Two open-top buses offer passengers two different ways to discover the Alsace Wine Route in a fun and original way!

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 to explore the wine region’s most beautiful villages. There are also chances to sample some of the region’s finest crus during a wine tasting at one of the wineries, take a stroll along the wine trails and much more.

Both vehicles run on a fixed timetable, so just pick a time to suit your schedule. Or if you’re looking for something more exclusive they are also available for private hire.

So what are you waiting for? All aboard!

Located in Strasbourg's city centre, this site is packed with history and takes visitors on an incredible oenological journey through time.

Just a short walk from the cathedral, the historic wine cellar of Strasbourg Hospices is worth a visit, not least for its impressive gallery filled with 50 wooden vats and casks.

In this stunning décor visitors can not only see the world’s oldest wine to be stored in a vat, dating back to 1472, but also taste some of the finest winemaker-selected crus.

A unique space in which to begin any gourmet and oenological exploration of Alsace!

Aperitifs, digestifs, liqueurs and other spirits... Occitanie’s wine regions are renowned for their production of the finest drinks. Read on for a snapshot of these wine-based beverages.

In Occitanie, the wine estates of the South West, Languedoc, Roussillon and Rhône Valley offer families a wide variety of exciting vine-themed activities.

Wine tourism isn’t just for adults! For proof of this look no further than this selection of estates in Occitanie, each with an experience more exciting than the next.

Some of the region’s estates have developed escape games to delight young and old alike. Over in the Hérault region, Domaine Guinand organises these games in the open air, followed by a tasting of local produce and a prize draw. Close to Fronton, visitors to Château Boujac have 45 minutes to wrack their brains and find a way to escape from the cellar. In summer, the estate combines tasting and games by adding wine and cooking workshops to its repertoire. In Coteaux du Quercy AOP, visitors are tasked with solving riddles in the Randoland trails. Cooperation is the key to reaching the end of these fun trails, designed to suit all ages!

In the Lot region, Château de Haute-Serre has also developed an escape game that offers visitors an original experience. It also provides cookery lessons, orienteering on foot or by bike as well as tasting workshops and much more. In summer, families can feast on a picnic hamper and play games in a rural setting with a stunning view of the vines. While in September, visitors can step into a winemaker's shoes as they enjoy a half-day of grape harvesting.

Strategy games aren’t the only fun to be had in Occitanie's wine estates: a host of connected activities are also waiting to be enjoyed. Château Mourgues du Grès, with its 4-kilometre-long educational trail, is a perfect example of this high-tech approach. Visitors can learn more about the Costières de Nîmes AOP terroir by following the Bluetooth tags that can be read on the MourguesdugresConnect app. In several of Occitanie’s wine regions, and in the Gers region in particular, another app known as Ampélograf has been developed for visitors aged 8 and over. Kids can play educational games with a focus on the world of winemaking while their parents enjoy a tasting.

In Occitanie’s wine estates, families can expect a wealth of fun experiences and memorable moments.

The region of Occitanie is packed with artistic nuggets that cast vines in an entirely new light. There's something for everyone, whether you're looking for architectural curiosities or more contemporary art!

Architecture fans will be impressed by Tavel’s cooperative cellar, the first in France to be officially listed as a Historic Monument. As well as by the cooperative cellars of Roussillon, including the Grande cave de Terres des Templiers with its underground cellars and century-old vats. Château Saint Louis and its incredible circular cellar are also worth a visit, as is Château Monluc, birthplace of the famous “Pousse Rapière”. Its original and stunning cellars are sure to surprise!

Close to Narbonne, Cave Castigno has been entirely redesigned by Lionel Jadot and is another architectural wonder. Impressive when viewed from above due to its wine bottle shape covered in cork oak, the building is 80 metres long and 5 metres high. Between Agen and Cahors, two tasting lodges are also sure to catch your eye. The building at Clos Triguedina boasts a modern design, while the lodge at Château de Chambert offers a 180 degree view of the vines. 

The wine region also caters to contemporary artists with L’Art en Cave®, a unique concept that pairs their artwork with a special cuvée. An example of this can be found at Cave de Saint-Chinian where some of the works are printed onto bottle labels to extend the reach of this wonderful art. Further south, five of the region's artists have given the vats at the Cave Coopérative de Nissan-lez-Ensérune a new lease of life. Close by, Château Puech-Haut with its monumental Barrik-Art and collection of 160 wooden vats, is a place you won’t want to miss. In the Lot region, you’ll want to explore the cellar at Château Saint Sernin with its exhibition of artist-decorated casks, bottles and corks. The estate also offers visitors the chance to sponsor a vine stock and follow its growth.

For an open-air experience head to Château Le Bouïs, whose “Land’Art” exhibition celebrates traditional winemaking methods and can be explored during a visit to the estate. Over at Vignobles de Montagnac, visitors can hike along a marked trail dotted with 14 stone statues sculpted by artists.

Why not take your trip to the next level and spend the night in a concrete vat? You can at Domaine de Riberach!

