Tour
Meet the women of the Vallée de la Gastronomie 👩🍳
Routes : Nantoux > Dracy-le-Fort > Lyon 2e Arrondissement > Vallon-Pont-d'Arc > Cuges-les-Pins
Tour duration
4 days, 3 nights
TravelBy car
Meet some of the women who make up the Vallée de la Gastronomie: from Anne-Sophie Pic's Michelin-starred table to the Château des Pertonnières and its winemaker Ghislaine, discover the many skills and talents of the Vallée de la Gastronomie's inspiring and talented women.
16 steps distributed over 4 days
Day 1
Nantoux > Dracy-le-Fort
Start
La Table de Pauline
The Domaine Charles, located in the heart of the Hautes-Côtes de Beaune, in NANTOUX, cultivates 14 hectares of vines, including 10 hectares in the Hautes-Côtes de Beaune and 4 hectares in Volnay, Pommard, Meursault and Beaune.
The estate was passed on to Pascal and his daughters Pauline and Marie, François' son and granddaughter, and gave birth to Charles Père & Fille. Together, they offer new wines such as Chablis, Mâcon, Gevrey Chambertin and Nuits-Saint-Georges. Pauline, wanting people to taste their wines in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, created
"La Table de Pauline".
You will be offered several options with different house wines to taste. These wines will be accompanied by a traditional Burgundian menu prepared by a regional caterer.
Pauline will be on hand throughout your meal to introduce you to the estate's wines and our beautiful region, and to guide you in your choices.
For prices of the wine list and menus, please contact the caterer directly.
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The estate was passed on to Pascal and his daughters Pauline and Marie, François' son and granddaughter, and gave birth to Charles Père & Fille. Together, they offer new wines such as Chablis, Mâcon, Gevrey Chambertin and Nuits-Saint-Georges. Pauline, wanting people to taste their wines in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, created
"La Table de Pauline".
You will be offered several options with different house wines to taste. These wines will be accompanied by a traditional Burgundian menu prepared by a regional caterer.
Pauline will be on hand throughout your meal to introduce you to the estate's wines and our beautiful region, and to guide you in your choices.
For prices of the wine list and menus, please contact the caterer directly.
23 min By car
21 km
Step 1
Domaine Vitteaut-Alberti
The Vitteaut-Alberti estate was created in 1951 and has been in the same family for three generations. It is located in Rully, the birthplace of sparkling Bourgogne wine. Visitors are welcome to our dynamic and sparkling tasting cellar year-round, with group appointments for four and more people by appointment only. We have some 22 hectares under vine on some of the best Climats of the Côte Chalonnaise and the Côte de Beaune. Our aim is to do well and to offer a warm welcome.
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10 min By car
10 km
Overnight stay 2
Le Dracy Hotel et SPA - Restaurant La Garenne
Hotel with 47 bedrooms and a spa with heated indoor pool, sauna, hammam, gym and 3 rooms for beauty treatments.
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1 h 17 min By car
115 km
Day 2
Dracy-le-Fort > Lyon 2e Arrondissement
Step 3
Beurre Noisette Restaurant
After many years in gastronomic restaurants and brasseries, Pauline and Olivier are delighted to welcome you to their home!
Fresh, local produce on a short menu.
Full menu €20 weekdays, €32 weekends.
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Fresh, local produce on a short menu.
Full menu €20 weekdays, €32 weekends.
19 min By car
17 km
Step 4
Beaujolais Dupeuble - Château des Pertonnières
Since 1512, the Château des Pertonnières has been creating superb vintage wines in the fascinating Beaujolais des Pierres Dorées terroir, in Le Breuil, thanks to the expert know-how that has been passed down through the generations by the Dupeuble family. Up until 2014, this family-run estate was managed by 3 brothers, Damien, Julien and Paul. Today, the Château des Pertonnières covers a surface area of 45 ha and is now managed by Stéphane and Ghislaine (Damien's son and daughter), who take care of the day-to-day running of the estate and the winemaking, while Paul deals with the marketing side of things.
