did not like the wine. I suggest spend more time at the last stop (my fave!) and skipping the second.

Great guide, interesting stops, beautiful views. We stopped at three winery all unique from each other. It was a very good tour . Would recommend

Choose carefully when you go. We did the tour in late October, and were told on the bus that because one of the three wineries closes early when it's late in the year, we "can't stay forever," which really meant we were going to be rushed. We had exactly 30 minutes at the first winery (for a group of about 30 people!) and getting food was simply not an option. The second winery was a much better experience-- we were given a little time to walk around and enjoy the grounds. The third winery also felt rushed, but it was getting so cold that it felt like most people were kind of done. This tour is probably wonderful on a warm sunny day, at high season. But to be charged full price for what felt like less than the full experience left us feeling irritated.

Jean Francios was fantastic! He was knowledgeable and very entertaining! Everyone had a great time! We highly recommend him as a tour guide.