Tour of Vienne & Côte-Rôtie – Between heritage and vineyards
This unique experience offers a combined exploration of the historic city of Vienne and the famous hillsides of Côte-Rôtie, in the heart of the northern Rhône Valley. A journey through heritage, landscapes, and terroir, guided by two complementary perspectives.
The first part of the tour is led by Mathilde, a local live guide who is passionate about history and has a keen understanding of the area. Through the old streets, bustling squares, and iconic vantage points, Vienne reveals itself in the open air. Here, history is not visited behind walls; it is inscribed in the stone, the urban layouts, and the perspectives that structure the city. From its ancient origins to its medieval and contemporary developments, each step of the journey illuminates the city's gradual construction. The Rhône, the façades, and the urban organisation all become keys to understanding a city shaped by trade and everyday life.
The second part of the tour continues on the heights of the Côte-Rôtie hillsides with MR Probus. This legendary vineyard, carved into the hillside, reveals a spectacular landscape where the vines hug steep, sunlit slopes. The guided tour allows you to understand the history of the vineyard, its terroirs, and the special characteristics that make its wines famous.
The experience concludes with a country aperitif in the heart of the wine-growing landscapes. Local cold meats, cheeses, and local products accompany a selection of wines from the surrounding estates. This convivial moment invites you to relax, converse, and enjoy food tasting in an exceptional natural setting between the Rhône and the hillsides.
Between city and vineyard, history and terroir, this experience offers a complete immersion in the identity of the region. A sensitive encounter with a living landscape, where heritage and art de vivre naturally come together.