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🇫🇷 Wine, Cheese & Champagne Tour en France 🍇 🍷 🧀🍾 🏰

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Feb 13th, 2022
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We all know there's more to Michelin star restaurants in France. There's wine, champagne, cured meat, and a culinary scene worth exploring.

General tips

🗣️ Learning a little bit of french can go a long way to get a friendly welcome from the Frenchies!
🗓️ This is a great site to RSVP – although you can email/call the vineyard as well.
🚴 You may want to rent a bike to travel between local wineries :)
🛂 If you're tempted to hop into Germany, Spain, Switzerland, Belgium, or Italy, make sure visa-wise you're all set!

🍷 Bordeaux

Since there are about 10,000 wine estates around Bordeaux, this might be a tough decision.  
Do you care about castles? Taste of wines? Beautiful landscapes? If you're really picky, you may want to work with a wine touring agency to design the most efficient and worthwhile route for you.
Day 1: Enjoy Bordeaux City
1

Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte

Vineyard
The story of Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte, Grand Cru Classe, began in the 14th century, when Verrier du Dubosc signed deeds for this estate. At the time, there were vines planted on the estate. George Smith, a Scottish wine merchant, acquired the property in the mid-18th century.
Later, in 1842, Mayor of Bordeaux, Lodi Martin Duffour-Dubergier, acquired the chateau. It has become an exceptional grand cru.
Florence and Daniel Cathiard, former Olympians, fell in love with the estate in 1990. The winery and the estate underwent a major renovation.
Today, at the chateau besides highly regarded red and white wines, you will find a luxury hotel and a spa, a Michelin-starred restaurant, and a wine bar, all surrounded by vineyards, forests, manicured lawns, and open-air art exhibits.  
Inexpensive eats:
2

Le Bouchon Bordelais

affordable
Restaurant
From the web: Rich, meat-oriented regional dishes with Bordeaux wines, in a cozy space with wood & brass features.
3

CRU Restaurant

Restaurant
4

L'Autre Petit Bois

affordable
Restaurant
French restaurant
From the web: Small cafe with whimsical decor, specializing in open-faced sandwiches & cheesy casseroles.
Day 2: Saint Emilion
There are approximately 800 wineries in Saint Emilion, France.  Most wineries are small family-owned estates with vineyards as small as 5 to 15 acres.  
5

Château Pavie

Vineyard
Classified Saint Emilion 1st Grand Cru Classe A, Chateau Pavie is one of the top four wineries in Saint-Emilion. A wine tour to Chateau Pavie is one of the rare opportunities to visit one of the most prestigious wineries in Bordeaux and in the world.
6

Château La Gaffelière

Winery
Food & Drink
Wineries & Vineyards
Chateau La Gaffeliere is classified as Saint Emilion 1st Grand Cru Classe B. The estate is one of the top wineries in Saint-Emilion. Besides its excellent wines, in my opinion, the chateau has the most attractive fermentation room in the whole Bordeaux wine region.
7

Château Tour Saint Christophe

Winery
Food & Drink
Wineries & Vineyards
Excellent, diverse wines and a great value for money at this small winery. You get to taste several wines by Group Vignobles K, which owns several wineries on the Right Bank in a tasting room overlooking the hills of Saint-Emilion. The winery experiments with new fermentation method, when grape juice ferments directly in a new oak barrel. 
8

Château Beauregard

Vineyard
Sights & Landmarks
This chateau represents the Right Bank appellation of Pomerol, the smallest in Bordeaux, but the most famous one. Chateau Beauregard is a neighbour of the iconic Petrus and Chateau Le Pin producing the most expensive wines of Bordeaux.
9

Château Villemaurine

Vineyard
Food & Drink
I like to suggest this chateau because it offers the unique experience of visiting underground cellars, which used to be limestone quarries for over 800 years.  
The chateau offers an immersion into the history of Saint-Emilion. Recommend selecting the “Privilege Tour”, an extended wine tasting experience.  You must taste these excellent examples of Merlot wines grown on limestone soils, made by the team of Chateau Villemaurine, and beautifully served on a terrace with views Saint-Emilion.
10

Château Mangot

Winery
Food & Drink
Innovative winemaking approach meets tradition at this family-owned winery in Saint-Emilion.  The young generation of the Todeschini family has an appealing philosophy of creativity, making wines for people, and a sustainable approach to winemaking. A surprising chance to taste unusual white wine M de Mangot with an overpowering aroma of pears made of Chardonnay, Colombard, and Roussanne. There are also rose wines. In my opinion, the star of the show is the red wine called Todeschini Chateau Mangot. 
Inexpensive Eats
11

Relais de Gascogne

cheap
French restaurant
Pub
Truck stop
12

L'Huitrier Pie

affordable
French restaurant
Haute French restaurant
From the web: Artfully plated, seasonal dishes in a 16th-century stone house with a tree-shaded patio.
13

Lard et Bouchon

affordable
French restaurant
Wine bar
Wine cellar
Day 3: Pauillac
14

Château Mouton Rothschild

Winery
Food & Drink
The chateau is at the top of the Bordeaux hierarchy.  It is one of the five Bordeaux first growth wineries according to the 1855 Bordeaux Classification.  In 1787, Thomas Jefferson visited the present-day Chateau Mouton-Rothschild and allegedly bought three bottles there. Today, the wines of the chateau are some of the top-ranked wines in the whole of France and one of the most expensive wines in Bordeaux.
During the 2.5 hours visit of the chateau, besides touring the impressive winemaking facilities of the chateau and a tasting, you will be shown Baron Philippe de Rothschild’s collection of wine-themed art pieces, and the original paintings and art objects that have been displayed on the labels of Chateau Mouton Rothschild.
15

Château Hourtin-Ducasse

Vineyard
Food & Drink
Rural charm and authenticity can be found at this family-owned winery. Sample 5 different grape varieties from barrels and follow by the final blend of the five.  
Day 3: Langon
16

Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey

Winery
This chateau is an absolute gem of Sauternes, an area where unique legendary sweet wines are made. Chateau Lafaurie-Peyraguey was classified as the First Growth in 1855, just one level down from the only Superior First Growth Chateau D’Yquem, the legend of Sauternes. 
17

Château Pichon Baron

Winery
Food & Drink
Constructed in 1851, this chateaux must be one of the most impressive castles in Bordeaux.  Unfortunately, during the tour, you don’t get to go inside the castle, but just the picture opportunity alone is worth coming or at least stopping by. 
However, it’s not just about the castle. The winery is the 2nd Growth under the 1855 classification. Chateau Pichon-Baron vineyards are located on a hill with exceptional soils and unique terroir, ideal for growing Cabernet Sauvignon. 
Don’t miss the opportunity to taste the classic expression of Pauillac wines, powerful yet balanced.  If possible, taste the 2009 and the 2010 vintages – I am sure that your personal top favorite wines list will change right there. 
Inexpensive eats:
18

Café Lavinal

affordable
French restaurant
Bar
Cafe
Restaurant
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Cahors - Explore Malbec Wines

By the 13th century, the city of Cahors could be considered “the London of its day.” It was a center of financial activity, with people flooding into the town from all over Europe. And typically, where there is high-end financial activity there is delicious food and good wine.
In the Middle Ages, the reputation of Malbec wine from Cahors was so strong that it was exported all around the world. Cahors Malbec was served at many Palace dinners and impressed numerous wine aficionados.
1

Château Haut-Monplaisir

Winery
Tradition Cahors Malbec - 3.7/5
2018 Château Haut-Monplaisir "Tradition" Cahors - 92 pts
Long overlooked, the region has quietly modernized and advanced, and one of the best wineries to emerge in this new wave is Château Haut-Monplaisir. Cathy and Daniel Fournié (and now daughter Mathilde) of Château Haut-Monplaisir farm 75 acres organically in the Lot Valley on what is known as the third terrace of the valley floor, the highest and the best by virtue of its well-drained soils. All of Haut-Monplaisir's wines are composed of 100% Malbec, staying true to the distinctive nature of the grape variety. The "Tradition" is brought up in concrete tanks and 30% neutral barrel preserving its varietal character. This a beautifully ripe and rich Malbec that reflects the "traditions" of the region. (Certified Organic)
2

Château Lamartine

Winery
3

Domaine du Prince

Winery
4

Château Eugénie great wines of Cahors, Albas

Winery
Food & Drink
Vineyard
Wine cellar
Wineries & Vineyards
5

La Bérangeraie

Vineyard

Collioure | Grenache noir, gris, Mourvèdre, Carignan and Syrah

Collioure is a picturesque, photogenic village that looks out over a translucent sea, a village proud of its château that once hosted the court of the kings of Majorca. Here the vines also enjoy views of the Mediterranean: overlooking Collioure, the local grape varieties — Grenache noir, gris, Mourvèdre, Carignan and Syrah — are grown in a spectacular terraced amphitheatre, divided into square plots by kilometres of dry stone walls.
Although 70% of the wine made here is red, the Collioure white is just one of the very pleasant surprises produced by the terroir in recent years. This is also a region of artists, inspired by the colours and perspectives. In short, Collioure is an El Dorado for gourmet connoisseurs.
1

Domaine Claire Mayol

Winery
Food & Drink
Wineries & Vineyards
2

Domaine Manya-Puig

Winery
3

Domaine La Tour Vieille

Winery
Food & Drink
Vineyard
Wineries & Vineyards
4

Terres des Templiers

Vineyard
Food & Drink
Liquor store
Wine cellar
Wineries & Vineyards
5

Domaine Pietri Geraud

Winery

Cassis & Marseille | Explore White Wines of Cassis

Cassis is a Mediterranean fishing port in southern France. Cassis Vineyard was among the very first Appellations d’Origine Contrôlée in 1936 (with Sauternes and Châteauneuf-du-Pape). It is planted – and this is noteworthy – exclusively in the district of Cassis, sheltered by Cap Canaille, the tallest coastal cliff in France, plunging down from a height of 400 metres into the Mediterranean. 12 wine-growers... Because the countryside is agreeable, and the wine-growers know how to initiate wine-lovers into the art of tasting.
One bottle for one vine. A rare wine that is made and sold by twelve wine-growers. Although the whites – dry and fruity – are the most renowned, the reds and rosés are also well-known.
  •  The sea breeze keeps the vines in good health thanks to its healthy humidity
  •  3,000 hours of annual sunshine help the grapes to flourish and increase their sugar content
  •  The rains, in the early spring, allow the vegetation to get off to an early start, and then in the autumn, regenerate the dried-out soil
  • 71% of the production is based on blends of the white grapes of Marsanne and Clairette, with varying accompaniments of Ugni Blanc, Terret Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc and Bourboulenc.
Prior to arriving, you may want. todo a pit stop in Marseille! Check out my guide on what you can do here for a day!
Day 1:
Breakfast:
1

Restaurant Le Chaudron

affordable
Provence restaurant
From the web: Menus highlighting fish, mussels & grilled meats, served on terrace or in a cozy dining room.
Wineries:
2

Domaine du Paternel

Winery
Continue onwards along the wine route to reach Domaine Paternel where the Santini family has produced exceptional wine over three generations. The vineyard is spread over 50 hectares inside Calanques National Park. The Paternel estate has moved with the times and offered organically certified wines since 2012. Visitors can take a 45-minute guided tour followed by wine tasting. Wines are picked from two different estates, Paternel and Couronne de Charlemagne.
3

Château de Fontcreuse

Winery
Liquor store
Owned by the charming Jean-François Brando, and lined up its beautiful whites against those of neighbours Clos d’Abizzi, Domaine de la Ferme Blanche and Domaine Saint Louis and Clos Sainte Magdeleine, all producing whites that burst with this distinctive mix of aromatics.
Food:
4