Thanks to Ghislaine's extensive experience, she will provide you with expert advice to help you make the right decisions. She will be delighted to assist you in organising professional or private events in the function room and group gite. (Team-building, seminars, weddings, birthdays, etc.)
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Thanks to Ghislaine's extensive experience, she will provide you with expert advice to help you make the right decisions. She will be delighted to assist you in organising professional or private events in the function room and group gite. (Team-building, seminars, weddings, birthdays, etc.)
33 min By car
33 km
Step 5
Food tours by Tasty Lyon
What would an exploration of Lyon be without mentioning the great food and drink there? Thanks to our themed, historic and gourmet tours, you will fully understand the international reputation of Lyon's gastronomy, from the emblematic 'Mères Lyonnaises' (female chefs) to chef Paul Bocuse.
We will guide you through the historic town centre, into the indoor market hall (Halles Paul Bocuse) and to some lesser-known places, off the beaten track. Our passionate food expert guides have selected some exceptional tastings for you, where you will learn about the history and technique behind each product.
From the origins of Lyon's cuisine to the new rising stars of the contemporary world of gastronomy, our food tours are the best way to explore Lyon's heritage while tasting the iconic products that have really put the city on the map!
Prepare for a taste extravaganza!
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We will guide you through the historic town centre, into the indoor market hall (Halles Paul Bocuse) and to some lesser-known places, off the beaten track. Our passionate food expert guides have selected some exceptional tastings for you, where you will learn about the history and technique behind each product.
From the origins of Lyon's cuisine to the new rising stars of the contemporary world of gastronomy, our food tours are the best way to explore Lyon's heritage while tasting the iconic products that have really put the city on the map!
Prepare for a taste extravaganza!
6 min By car
2.3 km
Overnight stay 6
Greet hôtel Lyon Confluence
Enjoy the comfort of our colorful, lively rooms decorated with upcycled objects. Join us at Mademoiselle Simone restaurant to share a drink, meal or live jazz concert! We offer healthy, local and seasonal cuisine.
Between Old Lyon and its traditional restaurants and the modern Confluence district. Near the famous Brasserie Georges and historic Place Bellecour, you can stroll on foot or take sustainable transport.
Committed and passionate, we offer an experience where meeting and sharing are key. We are committed to reduce, reuse and recycle by giving objects a second life. Come along and enjoy this experience!
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Between Old Lyon and its traditional restaurants and the modern Confluence district. Near the famous Brasserie Georges and historic Place Bellecour, you can stroll on foot or take sustainable transport.
Committed and passionate, we offer an experience where meeting and sharing are key. We are committed to reduce, reuse and recycle by giving objects a second life. Come along and enjoy this experience!
1 h 34 min By car
130 km
Day 3
Lyon 2e Arrondissement > Vallon-Pont-d'Arc
Step 7
La Belle Noix
Nestled among walnut trees at the foot of the Vercors mountains, Dorothée and Ludovic from La Belle Noix welcome you to their 35-hectare, certified organic walnut farm.
On their two-hundred-year-old farm, Dorothée and Ludovic offer Noix de Grenoble PDO, walnut kernels and walnut wine, as well as a whole range of gourmet walnut products: walnut and walnut-chocolate spreads, walnut cookies, savory walnut-olive spreads, sweet or savory coated walnut kernels, bottled preparation for walnut moelleux... All these products are entirely processed on the farm by our own staff, and are certified organic.
When you come and visit the farm, you'll be able to meet these two passionate farmers, observe the machinery and equipment needed to harvest and dry the nuts, and discover the farm's processing workshop where all the products offered for sale are prepared, and of course, taste them!
And, as the icing on the cake, you can also discover the La Belle Huile mill that Séverine, Ludovic's sister, installed in autumn 2018 to press oil to order! The perfect opportunity to combine two exciting visits on a single site!
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On their two-hundred-year-old farm, Dorothée and Ludovic offer Noix de Grenoble PDO, walnut kernels and walnut wine, as well as a whole range of gourmet walnut products: walnut and walnut-chocolate spreads, walnut cookies, savory walnut-olive spreads, sweet or savory coated walnut kernels, bottled preparation for walnut moelleux... All these products are entirely processed on the farm by our own staff, and are certified organic.