From the Pyrenees to the Mediterranean, and the rivers Garonne and Rhône, Occitanie is alive with the abundant natural world that shapes its landscape. And in the vines, the region’s winemakers are going green.

Proof of this can be seen in the 1600 producers and 25 hectares of vineyards that have been converted to organic farming methods, making Occitanie the largest organic wine region in France! What's more, an increasing number of environmentally-friendly methods are being used.

An example of this can be found at Château de Chambert, a standard bearer for biodynamic methods in the Lot region thanks to the passion and drive of Philipe Lejeune. Each of the estate’s parcels is tended in harmony with its ecosystems to capture the purest expression of terroir in the bottle and showcase Cahors AOC at its very best.

Over in the Tarn, Château de Mayragues has over 20 years of experience in the field of biodynamic winegrowing. The estate also offers two guest rooms, allowing visitors to fully immerse themselves in this unspoilt winemaking landscape and the Gaillac wine region's gentle way of life.

Maison Cazes is one of Roussillon’s iconic wine estates and boasts 220 hectares of biodynamic vines. In the historic site’s tasting room or gourmet restaurant the estate’s Vins Doux reveal their aromatic palettes with hints of terroir.

At Abbaye de Valmagne, in the Hérault region, the Gaudart d’Allaines family continues the winemaking traditions of the site's Cistercian monks by focusing on an environmentally-friendly strategy. At the end of a visit, the estate’s organic wines can be tasted either in the monk’s former refectory or the hostel restaurant.

Retired rugby men have also become ambassadors for Occitanie’s wine terroir. At Mas des Colibris, Sébastien Galtier produces high-quality organic wines, while Gérard Bertrand has seen two of his biodynamic cuvées win a world title!

Other stars have also been drawn to Occitanie by a taste for excellence: the actor Pierre Richard at Domaine Bel-Évêque, and the former owner of Maison Cartier Alain-Dominique Perrin at Château Lagrézette, also play their part to promote the region’s exceptional wines.

Explore Chinon, a historic town surrounded by vineyards. Renowned for its eponymous wines, mostly from the Cabernet Franc grape variety and produced by almost 200 winemakers, Chinon is also the largest of the Loire Valley's red wine appellations. Its wines are delicate, elegant, and sometimes as intense as the fortress that overlooks the Vienne river and the town’s beautiful historic centre.

The Royal Fortress of Chinon has a rich past and is a must for any visitor. It was in Chinon that Joan of Arc met King Charles VII to persuade him to recapture Orléans, at the time under English occupation. Thanks to HistoPad, and virtual reality reconstructions of certain parts of the fortress, visitors are able to immerse themselves in medieval life. Looking to play? Have a go at the escape game and try to find Joan of Arc’s forgotten treasure.

Chinon is also the birthplace of François Rabelais and other important writers, each a passionate wine lover.

Take your taste buds for a spin with a visit to Domaine Charles Joguet. To discover the different types and styles of wines it produces each year take part in the discovery workshops. You’ll learn about the diversity of its wines and terroirs as well as how they cultivate the vines and make the wine. You can also enjoy wine-tasting lunches, harvesting workshops, and more.

A few kilometres from Chinon, Vignobles du Paradis offers several fun and educational ways to learn about wine and winemaking, set within the property's modern wine cellar. These include, among others, a self-service wine tasting using the Enomatic wine-by-the-glass system and an iPad, a guided tasting of 8 wines, exploring the vines and cellar (by appointment only), and tasting workshops.

Not far from Chinon, in the Indre Valley, discover the Renaissance jewel of Château d’Azay-le-Rideau. Built on an island in the reign of François I, the château is surrounded by idyllic landscaped gardens and boasts sumptuous historic décor spanning its 400 years of history. The lavish collection of artefacts, furnishings, paintings and tapestries will bring the era to life before your very eyes.

Close by, the Azay-le-Rideau wine region sits at the confluence of the Indre and Loire rivers. It produces delicate and elegant rosé, dry-white and medium-dry white wines. To sample these delights, visit Château de l’Aulée in the heart of the Touraine- Azay le Rideau appellation. Stroll through the vineyard and discover how the vines are worked throughout the year as you follow a signposted trail with the aid of an MP3 audio guide.

Become an expert in Loire Valley sparkling wines as you learn how Crémant de Loire, one of the estate’s specialities, is made.

Further north, on the hills overlooking the Indre river, discover the wines produced by the passionate and dedicated team at Domaine Nicolas Paget. The estate has been creating its own cuvées from 3 appellations since 2001: Chinon AOC and Touraine AOC for their reds, and Touraine Azay-le-Rideau AOC for their white and rosé. All of their wines are produced in harmony with nature and the vines are tended in line with organic methods. Why not take part in some the estate’s different activities and experiences? Choose from a winemaker’s picnic, exploring on a Segway or electric scooter, sampling a selection of local produce such as “fouace” bread, Touraine goat’s cheese, Rivarennes dried pears, and more.