La Villa Madie

very expensive
Haute French restaurant
Make lunch special by heading to La Villa Madie where you will be carefully looked after by head chef Dimitri Droisneau (2 Michelin stars under his belt). Before you've even tasted the exquisite food, you'll be blown away by the breath-taking view of the sea and the pine trees towering over Corton Cove. The cuisine is refined and creative made with fresh, local ingredients. On a tighter budget? Head upstairs to its sister restaurant La Petite Cuisine. A real festival of flavours.
Afternoon Stroll
5

Pointe des Lombards

Peninsula
6

Plage de la Grande Mer

Beach
Outdoor Activities
Dinner:
7

Restaurant Le Bonaparte

affordable
French restaurant
Seafood restaurant
Day 2:
Breakfast:
8

Grain De Folie

Cafe
Wineries:
9

Clos Sainte-Magdeleine

Winery
Food & Drink
Clos Sainte-Magdeleine which affords stunning views of the cliff faces of Cap Canaille is the final destination on your Provençal wine route. Set right on the coast in the Calanques National Park, this estate has been run by the Zafiropulo family since 1920 and produces organically certified and AOC Cassis wines. The family property is open to visitors from April to September. Tour the vineyard and cellars and then finish with a wine tasting.
These are white wines that can age, developing a honeyed, saffron spice in the Clos Sainte Magdeleine 2011 that we tried (something that Sack-Zafiropulo has captured in the younger wines with his cuvée Bel-Arme, that undergoes malolactic fermentation ‘to soften the acidity and show off the gastronomic side of these grapes’).
10

Domaine du Bagnol

Winery
Get back behind the wheel and follow the wine route until you arrive at Domaine du Bagnol (Organic AOC Cassis). As its quite close to the centre, you can also get there on foot from Cap Canaille. A long-standing producer of wine in Cassis and much appreciated by connoisseurs, the estate covers 14.5 hectares of clay-limestone soil. The winery produces about 45,000 bottles of white each year compared to 41,000 bottles of rosé. A one-hour tour from the vineyard to the tasting cellar is available.
Lunch:
11

Bistro'quai

affordable
Restaurant
Fast food restaurant
Hamburger restaurant
Afternoon Winery:
12

Domaine de la Ferme Blanche

Vineyard
Winery
Start your day on Provence's wine route by heading to Ferme Blanche. 'White farm' is run by the Paret family who have championed new technology but not at the expense of the exceptional land. This estate has largely earned a name thanks to its white wines made from the Marsanne grape and its AOC Cassis which you'll be invited to try in the tasting cellar.
13

Dumon François

Winery
Dinner:
14

La Défonce

affordable
Restaurant
From the web: Elevated international dishes & wines served in an unassuming, intimate restaurant with a terrace.

🍷 Avignon | Côte-du-Rhônes

Right on Popes’ Palace Square, you will find the Embassy of the Côtes-du-Rhône wines, standing proudly and offering a warm welcome. Avignon is the capital of Rhône valley wines, Avignon is the heart of the wine-producing region and the place to taste the divine nectar, the drink of the Popes.
In late August, the Compagnons des Côtes-du-Rhône fill the streets in centre-city Avignon for a festive popular celebration called the Ban des Vendanges.
Day 1:
Take a stroll through Avignon:
1

Palais des Papes

Historical landmark
Sights & Landmarks
The Palais des Papes is a historical palace located in Avignon, Southern France. It is one of the largest and most important medieval Gothic buildings in Europe. Once a fortress and palace, the papal residence was the seat of Western Christianity during the 14th century.
2

Pont d'Avignon

Bridge
Sights & Landmarks
From the web: Ruins of famous medieval bridge, with 4 arches spanning the Rhone & a small chapel to St Nicholas.
Enjoy some wine:
3

Château Saint Pierre d'Escarvaillac

Winery
Food & Drink
Wineries & Vineyards
4

Demazet La Cave

Winery
Vineyard
Food:
5

LE PETIT GOURMAND

affordable
Restaurant
Sample from the menu the pate foie gras starter with four pieces of various tasty French bread: it will make your mouth water. For the main, try the dried beef speciality which comes topped with parmesan cheese, a baked potato and melted cheese too, with a salad of vegetables.
6

O'Petitapetit

Restaurant
French restaurant
Mediterranean restaurant
Sample from the menu the salmon spinach lasagne for a filling main dish. Alternatively try the beef tartar with fried garlic potatoes and lettuce.
Roquemaure:
In the heart of the vineyards in county Gard, Roquemaure stands out, an icon. The geographic location and Southern climate have made it a stronghold for the wine trade since the late Middle Ages. It is here that the Consuls of Roquemaure, in the 1600’s, authenticated barrels of wine from the region, branding the barrels with the letters “CDR” (“Coste Du Rhône“).
7

Les Bosquet des Papes

Winery
Food & Drink
Wineries & Vineyards
8

Les Caves Saint Charles SAS

Winery
Food & Drink
Wineries & Vineyards
Lunch in the area:
9

Le Verger des Papes

affordable
French restaurant
Provence restaurant
Wine store
More wineries:
10

Vignobles Mayard - Producteur et vente de vins à Châteauneuf Du Pape - Oenotourisme - Visite - Dégustation

Vineyard
Food & Drink
Wine cellar
Wineries & Vineyards
11

Château Fortia Sarl

Winery
Food & Drink
Wineries & Vineyards
Château Fortia is a French wine producing estate in the Châteauneuf-du-Pape region of the Rhône Valley. With a history dating back to the eighteenth century, Château Fortia has long been a notable producer in the southern Rhône.
Dinner in the City:
12

Le Coude à Coude

affordable
Restaurant
Choose from one starter, one main and two desserts. Sample the pork fillet with mashed potato and sauce for the main. For the dessert, try the apple tarte tatin, which will make your mouth water.

