For the fifth year in a row, Taste France Magazine is thrilled to be part of Taste of London from 18 to 22 June 2025 in Regent’s Park! Join us for five days of French food and wine feasting: shopping, tasting, discovering…
This year, we’ve tweaked our stall to transport you straight to the most delicious typical French village – complete with a central pétanque court, powered by Côtes du Rhône Wines. Stroll, sip, relax on the sun-filled terrace and play as you soak up the laid-back French vibes we’re bringing to the festival. Here’s what to expect, come and say bonjour!
This year, we’ve tweaked our stall to transport you straight to the most delicious typical French village – complete with a central pétanque court, powered by Côtes du Rhône Wines. Stroll, sip, relax on the sun-filled terrace and play as you soak up the laid-back French vibes we’re bringing to the festival. Here’s what to expect, come and say bonjour!
Food and Wine at the Heart of the Taste France Village
Your one-stop destination for all things à la française, you’ll be able to stroll through our charming wine and food stalls, each one offering a unique taste of France.
French Food Shops
🥓 Charcuterie: discover some of the 450+ cured meat regional specialties France has to offer, in partnership with the French Charcuterie & Deli Trade Board (FICT).
🧀 Cheese & all things French dairy: Isigny Sainte-Mère independent dairy cooperative, from Normandy, will be there for you to sample and purchase the likes of a creamy camembert, a fruity mimolette, various styles of French butter and more. For a once-in-a-lifetime experience, you will also be able to watch them churn butter live, and taste it at its freshest!
French Wine Shops
🍇 Côtes du Rhône Wine Shop: from the sun-drenched Rhône Valley in southeastern France, the region is famous for its diverse terroirs and wines full of character – typically bold, fruity, and spicy like the celebrated Châteauneuf-du-Pape PDO or Minervois reds, they usually boast smooth tannins and a touch of warmth. Whether red, white, or rosé, they’re perfect for sharing over good food and lively conversation.
🍇 Loire Wine Shop: the garden of France comes to Regent’s Park! Well-known for their elegant and fresh character, wines from the Loire Valley range from fresh Muscadet PDO whites and soft Cabernet d’Anjou PDO rosé to elegant and complex Bourgueil PDO reds.
🍇 Gérard Bertrand Wine Shop: if you spot the arch covered in pink roses, then you’re in the right place! One of the largest and most prominent biodynamic winemakers in the Languedoc region in Southern France, the family runs no less than seventeen estates from Cahors in the west of Occitanie to the Terrasses du Larzac. A chance to sip your way through the wide variety of wines produced in the region, and discover their summery Cote des Roses rosé wine.
🍇 Domaine Paul Mas & Sieur d’Arques Shop: two top wineries from the Languedoc region, together they offer a wide range of wines celebrating the vibrant spirit of this terroir of Southern France. Your one-stop shop for aromatic PDO Limoux bubbles by Sieur d’Arques, cheeky Arrogant Frog by “the humble winemaker” Jean-Claude Mas and Domaine Paul Mas wines.
Time for a Drink: the French Wine Bar Awaits!
After all that walking, eating and sampling around the festival, our bar at the heart of the glasshouse will be your safe haven to unwind, have a glass or share a bottle of French wine.
The bar will showcase a brilliant selection to sample by the glass or the bottle, including sunny Côtes du Rhône wines, creative Vin de France cuvées, orange wine by Gérard Bertrand, fresh Loire white and pink Crémant de Loire PDO wines, and a unique RosOrange cocktail by Domaine Paul Mas.
Come evening, it will most definitely be the place to let your hair down, dancing to the wild Parisian vibes of French twin brothers musical duo The Wills, whose DJ sets (6–9.30 pm, Wednesday to Saturday) are now legendary at the Festival.
Masterclasses & Wine Talks Celebrating the Diversity of French Wines
If you are keen to go the extra mile, there’s plenty to learn – and taste, with a space dedicated to Masterclasses and another to Côtes du Rhône Wine talks.
Our wine experts Georgie Fenn (@GeorgieDrinks) and Lily Thomas (@LilyThomasWine) will guide twenty participants through our complimentary 30-minute Masterclasses, covering almost the whole of France.
⏰ Masterclass schedule:
- Thursday 19 June: Vin de France Wines (12:30–1:00 pm, 1:30-2:00 pm and 2:30-3:00 pm)
- Friday 20 June: Vin de France Wines (12:30-1:00 pm and 2:30-3:00 pm), Domaine Paul Mas (1:30-2pm), Côtes du Rhône Wines (3:30-4:00 pm)
- Saturday 21 June: Loire Wines (12:30-1:00 pm and 6:45-7:15 pm), Côtes du Rhône Wines (1.30-2:00 pm), Gérard Bertrand (5:45-6:15 pm)
- Sunday 22 June: Loire Wines (1:30-2:00 pm and 2:30-3:00 pm)
Last but not least, drop-in Côtes du Rhône Wine talks will happen four times per session. This casual affair will focus on various appellations, giving six lucky participants the chance to taste three different wines whilst nibbling on a French cheese and charcuterie board.
Held on a first come, first serve basis, these events are always packed, so we’d advise being there ahead of time if you have your eyes on a specific event!
Festival Fun: How are your Pétanque Skills?
Whether you're a seasoned boules champion or just here for the fun, there's no better way to channel those French vibes than with a little friendly pétanque game, the most famous of all French outdoor games. Kindly brought to you by Côtes du Rhône Wines, we are proud to offer you a proper court in the French Village. Ready to throw that cochonnet into the wild?! Open sessions will run Thursday-Saturday 1:30–3:30 pm and 6:00–7:30 pm, and Sunday 1:30–3:30pm. Vive la France and see you all there!
📍 S65 stall - Taste of London
Wednesday 18 June 5:30-9:30 pm, Thursday 19-Saturday 21June 12:00-4:00 pm and 5:30-9:30 pm, Sunday 21 June 12:00-5:00 pm
Marylebone Green
Chester Road (Off Inner Circle)
Regent’s Park, London NW1 4NR
Tickets from £24
Contributor
Valentine Benoist
Editor
