Tour
Discover the Vallée de la Gastronomy by bike 🚴♀️
Routes : Tournus > Mâcon > Villefranche-sur-Saône > Lyon 2e Arrondissement > Tain-l'Hermitage > Valence > Montélimar
Tour duration
8 days, 7 nights
TravelBy bike
DifficultyAverage
Get ready for a gastronomic cycling adventure through the Vallée de la Gastronomie. Along the Voie Bleue and ViaRhôna, discover the gastronomic treasures of the Vallée de la Gastronomie while following the peaceful riverside of the Saône and Rhône. Pedaling through picturesque landscapes, you'll explore charming villages and lovely towns. Along the way, you'll have the opportunity to taste regional specialties, from fine wines, delicious cheeses and local produce. During this route, you'll combine physical exercise, breathtaking panoramas and gustatory pleasures for a truly unique experience in the heart of the Vallée de la Gastronomie.
This route can be completed on one or many occasions depending on your preferences.
Day 1
Tournus
Start
Let the adventure begin !
Start your biking & gourmet journey in Tournus. This very typic city of Burgundy will open your cycling adventure on the Vallée de la gastronomie. From Tounus to Port-Saint-Louis while following the Saône and Rhône rivers, you will live an unforgettable adventures.
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5 min By bike
1.1 km
Step 1
Les Vignerons de Mancey
This is a unique spot in the southern Bourgogne region, offering both our own wines and wines from our Vignerons Indépendents associates. The site is divided into three areas. The first is dedicated to wine tourism, with a unique visitor trail for discovering both vines and wines. The second is a tasting/sales area with around 85 Bourgogne appellations on offer. The third is for events, comprising a seminar space for workshops and themed tastings. Entrance is free, and guided tours are available upon reservation.
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5 min By bike
1.3 km
Step 2
at Les Terrasses
"Artisan Chef" is how Jean-Michel, a young starred chef, likes to introduce himself. With Pascal and Victor, pillars of the restaurant and who have the memory of the know-how passed on by Michel Carrette senior, they like to handle ideas and products; to assemble them and look for the clash of flavours; to finally combine them and create a work of art that is timeless, flavourful and unexpected. With these important words: the pleasure of sharing.
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5 min By bike
1.2 km
Overnight stay 3
Hôtel Le Rempart
The hotel-restaurant ***, Le Rempart welcomes you in the heart of Burgundy. Recently renovated with taste, you can enjoy the Pub du Rempart and the Brasserie du Rempart.
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2 h 51 min By bike
34 km
Day 2
Tournus > Mâcon
Step 4
Le Saint Laurent
At this retro-style brasserie, you'll find bench seats, posters, checkered floor tiles and an outdoor seating area with a view of the Saône. The outdoor terrace is a very pleasant and peaceful place to dine. They serve typical cuisine of the Val de Saône with some traditional specialities such as Saône whitebait, fresh pan-fried frogs' legs, and creamy Bresse chicken. There are some set menus on offer, with names that give you an idea of what to expect: 'Clin d’œil Mâconnais' (a tribute to the Mâconnais region) , 'le Marché du Jour' (today's market), 'Une Envie Gourmande' (a sweet tooth).
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1 h 40 min By bike
18 km
Step 5
Maison Jean Loron
The Maison Jean Loron invites you to explore the legacy left by the winemaker Jean Loron. Taste ou wines born from the unique spirit of the Beaujolais and Southern Bourgogne region that are appreciated worldwide. Located between the Moulin-à-Vent in Beaujolais and the Roche de Solutré in the Mâconnais, the Maison Jean Loron is one of the oldest and largest winegrowers in the Southern Bourgogne.
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1 h 42 min By bike
18 km
Overnight stay 6
Hôtel & SPA Panorama 360**** Mâcon - Séminaires & SKYBAR
The hotel, with 69 rooms and suites, is located in the very centre of Mâcon, in a superb building erected over 100 years ago.
Its rooftop SKYBAR 360 offers a unique view of Mâcon, the Saône and Mont-Blanc.
The wellness area, with its two treatment rooms, herbal tea room, whirlpool, heated relaxation pool, hammam and sauna, will provide you with a memorable moment of relaxation.
