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Women of Wine in the Valley of Gastronomy 🍇
Routes : Vosne-Romanée > Mercurey > Le Perréon > Soyons > Vallon-Pont-d'Arc > Arles > Roquefort-la-Bédoule
Tasting
Tour duration
7 days, 6 nights
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Winemakers, sommeliers, or oenologists: embark on a journey to meet passionate women for whom wine holds no secrets! Between terroir discoveries, tastings, and lively exchanges, let yourself be captivated by the excellence of the wines and the stories of the women who make them.
This route can be completed on one or many occasions depending on your preferences.
Day 1
Vosne-Romanée
Start
The Domaine Armelle et Bernard Rion invites you to share its passions! Wine and Truffles
The Rion family has been making wine in Vosne-Romanée since 1896, and welcomes visitors to its cellars to discover its two passions: Great Bourgogne wines and great Bourgogne truffles. Today, the estate is managed today by Armelle and Bernard’s three daughters, Nelly, Alice, and Mélissa. Visitors are welcome to taste the estate’s wines or to enjoy a unique wine tourism experience in Vosne-Romanée from Monday to Saturday by appointment only. Wines and truffle products can be purchased directly at the cellar and are also available by mail order.
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25 min By car
31 km
Step 1
La Table de Pauline
The Domaine Charles, located in the heart of the Hautes-CĂ´tes de Beaune, in NANTOUX, cultivates 14 hectares of vines, including 10 hectares in the Hautes-CĂ´tes 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.

26 min By car
32 km
Overnight stay 2
Le Richebourg HĂ´tel**** Restaurant & Spa
In the heart of the Vosne-Romanée vineyards, just a stone's throw from the Château du Clos de Vougeot, Le Richebourg welcomes you for an unforgettable stay. The village of Vosne-Romanée opens its doors to you in an exceptional setting, whose most prestigious wines have made its reputation. With 30 rooms, a seminar room, a cosy bar, a restaurant, a spa, a garden and top-quality service, your requirements will be met.
The restaurant is open from Monday to Sunday for lunch and dinner.
The vineaSpa is also open every day.
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The restaurant is open from Monday to Sunday for lunch and dinner.
The vineaSpa is also open every day.

37 min By car
50 km
Day 2
Vosne-Romanée > Mercurey
Step 3
1 h By car
55 km
Step 4
La Table d'Héloïse
The Hostellerie d'Héloïse has been a restaurant in Cluny for many years and invites you to succumb to the pleasures of gastronomy in its two dining rooms: the veranda situated on the water's edge and the more intimate dining room.
The restaurant offers creative and refined cuisine using seasonal products, combining simplicity and generosity in a friendly atmosphere, accompanied by a wide choice of wines from different regions of France.
To satisfy all tastes, a selection of wines is served by the glass and in 50cl carafes, a selection that changes regularly.
Conviviality and pleasure of the taste buds are the key words of this gastronomic restaurant in Cluny; and the whole team is delighted and ready to welcome you.
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The restaurant offers creative and refined cuisine using seasonal products, combining simplicity and generosity in a friendly atmosphere, accompanied by a wide choice of wines from different regions of France.
To satisfy all tastes, a selection of wines is served by the glass and in 50cl carafes, a selection that changes regularly.
Conviviality and pleasure of the taste buds are the key words of this gastronomic restaurant in Cluny; and the whole team is delighted and ready to welcome you.