When you come and visit the farm, you'll be able to meet these two passionate farmers, observe the machinery and equipment needed to harvest and dry the nuts, and discover the farm's processing workshop where all the products offered for sale are prepared, and of course, taste them!
And, as the icing on the cake, you can also discover the La Belle Huile mill that Séverine, Ludovic's sister, installed in autumn 2018 to press oil to order! The perfect opportunity to combine two exciting visits on a single site!
39 min By car
47 km
Step 8
Le Restaurant Pic***
Discover all the experiences offered by Pic Valence on the Gift voucher website https://anne-sophie-pic.secretbox.fr/
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1 h 09 min By car
88 km
Step 9
Gorges de l'Ardèche
The Ardèche gorges are a listed nature reserve and are best explored by canoe, on foot, by small boat or along the tourist road with many breathtaking viewpoints from where visitors can explore the canyon in its impressive majesty.
With its endless ‘garrigue’(scrubland) and sunshine, this is the most Mediterranean region of Ardèche.
But beneath this peaceful, hot, southern land is a hidden network of underground rivers which, over the cen¬turies, scoured out miles of galleries and caves, such as the Chauvet Cave, that were subsequently occupied by our ancestors.
The Ardèche River has also carved 20 miles of wild gorges through the dominant limestone plateau, leaving behind a 200 ft free-standing natural arch Pont d'Arc.
The Ardèche Gorges are known far and wide and welcome every year many visitors seeking for nature discovery, escape and outdoor activities. They are one of the most popular sites in the county of Ardèche.
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With its endless ‘garrigue’(scrubland) and sunshine, this is the most Mediterranean region of Ardèche.
But beneath this peaceful, hot, southern land is a hidden network of underground rivers which, over the cen¬turies, scoured out miles of galleries and caves, such as the Chauvet Cave, that were subsequently occupied by our ancestors.
The Ardèche River has also carved 20 miles of wild gorges through the dominant limestone plateau, leaving behind a 200 ft free-standing natural arch Pont d'Arc.
The Ardèche Gorges are known far and wide and welcome every year many visitors seeking for nature discovery, escape and outdoor activities. They are one of the most popular sites in the county of Ardèche.
18 min By car
16 km
Step 10
Les Dégustations de Jézabel
I am specialised in wine and local products tasting sessions and organise tastings that arouse all the senses, based on various themes:
- Discovery of Ardèche: wines and local products from Ardèche.
- Wine and chocolate tasting
- Wine and cheese tasting
- Tasting cocktail dinner: 3 wines + 5 local products. Sufficient quantities for a buffet
- Personalised tasting: customers can choose their wines and local products
- Blind tasting: using black glasses or blindfolded.
- Taste discovery: tasting workshops for children with a range of cordials and local products.
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- Discovery of Ardèche: wines and local products from Ardèche.
- Wine and chocolate tasting
- Wine and cheese tasting
- Tasting cocktail dinner: 3 wines + 5 local products. Sufficient quantities for a buffet
- Personalised tasting: customers can choose their wines and local products
- Blind tasting: using black glasses or blindfolded.
- Taste discovery: tasting workshops for children with a range of cordials and local products.
31 min By car
29 km
Overnight stay 11
Hôtel Berneron
Our hotel in Vallon Pont D'arc, in the south of the Ardèche, invites you to discover the enigmatic landscapes of the Ardèche Gorges Nature Reserve.
Dive into the heart of a wild valley.
History, nature and our teams combine their talents to make your stay a success.
Our rooms offer comfort, softness and luminosity for the most restorative of rests.
As for our cuisine, it combines the best of our terroir with the wines of the Rhône Valley.
From prehistory to modernity, it's the ideal setting for inspiring groups and professional reflection among your colleagues at seminars.
Our tasty continental breakfast is served from 7:30am to 10:30am. It includes hot beverages (coffee, milk, hot or iced chocolate, as well as a wide selection of teas and infusions), fruit juices, breads and pastries, assorted jams, honey and spreads, as well as applesauce, yoghurt, butter, cheeses and cereals. Price: €15 per person.