The 360 Convention Centre is also available for your business events.
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Its rooftop SKYBAR 360 offers a unique view of Mâcon, the Saône and Mont-Blanc.
The wellness area, with its two treatment rooms, herbal tea room, whirlpool, heated relaxation pool, hammam and sauna, will provide you with a memorable moment of relaxation.
The 360 Convention Centre is also available for your business events.
3 h 35 min By bike
35 km
Day 3
Mâcon > Villefranche-sur-Saône
Step 7
Maison P. Ferraud & Fils
Our traditional, family-run estate has been passed down through the generations since 1882, and is today managed by the 5th generation. We offer visitors the whole range of Beaujolais wines for tasting and sale. Come and discover this place steeped in history with its old cellars dating back more than a century! Our wines come from our family-run estates and châteaux which grant us exclusivity and with whom we work in partnership, some of them for decades now.
Our philosophy has always been to give priority to the particular character and personality of each of the appellations, while respecting the variety of the terroirs.
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Our philosophy has always been to give priority to the particular character and personality of each of the appellations, while respecting the variety of the terroirs.
7 min By bike
1.6 km
Step 8
Les Rendez-Vous de Bobosse restaurant
The restaurant boasts an air-conditioned dining room with capacity for 40 people, and a covered outdoor terrace for 30 people. The menu features a large selection of products from our shop, used to make home-cooked dishes, served in a Beaujolais Bistro-style atmosphere. If you are in a hurry, we offer a selection of quick-to-serve dishes.
At the wine bar, you can sample a glass of the selection of the day, or choose from our wine list, and why not order a selection of saucisson? This area can be booked out for private functions or lunches for 15 to 35 people.
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At the wine bar, you can sample a glass of the selection of the day, or choose from our wine list, and why not order a selection of saucisson? This area can be booked out for private functions or lunches for 15 to 35 people.
1 h 37 min By bike
20 km
Overnight stay 9
Best Western Plus Plaisance
Right in the center of town, the BEST WESTERN Plaisance*** hotel, with its 68 warm and comfortable rooms (including 5 superior rooms and 5 duplex family suites), welcomes you for an escape at the gateway to the Beaujolais region. Ideal for families, couples and friends, groups, business trips and seminars. Easily accessible, the hotel offers private parking and a closed garage.
Features: free wifi, 24-hour reception, bar area, buffet breakfast, fitness room, Canal Sat. and Canal+.
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Features: free wifi, 24-hour reception, bar area, buffet breakfast, fitness room, Canal Sat. and Canal+.
3 h 36 min By bike
43 km
Day 4
Villefranche-sur-Saône > Lyon 2e Arrondissement
Step 10
Halles de Lyon - Paul Bocuse (indoor market hall)
The Halles (indoor market hall) was opened in February 1971 by Louis Pradel, and then renovated in 2006. The roof is covered in grass and greenery. From March 1859 to January 1971, this market hall was located at Place des Cordeliers, in the 2nd 'arrondissement' of Lyon.
The roof will soon be transformed into a huge public garden, and will be open to visitors.
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The roof will soon be transformed into a huge public garden, and will be open to visitors.
13 min By bike
2.5 km
Step 11
Café Terroir
We serve authentic and innovative cuisine made with ingredients that are used to their full potential.
To guarantee the intensity of flavours and nutritional value of the ingredients, they are used in as simple a manner as possible.
We therefore source our ingredients from farmers and winegrowers that are committed to sustainable and environmentally friendly methods.
Our goal is to share with you the passion they have for their produce in a friendly and festive atmosphere.
We strive to locate and source these top-quality ingredients as locally as possible, use them with imagination and serve them with a smile.
We are committed to offering high-quality cuisine and service at reasonable prices.
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To guarantee the intensity of flavours and nutritional value of the ingredients, they are used in as simple a manner as possible.
We therefore source our ingredients from farmers and winegrowers that are committed to sustainable and environmentally friendly methods.
Our goal is to share with you the passion they have for their produce in a friendly and festive atmosphere.
We strive to locate and source these top-quality ingredients as locally as possible, use them with imagination and serve them with a smile.
