Harvesting in the North: vineyards and cellars to explore near Arras
Long absent from the French winemaking imagination, the Hauts-de-France region is experiencing a discreet but promising revival.
Near Arras, the grape harvest is growing more and more important each year. Indeed, the winemaking heritage seems to be blossoming.
Discover the vineyards and wineries to explore near Arras.
While vine growing is traditionally associated with other regions of France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais is gradually reclaiming this ancestral know-how.
The climate, once considered unsuitable, is becoming milder, allowing hardy grape varieties to thrive.
In Arras, vines have been planted for over twenty years, particularly on the heights of Mont-Saint-Éloi.
800 Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier vines have been planted at Cité Nature for educational purposes. Production therefore remains confidential and not commercialized.
In the Artois vineyard, you can discover many small local producers who will be opening their doors.
Approximately 30 km from Arras, near Bruay-la-Buissière, the Haillicourt slag heap vineyard is a surprise.
Planted with Chardonnay, it produces the white wine called "Charbonnay." This unique vineyard, facing south on schist, has already won over visitors with its first symbolic harvest of a few hundred organic bottles.
The Advitam cooperative produces Chardonnay and sparkling wine cuvées.
The sector is structured around the Les130 Ch'tis vignerons group.
Several wineries around Arras are worth a visit.
This is particularly the case with the Boursot Père & Fils wine merchant in Ardres, which offers a fine selection of regional wines and regularly organizes tastings. Here, wine is as much about stories as it is about tasting.
The grape harvest period in Artois generally begins in late September, sometimes early October. The harvest schedule is decided locally each year.
Some initiatives, such as Cité Nature, invite volunteers to participate in the harvest.
Many wineries offer discovery activities such as picking, introductory winemaking workshops, and guided tours of the vineyards and cellars.
It's also an opportunity to discover the rolling landscapes around Arras, enhanced by the golden hues of autumn.
Discovering the grape harvest in the north of France around Arras is like immersing yourself in a unique winemaking adventure.
Book your hotel now, facing the Arras golf course. The Fairway welcomes you to an exceptional setting in a peaceful, green setting.
Discover our rooms and suites and enjoy the spa to relax after your visit to the vineyards.
Why not also sample some local specialties at the L'Albatros restaurant and share a friendly moment with your partner or family?
Near Arras, the grape harvest is growing more and more important each year. Indeed, the winemaking heritage seems to be blossoming.
Discover the vineyards and wineries to explore near Arras.
A vineyard reviving around Arras
While vine growing is traditionally associated with other regions of France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais is gradually reclaiming this ancestral know-how.
The climate, once considered unsuitable, is becoming milder, allowing hardy grape varieties to thrive.
In Arras, vines have been planted for over twenty years, particularly on the heights of Mont-Saint-Éloi.
800 Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier vines have been planted at Cité Nature for educational purposes. Production therefore remains confidential and not commercialized.
In the Artois vineyard, you can discover many small local producers who will be opening their doors.
Approximately 30 km from Arras, near Bruay-la-Buissière, the Haillicourt slag heap vineyard is a surprise.
Planted with Chardonnay, it produces the white wine called "Charbonnay." This unique vineyard, facing south on schist, has already won over visitors with its first symbolic harvest of a few hundred organic bottles.
The Advitam cooperative produces Chardonnay and sparkling wine cuvées.
The sector is structured around the Les130 Ch'tis vignerons group.
Wineries to visit around Arras
Several wineries around Arras are worth a visit.
This is particularly the case with the Boursot Père & Fils wine merchant in Ardres, which offers a fine selection of regional wines and regularly organizes tastings. Here, wine is as much about stories as it is about tasting.
The grape harvest near Arras: practical information
The grape harvest period in Artois generally begins in late September, sometimes early October. The harvest schedule is decided locally each year.
Some initiatives, such as Cité Nature, invite volunteers to participate in the harvest.
Many wineries offer discovery activities such as picking, introductory winemaking workshops, and guided tours of the vineyards and cellars.
It's also an opportunity to discover the rolling landscapes around Arras, enhanced by the golden hues of autumn.
Plan your stay in Arras during the grape harvest
Discovering the grape harvest in the north of France around Arras is like immersing yourself in a unique winemaking adventure.
Book your hotel now, facing the Arras golf course. The Fairway welcomes you to an exceptional setting in a peaceful, green setting.
Discover our rooms and suites and enjoy the spa to relax after your visit to the vineyards.
Why not also sample some local specialties at the L'Albatros restaurant and share a friendly moment with your partner or family?