57 min By car
52 km
Overnight stay 5
Le Val d'Or - Authentic flavours in Burgundy
The chef offers a traditional "home-made" cuisine made from fresh local products. We suggest you come and taste it by the fireplace or on the terrace in the summer.
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1 h 23 min By car
118 km
Day 3
Mercurey > Le Perréon
Step 6
Domaine Célia & David LARGE
Welcome to Domaine Célia & David LARGE, in Montmelas-Saint-Sorlin!
Dive into the world of our vineyard, where the experience goes beyond just tasting. We invite you to enjoy convivial and immersive moments, in harmony with nature and our passion for wine.
The experiences we offer:
Visit & Tasting of 4 Parcel Wines: Discover our wines through a tasting of four of our parcel wines.
Vineyard Walk & Tasting: Take a stroll through the heart of the vines, fully immersed in the landscapes of Beaujolais, followed by a tasting of four of our wines.
Wine Tasting & Beaujolais MachĂ´n: Learn the art of tasting, paired with a delicious traditional Beaujolais snack, for an authentic and tasty experience.
Become a Winemaker for a Day: Live an unforgettable day as a winemaker! Take part in the domain's work, from the vineyard to the cellar, and discover the secrets of winemaking.
DIY Workshop - Creating Objects from Wine Bottles: A creative workshop where you transform wine bottles into unique decorative objects: glasses, vases, candle holders, and more.
A Universe Inspired by Pop Culture
Our passions for viticulture and pop culture meet in every aspect of our domain, even on our wine labels. Come discover our universe where every bottle tells a story!
All of our activities are available in English and can be booked online directly.
Choose your experience with us today, and let yourself be enchanted by the authenticity and originality of the domaine.
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Dive into the world of our vineyard, where the experience goes beyond just tasting. We invite you to enjoy convivial and immersive moments, in harmony with nature and our passion for wine.
The experiences we offer:
Visit & Tasting of 4 Parcel Wines: Discover our wines through a tasting of four of our parcel wines.
Vineyard Walk & Tasting: Take a stroll through the heart of the vines, fully immersed in the landscapes of Beaujolais, followed by a tasting of four of our wines.
Wine Tasting & Beaujolais MachĂ´n: Learn the art of tasting, paired with a delicious traditional Beaujolais snack, for an authentic and tasty experience.
Become a Winemaker for a Day: Live an unforgettable day as a winemaker! Take part in the domain's work, from the vineyard to the cellar, and discover the secrets of winemaking.
DIY Workshop - Creating Objects from Wine Bottles: A creative workshop where you transform wine bottles into unique decorative objects: glasses, vases, candle holders, and more.
A Universe Inspired by Pop Culture
Our passions for viticulture and pop culture meet in every aspect of our domain, even on our wine labels. Come discover our universe where every bottle tells a story!
All of our activities are available in English and can be booked online directly.
Choose your experience with us today, and let yourself be enchanted by the authenticity and originality of the domaine.

25 min By car
20 km
Step 7
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 €21 weekdays, €32 weekends.
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Fresh, local produce on a short menu.
Full menu €21 weekdays, €32 weekends.

31 min By car
24 km
Overnight stay 8
Castle of Loges
Set in a theater of greenery in the heart of the Beaujolais villages, the Château des Loges welcomes you for moments of relaxation and gourmet pleasure.
An 18th-century manor house, fully renovated and equipped, the Château des Loges offers 10 3-star rooms (comfort, grand comfort and a family room) decorated in the traditional style, each bearing the name of a Beaujolais cru, its terraces, its French garden, its billiard room and its air-conditioned restaurant with rich gourmet cuisine (maitre Restaurateur).
The chef's cuisine uses traditional local produce to delight the taste buds of all gourmets.
All our rooms are heated, air-conditioned and fully equipped. All specific equipment for hire
A wide range of activities are available to enhance your stay.
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An 18th-century manor house, fully renovated and equipped, the Château des Loges offers 10 3-star rooms (comfort, grand comfort and a family room) decorated in the traditional style, each bearing the name of a Beaujolais cru, its terraces, its French garden, its billiard room and its air-conditioned restaurant with rich gourmet cuisine (maitre Restaurateur).
The chef's cuisine uses traditional local produce to delight the taste buds of all gourmets.
All our rooms are heated, air-conditioned and fully equipped. All specific equipment for hire
A wide range of activities are available to enhance your stay.