We are committed to offering high-quality cuisine and service at reasonable prices.
3 min By bike
518 m
Step 12
Welcome to Lyon
Combining an exceptional historical heritage with world-renowned gastronomy, Lyon is the ideal city to spend a weekend filled with emotions and flavors.
A gourmet city par excellence for centuries, renowned the world over thanks to Chef Paul Bocuse, Lyon boasts over 2,000 restaurants: from famous "bouchons" (typical bistros) to Michelin-starred establishments; from traditional "mères lyonnaises" to inspired, innovative young chefs; Lyon is a veritable laboratory of tastes and concepts in gastronomy.
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A gourmet city par excellence for centuries, renowned the world over thanks to Chef Paul Bocuse, Lyon boasts over 2,000 restaurants: from famous "bouchons" (typical bistros) to Michelin-starred establishments; from traditional "mères lyonnaises" to inspired, innovative young chefs; Lyon is a veritable laboratory of tastes and concepts in gastronomy.
11 min By bike
1.9 km
Step 13
Food Traboule
La Tour Rose, a famous restaurant and an exceptionally charming luxury hotel in Vieux-Lyon, had been dormant for several years. Tabata and Ludovic Mey have embarked on a new chapter, bringing renewed life to one of Lyon’s landmarks. They created Food Traboule as much more than just a food court, it's the creation of a new place to get together in the city.
To sum up, Food Traboule is a historic 660 m2 location that includes 2 bars, 1 coffee shop, 7 rooms, 7 atmospheres, 1 event space, 240 seats and 12 chefs: Le Comptoir des Apothicaires, Ludo’s Pizza, Le Bistrot du Potager, Substrat - La Panifacture, La Meunière, Butcher Brother, Lyon’s Gastro Pub, Misto, Lob’s, MSB - Mon Salade Bar, La Baraque à Sucre and Le Bistrot du Sucré.
There are vegetarian and vegan options available.
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To sum up, Food Traboule is a historic 660 m2 location that includes 2 bars, 1 coffee shop, 7 rooms, 7 atmospheres, 1 event space, 240 seats and 12 chefs: Le Comptoir des Apothicaires, Ludo’s Pizza, Le Bistrot du Potager, Substrat - La Panifacture, La Meunière, Butcher Brother, Lyon’s Gastro Pub, Misto, Lob’s, MSB - Mon Salade Bar, La Baraque à Sucre and Le Bistrot du Sucré.
There are vegetarian and vegan options available.
12 min By bike
2.7 km
Overnight stay 14
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!
Day 5
Lyon 2e Arrondissement > Tain-l'Hermitage
Step 15
Cité du Chocolat Valrhona
Valrhona's expertise will become accessible to everyone, on a fun, educational and gourmet tour where visitors - both individuals and professionals - will explore, admire, listen, touch, smell and of course taste chocolate in all its forms. On the first floor, there is a chocolate-themed restaurant, a patisserie laboratory offering visitors a practical experience, and also a space devoted to craftspeople from the chocolate world and to Valrhona's history.
Chocolate shop and tickets for the tour and workshops online: www.citeduchocolat.com
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Chocolate shop and tickets for the tour and workshops online: www.citeduchocolat.com
Step 16
Le Cerisier
Meet the charming couple behind Le Cerisier who cook with 4 hands and offer gourmet cuisine using fresh, local and seasonal produce. Fine wine list from the Rhône Valley, Burgundy and other regions with around 850 references.
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7 min By bike
1.2 km
Step 17
Wine cellar M. CHAPOUTIER
For 200 years, the M. CHAPOUTIERhas been creating the very finest of wines with the greatest respect for the balances of Nature in order to achieve the most precise expression of each terroir.
The world of wine is one of conviviality and generosity.
M. CHAPOUTIER seeks to share this message through an art de vivre that anyone can enjoy.
The M. CHAPOUTIER winery offers visitors tours of the vineyards followed by a wine tasting in our wine bar or a private room.
These tours, in which our expert sommeliers will share their passion for wine with you, can be tailored-made or based on a specific theme. Group packages are also available.
