- Cécile WANG
- - Sept. 18, 2025
Vignobles en Scène, farm visits, family workshops at the Maison des Vins, Sport & Nature events, workshops at Crussol Castle and the Soyons Caves… Another fantastic programme for the 2025 autumn half-term holidays !
> Check out the online calendar here !
Vineyards in the Spotlight
Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 October
Vignobles en Scène is THE annual wine tourism event in France! Every third weekend in October, destinations with the Vignobles & Découvertes label offer a varied and accessible programme, allowing you to experience the vineyards in a whole new way.
Take part in a Land & Sea Getaway in Cornas, a Bubbles & Macarons workshop in Saint-Péray and an Apéro on a Platter in Saint-Sylvestre, with a lovely concert thrown in for good measure !
Secrets of the Farm
Tour of the Belin Estate
Wednesday 22 October at 9.30 am
Astrid invites you to visit her farm, home to Mangalica pigs – a breed of woolly pigs that are lovingly cared for and reared outdoors. The tour is followed by a tasting of the farm’s produce!
By booking only.
Candle-making workshop at La Miellerie A Tire d'Aile
Wednesday 22 October at 2 pm
The honey farm welcomes you to discover the world of beekeeping and sample its products! Everyone will make their own beeswax candle and personalise it with autumn-themed ceramic decorations. You’ll leave with your candle in its pretty holder !
Family Workshops at the "Maison des Vins"
Parent-child cooking workshop
Thursday 23 October, 9.30 am to 11.30 am
In the kitchens of the Maison des Vins & du Tourisme, with Agnès’s recipe books, make the most of the autumn half-term holidays with a family-friendly parent-child cooking workshop (for children aged 4 and over).
Recipes to follow.
Painting and drawing workshop
Saturday 25 October, 2 pm to 4 pm
Drawing and painting workshop led by Marina from Atelier Pyro Déco: create a wooden Halloween-themed craft, with a snack included. The workshop is open to adults and children alike – a great family activity!
Suitable for children aged 5 and over, as well as adults, parents and grandparents.
"Star" workshop with visual artist Anne Grenier
Thursday 30 October at 10am
Anne will help you create your own beautiful star (mirrored cement star)!
She’ll provide everything you need to make a truly personal creation.
The workshop is open to everyone, whether you’re joining as a parent and child or on your own.
Approximately 1½ hours.
Sport & Nature Event
Pony ride
Friday 24 October at 10am
Enjoy a lovely family outing at Les Poneys d'Eole, set in a stunning location overlooking the Rhône Valley. The programme includes: grooming the ponies, an introductory riding lesson in the arena, and a ride through the countryside (with an adult leading the pony). Suitable for children aged 3 and over.
A Culinary Mountain Bike Adventure
Secrets of Farm X Sport & Nature Event
Wednesday 29 October, 1.30 pm to 5.30 pm
Set off on a 25 km mountain bike loop (450 m elevation gain D+) in the heart of the Ardèche, with a gourmet stop at the Ferme de Trapier!
Let Simon from "Cycles des Fans" guide you through the Ardèche countryside: the hilltop village of Boffres, lush green valleys and peaceful forests will line your route. You’ll stop off at the family-run Ferme de Trapier, where Philippe and Florent will give you an insight into their daily lives as passionate farmers and treat you to a tasting of homemade charcuterie.
Guided tour of Boffres
Tuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 October from 10.45 am
Boffres is a charming village in the Ardèche, where history and nature blend seamlessly. This one-hour guided tour will immerse you in the rich and fascinating history of this unique place!
Get ready to step back in time and discover the hidden treasures of this medieval village...
Crussol Castle
Nature discovery walks such as "All About Trees" or "Little Creatures", children’s workshops including "An Introduction to Heraldry – Designing a Coat of Arms", "Medicine in the Middle Ages – Making a Decorative Potion" or "Leatherwork in the Middle Ages – Making a Purse"... Crussol Castle always delights young and old alike with its activities centred on nature or the castle’s history !
Soyons archaeological site
The Soyons Archaeological Site is open for visits until the end of the autumn half-term holidays, so be sure to pop along before the winter break! It’s always a fascinating experience to explore these two caves, as well as the museum in the heart of the village!
So, what activities will you choose?
