Tour
Summer adventure in the Vallée de la Gastronomie 😎
Routes : Sainte-Sabine > Beaune > Tain-l'Hermitage > Grignan
Tour duration
4 days, 3 nights
TravelBy car
Dive into the heart of the Vallée de la Gastronomie for a summer adventure that will awaken your senses. Between colorful markets, picturesque restaurants and local delights, let yourself be carried away by a symphony of flavors under the summer sun from Dijon to the Drôme Provençale. Each new activity offers you a new culinary experience where summer pleasures are revealed in every bite, creating memories as delicious as they are memorable.
16 steps distributed over 4 days
Day 1
Sainte-Sabine > Beaune
Start
Château Sainte Sabine
Set in 8 hectares of parkland, the 5-star Château Sainte Sabine is just 6 minutes from the "Pouilly-en-Auxois" exit on the A6 and A38 motorways. It's the ideal base for exploring the bucolic Auxois region, in the heart of Burgundy: the Burgundy canal, Châteauneuf-en-Auxois, Fontenay Abbey, the towns of Dijon and Beaune, the Morvan and the prestigious Burgundy vineyards nearby.
The hotel has 23 fully renovated rooms and a gourmet restaurant.
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The hotel has 23 fully renovated rooms and a gourmet restaurant.
34 min By car
48 km
Step 1
L'Ermitage de Corton
In the heart of the vineyards, 7 minutes from Beaune, on the "Route des Grands Crus", Ermitage Corton invites you to discover its gourmet restaurant, set in a beautiful garden facing the Butte de Corton, a prestigious Grand Cru of the Côte de Beaune.
At the restaurant table, you'll enjoy fair, modern and balanced cuisine, made with locally grown produce or produce that respects traditions and the environment. To accompany this inventive cuisine, we offer a wine list featuring several hundred references, from Grands Crus to wines from up-and-coming estates carefully selected by the owner.
At lunchtime, discover the market formula inspired by the chef.
In the evening, the decor changes and the restaurant becomes cosy, with a hushed, serene atmosphere.
For prices, opening times and opening days, please contact the restaurant directly.
Details
At the restaurant table, you'll enjoy fair, modern and balanced cuisine, made with locally grown produce or produce that respects traditions and the environment. To accompany this inventive cuisine, we offer a wine list featuring several hundred references, from Grands Crus to wines from up-and-coming estates carefully selected by the owner.
At lunchtime, discover the market formula inspired by the chef.
In the evening, the decor changes and the restaurant becomes cosy, with a hushed, serene atmosphere.
For prices, opening times and opening days, please contact the restaurant directly.
14 min By car
19 km
Step 2
The Cassissium
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of blackcurrants at the Cassissium. Enjoy a gourmet experience with family and friends, with three activities:
- the "Cassissium" tour: fun and interactive museography dedicated to blackcurrants, guided tour of the Maison Védrenne production workshops, tasting of the Maison's products with alcohol (crème de cassis, liqueurs, eaux-de-vie) and/or without alcohol (syrups). An original tour suitable for all, young and old.
- The "Blackcurrant Experience" tour: fun and interactive museography dedicated to blackcurrants, guided tour of the Maison Védrenne production workshops, tasting in the form of an aperitif lunch with savoury and sweet bites to sublimate blackcurrants in all their forms, accompanied by a blackcurrant cocktail. A tasty way to (re)discover blackcurrants.
- Cocktail workshops": on the first Friday of each month (April to October) or on request, mixology takes centre stage at the Cassissium. After a presentation of bar techniques and equipment, two cocktails are presented and created by the participants before being tasted. Creating a cocktail: as a team, you'll have to create a cocktail from a selection of ingredients. Will you be elected mixologist of the evening?
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- the "Cassissium" tour: fun and interactive museography dedicated to blackcurrants, guided tour of the Maison Védrenne production workshops, tasting of the Maison's products with alcohol (crème de cassis, liqueurs, eaux-de-vie) and/or without alcohol (syrups). An original tour suitable for all, young and old.