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Dive into the heart of a wild valley.
History, nature and our teams combine their talents to make your stay a success.
Our rooms offer comfort, softness and luminosity for the most restorative of rests.
As for our cuisine, it combines the best of our terroir with the wines of the Rhône Valley.
From prehistory to modernity, it's the ideal setting for inspiring groups and professional reflection among your colleagues at seminars.
Our tasty continental breakfast is served from 7:30am to 10:30am. It includes hot beverages (coffee, milk, hot or iced chocolate, as well as a wide selection of teas and infusions), fruit juices, breads and pastries, assorted jams, honey and spreads, as well as applesauce, yoghurt, butter, cheeses and cereals. Price: €15 per person.
38 min By car
32 km
Day 4
Vallon-Pont-d'Arc > Cuges-les-Pins
Step 12
Domaine de la Croix Blanche
The Coteaux de l'Ardèche, Côtes du Rhône and Côtes du Rhône Village white, rosé and red wines are produced, grown and bottled on the estate and our estate is certified organic by Ecocert. Introductory wine tasting sessions accompanied with local products, olives, terrines and saucissons are available.
Our olives are grown naturally and crushed according to traditional methods, producing first cold-pressed oil.
Duration of the tour: 1 hour.
Selected as one of the 'Etapes Savoureuses' (tasty places to go) in Ardèche
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Our olives are grown naturally and crushed according to traditional methods, producing first cold-pressed oil.
Duration of the tour: 1 hour.
Selected as one of the 'Etapes Savoureuses' (tasty places to go) in Ardèche
1 h 48 min By car
145 km
Step 13
Les Sablés Marseillais (shortbread biscuits)
As the daughter and great-granddaughter of bakers and pastry chefs, she is keeping the passion for great taste and values alive by creating a range of delicious shortbread biscuits, in both sweet and savoury varieties, with the help of her daughter Laura, a nutritionist, all with an environmentally responsible and committed approach in mind.
This original creation was inspired by a family recipe, and reflects the values of haute couture in that it comes in different flavours and with different accompaniments, which are adapted to the seasons and events of the year. These homemade shortbread biscuits are made according to the family tradition, combined with cutting-edge technology and an exclusive mould.
Our charter:
- Respect the land and protect nature, for our health and that of our children.
- Do not use any artificial colourings, flavourings or preservatives.
- All our transparent and opaque packaging is made from glass, paper or plant matter that is either biodegradable or can be recycled.
- Traditional and organic manufacturing methods, 100% 'Made in Marseille', using short circuits and with environmentally responsible and solidarity-based practices in mind.
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This original creation was inspired by a family recipe, and reflects the values of haute couture in that it comes in different flavours and with different accompaniments, which are adapted to the seasons and events of the year. These homemade shortbread biscuits are made according to the family tradition, combined with cutting-edge technology and an exclusive mould.
Our charter:
- Respect the land and protect nature, for our health and that of our children.
- Do not use any artificial colourings, flavourings or preservatives.
- All our transparent and opaque packaging is made from glass, paper or plant matter that is either biodegradable or can be recycled.
- Traditional and organic manufacturing methods, 100% 'Made in Marseille', using short circuits and with environmentally responsible and solidarity-based practices in mind.
27 min By car
28 km
Step 14
Château Barbanau
The blood of Emile Bodin - one of the most famous Cassis winemakers - runs through the veins of Sophie Simonini Cerciello. Talent must be written into their DNA!
Sophie took over the vineyard from her grandfather in 1989, and today, the estate produces some of the most remarkable wines of the region. She has been working in partnership for many years now with her oenologist husband.
The vineyard has been classified organic since 2008.
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Sophie took over the vineyard from her grandfather in 1989, and today, the estate produces some of the most remarkable wines of the region. She has been working in partnership for many years now with her oenologist husband.
The vineyard has been classified organic since 2008.
11 min By car
8.2 km
Arrival
Safran de Cuges - Anne Jeanjean
Production of saffron 'threads', crocus bulbs, saffron jams and syrups, as well as floral syrups, chickpeas, dried aromatic plants and herbal teas.
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