Those considering a visit to France's most celebrated wine regions have been given some travel tips on the options available to them.

The Sydney Morning Herald's Kendall Hill explored the some of the country's renowned appellations, claiming that Clos de Vougeot is a "logical starting point" for Burgundy, before moving on to Abbaye de Morgeot in Chassagne Montrachet and Domaine Chandon de Briailles.

Meanwhile, no visit to Bordeaux would be complete without a tour of the D2 roadway, which passes the chateaux Palmer, Latour, Mouton Rothschild and Margaux.

However, the newspaper advised travellers to book well in advance if they want to see the more prestigious chateaux - Lafite Rothschild, for example, needs at least two weeks' notice.

"In the Graves region, Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte is a grand vineyard and open-air art gallery that's also home to Les Sources de Caudalie spa," added Mr Hill.

For a shorter trip, the Bordeaux Tourism Office runs themed one-day tours to the area's sub-regions, such as St Emilion and the Medoc.