1 h 58 min By car
148 km
Day 4
Le Perréon > Soyons
Step 9
Domaine Chaboud Cellier
Today, Stéphane Chaboud, representing the family's 6th generation, and Charlène Cellier, oenologist, have joined forces to run the 13-hectare estate.
This wine, unique in the world, has always been talked about, be it by famous writers who enjoyed it (Lamartine, Maupassant, Daudet), kings and other well-known names such as the Tsar of Russia or composers such as Wagner. Today, history is catching up with the estate and it is now up to Stéphane Chaboud, a direct descendant of the 6th generation, to lead the 13-hectare estate on the road to success and recognition with lovers of good wine. The estate's vineyard is on gentle slopes with limestone and calcareous-clay deposits, ideal for growing white grapes. But the estate doesn't stop there as it also produces Côtes du Rhône, Saint-Joseph and Cornas wines. The whole estate is in fact made up of 10 hectares devoted to Saint-Péray, 2 hectares to Cornas, 1 hectare to Saint-Joseph and 1.5 hectares to Côtes du Rhône.
All the vintage wines on offer are produced and aged in vats. For the Cornas, the ageing process is long and in barrels (between 12 and 18 months), and the maceration process is also very long. The white Saint Péray is 100% Roussanne with a traditional vinification method and a fermentation of 3 weeks at an average temperature of between 16° and 18°. The white Saint-Péray Grande Réserve is also made according to a traditional method of vinification with 100% Marsanne. The ageing process 'sur lattes' (on trays) lasts 36 months before riddling and disgorging. However, the estate offers its own selection for an informed public or those wishing to learn the secrets of historic wines such as with the Saint-Péray Marsanne (aromatic, floral, spicy but round and rich in the mouth, a refreshing wine), the Saint-Péray Cuvée Alexandre 2011 (floral wine, aromatic especially with eucalyptus), the Saint-Péray Roussanne 2011 which is fruity, floral, tasty and provides a nice return on the white fruit. All these exceptional wines have remained renowned through history and there is no doubt that this is just the beginning, much to everyone's delight.
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This wine, unique in the world, has always been talked about, be it by famous writers who enjoyed it (Lamartine, Maupassant, Daudet), kings and other well-known names such as the Tsar of Russia or composers such as Wagner. Today, history is catching up with the estate and it is now up to Stéphane Chaboud, a direct descendant of the 6th generation, to lead the 13-hectare estate on the road to success and recognition with lovers of good wine. The estate's vineyard is on gentle slopes with limestone and calcareous-clay deposits, ideal for growing white grapes. But the estate doesn't stop there as it also produces Côtes du Rhône, Saint-Joseph and Cornas wines. The whole estate is in fact made up of 10 hectares devoted to Saint-Péray, 2 hectares to Cornas, 1 hectare to Saint-Joseph and 1.5 hectares to Côtes du Rhône.
All the vintage wines on offer are produced and aged in vats. For the Cornas, the ageing process is long and in barrels (between 12 and 18 months), and the maceration process is also very long. The white Saint Péray is 100% Roussanne with a traditional vinification method and a fermentation of 3 weeks at an average temperature of between 16° and 18°. The white Saint-Péray Grande Réserve is also made according to a traditional method of vinification with 100% Marsanne. The ageing process 'sur lattes' (on trays) lasts 36 months before riddling and disgorging. However, the estate offers its own selection for an informed public or those wishing to learn the secrets of historic wines such as with the Saint-Péray Marsanne (aromatic, floral, spicy but round and rich in the mouth, a refreshing wine), the Saint-Péray Cuvée Alexandre 2011 (floral wine, aromatic especially with eucalyptus), the Saint-Péray Roussanne 2011 which is fruity, floral, tasty and provides a nice return on the white fruit. All these exceptional wines have remained renowned through history and there is no doubt that this is just the beginning, much to everyone's delight.

12 min By car
12 km
Step 10
Le Carré d'Aléthius
This hotel-restaurant (9 rooms) opened in 2010 and is located at the heart of the village of Charmes-sur-RhĂ´ne. Both the restaurant and the rooms are decorated with modern finesse, creating an elegant and warm atmosphere.
The young team will do their utmost to make your stay a perfect one, and will welcome you with cordiality and simplicity.
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The young team will do their utmost to make your stay a perfect one, and will welcome you with cordiality and simplicity.

