Wine and Heritage Days: 3 good ideas for the weekend

You will certainly agree with us that wine is officially part of French heritage.

You only have to see the number of tours offered around wine during the Heritage Days to understand it. We offer you three ideas that caught our attention for this weekend.

A wine museum in the heart of Paris

We invite you to the heart of the capital, next to the Eiffel Tower, at the Paris Wine Museum. Its timeless 15th century vaulted cellars will surely seduce you. On the program, discovery of the museum's permanent collection, in other words more than 2,200 objects collected since 1984 by the Conseil des Echansons de France [Association for the defense and promotion of French Wine in the world] and paying tribute to all those who have worked to produce internationally renowned wines. And during the Heritage Days, the visit is free! After this wine tour, you can enjoy a treat at the Restaurant du Musée in the former cellars of the Abbaye de Passy.

Where? 5, square Charles-Dickens, 75016 Paris

When? Saturday, September 16 between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Wine and music at the Cité du Vin in Bordeaux

If you are in Bordeaux this weekend, make a detour to the Cité du Vin. In addition to the permanent tour that offers you an immersion in the discovery of wine cultures and civilizations over more than 3000m² with around twenty interactive thematic spaces, you can enjoy a 100% Georgian evening. On the program, tastings of Georgian wines at 7:30 p.m. followed by a polyphonic concert created by Ivane Galuashvili and composed of soloists from the Tbilisi Opera. These songs, listed as UNESCO intangible cultural heritage and some of which date back to the 8th century, are closely linked to the cult of the vine.

Where? 1, esplanade de Pontac, 33300 Bordeaux

When? Saturday, September 16, 7:30 p.m.

Sensory and interactive activities in Beaune

To all Burgundians, come to the Burgundy Wine Museum in Beaune. This is the place that reveals par excellence the richness of Burgundy wine with its famous Climats du Vignoble, listed as UNESCO World Heritage. On the program, guided tour of the permanent collections with new interactive spaces (aroma table, quiz trail) but also tastings around wine and cheese pairings. A stone's throw away, you can also take a look at the Musée de l'Hôtel-Dieu where the famous Hospices de Beaune take place every year, but which is also one of the filming locations for the cult film La Grande Vadrouille.

Where? Rue paradis / Rue d'enfer, 21200 Beaune

When? Guided tour of the permanent collections on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 September at 2pm and 4pm. Sunday 17 September: wine and cheese pairings.

And then for all those who prefer to stay quietly at home, we suggest they celebrate these Heritage Days duly with our selection of tailor-made wines, exceptional partners to be found on Avenuedesvins.fr: Château Franc le Maine 2012 in AOC Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, Château Livran 2014 in AOC Médoc and the Comtesse de Vazeilles 2014 cuvée from Château des Bachelards in AOC Pouilly Fuissé.

Any other good tips to suggest to us? Don't hesitate to let us know in the comments!

FAQ - Wine and Heritage Days

Can you visit wine sites during the Heritage Days?

Yes. Many museums and vineyard sites open their doors, often for free. This article highlights the Paris Wine Museum, the Cité du Vin in Bordeaux and the Burgundy Wine Museum in Beaune.

Is the Paris Wine Museum free during the Heritage Days?

Yes, entry to the Paris Wine Museum is free during the Heritage Days. You can see more than 2,200 objects gathered since 1984 in 15th-century vaulted cellars, right next to the Eiffel Tower.

What can you see at the Cité du Vin in Bordeaux?

The Cité du Vin offers a permanent tour of more than 3,000 m² with around twenty interactive themed spaces on wine cultures. Tastings and concerts are also held during events, such as the Georgian evening mentioned here.

What are the Climats of the Burgundy vineyard?

The Climats are long-established, precisely defined vineyard plots in Burgundy, each with its own terroir. They are a UNESCO World Heritage site and can be explored at the Burgundy Wine Museum in Beaune.

Which wines are ideal to extend the Heritage Days at home?

You can open wines from iconic terroirs, such as a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, a Médoc or a Pouilly-Fuissé. On Avenue des Vins, these cuvées are bought directly from the winemaker, at the estate price.