These tours will give you a glimpse into the soul and the savoir-faire of the M. CHAPOUTIER wine company.
You will experience a new way of learning about wine, one which is surprising, amazing and exciting.
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The world of wine is one of conviviality and generosity.
M. CHAPOUTIER seeks to share this message through an art de vivre that anyone can enjoy.
The M. CHAPOUTIER winery offers visitors tours of the vineyards followed by a wine tasting in our wine bar or a private room.
These tours, in which our expert sommeliers will share their passion for wine with you, can be tailored-made or based on a specific theme. Group packages are also available.
These tours will give you a glimpse into the soul and the savoir-faire of the M. CHAPOUTIER wine company.
You will experience a new way of learning about wine, one which is surprising, amazing and exciting.
< 1 min By bike
122 m
Overnight stay 18
Hôtel & Spa Fac & Spera
Fac & Spera a state of mind....
The bright, comfortable rooms and suites are suitable for people with reduced mobility. They are equipped with adjustable air conditioning, free wifi, minibar, room service, 43″ flat screens (French and foreign channels, direct connection to your Netflix account). The hotel also features a workspace, games room and landscaped pool, relaxation areas, wine bar and spa.
8 Lunasol apartment-hotels (duplex or studio) complete the offer.
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The bright, comfortable rooms and suites are suitable for people with reduced mobility. They are equipped with adjustable air conditioning, free wifi, minibar, room service, 43″ flat screens (French and foreign channels, direct connection to your Netflix account). The hotel also features a workspace, games room and landscaped pool, relaxation areas, wine bar and spa.
8 Lunasol apartment-hotels (duplex or studio) complete the offer.
1 h 44 min By bike
25 km
Day 6
Tain-l'Hermitage > Valence
Step 19
Saturday market stroll, Place des Clercs
People agree that the Valence market is one of the most beautiful in
Provence, and not to be missed if you're visiting the Drôme region.
You'll meet farmers, fruit and early produce producers, horticulturists - enough to fill your basket with the finest local seasonal produce.
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20 min By bike
4.6 km
Step 20
André - The Maison Pic bistro
Journey back to the 1930s, to when artistic professions were at a turning point thanks to the remarkable expertise of the craftspeople, a time characterised by the materials and lines used, as well as a time of trendsetting graphics.
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8 min By bike
1.8 km
Step 21
Optional
Le Clos Fougères
A family-run farm dedicated to helping people discover our profession, offering tours, activities, workshops, events, gîtes, pick-your-own produce and a farm shop.
We grow fruit, vegetables and grapes ourselves, making our own wine and transforming our fruit into delicious juices and jams.
Since 1882, we've been working our land to bring you the very best produce, some of which is grown organically.
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We grow fruit, vegetables and grapes ourselves, making our own wine and transforming our fruit into delicious juices and jams.
Since 1882, we've been working our land to bring you the very best produce, some of which is grown organically.
Overnight stay 22
Hôtel de France
Available nearby: cinema, theatre, Jouvet Park, Art Museum and Armenian heritage. If you want, we can guide you during an outing on the theme: vine and wine.
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5 h By bike
70 km
Day 7
Valence > Montélimar
Step 23
Musée du Nougat – Fabrique Arnaud Soubeyran
Inside the Fabrique, the Musée du Nougat Arnaud Soubeyran is a tribute to the most iconic of Montélimar nougat brands. Come and learn about the history of the region, of the National 7 main road, of a town, its residents and the story behind Mr. and Mrs Soubeyran's nougat!
Throughout the centuries, the Fabrique Arnaud Soubeyran has managed to preserve the age-old values for quality, excellence and traditional expertise. This establishment has adapted with the times and visitors can come and learn about its history, its current operations and what's to come in the future, on a tour of the Museum with fun and contemporary tools that will whisk visitors away on a surprising journey into the cooking pots!
The whole family will enjoy the interactive, fun and goumet visitor's tour. The work of many artists, photographers, painters and scale-model creators features in the tour, providing a fun and poetic touch, filled with fascinating information and facts! An exceptional addition is the beehive sound experience, that takes you on a journey into the world of the beehive, through the four seasons.
