Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · France
Ampuis.
Wine Tasting
Ampuis is the heart of the Côte-Rôtie wine appellation in the Northern Rhône Valley, producing some of France's most prestigious Syrah wines. The town is built on steep terraced slopes overlooking the Rhône River, where vineyards climb dramatically upward creating a striking landscape. Winemaking here dates back to Roman times, and today small family estates continue traditional viticulture on these challenging slopes. The town offers authentic experiences with winemakers passionate about their craft and terroir.
Côte-Rôtie winesSteep terraced vineyardsPremium Syrah productionHistoric winemakingRhône River views
What you'll do here
Things to do.
- 01Visit prestigious Côte-Rôtie wineries for guided tastings
- 02Walk through the steep terraced vineyards
- 03Learn about traditional vineyard terracing techniques
- 04Explore the riverside path along the Rhône
- 05Visit Château d'Ampuis and its historic cellars
Within a short drive
Nearby attractions.
VienneRoman city with ancient theater and temples
Condrieuneighboring wine village famous for Viognier
Lyonmajor city with world-renowned gastronomy 30km south
Saint-Michel-sur-Rhônescenic village with medieval heritage
Pilat Regional Natural Parkhiking and nature trails nearby
A year in Ampuis
Monthly weather.
Best weatherLeast crowded
january7°/1°
Least crowded60mm
february9°/2°
Least crowded50mm
march12°/4°
50mm
april16°/7°
60mm
may20°/10°
Best weather70mm
june25°/14°
40mm
july28°/17°
30mm
august27°/17°
30mm
september24°/14°
Best weather60mm
october18°/10°
Best weather70mm
november12°/5°
Least crowded80mm
december8°/2°
70mm
Averages from the last decade · source: local weather records