Via Sensoria - Sensory tasting journey

Via Sensoria is a unique sensory experience: a one-hour tour of the 4 seasons, combining artistic proposals and seasonal beverage pairings. Accompanied by a sommelier, you'll taste 4 wines from around the world (or original non-alcoholic drinks) specially associated with the world of art and the 4 seasons.

Booking a time slot

You need to choose a day and time to buy your ticket. Reservations are taken one month in advance.

Important information

The Via Sensoria experience is different from and complementary to that of the Permanent Exhibition and requires a dedicated ticket.

If you wish to access the Cité du Vin Belvedere, you must purchase a ticket for the Permanent Exhibition. And thanks to the combined ticket, you benefit from a 30% discount on the Exhibition.

Drinks tasted

• In the spring pavilion, a dry white wine made from Sauvignon Blanc from the Bordeaux region or an elderflower syrup.
• In the summer pavilion, a white wine from Greece or iced tea with lemon and thyme
• In the autumn pavilion, a red wine from Rioja (Spain's best-known and oldest vineyard) or a pear juice
• In the winter pavilion, an Alsace crémant or caramel syrup.

You will be accompanied by a sommelier throughout the tour, in groups of no more than 15 people.

Wine tastings are reserved for over-18s, with non-alcoholic drinks available for minors. Children are welcome on Via Sensoria, in a calm atmosphere that respects the experience of other visitors!

Free admission

Free tickets for children under 6 are available from the Cité du Vin reception desk.

Via Sensoria is a soothing experience, a sensory interlude where four artistic universes echo surprising tastings of wines from four regions of the world or non-alcoholic drinks, combined with visual, sound and poetic creations.

This is not a tasting workshop, nor is it a traditional or immersive exhibition. It's a unique sensory experience!

The experience takes place over an hour, accompanied by a wine expert.

Whether you're a beginner or a novice, a wine lover or not, adults and children alike can get to grips with this journey which, far from the conventional codes of wine tasting, offers surprising combinations of artistic environments and a selection of wines from around the world and non-alcoholic beverages.

6 original poems, specially created for this experience, also punctuate the route, to complete this dreamlike work.

For its first edition, Via Sensoria takes you on a journey to the rhythm of the seasons, with a relaxing offer that's resolutely turned towards nature. From dawn to dusk, take a day-long journey through Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter.

Created by GEDEON Programmes for the Cité du Vin, with the artistic assistance of set designers Sylvain Roca and Julia Dessirier (Atelier Sylvain Roca), director Olivier Brunet, composer Christian Holl, poet Nami Moukheiber, and the design studios Sabir (graphic design) and Aura Studio (lighting design).