Côte Chalonnaise beats to the rhythm of the Paulée wine festival | The greatest destinations in the vineyards of France – France’s official wine tourism portal

This event is rooted in the region’s traditions, apparently taking its name from the final shovel (“pelle”) full of grapes emptied into the press at the end of the harvest.

Today, it is first and foremost a byword for a fully-fledged hedonist marathon with a blend of wine tastings and gastronomic banquets.

All the ingredients are there for a weekend you’ll never forget: the parade of winegrowers’ guilds, trumpet players and photo exhibitions!