European Heritage Days 2026 in Beaujolais: three practical itineraries
Choose a practical Beaujolais Heritage Days route for 19–20 September 2026, with current times, booking advice and three clear itineraries.
Read the storyRead the landscape. Taste the place.
Independent guides to the wines, villages and tables that give Beaujolais its character.
Seasonal dispatch · 76 days to release
Beaujolais Nouveau 2026One day, a whole region in motion.
The essential seasonal guide: what the wine is, how it is made, where to celebrate and how to serve it.
Field report
One story to begin the journeyChoose your way in
Start with a subject, then follow the places, bottles and people behind it.
Ten crus, ten expressions
Travel north to south through ten distinct readings of Gamay, shaped by altitude, exposure and soil.
Understand the wines through Gamay or explore the region's grape varieties.
From the field
Recent reporting and enduring guides, gathered across the region.
Vendanges Musicales 2026: lineup, tickets and how to get to Charnay
Plan Les Vendanges Musicales 2026 in Charnay: lineup by night, current ticket availability, shuttle details, parking, accessibility and practical tips.
Château de La Chaize at 350: how the “Versailles of Beaujolais” is reinventing Gamay
Discover how Château de La Chaize celebrates 350 years by combining royal heritage, organic viticulture and a bold vision for the future of Beaujolais.
How to explore Beaujolais like a local (not a wine tourist)
Most wine regions in France can feel intimidating. Beaujolais does the opposite—it invites you in, pours you a glass, and starts a conversation.
How Beaujolais and Cognac embodied the art of french trade
Two rivers, two destinies. The Saône carried Beaujolais to Lyon; the Charente sent Cognac across the seas. Together, they turned craftsmanship into culture — and wine into France’s most eloquent ambassador.
What Beaujolais winemakers and craft coffee roasters really have in common
Two worlds, one passion: discover how Beaujolais winemakers and Swiss coffee roasters share a love for terroir, craftsmanship and tasting rituals.
Michelin Stars in the Beaujolais
Beaujolais is home to Michelin-starred bistros where terroir meets haute cuisine.
The address book
Search the complete official network by place or by the kind of table you need.
181certified bistrots
across 57 places
across 57 places