Arbois | Jura Yellow Wine & Comté 🧀

 Arbois wine is a specialty of Jura, a department in the northeast of France. Vines in Jura benefit from a clay soil called “chailles,” which can be found under a layer of rock that dates back to the Jurassic era.
Arbois wine has an extensive heritage: testimonies from the Celtic era speak of its existence! In the 13th century, aristocrats from Jura and Burgundy popularized it among European royal courts. During the 19th and 20th centuries, wine supplies were deeply hurt due to wars and phylloxera, a pest that destroys grapevines. Nevertheless, people continued to produce Arbois. In 1858, the first society of viticulture of Arbois was established to protect and defend the unique production process. In 1936, Arbois wine was the first product to receive the title “appelation d’origine controlée – AOC.” The wine continues to be produced today.
Over time, wine growers have discovered grapes that are best suited for the Jura area and that give Arbois its particular flavor. Red, rosé, and white wines are made out of white Chardonnay, white Savagnin, Pinot Noir and black Poulsard varieties. The {vin jaune} can only be made out of white Savagnin, and the vin de paille comes from black Chardonnay, black Poulsard, white Savagnin, and black Trousseau varieties.
Proving to be a jack-of-all-trades, the region of Arbois has mastered producing several styles of wine. 
Taste the local produce: discover the combinations of local fine foods and wines and taste the cooking of the four Michelin-starred chefs.
Vins Jaunes or Vins de Paille
The vin de paille is a sugary and smooth wine with flavors of candied fruits like prunes and oranges. Typically, it is difficult to produce such a sweet wine in a cold area like Jura. In order to do so, harvested grapes are kept for 6 weeks on straw in a dry and ventilated place. This process results in the grapes fermenting slightly while simultaneously raising the sugar level of the grapes.
Celebrate the vin jaune at the Percée du Vin Jaune festival, one of the largest wine festivals in France, on the first weekend of February.
Food:
1

Restaurant Brasserie Le Jura

cheap
Restaurant
Bar
Brewpub
Wineries:
2

Caveau des Byards

Winery
You will be welcomed at different times of the year by our team made up of Nicolas, Marlène, Victor, Delphine, and / or one of its active cooperators.
Do not hesitate to come and see us, we will explain the different wines that you can taste, you will discover all their aromas and learn how to combine them with your dishes.
Cellar visits and tastings at the Cellar are reserved for groups by appointment only.
Château-Chalon Wine Area:
HJura's vins jaunes – of which Château-Chalon is considered the finest example – are unique to the region. They are often compared to Sherry, because the production processes share some of the same features and the wines are somewhat comparable in style. Like sherry, vins jaunes are oxidatively aged for an extended period under a blanket (or voile) of naturally developing yeasts – the equivalent of sherry flor. Château-Chalon wines undergo a minimum of six years' ageing before release, of which at least 60 months must be spent in barrels under the voile that controls the oxidation process.ome to the vin jaune
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Domaine Jean Bourdy

Winery
Liquor store
Since 1579, our family has cultivated the Jura lands to extract traditional wines.
This passion transmitted from generation to generation drives us again and again!
Share with us the pleasure of developing and tasting the fruit of our labor!
HOURS
Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday by appointment only
Tasting: You have to check if they are open for it
4

Château d'Arlay

Vineyard
Food & Drink
For about an hour, it offers walkers a route of about twenty stages, from the Glacière, via the Sensory Path of discovery of the vine, to the remains of the medieval fortress at the top of the hill. Alleys shaded by old lime trees, green theater, lawn bowling, grotto, sheepfold, gazebo, viewpoints over Revermont and Bresse, play of shadow and light ..., here everything invites you to dream, sitting on a bench to contemplate the landscape.
5

Domaine Cartaux Bougaud

Liquor store
WE CAN WELCOME YOU IN OUR TASTING CELLAR IN JUHANS (HAMLETS OF ARLAY)
The cellar is open all year round. The reception is done in the winery.
You can taste our white and red wines from the Côtes du Jura and Étoile appellations, as well as our specialties: Macvin du Jura, our Crémants du Jura and our Vin Jaune.
For a better welcome, do not hesitate to call us before coming to: 03 84 48 11 51
6

CHATEAU DE L'ETOILE

Winery
If you wish to meet us, we open the doors of the cellar from Monday to Saturday and by appointment on Sunday morning.
Take a Comté Cheese break:
7

La Maison du Comté

Museum
Specialty Museums
Learn all about the emblematic cheese of the region.
Continue the wine exploration north of Arbois
Food:
8

Restaurant Le Bistronôme Lisa/Jérôme

Restaurant
French restaurant
Haute French restaurant
**MICHELIN GUIDE**
9

Hôtel Restaurant Maison Jeunet

French restaurant
Hotel
Restaurant
**MICHELIN GUIDE**
10

La Finette Taverne D'Arbois

affordable
Restaurant
Enjoy more comté cheese on food!
11

Le Bistrot des Claquets

cheap
Bistro
This little joint was one of the most happening spots in town.
Wineries:
12

Domaine Dugois Daniel

Winery
Tasting cellar open Monday to Saturday 10 am-12pm and 2.30pm-6pm (in principle! We may be absent, we advise you to check our presence by phone). Closed during sunday and public holidays .
13

FRUITIERE VINICOLE D'ARBOIS

Winery
Agricultural cooperative
The Legendary History of Fruitière Vinicole d’Arbois The Fruitière Vinicole d’Arbois is one of the oldest wineries in France. It sits at the foot of the first Jura Plateau, Arbois. Legend says that the winery was created in the ancient Roman times.
Visit a UNESCO Site & Enjoy Food!
14

Grande Saline

Historical landmark
Museums
A UNESCO World Heritage site
Lunch at Des Deux Forts

Dijon

Explore the city
1

Palais des Ducs et des États de Bourgogne

Plaza
Museums
From the web: Medieval palace with a collection of artifacts dating to the Middle Ages & the Renaissance.
2

Church of Our Lady

Catholic church
Church
Place of worship
From the web: 13th-century Catholic church with classic Gothic architecture, including many exterior gargoyles.
3

Saint Michael church

Catholic church
Sights & Landmarks
Sacred & Religious Sites
From the web: Towering 16th-century church with an intricate Gothic facade, housing paintings by Franz Kraus.
Day Trip from Dijon @ Nuits Saint Georges
4

