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Looking for a different way to discover wine? Saumur wine tourism offers a great way to explore the vineyards, wines and wine heritage of the Loire Valley.
During Vignobles en Scène, Domaine de Rocheville in Parnay, near Saumur, offers two unique experiences in the heart of the Saumur-Champigny appellation: a wine-tasting bike tour through the vineyards and an immersive blind tasting in the estate’s troglodyte caves.
Join us on Friday 16 and Saturday 17 October 2026 to awaken your senses and enjoy a convivial experience around Rocheville’s organic wines. You can also visit the estate shop and take home your favourite wines.
Please note: all Vignobles en Scène experiences are conducted in French.
What is Vignobles en Scène?
Vignobles en Scène is an annual event dedicated to wine tourism. Organised by the Vignobles & Découvertes federation, it takes place on the third weekend of October. In 2026, the event runs from 16 to 18 October.
Throughout France’s wine regions, wineries offer original activities in three categories: tasting experiences, creative experiences and immersive experiences. These may include tastings of older vintages, long-table meals, shows, walks through the vineyards and much more.
The aim is similar to the French Heritage Days: to bring wine regions to life, showcase their vineyard heritage and introduce visitors to wine culture in a fun and friendly way.
This year, Domaine de Rocheville invites you to discover the Saumur vineyards and taste its organic wines through two original experiences.
Wine tasting by bike bar through the Saumur-Champigny vineyards
Looking for an unusual activity near Saumur to enjoy with family or friends?
Looking for an unusual way to explore the Saumur vineyards? Climb aboard Roul’Ernest, a pedal-powered bike bar, and enjoy a fun ride through the Domaine de Rocheville vineyards while discovering and tasting our organic wines.
What can you expect from the wine-tasting bike tour?
- The bike bar accommodates 8 to 14 passengers, with up to 10 people pedalling.
- Thanks to electric assistance, you don’t need to be particularly sporty to enjoy the experience.
- Along the way, two stops in the vineyards give you the opportunity to taste four Rocheville organic wines, accompanied by a member of our team.
The bike bar is a fun and original way to explore the vineyards outdoors. Enjoy the gentle autumn weather and taste wine right in the heart of the Saumur-Champigny vineyards.
Did you particularly enjoy one of the wines during the ride? You can find all of Rocheville’s organic wines in the estate shop when you return.
A journey into the shadows: a mystery blind tasting in our troglodyte caves
Experience an unforgettable sensory adventure in the heart of our troglodyte wine caves.
Let us guide you into the darkness of our underground cellars for a unique wine-tasting experience.
An elevator takes you effortlessly down into the caves. From there, you make your way through the dimly lit galleries, following a subtle line of light towards the intimate atmosphere of the underground cellars.
What happens during the blind tasting?
- A blind tasting experience: standing around a wine barrel in a warm and friendly atmosphere, you will taste four organic wines served in opaque black glasses. Without being able to see the wine, you will use your sense of smell and taste to try to identify its characteristics.
- Food and wine pairings: each wine is served with a small appetiser designed to give you clues and help you identify the wine.
- Discussion and guidance: our team will accompany you around the barrel, discuss your impressions, offer clues and eventually reveal the identity of each wine.
Once the wines have been revealed, you can find them in the Domaine de Rocheville shop.
Saumur wine tourism : discover Rocheville’s troglodyte caves
Carved into the local tuffeau limestone, these historic underground galleries are a fascinating feature of the Loire Valley. They tell the story of the Saumur terroir and the expertise behind the region’s wines.
The caves are home to older vintages from Domaine de Rocheville. You can also discover unusual Limoges sandstone eggs, which are used to age Saumur-Champigny wine.
The Journey into the Shadows is a playful, gourmet and immersive experience, bringing you right into the heart of the rock while putting your palate to the test.
Places are limited — book now!
The Journey into the Shadows is reserved for adults and is not suitable for children. Families can instead choose the bike bar experience, which includes a fruit juice tasting for younger visitors.
Buy Domaine de Rocheville wines
Domaine de Rocheville welcomes you to Parnay to discover and purchase its wines, including Saumur-Champigny, Saumur white wine, Saumur rosé, Crémant de Loire and natural sparkling rosé.
Our wines are certified organic and produced using traditional, environmentally responsible methods.
- Estate shop opening hours: Friday 16 and Saturday 17 October, from 10 am to 6 pm. The estate is closed on Sundays in October.
- Payment methods: cash, credit card, Visa, Mastercard and American Express.
- Delivery: don’t want to carry your bottles home? We deliver throughout France and Europe. Delivery within metropolitan France is free for orders over €350.
No time to visit? Order Domaine de Rocheville wines online or contact us.
Vignobles en Scène near Saumur: practical information
- Location: Domaine de Rocheville, Les Hauts de Valbrun, parking via Chemin de Béniquet, 49730 Parnay, France — 7 km from Saumur.
- Dates: Friday 16 and Saturday 17 October 2026. The estate is open from 10 am to 6 pm and closed on Sunday.
- Duration: approximately 1 to 1.5 hours, depending on the activity.
- Booking: reservations are required as places are limited.
Bike bar prices
| Standard price | Early booking before 9 October | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | €25 | €20 |
| Child | €12 | €10 |
Journey into the Shadows price
- €15 per adult, single price.
Frequently asked questions
Can children take part in Vignobles en Scène at Domaine de Rocheville?
Yes, children can take part in the bike bar experience, where they can enjoy a fruit juice tasting.
The Journey into the Shadows is for adults only and is not suitable for children.
Do I need to be fit to take part in the wine-tasting bike tour?
No. You do need to pedal, but Roul’Ernest is equipped with electric assistance.
How long do the activities last?
The activities last approximately 1 to 1.5 hours, depending on the experience.
How do you access the troglodyte caves? Is the experience wheelchair accessible?
Yes. An elevator provides direct access to the caves, so the descent is effortless. The Journey into the Shadows is accessible to wheelchair users.
To help us prepare for your visit, please let us know when making your reservation.
Is the bike bar accessible to people with reduced mobility?
Wheelchair accessibility on the Roul’Ernest bike bar cannot be guaranteed.
Please contact us before booking so that we can discuss the possibilities with our partner, Roulici.
Do I need to book in advance?
Yes. Booking is required, as places are limited.