My wife and I will be driving through Southern France as we head toward Barcelona in mid-October of this year. We ask whether anyone can provide recommedations on overnight stays at area wineries West of Nice. Thank you for your feedback.
Posted by
Portland, Maine
2916 posts
Below are a couple in the Corbieres. I can't vouch for them, but I've never stayed at an accommodation at a winery that hasn't been excellent. But you might be looking for something closer to half way. These are more like 2/3 of the way to Barcelona.
http://www.grandguilhem.com/
http://www.gites-de-france-aude.com/fiche-hebergement-G900322.html?&OPE=CDT11&ORI=CDT11&NUM=G900322&ACC=H&FICHE=O&INSTANCE=gites11
Posted by
Basel, Switzerland
8889 posts
If driving around wine growing areas of France, especially off the main roads, there are two French phrases you must learn
Cave coopérative = Communal winery. Where all the farmers of the village take their grapes to be turned into wine.
Dégustation = Tasting. Sign at the side of the road, usually at a cave coopérative. You can taste the wines, no charge, but it is assumed you are a serious customer and will buy something. A six bottle case will fit nicely into the car.
Only problem is, whose turn it is to drive the car.