- The "Blackcurrant Experience" tour: fun and interactive museography dedicated to blackcurrants, guided tour of the Maison Védrenne production workshops, tasting in the form of an aperitif lunch with savoury and sweet bites to sublimate blackcurrants in all their forms, accompanied by a blackcurrant cocktail. A tasty way to (re)discover blackcurrants.
- Cocktail workshops": on the first Friday of each month (April to October) or on request, mixology takes centre stage at the Cassissium. After a presentation of bar techniques and equipment, two cocktails are presented and created by the participants before being tasted. Creating a cocktail: as a team, you'll have to create a cocktail from a selection of ingredients. Will you be elected mixologist of the evening?
15 min By car
19 km
Step 3
The Clos du Cèdre restaurant
Located in a magnificent 19th-century winegrower's manor house adjoining the Hostellerie, our gourmet restaurant Clos du Cèdre, awarded 1 Michelin star, welcomes you to a refined setting for an unforgettable experience.
The chef and his passionate brigade offer inventive, flavoursome cuisine inspired by Burgundy's terroir, in a suite of characterful lounges with wood panelling, mouldings and period parquet flooring, or on the beautiful summer terrace in the heart of the park.
The menu, which gives pride of place to local producers, changes with the seasons, allowing you to discover the secrets of local gastronomy. Burgundy wines feature prominently on our wine list, which includes over 400 references.
For prices of the menu, please contact the service provider directly.
Details
The chef and his passionate brigade offer inventive, flavoursome cuisine inspired by Burgundy's terroir, in a suite of characterful lounges with wood panelling, mouldings and period parquet flooring, or on the beautiful summer terrace in the heart of the park.
The menu, which gives pride of place to local producers, changes with the seasons, allowing you to discover the secrets of local gastronomy. Burgundy wines feature prominently on our wine list, which includes over 400 references.
For prices of the menu, please contact the service provider directly.
1 min By car
580 m
Overnight stay 4
Hostellerie Cèdre & Spa • Beaune
Right in the heart of Beaune, opposite the ramparts and just a stone's throw from the famous Hospices, Hostellerie Cèdre & Spa Beaune***** opens the doors to the French art of living, a charming blend of elegance, well-being and gourmet experiences.
Nestling in a verdant garden, the establishment offers 40 personalised rooms and suites, a gourmet restaurant Clos du Cèdre, awarded a Michelin star, a lounge bar with fireplace and a Nuxe Spa set in a magnificent vaulted cellar.
With the Authentic Hotel & Cruises, Vignobles et Découvertes and Clef Verte labels, Hostellerie Cèdre & Spa is the ideal place to discover Burgundy's cultural and oenological heritage during a leisure or business stay.
For more information, please contact the hotel directly.
Details
Nestling in a verdant garden, the establishment offers 40 personalised rooms and suites, a gourmet restaurant Clos du Cèdre, awarded a Michelin star, a lounge bar with fireplace and a Nuxe Spa set in a magnificent vaulted cellar.
With the Authentic Hotel & Cruises, Vignobles et Découvertes and Clef Verte labels, Hostellerie Cèdre & Spa is the ideal place to discover Burgundy's cultural and oenological heritage during a leisure or business stay.
For more information, please contact the hotel directly.
1 h 02 min By car
69 km
Day 2
Beaune > Tain-l'Hermitage
Step 5
Louhans's Market
The weekly market in Louhans is now one of the biggest in France, with over 200 traders. The market has retained its specific character and authenticity, thanks in particular to its area dedicated to the agricultural market. A must for your gourmet getaway.
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1 h 18 min By car
105 km
Step 6
Restaurant l'Embarcadère
The Embarcadere Restaurant is located in Jassans-Riottier’s wooded municipal park facing Villefranche-sur-Saône about 20 minutes drive from Lyon and 2 minutes from the A6 motorway. The restaurant can also be accessed by boat thanks to its jetty which allows pleasure boaters to stop and enjoy some great regional delicacies that include Bressan chicken à la crème, calf’s liver and frog’s legs.
