Saint-Péray: Wine, Crafts and Château de Crussol

Saint-Péray brings together a range of interests for a stay: Château de Crussol on a rocky promontory, wine tastings, a guided tour through vineyards, a hike in the Rhône valleys and ceramics. When planning, it is worth distinguishing between the different visiting arrangements. Admission to the Château is free all year round; several wine and workshop visits are subject to seasonal schedules or require an appointment in advance. The gyropod tour, meanwhile, is offered in the 2026 season.

Château de Crussol: History Above the Rhône Valley

Château de Crussol was built in the 11th century on a rocky promontory, overlooking the Rhône Valley. Its construction date and location give the visit both historical and scenic significance: the site brings together the Château’s history and views across the valley. The Château is open free of charge all year round. Check local conditions before your trip so you can plan your visit with confidence.

Taste the Wine and Discover the Appellation

At Domaine Rémy Nodin, a cellar tour is followed by a wine tasting. The cellar is housed in a former stable that has been converted into a wine cellar over the years. This gives the tour a tangible connection to the history of the place before the wines take centre stage during the tasting. Wines from four different appellations are available: red, still white and sparkling white wines. The selection may vary according to availability; check on seasonal arrangements before your visit.

The “Focus sur Saint-Péray” tasting workshop focuses specifically on the Saint-Péray appellation. It covers its history, geology and winemaking, and includes a sensory tasting. The two wine experiences therefore have different focuses: Domaine Rémy Nodin features wines from four appellations and several styles, while the workshop combines a tasting with background on a single appellation. Check in advance whether an appointment is required for the workshop.

Another Insight into Winemaking

At Domaine du Tunnel, you can tour the unusual cellar and taste the winery’s wines by appointment. The cuvées are aged in a renovated tunnel. Alongside the tasting, the visit also highlights how the wines are aged. An appointment in advance is part of the planning for this visit.

Explore the Vineyards and Rhône Valleys

The guided gyropod tour between Saint-Péray and Cornas is offered in the 2026 season. It starts in Saint-Péray and passes through vineyards. Check current availability and reservation requirements before making plans. The “Tour du vignoble de Saint-Péray” hike offers a different kind of scenery: it leads through the Ardèche’s Rhône valleys, with beautiful panoramas and a route near renowned wineries. The tour focuses on a guided route through vineyards between two towns, while the hike is characterised by valley panoramas and proximity to wineries.

Ceramics at Poterie du Lardet

Philippe Jacques’s Poterie du Lardet produces stoneware, porcelain, functional pieces and works decorated with engobe. The workshop offers pottery classes for adults; visits to the workshop are available by appointment. Taking a class and visiting the workshop are two different ways to explore ceramics: for classes, check the current schedule; for a workshop visit, arrange an appointment. Check the current schedule and availability before travelling.

You can tailor your stay to the interests that appeal to you most: historic architecture and valley views, wine tastings with different themes, a tour through vineyards, a scenic hike or ceramics. When planning, take the arrangements for each visit into account—from free, year-round access to the Château to seasonal offers and appointments for individual activities.

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For the wider travel guide: Ardèche.