Ampuis: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

The steep slopes of the Côte-Rôtie near Ampuis are cultivated in terraces. These terraces are known as “chailles” or “Chayets” and are supported by stone walls called “cheys”.

When planning a stay in Ampuis, you may wish to focus on renting a holiday apartment.

Wine

Domaine Guigal was founded in Ampuis in 1946 by Etienne Guigal. The Marché aux vins d'Ampuis takes place over four days in the salle polyvalente in Ampuis. Since 1928, it has been held on the Sunday in January that falls closest to the feast of Saint Vincent.

Domaine Gallet offers winery tours and wine tastings. The Côte-Rôtie Tour explains the terroir and wine-growing expertise along a guided route.

Culture

The Église Sainte-Baudille was built between 1572 and 1577. The Musée du Caveau traces the history of winegrowing, oenology and cooperage over the centuries. Its tasting area showcases wines from four major houses in the Rhône Valley.

In the wider area around Ampuis is the Abbaye de Saint-André-le-Bas, a monastery. The Ancienne église de Saint-Ferréol, a monument, is located near Ampuis. The ruins of the Château de Châteauneuf are in the wider area around Ampuis. The Église Saint-Pierre de Vienne, a church, is also located near Ampuis.

Landscape

The ViaRhôna cycle route passes through Ampuis and makes it possible to discover the area's landscape, vineyards and cuisine. Route no. 3, “Les Châtaigniers”, in Ampuis is listed as taking 3 hours and 45 minutes.

In the wider area around Ampuis are La Chaux de Toureyre, a mountain, La Chaux de l'Égalet, a mountain, Les Trois Dents, a mountain, and Crêt de Graland, also a mountain.

Other places: Montrottier, Saint-Germain-Au-Mont-D'or, Chessy, Rontalon, Marcy-Lʼétoile, Taluyers, Chaponost, Taponas

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