Change: Vineyards, Winery and Église Saint-Roch

The landscape of vineyards and hills provides the setting; Domaine Claude Nouveau offers a tangible connection to wine, while the church, perched on a slope, provides an architectural contrast. If you are looking for a hotel in Change, these features can help you decide whether to plan your stay around a winery visit, architecture, or both.

Winegrowing and visits to Domaine Claude Nouveau

Domaine Claude Nouveau is located in Change and is a family-run winery covering 14 hectares. It is run by the sixth generation of winemakers; the vineyards are cultivated according to the principles of sustainable viticulture, and the grapes are harvested by hand. This gives winegrowing in Change a specific address in addition to its landscape.

The winery produces white and red wines in the Hautes Côtes de Beaune and on the Côte de Beaune. With red wine accounting for 70 percent and white wine 30 percent, production is predominantly red. The two named wine regions provide the geographical setting for this production.

Free visits and tastings are available by prior appointment. Tastings take place in a cellar with an exhibition of old tools. If you are planning a visit, arrange your appointment in advance.

Église Saint-Roch: history and architecture

Église Saint-Roch was consecrated on January 1, 1871, and is Neo-Romanesque in style. It stands on a slope; its choir is partly set into the ground, and the west entrance is reached by several steps. These details describe both the church’s setting and its architecture, as well as access to the entrance.

In 2026, the church is open year-round, except during religious services. Before your visit, check whether a service is taking place. The Neo-Romanesque style identifies the architecture, while the hillside location, recessed choir, and steps describe the building’s specific setting.

The two visitor experiences have different requirements for your schedule: for the winery, you need to arrange an appointment in advance; for the church, in 2026, you need to allow for the exception during religious services. This lets you plan the visits around their different conditions.

De Cep en Verre Rally

For a planned trip, check the dates of the relevant edition; the 2026 date has already passed. The 2026 edition was scheduled for Sunday, August 2, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The plan was for a family-friendly, seven-kilometre walking event through a landscape of hedgerows and vineyards. Six tasting stops and opportunities to meet winegrowers committed to nature were planned; the start was to be at Change town hall. The event thus combined a walk through the landscape with several tasting stops and encounters with winegrowers.

Change on the Santenay–Nolay route

On the Santenay–Nolay route, Change is reached 1.8 kilometres after the former Paris-L'Hôpital railway station. This places the town along the route and complements the orientation provided by the vineyards and hills with a specific landmark.

Discover more destinations: Berzé-La-Ville, Gergy, Pontoux, Saint-Boil, Chissey-En-Morvan, Gueugnon, Plottes, La Roche-Vineuse

For the regional travel overview: Saône-Et-Loire.