🍇 The Roussillon vineyard

Wine Tourism in the Pyrénées-Orientales

At the foot of the Pyrenees and along the Mediterranean, the Roussillon vineyard is one of the oldest in France. Spread over nearly 21,500 hectares with more than 300 days of sunshine a year, the Pyrénées-Orientales bring together tastings, estate visits and walks among the vines. France's leading region for natural sweet wines (Banyuls, Maury, Rivesaltes), it can be explored all year round, most often with small growers committed to organic farming.

Vignoble du Roussillon, Côte Vermeille

The Roussillon vineyard

Collioure, between sea and vineyards

Terroirs to explore

From the coast to the Pyrenean foothills, each Roussillon terroir has its own identity. Choose an area and discover the estates to visit.

What to do for wine tourism in the Pyrénées-Orientales?

Visits, tastings, walks or meals: there is an experience for every mood.

Visits & tastings

Step inside the cellars and estates to taste Côtes du Roussillon, Collioure or natural sweet wines, with commentary from the winemaker.

Food & wine pairings

Winemaker's meals, Catalan platters or guest tables: pair Roussillon wines with the local cuisine.

Vineyard walks (œnorando)

Walk among the vines on an œnorando: a guided hike punctuated by tastings and panoramic views.

Immersive experiences

Harvests, blending workshops, unusual tastings: experience wine from the inside, for a little while.

The Roussillon vineyard

Côtes du Roussillon, Côtes du Roussillon Villages, Collioure, Banyuls, Maury, Rivesaltes and Muscat de Rivesaltes: eight AOPs shaped by grenache, carignan, macabeu and muscat à petits grains. To travel this vineyard from estate to estate, follow the Roussillon wine route.

Plan your visit

Wine-tourism activities along this route

Book your experience directly with Roussillon winegrowers.

Frequently asked questions

What is wine tourism in the Pyrénées-Orientales?

Wine tourism covers experiences built around wine: estate visits, tastings, walks among the vines (œnorando) and food-and-wine pairings. In the Pyrénées-Orientales, it takes place at the heart of the Roussillon vineyard, one of the oldest in France.

Where can you taste wine in the Pyrénées-Orientales?

The main areas are the Agly Valley (Tautavel, Estagel, Maury), the Aspres, the Côte Vermeille (Collioure, Banyuls) and the Roussillon plain around Perpignan. Every terroir has estates open to visitors.

Which wines should you discover in Roussillon?

Roussillon is France's leading region for natural sweet wines (Banyuls, Maury, Rivesaltes, Muscat de Rivesaltes), alongside the Côtes du Roussillon and Côtes du Roussillon Villages AOPs. Signature grapes: grenache, carignan, macabeu and muscat à petits grains.

When should you visit the Roussillon vineyard?

The vineyard can be visited all year round thanks to more than 300 days of sunshine. Spring and autumn (harvest in September) are ideal; in summer, favour visits in the morning or late in the day.

How do you book a wine-tourism activity?

Book online on Viny'aquí: choose the experience, the date and the number of participants. You deal directly with local winemakers, often committed to organic or biodynamic farming.