Would you like to treat yourself to a getaway in the Beaujolais region to explore our beautiful, rolling countryside and its wines? The Château de Champ-Renard in Blacé welcomes you to its historic vineyard, just a few minutes from Villefranche-sur-Saône.
Enjoy a private tour of our estate and vineyard, complete with a tasting of our wines, by booking directly on our website—then treat yourself to a well-deserved rest in one of our charming apartments…
What could be better for a weekend in the Beaujolais region than combining exploration with culinary delights? A guided tour of a historic estate and its vineyards, a private wine tasting paired with local cheeses or savory bites, and a night in a charming apartment inside an authentic 13th-century castle?
The Château de Champ-Renard invites you to enjoy this exceptional experience. It is located 30 minutes by car from Lyon, 1 hour and 50 minutes from Geneva, and 2 hours and 15 minutes from Paris by TGV.
Built during the Middle Ages by the lords of Beaujeu, the estate initially served a defensive purpose, as it guarded the southern and eastern approaches to the region against enemies who might have sought to invade it…
The building underwent numerous changes over the centuries, eventually becoming a vineyard in 1765 under the leadership of the Marquis d’Espinay-de-Laye, who inherited the estate at that time. The vineyard was planted around the estate’s perimeter and gained enough renown that the future President of the United States, Thomas Jefferson, was welcomed there during his visit to the region. A great connoisseur and lover of wine, Jefferson—who was then serving as his country’s ambassador—was studying various vineyards at the time in the hope of exporting French expertise while adapting it to the specific conditions of America.
After passing through the hands of numerous owners in the 19th and 20th centuries and undergoing a period of inactivity, the château was taken over by Fabienne Vilain and Denis Garnier in 2014. They decided to restructure the vineyard and plant new vines with a focus on biodiversity in order to produce eco-friendly, vegan wines with no added sulfites, restoring a rich and complex flavor. Their Beaujolais wines (Chardonnay, Gamay, and Gamaret) are available for purchase online as well as at the château.
To visit the Beaujolais region, we offer private tours—by reservation only—with your loved ones focused on wine tourism, including:
A cheese-and-wine pairing tour (a tour of the château's gardens, followed by a tasting of 4 wines paired with 4 cheeses from the Blacé cheese shop)
An exceptional private tour (a complete tour of the château, followed by a tasting of four vintages paired with savory bites)
A gourmet stroll through our gardens (a complete tour of the estate, a tasting of three vintages, followed by a picnic basket and a hike in the surrounding area)
Book directly on our website and check out our other offerings: introductory wine-tasting workshop, Vino Challenge, and group tours.
Our authentic , charming vacation rentals in the Beaujolais region will then welcome you for one or more nights, allowing you to explore our beautiful region at your own pace while enjoying an idyllic setting on the first floor of the château. It’s the perfect choice for a wine-tasting weekend in the Beaujolais!
Our two apartments, the Appartement du Cocher and the Appartement du Paradis, offer direct views of the vineyards. Bright and elegantly decorated in an authentic, country-chic style, they provide a true haven of relaxation for an enchanting getaway in an exceptional setting.
Would you like more information about our wine tourism offerings or accommodations at the château to help you plan your vacation in the Beaujolais region? We’re here to help!