2 min By car
2.5 km
Overnight stay 11
Hôtel-Restaurant Le Cèdre de Soyons
In 2014, Charlotte and Antoine fell in love at first sight with this mansion. You will appreciate the charm of the large garden where you can relax by the pool or exchange a few balls on the tennis court.
The 24 rooms are divided between the house and its outbuilding.
The table invites you to discover a local and seasonal cuisine which will be served under the veranda or on the terrace. The wine list features the prestigious local appellations: Saint Péray, Cornas, Hermitage and Saint Joseph.
The hotel "Accueil Vélo" is ideally located on the Viarhôna which connects Lake Geneva to the Mediterranean Sea. The Château de Crussol, 5 km away, offers a splendid panorama of the Alps, the vineyards and the Rhone Valley.
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The 24 rooms are divided between the house and its outbuilding.
The table invites you to discover a local and seasonal cuisine which will be served under the veranda or on the terrace. The wine list features the prestigious local appellations: Saint Péray, Cornas, Hermitage and Saint Joseph.
The hotel "Accueil Vélo" is ideally located on the Viarhôna which connects Lake Geneva to the Mediterranean Sea. The Château de Crussol, 5 km away, offers a splendid panorama of the Alps, the vineyards and the Rhone Valley.

57 min By car
79 km
Day 5
Soyons > Vallon-Pont-d'Arc
Step 12
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.

42 min By car
43 km
Step 13
Auberge de Montfleury
The chef is truly passionate about his profession, and he offers generous and creative cuisine with a blend of terroir and modernity, made from fantastic, carefully selected products. Originality and showcasing taste while respecting the product are essential values for him. The recipes for the dishes on the menu all testify to a real desire to share and to please!
You can expect a warm welcome when you arrive. You will be served by an attentive, professional and passionate team orchestrated by the chef's wife.
The restaurant boasts one Michelin star.
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You can expect a warm welcome when you arrive. You will be served by an attentive, professional and passionate team orchestrated by the chef's wife.
The restaurant boasts one Michelin star.

31 min By car
27 km
Overnight stay 14
HĂ´tel Villa Walbaum****
A selection of indoor and outdoor spaces, vast gardens, heated swimming pool, vaulted tasting cellar, library... invite you to relax and enjoy the good life.
Let yourself be seduced by this place dedicated to the art of living,
around the worlds of wine, contemplation and unspoilt nature...
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Let yourself be seduced by this place dedicated to the art of living,
around the worlds of wine, contemplation and unspoilt nature...

1 h 52 min By car
115 km
Day 6
Vallon-Pont-d'Arc > Arles
Step 15
Domaine du Mas de Rey
The Domaine du Mas de Rey offers the widest range of rare, local, single-vineyard wines that express the character of the Camargue terroir.
100% Caladoc, 100% Chasan or 100% Marselan from the oldest vines in the world. Discover also the fruity and fresh wines of the Esprit range, and the gourmet and complex wines of the Les Secrets de Cornille range.
At the heart of our Camargue region, the 110 hectares of vines are divided between 2 main terroirs. We discovered the sandy-loam soils around the estate, ideal for producing our oldest Marselan. We also found plots of land on the Crau plateau, an exceptional place where Chardonnay and Syrah thrive. These stony, clay-limestone soils are ideal for producing great wines. Domaine du Mas de Rey is an independent winegrower with over fifteen different grape varieties.
The oldest vines are around thirty years old, while others have been planted recently. A young, healthy vineyard that allows us to produce quality grapes. We grow rare, local varieties such as Chasan, Caladoc and Marselan. The oldest Marselan in the world was planted in front of the estate. You'll find this indigenous grape variety in every one of our red wines, whether blended or single-varietal. We are interested in new ways of growing vines. As part of our commitment to respecting the environment, we have planted grape varieties that are resistant to vine diseases and require less treatment. One of our recent challenges has been to convert to organic farming in 2020. The estate should be certified in 2023.
Recently refurbished with care to offer an unforgettable experience, the estate has two charming and elegant accommodation units, which can be used for receptions and seminars or can be entirely privatised.
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100% Caladoc, 100% Chasan or 100% Marselan from the oldest vines in the world. Discover also the fruity and fresh wines of the Esprit range, and the gourmet and complex wines of the Les Secrets de Cornille range.
At the heart of our Camargue region, the 110 hectares of vines are divided between 2 main terroirs. We discovered the sandy-loam soils around the estate, ideal for producing our oldest Marselan. We also found plots of land on the Crau plateau, an exceptional place where Chardonnay and Syrah thrive. These stony, clay-limestone soils are ideal for producing great wines. Domaine du Mas de Rey is an independent winegrower with over fifteen different grape varieties.
The oldest vines are around thirty years old, while others have been planted recently. A young, healthy vineyard that allows us to produce quality grapes. We grow rare, local varieties such as Chasan, Caladoc and Marselan. The oldest Marselan in the world was planted in front of the estate. You'll find this indigenous grape variety in every one of our red wines, whether blended or single-varietal. We are interested in new ways of growing vines. As part of our commitment to respecting the environment, we have planted grape varieties that are resistant to vine diseases and require less treatment. One of our recent challenges has been to convert to organic farming in 2020. The estate should be certified in 2023.
Recently refurbished with care to offer an unforgettable experience, the estate has two charming and elegant accommodation units, which can be used for receptions and seminars or can be entirely privatised.

