La Chablisienne is a cooperative winery that was founded back in 1923. What makes it unique is its determination to pass on a love of fine wine to a younger audience.

Olivier, who is a trailblazer when it comes to wine tourism in France, is always organising new hospitality packages to pass on his passion for Burgundy and its wines.

And it’s no coincidence that Olivier was one of the winners of the 2019 Wine Tourism Awards (Special Jury Prize) in the "Pioneering Wine Tourism" category.

Olivier is a man of conviction, a winemaker who firmly believes that wine is, above all, about sharing. For over 30 years, he has been inviting visitors to his estate to enjoy a human and viticulture adventure based on a variety of wine tourism activities: vineyard and winery tours, a restaurant with guided tastings and a four-star hotel.

But Olivier is also a man of ideas and invention, and this winemaker doesn’t intend to stop there! He has other projects in the pipeline that are sure to please one and all!

In the heart of the Graves appellation, Château Vénus organises sightseeing flights so you can discover the wine region from a different angle. Prepare for take off!

Winner of the 2019 Wine Tourism Trophies Jury Special Prize in the “Gastronomy in the vineyard” category, Château Guiraud – First Grand Cru Classé in 1855 – takes a fresh look at epicureanism in its La Chapelle restaurant.

This sophisticated restaurant, located in the former Protestant church erected on the property’s grounds in 1784, offers a menu prepared by its chef Nicolas Lascombes.

In the large, country-house style dining room, wine connoisseurs and foodies will find high-quality cuisine, recently awarded an entry in the Michelin Guide.

The emphasis here is organic produce from the cottage garden or estate’s vineyards, whether on your plate or in your glass!

Château Feely has been producing natural, organic and biodynamic wine for over 10 years, as well as raising awareness of these methods among the general public.

House Pannier is located just outside Paris in the Marne Valley, where it is home to a magnificent mediaeval cellar and a remarkable complex designed to host seminars and receptions.

With its 31 Vignobles & Découvertes vineyards, Provence Verte & Verdon – in the very heart of the Var – has made a name for itself as a refreshing destination for wine-tourism… and it’s just 60 minutes from the major sites of Provence, including Marseille and Saint-Tropez.

Provence conjures up images of a hinterland sprinkled with typical villages, cicadas singing under the southern sun, lavender-scented roads, and fields of olives and vines stretching as far as the eye can see. The first picture that comes to mind is worthy of Van Gogh's most beautiful paintings! And a whole host of artists has immortalised this region with its picturesque landscapes full of charm, where today a throng of talented winegrowers continues to write the history of this unique land.

Far from the madding crowd, our fascinating and passionate winemakers will welcome you to their domains with open arms, giving you the chance to meet and chat about the ins-and-outs of their profession. 

These men and women love their land and are keen to preserve their terroir, with many of them devoted to organic farming. And this, we should remember, is an area in which Provence has been a pioneer: Correns, for example, was the first organic village in France. From the Vignerons de Correns cooperative winery to the cellars at Domaine des Roseaux or Château Trians, oenophiles are free to discover the secrets of a form of winemaking that respects the land, the special type of soil… and the people who drink the wine!

In the heart of Dracénie, less than an hour from Cannes and Saint-Tropez, "La vigne à vélo" greenway combines a ride in the open air with a spot of wine tourism as you soak up the beautiful Provençal hinterland.

Far from the traffic, "La vigne à vélo" route is a little over 15 km long, and is divided into three different itineraries that have been developed for environmentally-friendly modes of transport only. In the long term, these soft tracks are scheduled to join up the Dracénie region over a total of about 40 km. Whether you’re a cycling or walking enthusiast – or a jogger, skater or scooter freak – these trails are ready and waiting for you!

The all-season trails are accessible to everyone, offering a variety of landscapes with stunning views over the vineyards that disappear over the horizon. Don’t forget to take a breather on one of the benches and tables you’ll find along the way, where you can contemplate the splendid panoramas that open onto the Maures massif, the Rock of Roquebrune, the red rocks of Muy and the waterfalls at Nartuby.

The cultural attractions that pepper the circuits are a further highlight. From the mediaeval town of Parage via Arcs sur Argens to the Maison des Vins Côtes de Provence, the sites you can visit reflect all the riches of the region. On the same cycle routes, the Château Sainte Roseline (where the chapel is a listed historical monument) and the Château Font du Broc will open the gates to their vineyards in all simplicity.

And why not dare to venture ever so slightly beyond the signposted paths? Visit other vineyards and meet their winemakers – a wonderful opportunity to taste wines with the Côtes de Provence appellation.

There’s no doubt about it: on "La vigne à vélo" you can share an invigorating ride or walk with family or friends, a paean to a quiet and peaceful life – the very epitome of the art of good living in Dracénie.