As culinary tourism continues to shape how travellers experience Europe in 2026, with food, wine and place dominating destination choices, here’s a new way to explore France’s most storied regions – through a curated supercar journey that blends gastronomy, heritage and legendary wine landscapes.
HunterMoss, renowned for crafting beautifully curated journeys through Europe’s most captivating landscapes, is bringing a fresh perspective to France with Châteaux & Champagne: A French Supercar Tour – a seven-day culinary road trip through the country, discovering its renowned cuisine and legendary wine regions, from the gastronomic capital of Lyon to the heart of Champagne.
Châteaux & Champagne: A French Supercar Tour
(Wednesday 6th – Tuesday 12th May 2026) AND (Wednesday 13th – Tuesday 19th May 2026)
Beginning in Lyon, a major French city celebrated for its rich history as a Roman capital and widely regarded as the capital of French gastronomy, guests arrive into a city defined by architectural depth, vibrant markets and an enduring culinary legacy. An immersive introduction sets the tone for the journey, with guided exploration of the city and its surrounding vineyards.
From Lyon, the route unfolds through the Beaujolais wine region, located just north of the city and known for its fruity red wines made from the Gamay grape. Here, vineyard-lined roads and gentle countryside provide an elegant opening drive through one of France’s most characterful wine landscapes.
The journey continues into Burgundy, a region renowned for its world-class wines, rich history and scenic countryside. Producing some of the world’s most prestigious Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, Burgundy’s medieval towns, abbeys and rolling vineyards form the backdrop for one of the tour’s most iconic driving experiences.
A highlight of the route follows the Route des Grands Crus, France’s oldest wine road, running approximately 60 kilometres through the heart of Burgundy’s vineyards. The route connects prestigious wine villages and passes through the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Burgundy vineyards, offering flowing roads framed by centuries of viticultural heritage.
On the second drive day, guests explore deeper into Burgundy via a figure-eight loop through the Morvan National Reserve – a protected area often described as the ‘green lung of Burgundy’. Granite hills, dense forests, lakes and charming villages create a striking contrast to the cultivated vineyard landscapes of the previous day.
The final driving leg heads north into Champagne, the only place in the world where sparkling wine can legally be called Champagne. Sweeping country roads lead through rolling vineyards towards panoramic viewpoints, including those surrounding the Saint-Martin church in Chavot-Courcourt, before arriving in Épernay at the heart of the region.
Guests spend their final days immersed in Champagne with insider access to prestigious houses and historic caves, tasting renowned vintages while learning the history and craftsmanship behind one of France’s most celebrated wine regions.
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