Country Guide: France

For the independent wine traveller to the vineyards of France, Wine Routes has sought out a selection of vineyard accommodation, ranging from simple gites to luxury chateaux experiences . Many are working wine chateaux in the great French wine regions such as Champagne, Burgundy, Bordeaux, Alsace, the Rhone and Provence . There are top class hotels in the wine regions and pretty country auberges too. If you a going on a Self-drive wine holiday, you will be able to take advantage of the great ‘Vente directe’ prices available if you buy wines from the producers cellar door or at the very least be able to pack a few bottles into your suit case! . Wine Routes will help you enjoy rural France, its fine wines, legendary cuisine, markets packed with mouth-watering local produce and wonderful places to stay. Have a great wine holiday !