Excursion: As the water flows, so do the wines

10 a.m.; The Caveau Bugiste at Vongnes

Nestled at the top of the village, the Caveau Bugiste * opens its doors to you for a highly instructive visit. After a stroll through the village, renowned for its flowers and traditional Bugiste architecture, you can visit the Vinorama "Tourism, viticulture and gastronomy in the land of Brillat-Savarin", which presents the Ain, the Bugey and its vineyards... you'll learn all about vine cultivation, winemaking, the different grape varieties, distillation...

Then, at the Musée des Traditions Vigneronnes, you'll discover a rich collection of wine-making tools and objects.

To round off the morning, we offer a tasting of wines from their production.

Lunch at the "Auberge de Contrevoz", where you'll enjoy cuisine based on fresh seasonal produce.

Suggested menu:

Marbled lake fish with local ham and vegetable vinaigrette

Pork tenderloin in a Pinot Noir du Bugey marinade, with Comté de Brénod apple surprise

Meringue glaze with seasonal sorbets, coulis and financier

¼ devin and coffee

3:30 p.m.: Guided cruise on the Upper Rhône.

The day will conclude with a 1-hour 50-minute one-way cruise narrated by the Captain: boarding at Lavours-La Paillère and a cruise along the canalized Rhône, passing through the lock, the Savières Canal, and the northern part of Lake Bourget. Disembarkation in the village of Chanaz (option to explore the village on your own).

5:30 p.m.: End of excursion

Full-day distance: 32 km

* Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health, consume in moderation.