Saint-Vincent Tournante 2027
A celebration of the patron saint of winegrowers, hosted by a different Burgundy village each year.
What happens
Since 1938, the Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin has organised this festival in honour of Saint Vincent, the patron saint of winegrowers. A different village hosts it each year, hence “tournante”, meaning rotating; in 2027, it is Volnay. In the morning, winegrowers’ societies parade through the village with statues of the saint, followed by Mass. The village, decorated with thousands of paper flowers, then opens its cellars for tastings.
It is a rare chance to see a Côte de Beaune village in festive dress in winter. Beaune, Pommard and Meursault are nearby.
Where
in 2027, the village of Volnay, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, 5 km from Beaune. The festival moves to a different village every year.
Open map ↗Schedule
| 30 and 31 January 2027, the 83rd festival. | In the morning, wine brotherhoods parade with statues of Saint Vincent, followed by Mass and tastings in the cellars of the village decorated with paper flowers. |
Getting there
- from Paris, take a TGV to Dijon and a TER to Beaune, about 2 hours in total. Shuttle buses run from the parking areas between Beaune and Volnay.
- By car via the A6, allow about 3 hours 30 minutes; cars are not allowed into the village.
Tickets and admission
paid admission: a ticket includes a tasting glass and tasting vouchers.
Tips
- arrive for the morning procession; it gets very crowded in the afternoon.
- Wear warm clothes and comfortable shoes: everything takes place outdoors and in cellars.
- Book your overnight stay in Beaune in advance.