Beaujolais, a destination not to be missed in a motorhome during your trip in the Rhône
The Rhône department is known for its river of the same name. It surprises the whole world with its diverse landscapes, its preserved nature areas, its gastronomy, its local products and the charm of its festivities. Apart from that, it is also one of those French territories that has a semi-continental climate. Thus, the winter is harsh, while the summer is hot and sunny. One of the key destinations in this area is the Beaujolais. This region stretches across the northern Rhône and the southern Saône-et-Loire. It promises an unforgettable journey through its many tourist attractions. During their journey in a motorhome, travellers can, among other things, visit the golden stone villages. Alix, for example, is renowned for its monumental buildings, such as the feudal castle of Marzé and the conventual chapel dating from 1768. On the premises, globetrotters will find a 17th-century baroque-fronted church, an impluvium washhouse and a former 7th-century Benedictine priory.
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Visit the castles of the Beaujolais region
During their adventure trip in Beaujolais, a destination not to be missed in a motorhome, lovers of outdoor activities will opt for a hike. They will discover the castles of the region during a bike ride or a walk. For example, they will make a diversion to the castle of Montmelas. The latter was the property of the Sires de Beaujeu. It is one of the oldest and best preserved remains of its locality. It was restored in the 19th century by Viollet-le-Duc. This fortress remains inhabited all year round. Its owners are still from the same family, and have been since 1566. They offer guided tours and wine tasting. For your information, the estate is open all year round. Visits are by appointment for groups.
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Wine tour of the Beaujolais region
What better way to end a Rhône tour than with a wine tour. For this type of holiday, the Beaujolais region seems the perfect destination. From north to south, it allows you to travel along the Route des Vins with its picturesque little villages. During their travels, gourmets can, among other things, make a diversion to the Château de la Chaize. This is the largest of the local châteaux. It is located in the Brouilly region. Built between 1674 and 1676, it consists of three symmetrical buildings, a garden and two wings. In addition, the estate houses the longest cellar in the Beaujolais region, with a length of 108 m. It also has 99 hectares of vines where black gamay with white juice is planted. On site, visitors will have the opportunity to witness the cultivation and production of wine in the Beaujolais region. In the evening, they can, for example, dine at the winemaker’s.
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In France, the release of Beaujolais Nouveau is an event in the country, especially in villages and cities that consume a lot of wine, such as Bordeaux. At the end of November, you will find bottles of Beaujolais Nouveau in all supermarkets, but we advise you to go directly to the producer!
Every year, on the third Thursday of November, the arrival of Beaujolais Nouveau is celebrated throughout France!
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It is usually served with good charcuterie, the French tradition of good eating! It goes perfectly with a rosette, a Jesus, or a pistachio sausage. But it also goes very well with good cheeses from the region such as Saint Marcellin, or Saint Félicien (from Mère Richard of course!).
So are you ready to go? Don’t forget the Beaujolais region, the destination not to be missed in a motorhome if you are passing through the department… So don’t hesitate any longer and live your travelling experiences to the full!
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