Iter Vitis France, The Paths of the Vine
Integrated into the Iter Vitis cultural route, the network of museums and interpretation centers effectively brings together the tourist and cultural dimensions
By Iter Vitis
Iter Vitis
Valmagne Abbey – nave and wine vats (2020) by Unknown Iter Vitis
For centuries, the vine has been rooted in the heart of places of spirituality, where wine simultaneously becomes a material resource, a sacred symbol, and a cultural heritage.
Exterior architecture by Unknown Iter Vitis
From the slopes of Champagne to the terraces of the Rhône, from the bastides (fortified towns) of the South-West to the Mediterranean shores, the French wine landscapes tell the story of a living heritage. Every vineyard illustrates the meeting point between nature, culture, and collective memory.
Archaeological site of Ensérune, aerial view of the reception building from the southwest. (In 2022) by Unknown Iter Vitis
Through their cross-disciplinary mission, these "heritage transmitters" reveal local cultural identity and the diversity of resources to give meaning to the tourist experience.
Gaillacois, the cradle of wine history
One of the oldest vineyards in France, Gaillac preserves rare grape varieties and a thousand-year-old tradition. Between medieval bastides and sunny hills, every row of vines carries history and transmission.
Ampuis and the Rhône Valley, the strength of the slopes
In Ampuis, the vines cling to the steep slopes overlooking the river. Since antiquity, these granite terraces speak of the hard work of men and embody the fragile balance between nature and culture.
Champagne, world heritage
The Champagne hillsides, inscribed on the UNESCO list, are the symbol of a universal heritage. Here, wine transcends borders: it embodies celebration, family transmission, and the French art of living (art de vivre).
Pic Saint-Loup and Hérault, peasant memory
At the foot of the Pic Saint-Loup, the vines stretch between scrubland (garrigue) and villages. For centuries, they have shaped the landscape and perpetuated Mediterranean traditions, blending peasant know-how and heritage identity.
Thau, between sea and vineyard
Facing the Mediterranean, the vines of the Thau basin interact with the sea and the lagoon. At sunset, the vineyard becomes a living heritage where nature, culture, and memory unite in a unique landscape.
Iter Vitis, The Paths of the Vine
REMCI Vitis
is the first European Network of Museums and Interpretation Centers for the Vine and Wine. This thematic network will gather all museums and interpretation centers that can provide a better understanding of the cultural wine heritage from antiquity to the present day.
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