De Cep en Verre
Wine and craft festival in the heart of the medieval village of Nolay
About De Cep en Verre
The Hautes-Côtes Festival
De Cep en Verre is a festive event that has been celebrating the Hautes-Côtes de Beaune through wine, crafts, and live performance since 2004. Every first weekend of August, the historic center of Nolay, a charming medieval village located 18 km from Beaune, transforms into a festive village where winemakers, artisans, and street artists gather.
Winemakers and Artisans United
The heart of the event is a crafts village with around forty exhibitors inviting visitors to discover and share their craft: potters, glassblowers, blacksmiths, weavers, and local creators. In parallel, eight winemakers from the Hautes-Côtes de Beaune offer tasting workshops of their wines, all committed to sustainable practices (HVE certification, organic or biodynamic farming).
Shows and Entertainment
De Cep en Verre would not be complete without its street performances that liven up the streets and squares of Nolay: concerts, jugglers, fire-eaters, wandering musicians, and artistic performances create a festive and friendly atmosphere throughout the day. Admission is free, and a tasting pass for 7 euros (glass included) allows access to the winemakers' workshops.
The De Cep en Verre Rally
On Sunday, a walking rally through the vineyards of the Hautes-Côtes completes the program. This hiking route, from 9 am to 2 pm, includes a meal at a wine estate, offering a sporty and gourmet discovery of the terroir (18 euros for adults, 9 euros for children under 12).
De Cep en Verre — edition 2026
22nd edition of De Cep en Verre on August 1st and 2nd, 2026, in the historic center of Nolay (Côte-d'Or). Two days of celebration around the wine of Hautes-Côtes de Beaune, craftsmanship, and street arts. Free entry.
De Cep en Verre 2026: Wine and Craftsmanship in the Heart of Nolay
On August 1st and 2nd, 2026, from 10 AM to 7 PM, the historic center of Nolay hosts the 22nd edition of De Cep en Verre, an intergenerational and friendly festival organized by the Nolay Tourist Agency in partnership with the Syndicat de Défense des Hautes Côtes.
Wine and Craftsmanship
Around forty artisans (soap makers, tableware artists, leather goods makers, blacksmiths, stained-glass artists, ceramists, basket weavers, woodturners…) showcase and share their expertise in the village streets. On the wine side, eight winemakers from Hautes-Côtes de Beaune present the Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes appellation through guided tasting workshops.
Entertainment and Street Shows
Circus arts, jugglers, stilt walkers and fire-eaters, street performances, concerts (Harmonie de Sart Charneux, Duo Vivémi, Les Ducs) and artisan demonstrations punctuate these two days. For children: workshops (mosaic, woodturning), giant wooden games, and tastings for adults.
The Walking Rally
On Sunday, from 9 AM to 2 PM, a 7 km walking rally invites participants to meet winemakers through six tasting stops, with a meal served in a wine estate where a winemaker and their family welcome walkers into their cellar.
Programme De Cep en Verre 2026
Saturday, August 1st, 2026 (10 AM - 7 PM)
- Artisans' Market: around forty artisans demonstrating their craft in the historic center (soap makers, tableware artists, leather goods makers, blacksmiths, stained-glass artists, ceramists, basket weavers…)
- Guided tasting workshops with eight winemakers from Hautes-Côtes de Beaune
- Street shows: stilt walkers, jugglers, fire-eaters, circus arts
- Concerts: Harmonie de Sart Charneux, Duo Vivémi, Les Ducs
- Children's workshops (mosaic, woodturning) and giant wooden games
Sunday, August 2nd, 2026 (10 AM - 7 PM)
- 7 km walking rally (9 AM - 2 PM): six tasting stops to meet winemakers, including a meal served in a wine estate
- Continuation of the artisans' market, tastings, street shows, and children's entertainment
Highlights De Cep en Verre 2026
- Free entry to the historic center of Nolay
- Around forty artisans demonstrating their craft
- Eight winemakers from Hautes-Côtes de Beaune offering guided tastings
- 7 km walking rally with a meal in a wine estate
- Street shows, concerts, and workshops for children
Prices De Cep en Verre 2026
Practical information — De Cep en Verre
Practical Information
Access
Location: Historic center of Nolay, 21340 Nolay.
- By car: Nolay is 18 km southwest of Beaune via the D973 then the D33.
- By train: Beaune station (18 km), then taxi.
Opening Hours
- Saturday and Sunday, from 10 am to 7 pm.
- Walking rally on Sunday from 9 am to 2 pm.
Prices
- Admission: free
- Tasting pass: 7 euros (glass included)
- Walking rally: 18 euros adult, 9 euros child (-12 years)
Contact
- Official website: www.nolay.com
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Where does it take place — De Cep en Verre
Centre historique de Nolay
Place du Docteur Monge, 21340 Nolay, 21340 Nolay