Côte de Nuits

Vineyard
From the web: Burgundy wine-growing region featuring small vineyards primarily producing red Pinot noir wines.
5

L'Imaginarium

Wine cellar
Museums
Liquor store
Performing arts theater
Specialty Museums
6

Domaine Romanée Conti

Winery
Food & Drink
Wineries & Vineyards

🍷 Beaune in Burgundy | Explore Burgundy Wine

Beaune wine is produced in the commune of Beaune in the Côte de Beaune subregion of Burgundy.
The Appellation d'origine contrôlée (AOC) Beaune may be used for red and white wine with respectively Pinot noir and Chardonnay as the main grape variety.
The Beaune appellation has an unusually high proportion of premier cru-classified vineyards. More than 40 climats stretching in an uninterrupted belt across the commune from north to south. See left for links to indivdual Beaune Premier Cru pages.
Burgundy in Beaune
1

Vignoble de la côte de Beaune

Wine store
From the web: Wine region known for its full-bodied Pinot Noirs, plus vineyards with tours & cellar-door sales.
2

School Wine De Bourgogne

Adult education school
Visit the:
  • Aroma Room
  • Schedule a tasting event
3

Domaine Debray

Winery
Food & Drink
Wineries & Vineyards
Wine Tasting at 12 euros/pp
In addition, in order to diversify our appellations, we buy grapes from a few very reputable estates whenever possible.
Then, we vinify in the most natural process possible in our cellar in Beaune. In 2019, we decided to officialize our conversion to organic agriculture with one of the most renowned French actors in the sector: Bureau Véritas.  
4

Clos de la belle Chatelaine

Vineyard
TASTING TOUR
Understand the history of Burgundy wines, the role of the monks, grape varieties, classification and terroirs. Visit the organic, Lyre-trellised vineyard. Taste (while comfortably seated) our organic wine, two reds and two whites, with our typically Burgundian gougères. For children, there is a blind tasting of home-made organic jams.
DURATION: 2H PRICE : 25€ /pp
5

Château De Pommard

Castle
 Each year, visitors and professionals from more than 80 countries around the world visit the Château de Pommard. They explore the world of wine with advisors certified by the Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) and taste the best expressions of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in Côte de Beaune.
6

Vins COUDURIER JUNG - Caveau de dégustation & Micro-Cuverie Urbaine

Winery
Art gallery
Wine cellar
Domaine Coudurier - Jung is a family farm whose vines are located in Chevannes, in the Hautes Côtes de Nuits. The tastings are managed by Christine, who will be happy to welcome you and make you discover her Burgundy wines.
7

Jaffelin

Winery
The history of Jaffelin is linked to that of the Collegiate Church of Notre Dame de Beaune. Century after century, our cellars have housed the wines of the Collegiate Church and the princes of the Church. The Chapter cellars, created in the 12th century, changed owners in 1816, when the Jaffelin brothers created their own house.
The Route des Grands Crus (Wine Route) passes through the most prestigious part of Burgundy's vineyards, between Dijon and Beaune then on to Santenay. Discover 38 picturesque wine villages of the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune, wineries, and beautiful countryside over a length of 60 km.
8

Domaine Comte Senard

Winery
Nestled in the heart of the Burgundy vineyard, Domaine Comte Senard is located in the small village of Aloxe-Corton, famous for its Grands Crus and where the vines have been cultivated for millennia.
Lunch:
The lunches offered at the Table d'Hôtes consist of a tasting of the Domaine's wines during a Burgundy meal.
  • Package 4 wines: 79.00 € / pp
  • 6 wines package: 110.00 € / pp
  • 6 Grands crus package: 140.00 € / pp
Picnic:
Visit of the vineyard and cellar, picnic and tasting of 2 Grands Crus: 62 € uros / pers
Tasting:
More than 20 prestigious regional appellations, Villages, Premiers crus and Grands Crus await you. This list is above all dominated by a surprising diversity of Corton Grands Crus. All this selection is available in many vintages, young and old, with a majority of red wines.
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Henri de Villamont

Winery
Food & Drink
Wineries & Vineyards
We welcome you to the estate for a journey into the world of wine and Burgundy! Visit of our vines with fun and pleasant explanations of the AOCs, the work in the vines, and the history of the estate. This is followed by a discovery of the winery, with an explanation of our winemaking methods, as well as the 2500 m 2 aging cellars .
  • Terroir Tasting: 15 euros/pp
  • Prestige Tasting: 25 euros/pp
10

Domaine Chanson

Winery
The Domaine Chanson covers 45 hectares exclusively in Premiers Crus and Grand Cru, revolving around the Monopole Chanson Beaune Clos des Fèves Premier Cru considered the most beautiful Premier Cru of the Beaune appellation.
Take a culinary class
11

Clos de la belle Chatelaine

Vineyard
Learn all about truffles using charts and graphics. Discover the truffle trees and taste these remarkable fungi. From mid-September and mid-January, go truffle hunting with truffle dogs!
DURATION: 2H
PRICE : 25€.
12

Le Charlemagne

very expensive
French restaurant
Learn from Michelin Star Chef!
Chef LP's group cooking classes take place every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. with a different theme each week.
* Cooking lessons are given by Chef Laurent Peugeot or Chef Jordan Prot

Auxerre in Burgundy | Land of Chablis

Rue des Vignerons offers you a list of wineries, winegrowers and winegrowers in the Chablis vineyards open during the week such as Saturday or Sunday. Chablis is one of the flagship appellations of Burgundy with Nuits Saint Georges and Gevrey Chambertin located further south near Beaune . If you are going to visit Auxerre , take the opportunity to build your own wine route in Yonne . In the vicinity of Chablis , 20 minutes from Auxerre , you can visit producers recognized for their white wines in appellations petit chablis , chablis,Chablis Premier Cru and Chablis Grand Cru . Discover the opinions and prices of wines in Chablis. The Chablis vineyard map allows you to locate these winegrowers easily!
1

