In one trip, discover the legends and heritage which give Alsace its charm. Food and wines combine with pleasure in this region with a rich history.  

At the heart of the Alsace vineyards, enter the wine cities of Andlau and Barr and hear the long and short stories of Alsace. Discover the richness of the Alsace heritage through an informative tour provided by the Ateliers de la Seigneurie organization. Then put your knowledge into practice by visiting the fortified castles (chateaux forts) and quintessential villages of the Barr region. Visit the vineyards with the winemakers to taste their selection of Alsace wines, accompanied by the gastronomic specialities of Alsace.

In the heart of the Alsace vineyards, share a unique wine-tasting experience with the winemakers.

This is the end of traditional wine tastings! In the heart of the Kaysersberg Valley, the wine growers at ‘La parenthèse vigneronne’ have created an unusual range of wine tastings for you. Feel the energy of the vines wash over you during a session of qi gong, test your five senses in an interactive sensory voyage, enjoy the surprising combination of wine and chocolate. People interested in organic production and lovers of cheese will also be pleased. A dozen activities to take you off the beaten track, topped off with the tasting of Alsace wines. 

The wine region of Alsace cultivates its festive tradition. Wine festivals, gourmet walks, fairs, marathons: throughout the year, the wine-growing villages celebrate the wines of Alsace!

The annual festive traditions have been anchored in the lifestyle of Alsace since the Middle Ages. As early as January, kings are celebrated with galette cakes (galette des rois) and a glass of Alsace wine. In February, the vineyards awake to the rhythm of carnivals.

The annual festive traditions have been anchored in the lifestyle of Alsace since the Middle Ages.

At Easter, the villages along the wine route are draped in decorations to host the Easter egg hunt and the famous Easter markets. It’s also the beginning of the wine fair season, with various markets and wine events. Up until October, the villages organize all kinds of events: traditional, unusual, sporting, and always festive. 

In summer as in winter, Alsace wines are for all celebrations

The summer lifestyle in Alsace follows the rhythm of the many events celebrating wine. The wine cellars open their doors, the winemakers organize novel wine tastings and parades and dances bring traditional customs back to life. Do you like sport? Go on a gourmet walk at Slow Up, or run the Vineyard Marathon.

In autumn, the time of the grape harvest, the new wine is honoured. Finally, from early November comes the season to celebrate the Alsace Christmas. The enchanting Christmas markets light up the streets and fill the air with the scent of gingerbread and mulled wine. Many winemakers welcome you into their beautifully decorated vineyards and offer a programme of activities to accompany tastings of Alsace wines and other Christmas delicacies.

At the confluence of the Rhône and Vivarais rivers, near the most beautiful sites of the Ardèche region, an organic winemaker shares his passion for Rhône wines, 80 metres below the surface, in the intimacy of the Saint-Marcel cave. 

A unique sensory experience is guaranteed! Raphael Pommier, the audacious owner of the Notre-Dame-de-Cousignac vineyard, in the Ardèche region, matures his "vinolithic" vintage in the Saint-Marcel-d’Ardèche cave. Though it may seem like a crazy idea, he invites you to follow him 80 m underground to enjoy a unique wine-tasting experience. Equipped with a jumpsuit, headlamp, climbing harness, ropes and the necessary safety equipment, thrillseekers abseil down to join the oak wine casks in which Raphael Pommier’s Côtes-du-Rhône Villages organic wine is left to mature for six months.

This unusual tour offers you wine-tasting sensations like no other: perfect silence, the pleasure of exploring a cave that is also a wine cellar, and the experience of well-preserved nature.

The cave, made mostly of limestone, provides the ideal conditions in which to age wine: mineral surroundings, total darkness, a constant temperature of 14 °C and 90% humidity.

A cavern a few kilometres from the Chauvet cave

This unusual tour also offers you wine-tasting sensations like no other: access to a unique site where perfect silence reigns; the pleasure of exploring a cave that is also a wine cellar; the experience of well-preserved nature. The discovery trail known as the ‘Large Rock Path’ allows you to calmly appreciate the large ‘rooms’ and waterfalls of this immense and enchanting place.

For less adventurous wine tourists, the Notre-Dame-de-Cousignac vineyard, with its long tradition of hospitality, offers a variety of more orthodox wine tastings on the surface. Only a few kilometres away, you can also visit a replica of the Chauvet cave, the oldest painted cave in the world (36,000 years old) and a World Heritage site.   

