In the heart of the Provençal vineyards, introduce yourself to the thousand-year-old tradition of the grape harvest and enjoy a friendly social experience with the winemakers during your stay. 

A haven of greenery in the heart of the Provençal vineyards next to Fréjus, the Clos des Roses vineyard has a modern wine cellar filled with huge sculptures, as well as an authentic Provençal house. You will savour the gourmet tastes of Mediterranean- and Provençal-style cuisine and relax in one of the eight stylishly decorated rooms. During the grape harvest, go with the team for a morning of grape picking, then taste the first juice of the crushed grapes and have lunch with the pickers.

Walks in the vineyards around historical local sites and interesting discoveries on signposted paths. With a visit to the wine cellars and a tasting of Provencal wines when you finish. 

Walk in the vineyards of Provence and taste the best wines of Provence in the wine cellars. The Winegrowers’ Paths offer you signposted walks, varying from 5 to 13 km in length, which start from four cooperative wine cellars (guidebooks can be obtained at Puyloubier, Trets, Rognes and Lambesc). On these round trips you will discover the different varieties of grapes and the work of the winegrowers.

Another option, available from May to November at the four wine cellar cooperatives of the Bouches-du-Rhône, is to do a guided 5-km walk of local historic sites with a wine grower. This is available each first Saturday of the month. The Winegrowers’ Walks conclude with a tasting in the wine cellar.

The members of the Massin family enjoy showing you the magic of their champagne bubbles, which they have produced for four generations. An informative and friendly champagne-tasting workshop.

Carole Massin welcomes you to the wine cellar, in person, for a two-hour discovery tour. She provides expert commentary about the equipment and reveals the secrets of how to make champagne bubbles. At the foot of the impressive fermentation tanks, you taste the still wines, with no bubbles (made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes), and taste the blends.

The visit ends in a friendly family setting in the tasting room, where you will taste six champagnes, including the special Solera, composed of 14 different types of grape, as well as a dry rosé and a vintage champagne. The champagnes are accompanied by a selection of delicious tiny cakes known as petit fours. 

In a unique wine workshop, learn how to taste still wines and create your own blend of champagne! After a few years maturing in the cellar, the champagne you created will be dispatched to you.

In the Marne Valley, the House of J. de Telmont welcomes you to the Damery vineyard for an exceptional wine workshop. After a presentation of the Champagne region, the different grape varieties and winemaking, comes the much-anticipated moment. You taste the still wines, without bubbles, then blend the wines and create your own champagne! Your creation is ready.

After a few years in the cellar, your champagne will be ready to taste among friends. A special experience lasting three and a half hours, which concludes with a glass of champagne and delicious tiny cakes known as petits fours.

Winner of the Wine Tourism Trophies Golden Prize 2021 in the “Creative and Original Activities” category, the Champagne house puts on other activities where you can take part in some sparkling discoveries!

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.