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1 h 29 min By car
119 km
Step 7
Electric scooter ride with wine expert + Tasting with Terres de Syrah
As an added bonus, your wine expert will accompany you on this private, authentic 1h30 tour of the vineyards, where you'll have plenty of time to ask questions and discuss the different terroirs that characterize these vineyards. Discover the work of our winemakers, who put all their know-how and passion into cultivating vines that require patience, care and finesse.
This privileged moment of sharing with your wine expert will make you a true ambassador for Syrah and Marsanne! The tasting of these carefully selected exceptional wines will be complemented by a nibble of refined local produce.
Similar to mountain bikes, trotts are extremely comfortable to use. With their electric assistance, they are silent, environmentally friendly and give you the sensation of gliding effortlessly and safely (maximum speed 25 km/h). They allow you to move through the heart of the vineyards and climb the slopes of our appellations without difficulty to admire the splendid panoramas.
Practical information:
→ Meeting time set a few minutes before the start of the ride.
→ Departure from 6 registered participants. 10 participants maximum per ride.
→ Duration of activity: 1h30 scooter ride + tasting.
→ From 12 years old. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
→ Weight limit: 100kg.
→ Prerequisites for access to the activity: knowing how to ride a bike or scooter.
→ Please wear sporty clothing and closed shoes. Helmet provided.
→ Activity may be postponed, modified or cancelled depending on weather conditions.
Details
This privileged moment of sharing with your wine expert will make you a true ambassador for Syrah and Marsanne! The tasting of these carefully selected exceptional wines will be complemented by a nibble of refined local produce.
Similar to mountain bikes, trotts are extremely comfortable to use. With their electric assistance, they are silent, environmentally friendly and give you the sensation of gliding effortlessly and safely (maximum speed 25 km/h). They allow you to move through the heart of the vineyards and climb the slopes of our appellations without difficulty to admire the splendid panoramas.
Practical information:
→ Meeting time set a few minutes before the start of the ride.
→ Departure from 6 registered participants. 10 participants maximum per ride.
→ Duration of activity: 1h30 scooter ride + tasting.
→ From 12 years old. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
→ Weight limit: 100kg.
→ Prerequisites for access to the activity: knowing how to ride a bike or scooter.
→ Please wear sporty clothing and closed shoes. Helmet provided.
→ Activity may be postponed, modified or cancelled depending on weather conditions.
2 min By car
980 m
Step 8
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 car
122 m
Overnight stay 9
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.
21 min By car
19 km
Day 3
Tain-l'Hermitage > Grignan
Step 10
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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49 min By car
68 km
Step 11
Domaine Rozel
Winegrowers since 1464, representing 22 generations! This is a first in the history of the region. An authentic estate where terroir and traditions are respected. The vintage wines are full of flavour, whisking the senses away on a journey.
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33 min By car
29 km
Step 12
Sumptuous picnic surrounded by lavender - L'Essentiel de Lavande
A refreshing change of scenery guaranteed! Come and venture off the beaten track as a family, with friends or as a couple, and treat yourselves to a getaway at the estate. From €17 per person.
Our favourite? The luxurious premium version for a relaxing experience as a couple. You'll be tasting truffles and champagne, with a breath-taking view of the Drôme Provençale hills.
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Our favourite? The luxurious premium version for a relaxing experience as a couple. You'll be tasting truffles and champagne, with a breath-taking view of the Drôme Provençale hills.
25 min By car
21 km
Step 13
Château de Grignan
In the heart of the Drome, part of Provence, built on a rocky hill, the chateau of Grignan dominates the landscape. An example of the Renaissance architecture and French classic style, the building has had an eventful story.
A fortified castle mentioned as early as the 11th century, it was transformed into a luxury residence by the Adhemar family at the Renaissance. In the 17th century, the Marquise of Sévigné visits her daughter Françoise-Marguerite, who had become countess of Grignan after her marriage. The letters of the marquise to her daughter will make her famous and contribute to the reputation of the chateau. Dismantled during the French revolution, then rebuilt in the 20th century by Marie Fontaine, it has been the property of the Drome Department since 1979, who has been leading ambitious renovation and acquisitions projects.
