At Hotel La Gabetiere  near Vienne (38 Isère, ARA) enjoy a blend of old-world charm and modern conveniences at this refurbished 16th-century stone manor house. The hotel’s lush grounds provide an authentic taste of French country living. On sunny days, guests also enjoy lounging by the hotel pool.

Just 20 minutes from the northern Rhône vineyards of Ampuis and  Condrieu,, the Hôtel la Gabetière is well situated to explore the local wine fairs, wine markets and other gourmet fairs. viticoles.

There are also unmissable events such as “Jazz à Vienne”, in July with more than  60 vineyards and negociant houses and more than 200 wines available from the appellations of Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu, Saint-Joseph, Cornas, Hermitage, Saint-Péray and Croze-Hermitage.

The northern Rhône red wines are dominated by the Syrah grape and are often grown on the steep and dramatic slopes of the river valley. These can be powerul, yet elegant wines. The whites, especially Condrieu use the Viognier grape, a highly perfumed and distinctive grape.

for more info and to check availability at this northern Rhone Hotel see Hôtel La Gabetiere

OR for alternative nearby accommodation see Hotel des Vignes (Côte Rotie)

by train to Vienne

airport: Lyon Saint Exupery LYS 16 miles/ 25km

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