La Savoureuse Tournée du Comté stops at the Grande Saline in Salins-les-Bains on 28 July 2026. The programme includes an open-air Comté tasting workshop, pairings with blackcurrant-based ideas and activities for children around milk and cheese. The Routes du Comté stand adds context on the farms, fruitières and maturing cellars behind the cheese.
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Comté Cheese Tour in Pierrefontaine-les-Varans
The ‘Visite d’une fruitière à comté’ introduces visitors to the production of Comté cheese, a well-known product of the Burgundy-Franche-Comté region. Guided by an expert, this informative tour uncovers the traditional methods used in cheese production. You’ll gain knowledge about the entire process, from the cheese dairies to the storage cellars where the cheese matures for weeks. The concludes with a local tasting session, presenting the rich flavors of freshly made Comté. Suited to cheese enthusiasts and culinary fans, the programme highlights the craftsmanship that elevates Comté. Due to limited slots, advance booking is a must.
Comté Cheese Tour in Laviron
The tour examines the production of Comté cheese during a guided tour at the Fruitière de Laviron. This tour offers visitors an informative look at the cheese-making process, highlighting the traditional craftsmanship from initial production to the storage cellars where cheese is aged. The culminates in a local tasting of this iconic cheese. Booking in advance is essential for this cultural programme.
Gourmet Cycling Trip in Auxerre: Regional Delicacies
The ‘Balade gourmande | Vélo & Saveurs’ offers a local cycling adventure through Burgundy, presenting seven local specialties. Departing from a shop in Auxerre, visitors will ride along the historic Canal du Nivernais, with the first stop at an organic farm for cheese tastings. Riders are then offered a Crémant de Bourgogne tasting at a special venue, followed by a visit to a local microbrewery for more tastings. The tour continues to a wine estate for a selection of Burgundy wines and features a highlight tasting of Burgundy snails in Auxerre, alongside the region’s best gougères. the route ends with a refreshing drink at a local biscuit factory, combining physical activity with culinary pleasure for an day in Burgundy.
Lundis des Curistes in Salins-les-Bains: A Tasting Event
The Arbois Poligny Salins Coeur du Jura Tourist Office is aimed at spa visitors in Salins-les-Bains for the Lundis des Curistes events. In collaboration with ThermaSalina, these gatherings allow visitors to meet local producers and sample their products. On Monday, 7 September, the Fruitière Vinicole d’Arbois, one of France’s oldest wine cooperatives founded in 1906 by 26 local winegrowers, will be featured. Visitors can collect welcome gifts, enter to win €30 in gift vouchers, and learn about limited deals from holiday advisors.
Tour Bus in Dole: Nature and Gastronomy
An experienced guide for a tour of the Vallée des Anges in Burgundy-Franche-Comté. The route leads to the Massif de la Serre, presenting landscapes and history. The route includes churches, stately homes, and historical castles while fountains and iconic crosses enhance the historic scenery. At the end of the tour, sample regional products at the Chevigny cheese-making cooperative. The programme seamlessly blends natural exploration with local gastronomy, offering insight into the area’s cultural heritage. Mark the calendar for this programme!