Listed as an Heritage Site in 1993 and with a Musée de France label, the chateau of Grignan offers a journey through the art of living in different centuries. The chateau organises every summer the theatrical Night Festival and hosts different cultural events all year long.
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A fortified castle mentioned as early as the 11th century, it was transformed into a luxury residence by the Adhemar family at the Renaissance. In the 17th century, the Marquise of Sévigné visits her daughter Françoise-Marguerite, who had become countess of Grignan after her marriage. The letters of the marquise to her daughter will make her famous and contribute to the reputation of the chateau. Dismantled during the French revolution, then rebuilt in the 20th century by Marie Fontaine, it has been the property of the Drome Department since 1979, who has been leading ambitious renovation and acquisitions projects.
Listed as an Heritage Site in 1993 and with a Musée de France label, the chateau of Grignan offers a journey through the art of living in different centuries. The chateau organises every summer the theatrical Night Festival and hosts different cultural events all year long.
2 min By car
898 m
Step 14
Restaurant le Clair de la Plume
Le Clair de la Plume, the hidden jewel of Provence, comprises five different sites in the historical village of Grignan. As they approach the village, guests will find the Ferme Chapouton, the newest hotel offering a beautiful view of the castle and exceptional dining. With its old tile floor, fireplace and patio, the bistro restaurant fuses modernity and tradition and offers outstanding food at moderate prices (featured “Bib Gourmand” by Michelin). Other welcome features include the vaulted ceiling of the spacious lounge where breakfast is served and an original stone staircase leading to any of the nine rooms available. Guests can also dive into the heated pool hidden located behind the former rabbit house. The large and bright conference room (formerly the sheep stable) has room for up to 50 persons.
A short walk away is our second location: the private house. A noble stone staircase leads to the 19th-century rooms and suites where guests will find a shaded and cool respite on hot summer days. A few more steps bring you to the Historical House, opposite one of the most beautiful period washing basins of Provence. In the conservatory or in the dining room, the hotel’s gastronomic restaurant (1* Michelin) offers a delectable cuisine, built around the freshest local produce. Spend the sweet afternoon hours on the patio, under the arbour or in the lounge, sipping a tea or enjoying cold refreshments. A generous breakfast buffet is served in the period kitchen where you can still hear the old clock ticking and chiming. The scent of natural wax and lavender lead to the ancient engravings of the timeless rooms on the upper floors where cozy comfort and modern service meet tradition and heritage. Here as everywhere, there are books to read.
In summer, a stroll through the Mediterranean garden is a must. There, guests will find a collection of aromatic plants, a natural swimming pool and an outdoor restaurant. Guests will also discover a beehive by the organic pond, rare rose bushes and small orchard of apple and pear trees. In the midst of this unique garden, the “lovers’ pavilion” offers unique accommodations for couples who want to experience a romantic night. Pull up a chaise longue and fall asleep in front of the village crowned with its castle... or dream next to lush fields of lavender.
A few cobbled streets away, on the village square, the shop sells delicacies, scents and traditions of Provence so guests can take with them a souvenir from their experience, and share with their loved ones the Clair de la Plume.
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A short walk away is our second location: the private house. A noble stone staircase leads to the 19th-century rooms and suites where guests will find a shaded and cool respite on hot summer days. A few more steps bring you to the Historical House, opposite one of the most beautiful period washing basins of Provence. In the conservatory or in the dining room, the hotel’s gastronomic restaurant (1* Michelin) offers a delectable cuisine, built around the freshest local produce. Spend the sweet afternoon hours on the patio, under the arbour or in the lounge, sipping a tea or enjoying cold refreshments. A generous breakfast buffet is served in the period kitchen where you can still hear the old clock ticking and chiming. The scent of natural wax and lavender lead to the ancient engravings of the timeless rooms on the upper floors where cozy comfort and modern service meet tradition and heritage. Here as everywhere, there are books to read.
