Travel writer at City Voyager
Mathieu Fournier
Mathieu writes about wine regions and the towns that surround them — vineyard tours, small producers, seasonal harvests, and the long lunches that go with them. He believes the best way to understand a region is to drink what it grows.
Articles by Mathieu Fournier
Wine Tourism in Portugal: Douro, Vinho Verde, Alentejo
Discover Portugal's three great wine regions — UNESCO Douro Valley, crisp Vinho Verde, and Alentejo's clay-amphora tradition. Tasting prices, train fares, named wineries open for visits.
July 16, 2026
Champagne, France: Beyond the Bubbles
Explore Champagne beyond tastings: chalky vineyards, cellar caverns, village life in Reims and Épernay, hands-on blending, harvest rituals, gastronomy, and practical travel tips.
July 16, 2026
Wine Bars in Porto: Beyond the Port Houses
Discover Porto’s buzzing wine-bar scene beyond the port lodges: where to drink, what to taste, and local tips for exploring natural wines, Douro reds and Vinho Verde.
July 15, 2026
Wine Tourism in France: Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne
Plan a France wine trip across Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne — UNESCO sites, named châteaux and grandes maisons, TGV fares, and tasting prices from €25 to €300.
July 15, 2026
Wine Regions of Italy: Tuscany, Piedmont, Sicily, Veneto
Italy's four great wine regions in one guide — Tuscany's Chianti and Brunello, Piedmont's Barolo, Sicily's Etna and Marsala, Veneto's Amarone and Prosecco. EUR prices, named producers, train fares.
July 15, 2026
Tuscany Wine Guide: Chianti, Brunello & Super Tuscans
A practical, insider’s guide to the wines of Tuscany—Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and the iconic Super Tuscans—with tasting notes, where to visit and local travel tips.
July 15, 2026
Best Wine Tours in Europe — Where to Book
A complete guide to Europe’s top wine-tour destinations, how to book the right tour, local tips, and trusted providers for tastings from Bordeaux to the Douro.
July 15, 2026
Douro Valley: Port Wine & Stunning Terraces
Discover the Douro Valley’s UNESCO terraced vineyards, centuries of Port-making, scenic river cruises, and practical tips—where wine, landscape and tradition meet.
July 15, 2026