Can you take part in the harvest without being a winegrower?

Yes, a number of estates in the Vignoble Nantais region offer grape-picking sessions open to everyone. For a morning or a day, everyone can discover the harvest and share an authentic moment in the heart of the vines.

Are harvests suitable for families?

Some experiments are specially designed for families, with fun and educational formats accessible to children. They offer a sensory approach to vines and grapes in a friendly, supervised environment.

Do I need to book to take part in the harvest?

Yes, booking is strongly recommended. Places are often limited to ensure the quality of the welcome and the time shared. Arrangements vary depending on the area and the activities on offer.

Taking part in the 2026 harvest A weekend not to be missed

When the vines turn golden in the September light, a different rhythm takes over the Vignoble Nantais. That of baskets being filled, bunches of grapes crunching under your fingers, laughter shared over a winemaker’s meal. Taking part in the Muscadet 2026 grape harvest is a rare experience. Above all, it’s a different, sensory way of (re)connecting with the land.

Participative harvesting More than just an activity, a bonding moment

You don’t have to be a winemaker to take part in the harvest. Every year, several Vignoble Nantais estates open their vineyards to grape-pickers for a morning or a whole day. People come as a family, as lovers, with friends, sometimes even on their own. With the promise of leaving with a face reddened by the sun, hands a little stained, and a mind full of images that no screen can capture.

Your 2026 harvest checklist

Choose the venue that suits you best: as a family, a couple, with friends…
Book online or by phone: places are often limited.
Come equipped: gloves, comfortable clothes, closed shoes.
Plan ahead: one morning is enough, but why not stay for the whole weekend?
Extend the experience: visit other wineries, stay overnight, share a winemaker’s meal.

The Muscadet harvestKey figures

400

winegrowers

7000

hectares of AOC vines

40 million

bottles of Muscadet each year

Not-to-be-missed events to take part in the harvest Muscadet 2026

Harvest workshops At the Musée du Vignoble Nantais

Every year, in the heart of its vineyards at Le Pallet, the Musée du Vignoble Nantais invites young and old alike to experience the grape harvest in a fun and sensory way. For two hours, every gesture counts: picking the grapes, blending them, pressing them… right up to filling your own bottle with freshly squeezed grape juice.

It’s a lively, fun way to introduce the whole family to the cycle of the vine and the flavours of the land.

The Vignoble Nantais Museum

Harvest 2026 All dates in the Vignoble Nantais

Every year, a number of Vignoble Nantais estates open their doors to the curious and passionate during the harvest. With cellars abuzz with activity, winemakers at work and juices just pressed, it’s a great time to meet people and enjoy rare moments. Some wineries repeat the experience every autumn, others reserve it for regulars… Check the calendar regularly to catch these ephemeral moments.

See the diary

©An idea for a wine tasting weekend near Nantes: a stay in the heart of the Muscadet in the Nantes vineyards|Adrien Vilarem

Why not stay a while?

The grape harvest is just the beginning. Continue your journey through the Terres de Muscadet: ancient rocks, hillside vineyards, living landscapes shaped by the seasons.

Then push open the doors of the estates and discover our wine-related activities: guided tours, tastings, workshops, moments of sharing with those who make the Muscadet today.

FAQ

Can you take part in the harvest without being a winegrower?
Yes, a number of estates in the Vignoble Nantais region offer grape-picking sessions open to everyone. For a morning or a day, everyone can discover the harvest and share an authentic moment in the heart of the vines.
Are harvests suitable for families?
Some experiments are specially designed for families, with fun and educational formats accessible to children. They offer a sensory approach to vines and grapes in a friendly, supervised environment.
Do I need to book to take part in the harvest?
Yes, booking is strongly recommended. Places are often limited to ensure the quality of the welcome and the time shared. Arrangements vary depending on the area and the activities on offer.

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