Quad bike or buggy? Driver or passenger? These are the first two questions you’ll be asked by Vincent Legrand, the specialist guide and manager of Festi’vallée. His original idea began with a very simple observation: “We have such beautiful countryside in the Marne Valley. Why not offer tours to help people explore our landscape?”. After […]
Chaque premier dimanche de juillet, « Les Côteaux Vitryat en fête » vous invite à plonger au cœur du terroir et de l’histoire de la Champagne. À tour de rôle, les villages de la Route Touristique du Champagne des Coteaux Vitryats deviennent le théâtre des festivités tout en mettant à l’honneur les artisans et vignerons régionaux. Lors […]
Home to some of the most renowned vineyards in the world, admire rows of lush green vines and clusters of purple and golden grapes whilst cycling through new véloroutes or wine bikes in the mesmerizing backdrop of the Loire Valley. Feel the gentle breeze carrying out the scent of ripened grapes, taste wines at the […]
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These two days of festivities are a highlight in the summer tourism calendar and include over 200 activities: walks through the vineyard, visits to cellars and champagne houses, music and food-related events, street performance, heritage discovery and fireworks, to name but a few. The many charms and delights of the Champagne region will make this […]
Each first Sunday in July, the “Les Côteaux Vitryat en fête” event takes you on a journey deep into the heart of the terroir and history of Champagne. One by one, the villages along the Coteaux Vitryats Champagne Trail are transformed into backdrops for festivities that also showcase regional artisans and winemakers. During this sparkling […]
Home to some of the most renowned vineyards in the world, admire rows of lush green vines and clusters of purple and golden grapes whilst cycling through new véloroutes or wine bikes in the mesmerizing backdrop of the Loire Valley. Feel the gentle breeze carrying out the scent of ripened grapes, taste wines at the […]
Avis à tous les gourmets en quête de découvertes gustatives ! Pour cette nouvelle édition, viticulteurs et producteurs locaux accueillent les visiteurs autour de dégustations des AOC et des produits du terroir. Des ateliers d’accords mets-vins proposant des associations sucrées ou salées parfois surprenantes auront également lieu. Voilà un weekend qui promet de donner un avant-goût épicurien […]
The programme for this great sporting and festive event — the largest in the Rhône region — includes a marathon, in relay or not, a half-marathon amidst the vines and châteaux of Beaujolais, and the 13 km du Rhône course in your very best fancy dress costume. To lift the spirits of runners and supporters alike, the entire […]
Byrrh is a kind of vermouth aperitif, created in 1866 in Thuir by the Violet brothers, Pallade and Simon. The recipe is based, of course, on the wines of Roussillon and Malaga, which are combined with cinchona, coffee, cocoa and spices. Although the new museum tour naturally focuses on how Byrrh is produced, it also examines […]
With the legend of the Dame Blanche – White Lady – hasn’t your estate always had a feminine side? With its white stone, the architecture of the 18th century château reflects this Dame Blanche. She was a Moorish princess who is said to have lived in the property and who, following the death of her […]
You run a very large and well-respected dining room which is not a restaurant. Can you explain what you do? The Clos de Vougeot Chateau caters for private receptions, weddings, conferences and, in particular, the sixteen ‘chapters’ of the annual Brotherhood of the Knights of the Wine Tasting Cup! These traditional banquets have on average […]
One is red, the other black. The former departs from Colmar and the latter from Strasbourg. But they both have one thing in common: a truly special experience for any visitors to Alsace. Passengers will feel the wind in their hair as they relax in their comfortable seats and travel along the Wine Route, stopping […]
