Around Via Agrippa, Burgundy is also discovered through its people, its flavours and its stories. Passionate winegrowers, heritage, legends and cultural events: here are a few places and curiosities we have chosen to share with you.
Winegrowers around Via Agrippa
La Glycine Blanche
Just a few steps from Via Agrippa, La Glycine Blanche offers an authentic and passionate approach to wine. A lovely place to discover the local vineyard, meet Jean-Philippe and Olivier Lebeault, and explore Burgundy at its most sincere and down-to-earth.
Maison Budin-Château Miraudet
In Dracy-lès-Couches, François Budin invites you to discover Domaine Château Miraudet and the wines of the Couchois. Meet an authentic local winegrower and discover the quality of his work and the distinctive character of this Burgundian terroir.
Domaine Demontmerot
In Dracy-lès-Couches, Domaine Demontmerot carries on a family winemaking tradition passed down from generation to generation. Laurent and Amélie welcome you to discover their wines and the terroir of the Côtes du Couchois, in a warm and authentic atmosphere.
Le château de Dracy-lès-Couches
In the heart of Dracy-lès-Couches, Domaine Château de Dracy combines heritage with a long-standing winemaking tradition. Around this historic fortress, the de Charette family grows Pinot Noir and Chardonnay and produces Burgundy wines, including Bourgogne Côtes du Couchois. An emblematic estate of the village, where the history of the château and that of the vineyard come together.
Curiosities, stories&heritage
The Church of Dracy-lès-Couches
In the heart of the village, just a few steps from Via Agrippa, the church of Dracy-lès-Couches is one of those discreet places that tell the story of local life. Its recently renovated interior is well worth stepping inside to discover, even if only for a few moments during a stroll through the village.
🎬 Discover the renovated interior of the church
Dracy, memories of a village
Over time, Dracy-lès-Couches has preserved the traces of a Burgundian village shaped by vineyards, stone and the lives of its inhabitants.
Dracy-lès-Couches, main street and church-vintage postcard – source : archives71/Geneanet
The menhirs of Epoigny
Around 5,000 years old, the seven menhirs of Epoigny form the largest megalithic site in Burgundy. The most impressive, known as the Pierre des Tourteaux, stands 7.35 metres high and weighs nearly 30 tonnes. A remarkable site bearing witness to the earliest human settlements in the area.
The legend of the Vivre
In Burgundian legend, the Vivre is a mythical dragon-like creature with a precious stone, known as the escarboucle, set in its forehead. In the Couchois, its legend is celebrated with an exceptional festival held only once every twenty years. The next edition will take place in 2028: a rare event that keeps alive one of the region’s most unusual legends.
🐉 Discover the legend and the Fête de la Vivre
Le château de Couches
Overlooking the Couchois landscape, Château de Couches is an impressive medieval fortress, also known as the Château de Marguerite de Bourgogne. Its towers, ramparts, chapel and underground passages bear witness to centuries of history. An emblematic local landmark where heritage, legends and vineyards come together.
Château de Couches — Photo : Château de Couches / Wikimedia Commons — CC BY-SA 4.0
The château is also home to Le Blason de Vair, a restaurant where chef Jean-Philippe Marques offers seasonal cuisine showcasing local produce.
Les Nuits du Mont Rome
Every summer, Les Nuits du Mont Rome brings music to the heart of the Couchois. In the natural setting of the Théâtre David in Saint-Sernin-du-Plain, the festival offers concerts in an intimate and timeless atmosphere. Some performances also take place in surrounding villages, including Dracy-lès-Couches. A wonderful way to discover the area through music, heritage and landscapes.
🎵 Discover Les Nuits du Mont Rome
La Ronde du Couchois
Every year on the first weekend of August, La Ronde du Couchois brings the entire wine region to life. For two days, wineries open their cellars and welcome thousands of visitors who come to discover the wines, meet the winegrowers and explore the villages of the Couchois. In Dracy-lès-Couches, the event takes on a special dimension, with all the local wineries taking part. A major, friendly and popular event deeply rooted in the region’s winemaking identity.
🍷 Discover La Ronde du Couchois
Jazz à Couches
Every summer, Jazz à Couches brings the village to life with the sound of jazz. For nearly forty years, the festival has welcomed artists and music lovers in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Concerts, encounters and shared moments fill Couches for several evenings, making it one of the Couchois region’s must-see musical events.
🎷 Discover Jazz à Couches
Macadam Motors
Every summer, Macadam Motors brings motorcycle enthusiasts together in Couches in a friendly atmosphere with a distinctly rock ’n’ roll spirit. Historically associated with the Harley-Davidson world, the event now welcomes motorcycles of all kinds. Concerts, beautiful machines, entertainment and rides along the roads of the Couchois have made this three-day gathering a must for motorcycle enthusiasts.
Fine dining & local flavours
Le Domaine de Rymska
In Saint-Jean-de-Trézy, Domaine de Rymska offers a gastronomic experience in an elegant setting in the heart of the Burgundy countryside. The cuisine showcases produce from the estate and local producers, with a menu that changes with the seasons. A wonderful place to treat yourself to a special experience just a few kilometres from Via Agrippa.
🍽️ Discover le Domaine de Rymska
Le Petit Blanc
In Charrecey, Le Petit Blanc is a friendly inn serving generous, traditional cuisine with no unnecessary fuss. Burgundian specialities take pride of place in a simple, welcoming atmosphere. Just the kind of place we love for discovering the Couchois over a good meal.
In the village : Le GlouGlou-MiamMiam
In Dracy-lès-Couches, GlouGlou-MiamMiam is a convenient and friendly local spot where you’re likely to meet some of the village residents. On the menu: pizzas and burgers, to eat in or take away. It also provides a valuable service for the village, with bread available to order and pastries on offer.