The shop is a treasure trove of sweet treats, all made right here on-site and very difficult to resist!
With a restaurant serving lunch and a tearoom, don't hesitate to stay a while longer after your visit, you're in for a delicious treat!
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Throughout the centuries, the Fabrique Arnaud Soubeyran has managed to preserve the age-old values for quality, excellence and traditional expertise. This establishment has adapted with the times and visitors can come and learn about its history, its current operations and what's to come in the future, on a tour of the Museum with fun and contemporary tools that will whisk visitors away on a surprising journey into the cooking pots!
The whole family will enjoy the interactive, fun and goumet visitor's tour. The work of many artists, photographers, painters and scale-model creators features in the tour, providing a fun and poetic touch, filled with fascinating information and facts! An exceptional addition is the beehive sound experience, that takes you on a journey into the world of the beehive, through the four seasons.
The shop is a treasure trove of sweet treats, all made right here on-site and very difficult to resist!
With a restaurant serving lunch and a tearoom, don't hesitate to stay a while longer after your visit, you're in for a delicious treat!
18 min By bike
4.2 km
Step 24
Le Moderne restaurant
Featured in the Michelin Guide since 2017, awarded the 'Maître Restaurateur' title and recognised by the culinary college of France. Very pleasant outdoor terrace full of flowers, car park just opposite and service with a smile!
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4 min By bike
838 m
Step 25
Château de Montélimar
The castle is ideally located a few minutes walk away from the city centre, standing atop Montélimar’s heights. The stronghold is a powerful testimony of the Adhémar family and lineage’s influence, for the city was named after them. The castle comprises the Lord’s lodge, a Roman chapel, a square tower and a curtain wall topped by a chemin de ronde. As centuries went by, the ensemble served various purposes, such as a palace, a fort, citadel and then a prison. Today, the castle is a publicly owned property and belongs to Département de la Drôme, it has been listed as part of the Monuments Historiques and has benefited from many restoration projects. The first visitors were admitted in 1983 and have enjoyed since the building’s unique Southern Roman architectural features. Most remarkable highlights of the stronghold include some notable arcade windows and a breathtaking 360° panorama over the city from the chemin de ronde.
History with children’s eyes
Whether our visitors are young amateurs with a knack for history heirlooms or simply curious minds, we encourage children and adults to explore this one of a kind castle: several visiting courses include games and fun activities for all ages. All courses cover the castle’s history and its architecture, the daily routine of Lords and their subjects, customs and rituals commonly used during Middle Age and how the City of Montélimar governed and was governed over the ages.
This project of setting up innovative, off the beaten track visiting courses for guests was initiated and carried out by local professionals and children, as part of collaborating plans and initiatives.
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History with children’s eyes
Whether our visitors are young amateurs with a knack for history heirlooms or simply curious minds, we encourage children and adults to explore this one of a kind castle: several visiting courses include games and fun activities for all ages. All courses cover the castle’s history and its architecture, the daily routine of Lords and their subjects, customs and rituals commonly used during Middle Age and how the City of Montélimar governed and was governed over the ages.
This project of setting up innovative, off the beaten track visiting courses for guests was initiated and carried out by local professionals and children, as part of collaborating plans and initiatives.
5 min By bike
1.0 km
Arrival
Hôtel Sphinx
Comfortable and quiet rooms, air conditioning, safe, LCD TV, courtesy tray, etc... and some with balcony or loggia. Family rooms for up to 5 people. Free WIFI.
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Practical informations
The Voie Bleue offers you a 700 km bike trip along the riverside, from Luxembourg to Lyon. An itinerary for the curious, gourmets and lovers of the French art de vivre. For more information on the Voie Bleue, go to: www.lavoiebleue.com
ViaRhôna is an 815 km cycle route that takes you from the shores of Lake Geneva to the beaches of the Mediterranean by bike, following the Rhône river. For more information on ViaRhôna, go to: www.viarhona.com
Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health, consume in moderation.
ViaRhôna is an 815 km cycle route that takes you from the shores of Lake Geneva to the beaches of the Mediterranean by bike, following the Rhône river. For more information on ViaRhôna, go to: www.viarhona.com
Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health, consume in moderation.
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