Domaine Borgnat

Guest house
Food & Drink
From the web: Vineyard B&B on a 17th-century estate offering traditional rooms, cellar tours, a garden & a pool.
2

Domaine BERSAN Pierre-Louis & Jean-François

Winery
Food & Drink
Wineries & Vineyards
 Guided tour and tasting for individuals
(by appointment only)
All year-round, Monday to Saturday at 10:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m. or 4:30 p.m.
Visit and tasting free (up to 6 wine tasting as you wish).
3

Chablis clotilde davenne

Winery
Food & Drink
The Temps Perdus vineyard was created in 1992, when Clotilde Davenne, current owner, planted her first chardonnays there.
This winegrower began her career in the reds of Beaujolais following her studies in oenology, before discovering the sparkling vineyards of California, then coming back to develop the whites.
4

Domaine Savary

Winery
Food & Drink
Wineries & Vineyards
Domaine Savary brings together two of the oldest winegrower families in the Chablis region.
Francine Savary, originally from Villy, has contributed land and know-how dating back more than 200 years. With its heritage, it has won the heart of a young winegrower, Olivier Savary.
5

Maison Régnard

Winery
It was in 1860 that Mr. Zéphir Régnard founded the Maison Régnard, one of the oldest and most prestigious houses in Burgundy. In 1984, Baron Patrick de Ladoucette took over the estate and has since continued and improved the style and characteristics of the wine.
6

Domaine Long-Depaquit

Winery
Food & Drink
Wineries & Vineyards
Created in 1791 from the old vines of the Cistercian Abbey of Pontigny by the Depaquit brothers, Domaine Long-Depaquit is one of the most discreet and famous estates in Chablis.
Places to visit
7

Abbey of Saint-Germain d'Auxerre

Abbey
Sights & Landmarks
Churches & Cathedrals
8

Cathédrale Saint-Étienne d'Auxerre

Cathedral
Sights & Landmarks
From the web: Airy, sculpted Gothic building with stained glass windows & a fresco-painted 11th-century crypt.
9

La Tour de l'Horloge

Historical landmark
Sights & Landmarks
An eye-opener on a tour of Auxerre’s pedestrian centre is the 15th-century clock tower, which has delicate Gothic ornamentation.
The clock face, crafted in the 1600s, is gilded, and rests on a decorative turreted arch propped up to the side of the main tower.
Take a minute or two to study the clock’s unusual format, measuring solar and lunar movements with two long hands and two dials.
Chablis
The Chablis wine region is divided into different areas. You have the Chablis Grand CruChablis Premier CruChablis and Petit Chablis vineyards. The Chablis Grand Cru is generally the most valuable here. The wine from these vineyards is therefore often the most expensive. Chablis wine is very dry and can be perfectly combined with fish. It is also called oyster water because of the good combination between the wine and the shellfish.
10

La Chablisienne

Winery
Food & Drink
  • La Chablisienne élabore des grands vins blancs de Chablis qui reflètent le soin extrême apporté par ses vignerons à la culture de leurs vignes. Elle représente 1/4 du vignoble, produit des cuvées dotées d'une forte personnalité sur les 4 appellations de Chablis dont la plus prestigieuse le Château Grenouilles Grand Cru. Retrouvez au caveau un espace dédié aux arômes des vins, un espace enfants, un accueil sur mesure. Découvrez notre carte des vins, laissez-vous tenter par nos offres... Lire la suite
11

Simonnet Febvre - Caveau de dégustation et vente Chablis

Winery
  • Créée en 1840, la Maison Simonnet-Febvre est propriétaire dans l'appellation Chablis ainsi qu'en Premier Cru "Mont de Milieu" et en Grand Cru "Les Preuses". C'est une Maison Chablisienne traditionnelle parmi les plus anciennes. Reprise en 2003 par la Maison Louis Latour, elle est aujourd'hui dirigée par Paul Espitalié, qui a su donner à Simonnet-Febvre une dynamique nouvelle tout en conservant une grande indépendance.
South of Auxerre
12

EARL LES COLLINES DE VAUX- Le Domaine d'Edouard

Winery
  • Le domaine d’Édouard est situé en Bourgogne, à Auxerre, sur les coteaux surplombant la vallée de l'Yonne. Le vignoble, planté au milieu des cerisiers dans les années 60, a été agrandi par plantations successives pour atteindre aujourd'hui 14 ha. Les vignes sont conduites en viticulture biologique depuis le début des années 2000.

Colmar | Capital of Alsatian Wine ~ Alsace Wine

Colmar truly is an open-air museum. The House of Heads, the Pfister House, an Italian renaissance guards' house, the Old Customs House and the 'Petite Venise' quarter - all are must-sees. But do people know that Colmar is first and foremost a wine capital?
Colmar has seen many battles and wars since it was founded in the ninth century, yet the Old Town has remained surprisingly well-preserved. Whether you’re concentrating on Alsatian wine education (and tasting) or visiting to view the many fountains, stately churches, and Renaissance-era houses, there is plenty to see, do, taste, and learn while in Colmar, France.
And within France, Colmar is situated on the Alsatian Wine Route, or “Route des Vins d’Alsace,” which is the oldest wine trail in France that passes through 67 wine producing communes, towns, and cities.
The seven Alsatian grapes: Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir (the only red), Sylvaner, and Muscat d’Alsace
  • The Sylvaner, light, refreshing, fruity and subtle
  • The Pinot Blanc, soft and delicate, with a touch of freshness
  • The  Riesling, dry, fine, with a subtle bouquet
  • The Muscat d'Alsace, dry, with flavours of fresh grapes
  • The Pinot Gris, powerful and soft, with a complex bouquet
  • The Gewurztraminer, full-bodied, robust, with a great aromatic richness
  • The Pinot Noir, red or rosé, with a fruity taste reminiscent of cherry.
An Alsace and Alsace Great Wine production of dry and aromatic wines, of which 91% are white.
Food to try in Colmar:
  • Foie gras (invented in Strasburg in 1780)
  • Baeckaoffe (a dish composed of three types of marinated meat and potatoes in white wine)
  • Sauerkraut
  • Matelote du Rhin fish dish
  • Le coq au Riesling (chicken in wine)
  • Pain d'épices (similar to ginger bread)
  • Kougelhopf (sweet, bun-like speciality with raisin macerated in kirsch)
  • Munster cheese
Explore the city of Colmar
1

