Mathieu Fournier

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 France: Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne
Wine & Vineyards

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.

May 20, 2026

Wine Regions of Italy: Tuscany, Piedmont, Sicily, Veneto
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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.

May 20, 2026

Wine Tourism in Portugal: Douro, Vinho Verde, Alentejo
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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.

May 20, 2026

Douro Valley: Port Wine & Stunning Terraces
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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.

May 19, 2026

Wine Bars in Porto: Beyond the Port Houses
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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.

May 13, 2026

Tuscany Wine Guide: Chianti, Brunello & Super Tuscans
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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.

April 16, 2026

Best Wine Tours in Europe — Where to Book
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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.

April 16, 2026

Champagne, France: Beyond the Bubbles
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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.

April 16, 2026