Seyssuel – Winegrowing, Routes and History

A stay in Seyssuel can be shaped in different ways through winegrowing, outdoor activities and history. The Vienne-Seyssuel winegrowing area extends across Vienne, Seyssuel and Chasse-sur-Rhône; several walking trails also cross the town. The landscape thus ranges from local nature trails to a winegrowing area encompassing several municipalities. For your planning, it is also helpful to distinguish between experiences that require reservations and routes focused on outdoor activities.

Winegrowing between regional history and the present day

The Vienne-Seyssuel winegrowing area dates back to Roman times. It extends across Vienne, Seyssuel and Chasse-sur-Rhône, with Seyssuel explicitly forming part of this larger area. Syrah and Viognier are highlighted as two grape varieties originating in the region. Another date concerns Domaine Eymin-Tichoux: it planted its first vines in Seyssuel in 2015. This year marks the start of planting at this estate, not the origin of the winegrowing area. Two distinct time periods therefore sit side by side: the history of the area and the more recent planting history of a single estate.

The estate offers wine sales and cellar tastings by reservation. If you are interested in grape varieties, you can look to Syrah and Viognier; if you are planning a wine experience in the cellar, remember to book in advance. The regional context of the winegrowing area and the estate’s specific offering provide two distinct ways to explore wine in Seyssuel.

Explore the vineyards by gyropode, on foot or by bike

A gyropode tour explores the vineyards of Seyssuel and offers views of the Rhône, the vineyards and the surrounding landscape. The tour is available by reservation. Before setting off, you receive a 10- to 15-minute briefing; the tour itself lasts either 1.5 or 2 hours, depending on your preference. The two options differ by half an hour and cover the same vineyard exploration. The briefing takes place before the tour and should be factored into your schedule separately. Choosing between the two durations therefore mainly affects the time required, while either tour takes in the landscapes described.

Several walking trails cross Seyssuel and offer the chance to discover the local fauna and flora. Another way to get active is the 33-kilometre cycling loop, “From the Rhône to the vineyards, discovering the Viennese hills,” which passes through the vineyards of Seyssuel. The walking trails invite you to observe nature, while the cycling loop has a clearly stated distance. You can choose between several walking trails and a named circular route. Check route conditions before setting off.

The Château des Archevêques and the Rhône

The Château des Archevêques was owned by the Archbishops of Vienne from 1304 until the French Revolution. The ruins that remain today overlook the Rhône. This period of ownership places the Château’s history in time; the ruins connect it with the landscape along the Rhône. Vienne features in two distinct contexts: as one of the municipalities in the winegrowing area and as the point of reference for the Château’s former owners. The history of the town thus complements its winegrowing and nature themes with a distinct historical focus.

Discover more destinations: Saint-Baudille-De-La-Tour, Treffort, Savas-Mépin, Chuzelles, Saint-Christophe-Sur-Guiers, Tignieu-Jameyzieu, Saint-Just-Chaleyssin, Chantesse.

For the broader travel overview: Isere.