28 min By car
27 km
Step 16
Mas de Peint
This elegant 17th-century mansion is a subtle compromise between a welcoming guest house and a luxury hotel. Guests can expect beautiful and comfortable rooms, authentic cuisine, and exceptional hospitality. Explore the 500 hectares of land and get a real taste of freedom.
Bulls are bred here as well as Camargue horses, and they also produce organic rice which is certified by the 'Qualité France' quality label, meaning that the Mas de Peint and the Manade Jacques Bon fit quite naturally into the concept of responsible tourism and sustainable development.
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Bulls are bred here as well as Camargue horses, and they also produce organic rice which is certified by the 'Qualité France' quality label, meaning that the Mas de Peint and the Manade Jacques Bon fit quite naturally into the concept of responsible tourism and sustainable development.

11 min By car
12 km
Overnight stay 17
Mas Saint Germain
In terms of farming, it is thanks to André, representing the second generation, who reorganised the estate, introducing vines and rice in particular.
Then, Pierre continued along the lines of a balanced mixed farming system, which is rare in the Camargue, and introduced the breeding of Camargue horses and bulls. The vineyards were replaced by pastures.
It was Monique who created the activity of rural tourism, bringing back to life the entire estate of remarkable, traditional buildings of St Germain, including a sheepfold, dovecote, stable, mansion, bread oven, caretaker's outbuilding, shepherd's outbuilding, housing for agricultural workers, and a cellar.
Laure, Anne and Germain, Pierre and Monique's children, strive to maintain this fragile balance by devoting all their time and energy to the smooth running of the wide variety of activities that make up the estate
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Then, Pierre continued along the lines of a balanced mixed farming system, which is rare in the Camargue, and introduced the breeding of Camargue horses and bulls. The vineyards were replaced by pastures.
It was Monique who created the activity of rural tourism, bringing back to life the entire estate of remarkable, traditional buildings of St Germain, including a sheepfold, dovecote, stable, mansion, bread oven, caretaker's outbuilding, shepherd's outbuilding, housing for agricultural workers, and a cellar.
Laure, Anne and Germain, Pierre and Monique's children, strive to maintain this fragile balance by devoting all their time and energy to the smooth running of the wide variety of activities that make up the estate

1 h 13 min By car
85 km
Day 7
Arles > Roquefort-la-Bédoule
Step 18
Château du Seuil
The estate covers almost 62 hectares of vineyards, half of the old vines. The vineyards face south and are rooted on the slopes of the Trévaressse hills in clay-limestone soils. Well-drained soil, cool night temperatures, morning dew, maximum sunshine. An ideal natural environment to make elegant, well-balanced, high-quality wines. The winery has been approved as organic since 2020.
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49 min By car
60 km
Arrival
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.

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