Condrieu
In the south of the department, nature reigns supreme and expresses itself in many ways.
On the steep slopes, the prestigious vineyards of Côte-Rôtie and Condrieu dominate the Rhône river. These delicate wines are to be savored with Rigottes de Condrieu, a small goat cheese made from raw milk. On the other side of the Rhône, the neighboring city of Vienne, will enchant you with its historical and cultural heritage, and will make you travel through the great periods of French history.
Condrieu and Ampuis
Two highly renowned appellations of controlled origin are produced in the south of Lyon: Côtes Rôties, mainly concentrated around the town of Ampuis and Condrieu. While strolling in the vineyards, one can realize the peculiarities of this soil with quality soil and grape variety: very steep and sunny grounds. The vines, erected on pieces of wood, are planted on steeply sloping terraces. The angle of these slopes is such that it prohibits any recourse to modern machinery: manual labor (pruning, harvesting, etc.) remains the only possible method of cultivation.
The best way, to discover the region of Condrieu and Ampuis, is to visit a wine cellar to taste and buy wine directly from the producers. After making an appointment, meet there to chat with the winegrowers, listen to them talk about their wine, taste it, choose your bottles ...
To see and to discover around Condrieu and Ampuis
-Base Nautique de Condrieu-les-Roches: This site surrounded by nature invites you to take advantage of its various activities. There you will find a beach, a beach bar, the water ski lift, a brasserie as well as several areas ideal for families.
- Archaeological Museum of Saint Romain en Gal: The archaeological site of Saint-Romain-en-Gal is one of the largest devoted to Gallo-Roman civilization in France. The Museum is organized around four spaces: the history of ancient Vienna, the economy and craftsmanship, the mosaic and daily life in the Roman house.
- In the Pilat Regional Natural Park, many marked trails offer the opportunity of beautiful horseback riding, hiking and mountain biking.
- Segway rides in the famous vineyards of Condrieu, Côte-Rôtie, Saint Joseph, those of Vitis Vienna starting from Seyssuel, and also in Cornas and Saint Péray.
How to come to Condrieu
By plane :
Lyon-Saint-Exupéry International Airport
Grenoble international airport
Saint-Etienne international airport
By car : :
From the south, by the A7 motorway, exit Ampuis Condrieu
From the north, by the A7 motorway, exit Ampuis Condrieu
From the east, by the A43 motorway, exit Isle-d'Abeau Est
By train:
By TGV, to Valence or Lyon - Regular TER and SNCF connections to Vienne.
