Rully: Discover the Château, Wine and Walking Routes

When looking for a hotel in Rully, you can tailor your stay to specific interests: the château combines medieval architecture with the opportunity to enjoy a wine tasting, Domaine Ninot offers different wine-related experiences, and two circular routes vary in length and activity.

Château de Rully: Fortress and Visit

The Château de Rully is a medieval fortress surrounded by vineyards. The square keep dates from the 12th century; the towers, curtain walls and rampart walk date from the 14th century. A keep is the main tower of a castle complex, curtain walls enclose the complex, and a rampart walk runs along the wall.

The Château de Rully is open to groups year-round. Check the arrangements for visits with the château before you arrive, as group arrangements may change. A visit can include a guided tasting of three wines from the estate; prior contact may be required.

Wine from Rully and Experiences at Domaine Ninot

The wine-growing area around Rully produces elegant, precise white wines from Chardonnay, as well as delicate, fruity red wines from Pinot Noir. For wine enthusiasts, the selection can be organised by grape variety and style: Chardonnay is used for the elegant, precise white wines, while Pinot Noir is used for the delicate, fruity red wines. The Côte Chalonnaise is the geographical birthplace of Crémants de Bourgogne.

Domaine Ninot offers a three-hour e-bike tour through the vineyards of Rully and Mercurey. It includes a visit to the cellar and ageing room, as well as a tasting of three organic wines. Another experience combines a guided tour of the vineyards, cellar and ageing room with a tasting of five wines. The formats differ in focus and number of wines: three hours by e-bike with three organic wines, or a guided visit with five wines. Booking details may change, so check them in advance.

Saint-Vincent Tournante: The Years in Rully

Since its founding in 1938, Saint-Vincent Tournante has been held every year on the last weekend in January in a different Burgundy municipality. Rully hosted the event in 1971 and 1998. If you want to attend a particular edition, check its date and location.

Circular Routes and Hiking

Rully RU6 is a 5.1-kilometre circular route that starts in Rully and features ten points of interest. It is rated as an easy walk, with an estimated duration of 1 hour and 30 minutes. The trail lets you discover Rully between town and countryside. Its distance, duration and difficulty rating provide a practical basis for planning your route; check trail conditions before setting out.

The 30-kilometre Rully-Fontaines-Bouzeron circular route also starts in Rully and is designated for hiking, trail running and Nordic walking. Compared with the 5.1-kilometre RU6, it is considerably longer and includes additional activities such as trail running and Nordic walking. Check trail conditions before setting out on either route.

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