About this tour
Pedal through Vaucluse's Plan de Dieu vineyard on a restored Solex motorised bicycle, a cult 1960s machine still beloved in French wine country. You'll ride your own bike between Travaillan and Violès, taking in rows of organic and biodynamic vines before settling in for a tasting of the estate's output. The full experience runs two hours and forty-five minutes, blending nostalgia with genuine winemaking practice.
Highlights
- Ride your own vintage Solex through working vineyard rows
- Plan de Dieu appellation between Travaillan and Violès
- Organic and biodynamic wine portfolio
- Helmet and glove hire included
- Hands-on wine tasting at journey's end
What to expect
You'll start with a safety briefing and fit-check on your Solex—a lightweight, pedal-assisted motor scooter that requires physical effort but handles gently on vineyard tracks. The ride winds through established vines over roughly ninety minutes, moving at a leisurely pace with stops to take in the landscape and learn about the land. Expect gentle vibration, fresh air, and the smell of earth and leaves. The return leg leads to the tasting room, where you'll sample several wines produced under organic and biodynamic certification. No food is served alongside the tasting.
Good to know
Arrange your own transport to the estate; it's not included. You need moderate fitness—the Solex does help, but hills and balance matter. Spinal injuries, pregnancy, and cardiovascular issues aren't compatible with the ride. Wear closed shoes and clothes you don't mind getting dusty.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.