In summer, a stroll through the Mediterranean garden is a must. There, guests will find a collection of aromatic plants, a natural swimming pool and an outdoor restaurant. Guests will also discover a beehive by the organic pond, rare rose bushes and small orchard of apple and pear trees. In the midst of this unique garden, the “lovers’ pavilion” offers unique accommodations for couples who want to experience a romantic night. Pull up a chaise longue and fall asleep in front of the village crowned with its castle... or dream next to lush fields of lavender.
A few cobbled streets away, on the village square, the shop sells delicacies, scents and traditions of Provence so guests can take with them a souvenir from their experience, and share with their loved ones the Clair de la Plume.
< 1 min By car
176 m
Arrival
Hôtel Le Clair de la Plume
Le Clair de la Plume, the hidden jewel of Provence, comprises five different sites in the historical village of Grignan. As they approach the village, guests will find the Ferme Chapouton, the newest hotel offering a beautiful view of the castle and exceptional dining. With its old tile floor, fireplace and patio, the bistro restaurant fuses modernity and tradition and offers outstanding food at moderate prices (featured “Bib Gourmand” by Michelin). Other welcome features include the vaulted ceiling of the spacious lounge where breakfast is served and an original stone staircase leading to any of the nine rooms available. Guests can also dive into the heated pool hidden located behind the former rabbit house. The large and bright conference room (formerly the sheep stable) has room for up to 50 persons.
A short walk away is our second location: the private house. A noble stone staircase leads to the 19th-century rooms and suites where guests will find a shaded and cool respite on hot summer days. A few more steps bring you to the Historical House, opposite one of the most beautiful period washing basins of Provence. In the conservatory or in the dining room, the hotel’s gastronomic restaurant (1* Michelin) offers a delectable cuisine, built around the freshest local produce. Spend the sweet afternoon hours on the patio, under the arbour or in the lounge, sipping a tea or enjoying cold refreshments. A generous breakfast buffet is served in the period kitchen where you can still hear the old clock ticking and chiming. The scent of natural wax and lavender lead to the ancient engravings of the timeless rooms on the upper floors where cozy comfort and modern service meet tradition and heritage. Here as everywhere, there are books to read.
In summer, a stroll through the Mediterranean garden is a must. There, guests will find a collection of aromatic plants, a natural swimming pool and an outdoor restaurant. Guests will also discover a beehive by the organic pond, rare rose bushes and small orchard of apple and pear trees. In the midst of this unique garden, the “lovers’ pavilion” offers unique accommodations for couples who want to experience a romantic night. Pull up a chaise longue and fall asleep in front of the village crowned with its castle... or dream next to lush fields of lavender.
A few cobbled streets away, on the village square, the shop sells delicacies, scents and traditions of Provence so guests can take with them a souvenir from their experience, and share with their loved ones the Clair de la Plume.
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A short walk away is our second location: the private house. A noble stone staircase leads to the 19th-century rooms and suites where guests will find a shaded and cool respite on hot summer days. A few more steps bring you to the Historical House, opposite one of the most beautiful period washing basins of Provence. In the conservatory or in the dining room, the hotel’s gastronomic restaurant (1* Michelin) offers a delectable cuisine, built around the freshest local produce. Spend the sweet afternoon hours on the patio, under the arbour or in the lounge, sipping a tea or enjoying cold refreshments. A generous breakfast buffet is served in the period kitchen where you can still hear the old clock ticking and chiming. The scent of natural wax and lavender lead to the ancient engravings of the timeless rooms on the upper floors where cozy comfort and modern service meet tradition and heritage. Here as everywhere, there are books to read.
In summer, a stroll through the Mediterranean garden is a must. There, guests will find a collection of aromatic plants, a natural swimming pool and an outdoor restaurant. Guests will also discover a beehive by the organic pond, rare rose bushes and small orchard of apple and pear trees. In the midst of this unique garden, the “lovers’ pavilion” offers unique accommodations for couples who want to experience a romantic night. Pull up a chaise longue and fall asleep in front of the village crowned with its castle... or dream next to lush fields of lavender.
A few cobbled streets away, on the village square, the shop sells delicacies, scents and traditions of Provence so guests can take with them a souvenir from their experience, and share with their loved ones the Clair de la Plume.
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