Statue De La Liberté

Sights & Landmarks
Points of Interest & Landmarks
From the web: 12-m. resin replica of Statue of Liberty, a memorial to sculptor & Colmar native Auguste Bartholdi.
2

Musée du Vignoble et des Vins d'Alsace

Museum
Specialty Museums
3

VINUM Colmar | Vins & Spiritueux

Liquor store
Sights & Landmarks
Wine cellar
Wine store
Points of Interest & Landmarks
4

St Martin's Church

Catholic church
Sights & Landmarks
It’s surprising just how well-preserved the architecture and cobblestone streets of Colmar’s Old Town are considering the number of battles and wars it’s seen, including the French Revolution and both World Wars. When you journey into the Old Town, you’ll be able to feel the passage of time as you walk the narrow streets amid quintessential Alsatian half-timbered houses. When the streets finally open onto a large square, the Place de la Cathedrale, you’ll be able to see the Eglise Saint-Martin. This is the largest church in Colmar, dating back to the 13th century.
5

La Petite Venise

Historical landmark
The neighborhood called “Quartier de la Krutenau” goes by another name as well, “La Petite Venise,” or Little Venice. If you’re picturing canals, you’d have the right idea. Colmar’s Little Venice is bisected by the Lauch River canal where travelers take in canal-adjacent restaurants and willow trees as they enjoy a ride down the water. Plenty of foot bridges along the canal provide the perfect views for photo-taking.
6

Musée Bartholdi

Museum
Historic Sites
You probably know of Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi’s most famous sculpture: the Statue of Liberty. So why not visit the Bartholdi Museum to learn more about the life and work of this famous Colmar resident. In the three-story museum, you’ll find sketches for the Statue of Liberty as well as many large-scale sculptures and fountains. There’s plenty to see from this prolific sculptor’s 50 years of work.
7

Choco Story Colmar

Museum
With over 40 different audio guide stops, it provides an incredible amount of history on the discovery of chocolate as well as how it is made. There are many different places to sample the chocolate, smell the ingredients that go inside, tactile interactive games to help learn, multiple sound-based displays, and everything is well placed and well thought out. It really caters towards all different types of learners.
8

Musée Mémorial des combats de la Poche de Colmar

Local history museum
Museums
History Museums
Museum of the fighting to liberate the last portions of Alsace still held by the Nazi’s in 1945. The fighting was fierce and many Alsatian villages were destroyed. Multiple dioramas are staged with lifelike mannequins and the exhibits are almost literally bursting at the seems with equipment, helmets, and uniforms. A must-stop for anyone interested in the subject.
Restaurants in the city:
9

L’Arpège

Restaurant
This organic restaurant has a knowledgeable passionate staff.
10

Restaurant La Soï

cheap
Restaurant
French restaurant
Local spot - no frills!
11

Restaurant Le Petit Bidon

affordable
Restaurant
Creatively plated French & Alsatian cuisine, plus a robust wine list, in a cozy half-timbered house.
12

Aux Armes de Colmar

affordable
Restaurant
Casseroles, pork knuckle & sauerkraut, plus local wines, in a half-timbered building with a terrace.
South of Colmar
13

Cattin - Great Wines & Crémant d'Alsace

Vineyard
Food & Drink
Liquor store
Wedding venue
Wine bar
Wineries & Vineyards
14

Domaine Emile Beyer - Vins d'Alsace

Vineyard
Food & Drink
Wineries & Vineyards
15

Domaine Rieflé

Vineyard
Food & Drink
Wine cellar
Wineries & Vineyards
Northwest of Colmar
16

Château de Saint-Ulrich

Castle
Sights & Landmarks
From the web: Sturdy ruins of a 13th-century castle on rocky outcrop, with square tower, chapel & Knights' Hall.
17

Cave de Ribeauvillé

Wine cellar
18

Sipp Louis Wines of Alsace

Winery
Food & Drink
Wineries & Vineyards
19

Famille Hugel

Winery
Food & Drink
Wineries & Vineyards
20

Gîte l'Agapé

Winery
Lodge
Wine cellar
21

Jean Baptiste Adam

Winery
Shopping
Gift & Specialty Shops
22

Casino Barrière

Casino
Fun & Games
Bar
Restaurant
On your way to Strasbouorg
23

Au Péché Vigneron - vins fins et Crémants d'Alsace ZEYSSOLFF

Winery
Food & Drink
Gift shop
Gourmet grocery store
Restaurant
Sightseeing tour agency
24

Vins d'Alsace Armand Landmann

Winery
Day trip to Strasbourg:
25

Cave des Hospices Strasbourg

Sights & Landmarks
Wine cellar
Historic Sites
From the web: Landmark vaulted cellar from 1395, offering wine tastings & tours past giant, aged barrels.
26

Dopff au Moulin

Wine cellar
27

Crémant and Alsace wines Arthur Metz

Liquor store
Food & Drink
Vineyard
Wine cellar
Winery
Wineries & Vineyards

🥂 Reims | Land of Champagne

Quite Reims hosts the world's most amazing champagne! Explore the Reims, Épernay, Ay, and other off the beaten road champagne cellars.
A walkable city of cafés, shops and Champagne houses, Reims is the most logical base to explore the region. If you do one tourist thing, visit the cathedral, Notre-Dame de Reims. The Roman Catholic church’s stately halls hosted the coronation of almost every French monarch, including Louis XVI and Charles X.
One of the most monumental events of World War II happen in Reim France at 2:41 on the morning of May 7 1945. General Eisenhower and the Allies received the unconditional surrender of the German Wehrmacht.
Reims top 🥂 Champagnes:
1

