Rully brings together a medieval fortress amid the vineyards, wine tastings and signposted walking routes. This gives you several ways to shape your trip: château architecture, wines or a route starting in Rully. Whether you focus on sightseeing and tastings or on a walk can shape the character of your stay.

Château, wine and tastings

Château de Rully is a medieval fortress amid the vineyards. Its square keep dates from the 12th century; the towers, curtain walls and chemin de ronde date from the 14th century. The château is open to groups year-round. Group arrangements may change, so confirm the details with the château before your trip. A visit may include a guided tasting of three wines from the estate. Tasting arrangements may change, and you may need to contact the château in advance.

The wine-growing area around Rully produces elegant, precise white wines from Chardonnay, as well as delicate, fruity red wines from Pinot Noir. The Côte Chalonnaise is the geographical birthplace of Crémants de Bourgogne. Domaine Ninot offers a guided tour of the vineyards, winery and ageing cellar, followed by a tasting of five wines. There is also a three-hour e-bike tour through the vineyards of Rully and Mercurey. It includes a tour of the winery and ageing cellar, as well as a tasting of three organic wines. Booking details may change; check them in advance.

The options differ in activity and tasting: a tasting of three wines may be included with a château visit; at Domaine Ninot, you can choose between a guided tour with five wines and an e-bike tour with three organic wines. This lets you choose between a tasting as part of a visit, a tour of several areas, and an e-bike excursion.

Two circular routes starting in Rully

The Rully RU6 is a 5.1-kilometre circular walk that starts in Rully. It is rated as an easy walk and takes about one hour and 30 minutes; ten points of interest are also listed. The trail offers a way to discover Rully, from town to countryside. Check trail conditions before setting out.

The Rully-Fontaines-Bouzeron circular route also starts in Rully, is 30 kilometres long, and is listed for hiking, trail running and Nordic walking. The listed details differ: the RU6 has an easy rating and an approximate duration, while the longer route lists three activities. This gives you a choice between a 5.1-kilometre loop and a 30-kilometre route with different activity options. Check trail conditions before this route, too.

Rully and the Saint-Vincent Tournante

Since it began in 1938, the Saint-Vincent Tournante has taken place each year on the last weekend in January in a different Burgundy village. Rully hosted the event in 1971 and 1998. These two dates place Rully in the history of this recurring tradition without specifying a current event date.

Choose the focus of your stay

When looking for a hotel in Rully, the purpose of your trip can be a practical starting point: château architecture and wine experiences are joined by two routes with clearly listed distances and activities. First consider which of these experiences you want to make the focus of your stay.

Discover more destinations: Leynes, Berzé-La-Ville, La Frette, Mercurey, Sornay, Igornay, Épinac, Mazille.

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