In the heart of the Provençal vineyards, enjoy a nice moment at the foot of Sainte-Victoire Mountain! Comfortably seated in a deck chair, relax with family or friends at the Chateau Gassier and watch a film by starlight. Before the movie, you can taste the delicious plates of cured meats (charcuteries) and local cheeses accompanied […]
With its melodic style and brisk chords, this lively music feels right at home in Ardèche and its bold wine region. As the music plays, winemakers offer tastings of Cornas, Saint-Péray and Saint Joseph AOC wines produced on the surrounding hillsides throughout the evening. Stalls offering local products and a wine bar will also be […]
The map is full of information about French vineyards, with everything you need to know about the regions where the different grapes are grown, the appellations d’origine protégées (AOPs), protected geographical indications, tourist itineraries and so much more! Vins de France is available in map form or as a laminated poster — and it’s your […]
To encourage the marathon runners several refreshment stops – including 12 food and wine stalls – can be found along the route. Less experienced runners can also get involved by taking part in one of the various routes available: half-marathon, 10 km, a walk for charities and a children’s walk… Whatever you decide, the real […]
For several years, the festival has been one of the highpoints of the summer for everyone who loves art and wine. Artists occupy the vineyards of Champagne for four months, exhibiting their spectacular work to give a new perspective on these sublime landscapes. Adults and children alike will enjoy these walks where it is quite […]
Sébastien Bulle wasn’t born with this passion, but one thing’s for sure: he has now well and truly fallen for vin jaune! This Head sommelier from Franche-Comté has had a genuine love affair with wine since his first, revelatory, glass of Saint-Véran. Some of the many distinctions this fervent supporter of Jura wine has received […]
Illuminations, projections, and dazzling sound and light shows: the Habits de Lumière festival begins on the second weekend of December on the Avenue de Champagne in Epernay. Also on the programme: champagne tastings led by famous producers, champagne bars, fine-food cooking demonstrations by top chefs, activities for children and a car parade through the streets […]
Each first weekend of September, ‘Vines, Wines and Walks’ offers 15 friendly walks through the Loire Valley vineyards. The winegrowers will share their properties and their expertise with you as they guide you around these wine-growing landscapes, some of which have been listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites. Numerous musical performances, talks and gourmet experiences in […]
Mulled wine or Beaujolais wine? As the festive season approaches, the Hameau Dubœuf adds the spicy flavours of Christmas to wine tourism in the magnificent fairytale setting of Europe’s only wine theme park. Gourmet buffets, a festive atmosphere … Take advantage of free entry to this enchanted village from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. from […]
The owners of the property have been passionate winegrowers from one generation to the next since 1778. Eager to share their work philosophy, they have done their utmost to ensure visitors have an unforgettable day. The fun, sensory area, together with film screenings about the barrels, will delight children. After a stroll through the cellars […]
At Château du Coing, wine production is a family affair and one in which women have fought hard to carve out a role. Aurore, holder of a degree in sales, marketing and oenology, came to work in the vineyard alongside her mother in 2011. The women have complementary skills, and this has been the key […]
Right in the heart of Bergerac’s old town, the wine tourism season gets underway with tastings, entertainment and dances. On the Wine Route itself, wine estates that have partnered with the event welcome visitors and introduce them to the seven terroirs of the wine region plus a host of experiences centred around the ten AOCs […]
With all due respect to Asterix, the Gauls ate very little boar, and cervoise – a form of ancient beer – was soon competing with wine brought by the Greeks and Romans. Discover how wine was produced in ancient times through harvest reconstructions using the estate’s wines, and treading and grape pressing on site. Aside […]
WHAT IS JAZZ IN MOULIN-À-VENT ? Every last Saturday of May, Jazz in Moulin-à-Vent gives pride of place to music and wines of Moulin-à-Vent, on the site of Château du Moulin-à-Vent, iconic estate of the appellation. On this day, fourteen flagship estates of the Moulin-à-Vent appellation offer their wines for tasting. Visitors can thus benefit from privileged […]