Champagne Ruinart

Winery
Sights & Landmarks
Historic Sites
Wineries & Vineyards
2

Vranken Pommery domain

Winery
Food & Drink
Wineries & Vineyards
From the web: Champagne house offering guided tours of underground chalk cellars, followed by a tasting session.
3

Champagne Taittinger

Winery
Food & Drink
All year round, our guide-interpreters open the doors of Taittinger champagne to you and help you discover the history and cellars of this beautiful family house. This journey through time will take you in turn to the remains of the 13th century Saint-Nicaise abbey.
4

Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Visitors Center

Visitor center
Food & Drink
Wineries & Vineyards
The Maison Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin founded its roots in Reims, in the heart of the Champagne vineyards, in 1772
It saw the birth of the famous “Grande Dame” of the region, an outstanding businesswoman who will make her name a mark of excellence recognized around the world.
5

Champagne Pol Couronne

Winery
The Champagne house Pol Couronne was created in 2015 by Jean-Baptiste, grandson and great grandson of a winegrower.
6

Champagne Mumm

Winery
From August 1, entry to the Mumm Cellars Visits for all adults is subject to presentation of the health pass or the European Union digital Covid certificate showing a valid QR code in digital or paper format, as well only upon presentation of an identity document.
Visit Reims historical sites:
7

Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Reims

Catholic cathedral
Sights & Landmarks
From the web: Imposing, ornate, 13th-century, Gothic cathedral with twin towers & intricate stained glass windows.
Michelin Stars in Reim:
8

Le Millénaire

affordable
Haute French restaurant
Millenaire is definitely a more traditional French restaurant, with white tablecloths and things like seared foie gras and sweetbreads and a cheese cart the size of my dining room table. If you are looking for something elegant and very French, then this is your spot.
9

L'Assiette Champenoise

Hotel
French restaurant
Haute French restaurant
**MICHELIN 3 STAR**
Great restaurants:
10

Le Regal

cheap
Restaurant
Fast food restaurant
11

Les petits Rémois

Restaurant
Cafe
Grocery store
Tea house
12

L’Atelier

French restaurant
Restaurant
From the web: Offbeat art lines the walls of this contemporary French restaurant serving seasonal dishes & wine.
Visit Épernay and stroll through the Avenue de Champagne
13

Moët & Chandon

Winery
Moët & Chandon boasts the most extensive chalk cellar around,
14

Champagne Perrier-Jouet Boutique

Wine store
Food & Drink
Wineries & Vineyards
 tasting bars for walk-in patrons short on time, or those looking for an intimate atmosphere. 
15

Pol Roger

Winery
 tasting bars for walk-in patrons short on time, or those looking for an intimate atmosphere. 
De Venoge also offers beautiful guest rooms in its mansion.
16

Atelier 1834 - Champagne Boizel

Winery
Food & Drink
Wineries & Vineyards
 tasting bars for walk-in patrons short on time, or those looking for an intimate atmosphere. 
Restaurants in Épernay
17

Racine

expensive
Fine dining restaurant
Racine also boasts a Michelin star, but instead of traditional French cuisine, this is actually a modern mash-up of French and Japanese. The result was artfully and meticulously plated food with interesting flavor combos. 
18

Café des Sports

Restaurant
19

Au Petit Fourneau

affordable
Restaurant
French restaurant
From the web: Cozy place with a traditional, country-style dining room, serving regional meat & fish dishes.
20

L'Oeil de Boeuf

affordable
Restaurant
21

Restaurant A la Fleur de Sel

affordable
French restaurant
Producers in Ay
22

Champagne AYALA

Winery
Food & Drink
In the tiny village of Aÿ, known for Pinot Noir, Ayala welcomes visitors upon request. On a nice day, catch the view from the roof.
23

Champagne Henri Giraud

Vineyard
Henri Giraud, also near Aÿ, allows walk-ins to experience its barrel-aged bubbles, a specialty of the house.
24

Champagne Bollinger

Winery
Bollinger welcomes wine lovers to its elegant old house upon request. Ask for a peek at the in-house barrel workshop next door.
Off-the-beaten track:
25

Domaine Jacques Selosse

Winery
With all the buzz about grower Champagnes, a few visits can cement the concept. Many once sold fruit off to large houses, but now make wine under their own brands. These are small outfits, usually families with few or no employees, so advance notice is crucial. Arguably, the most famous is Domaine Jacques Selosse.
26

CHAMPAGNE Florent BERGERONNEAU-MARION

Winery
Champagne F. Bergeronneau-Marion is a family property located in the heart of Ville-Dommange, a famous village in the Montagne de Reims.
27

Champagne Voirin-Jumel

Vineyard
Food & Drink
One property that’s ahead of its time is Voirin-Jumel, located in Cramant, which is Chardonnay country. The mother-daughter team that runs it makes it a priority to welcome guests in their tasting room.
28

Champagne Huré Frères

Winery
If you can score a visit to Huré Frères, take it, along with a bottle of its characterful 4 Elements Chardonnay, a vintage wine from a single site.

Loire Valley | Chinon, Sancerre & Saumur

Chinon
Chinon wine comes from the vineyards around the town of Chinon in Touraine. Unusual for the Loire Valley, it is mostly red wine, with 2-5% rosé and a little white wine. The vineyards consist almost entirely of erosional scree and gravels on top of rather hard Turonian limestones. Toward the Loire itself, the Turonian limestones give way to the Jurassic rock of the Loir.
Grapes:
  •  Cabernet Franc - Cabernet Franc grown on the stony terraces of the area tends to be a young wine with dominant notes of blackcurrant and anise
Soil: There are three major soil types:
  • Alluvial terraces (ancient and recent) along the banks of the Vienne, comprising gravel and sand.
  • Turonian (yellow tuffeau) limestone outcrops where the rivers meet.
  • Plateaus and hillocks largely made up of siliceous clay and sand
Varietals: Reds and rosés are made almost exclusively from Cabernet Franc (Breton), alt