Drôme to Beaune by Clerkenwell Boy
“Excited to be embarking on a culinary adventure with Vallée de la Gastronomie in France.
A destination that spans 620km of beautiful vineyards, farms, cheese makers, iconic restaurants, historical towns & beautiful villages from Dijon to Marseille, via Lyon and Provence.”
MARIUS BISTRO RESTAURANT
“Arrived in Tain-L’Hermitage for dinner at Marius Bistro, with local produce and wines from the Hermitage Hills. Their wine cellar has over 1,000 wines!”
HÔTEL DE LA VILLEON
“A magical stay at the beautiful Hotel de la Villeon. A private townhouse, nestled on the border of Provence, deep inside the Rhone Valley, with spectacular views over the Hermitage vineyards.
Discovering our new favourite cheeses for breakfast - we loved the oozy Saint-Félicien with freshly baked baguettes!”
Cave de Tain
“Amazing wine experience with Terres de Syrah, discovering Cave de Tain and the vineyards on the Hermitage Hill. You can book a hike, ride or wine asting with a local guide trying some amazing wines!
We loved tasting the local cheeses, cured meats chocolate and seasonal fruit, alongside some delicious wines!”
ANDRÉ RESTAURANT, BY ANNE-SOPHIE PIC
“Dreamy lunch at André by Anne-Sophie PIC. The menu explores the culinary history and creativity of her family’s cooking, spanning four generations. Save room for Jacques Pic’s magic dessert, the iced orange & Grand Marnier soufflé! Iced parfait both voluptuous and light, in which the Grand Marnier brings out the bitterness of the orange.”
Grignan village
“We spent a few hours exploring the cute village & loved discovering the local bakery, cheese shop, wine bars and a beautiful ceramics studio!”
GRIGNAN CASTLE
“A wonderful tour of Grignan Castle with stunning views at the top!”
LE CLAIR DE LA PLUME HÔTEL
“The house was constructed in the 17th century, on the order of the Count of Grignan, for the housing of monks. It is now a luxury hotel with a Michelin starred restaurant.”
LE CLAIR DE LA PLUME RESTAURANT
“One of the BEST MEALS we had was at the Michelin starred restaurant Le Clair de la Plume, showcasing a fun & innovative interpretation of classic dishes, with incredible flavors & ingredients.”
Domaine De Montine
“Picnic in the Lavender Fields with locally made hams & cheeses, freshly baked bread, lovely salads, fresh fruit & a bottle of delicious rosé of course! And then a very interesting tour of the domaine, learning all about wine production with Rémy, followed by a full tasting of his family’s delicious wines.”
NYONS VILLAGE
“An early morning hike & tour to see this historic chapel in the old city center of Nyons. You must book a guided tour in order to see the beautiful art inside the chapel.”
HOUSE OF FRENCH OLIVES AND OLIVE OILS
“A fun morning learning all about French olive oil production in Nyons, followed by a cooking class making olive bread sticks, olive tapenade, tomato and goat cheese tarts.”
Lyon
“Very excited to visit Lyon, we absolutely adore this place! We took a lovely walk around the Old Town, discovering some amazing historical buildings, pastry shops, delicatessen, restaurants and street art. Make sure you visit the beautiful Basilica, which sits on the top of Fourvière hill, housing stunning mosaics and stained glass.”
DANIEL & DENISE RESTAURANT
“Located in the heart of the historic distric of Old Lyon, it’s a lovely Bouchon with a focus on traditional Lyonnais cuisine. They have Bib Gourmand awarded by the Michelin Guide. A brillant dinner!”
FOURVIÈRE HOTEL
“Checked into the Fourvière Hotel in lyon. The reception is housed in a former chapel of the old Convent of Visitation built by Bossan in 1854. The hotel is located near the top of the Roman amphitheatres, and a short stroll from the footsteps of the Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourvière.”
Enoculture
“An early morning hike up to Solutré Rock for a Mâconnais wine tasting session.”
Moutardes Edmond Fallot
“A fun and interesting visit. They are a family-owned mustard factory founded in 1840, which has a cute shop, tasting room, museum, as well as guided tours. And we made our very own Dijon mustard! Once ready, serve with a freshly baked baguette, plus ham & cheese.”
Hospices de Beaune
“A fascinating tour! A hospital foundation from the Middle Ages, the Hospices de Beaune is one of France’s most prestigious and historic monuments. Its flamboyant Gothic architecture and polychrome roofs make this museum one of Burgundy’s gems.”
Loiseau des Vignes
“Lovely dinner in the old town of Beaune. We loved the chilled melon soup with goat’s cheese, slow cooked beef cheek with buttery mash. And who doesn’t love a dessert trolley?! The wine pairings were also superb!”