Le Chateau de la Mar looks out over the vineyards on the steep slopes of the Savoie region, less than 20 minutes from five Michelin-starred restaurants.

A proud bed and breakfast (maison d’hôtes), the Chateau de la Mar offers, in addition to its one guestroom and four larger suites, a cellar where you can taste the wines of the Savoie region with the owners of the vineyard. A detour to the charming village of Chanaz is recommended. Here you will meet the craftsmen of gourmet produce such as nut oil and chocolate ...

To complete your gourmet tour, sit down at a table in one of the four Michelin-starred restaurants which overlook Bourget Lake (Le Bateau ivre, Atmosphère, etc.), all of which are less than 20 minutes away from the chateau. Or alternatively, try the restaurant Les Morainières (two Michelin stars), which is only a short distance away.

In the heart of a vineyard in Provence, the new health spa at the Chateau de Berne is a green haven among vines, hundred-year-old olive trees and the hinterland of the Var region.

Lavender, cicadas, sun, vines and hundred-year-old olive trees. At Lorgues, between the Mediterranean and the Verdon Gorges, the Chateau de Berne is inseparable from the history of the wines of Provence. Located in a green haven intersected by two rivers, this Relais and Châteaux location combines all the elements needed to relax and unwind: the mild climate of Provence, the mineral-rich soil of this ancestral vineyard...

‘Time stands still’ in every way in this green haven of wellbeing.

Renowned for its exceptional environment, the Chateau de Berne invites you to relax in its completely refurbished health spa, during a day trip or a longer stay.

Indoor pool, outside pool, raisin-based beauty treatments: The good life in Provence!

Unwind in the soothing calm of the sauna, Turkish steam bath, two jacuzzis or solarium, or enjoy the relaxation space while sipping a herbal tea. Work out in the gym then dive into the indoor pool with jet stream and swan-necked fountain. Or, if you prefer, try the outdoor ‘infinity pool’, before lazing on the sunny terrace with a view over the vineyards!

To perfect this rejuvenating experience, a beauty salon awaits you, where you can enjoy the revitalizing Five Worlds (Cinq Mondes) treatment. A new, raisin-based beauty treatment will soon enrich the spa’s menu. The spa offers one scrubbing room with a Turkish bath and two double rooms with bubble baths. An ode to the blissful art of Provençal living!

As a showcase of Burgundy cooking and a reference for wine enthusiasts, Clos de Vougeot Chateau, a symbol of hospitality, offers efficient and friendly service for professional and personal events, in the heart of the Burgundy vineyards.

A famous historic monument in the heart of the renowned vineyards of Burgundy, a magnificent view of the Burgundy Wine Route … a magical setting … What if the dream of getting married in a chateau could become a reality? Combining romanticism and enchantment, the chateau will provide the setting for the most beautiful wedding memories. Become the lord of the chateau and welcome your guests, without a worry about organizing the event. The warm Burgundy hospitality and the efficient team at the chateau will make this day one of the best of your life. 

Become the lord of the chateau for a day and treat your guests – without any organizational hassle.

Delicious food, great Burgundy wines, dance floor and DJ, this historic and prestigious setting has all the ingredients for an unforgettable wedding. Open all year round, there is no special season for a grand wedding or the most intimate event at Clos de Vougeot Chateau.

Combine gastronomy and Burgundy wine: Just married!

Lunch, gala dinner, cocktails … Whatever type of event you choose, the Clos de Vougeot Chateau is also open to company executives aware of the importance of their company’s image when they welcome clients, colleagues and directors … From the Renaissance room to the grand twelfth-century Cistercian cellar, passing by the monks’ former dormitory, conferences, meetings and debates take on a new dimension within these walls, which have seen 900 years of the history of Burgundy and its wines.

Ending a seminar with a reception at Clos de Vougeot Chateau offers an elegant and cheerful way to make an event special and unforgettable for attendees. Chef Olivier Walch and his team will treat you with their delicious dishes accompanied by the great wines of Burgundy, matured in the cellars of the chateau. In the space of a day, a night, or just a few hours, the hosts and their guests can enjoy one another’s company in the heart of Clos de Vougeot Chateau.

Winner of the 2021 Wine Tourism Trophies Golden Prize in the “Corporate Wine Tourism and Private Events” category, this major venue will undeniably lend cachet to all your get-togethers.