Clos des Chaufourniers takes its name from the street to which the Butte Bergeyre descends: yes, for this Parisian vineyard, there's no great story to tell behind it, nor a winegrowing past in the neighborhood to highlight, as might be the case for Clos des Morillons, in the Parc Georges Brassens, Clos de Montmartre or even the Bercy vineyard.
Although Paris was one of the world's most important wine-growing regions centuries ago, no trace of it remains today, apart from the small vineyards that were replanted in the 20th century in memory of the region's wine-growing past. At Butte Bergeyre, perhaps you've heard of the pretty shared garden and its magnificent view over Montmartre? If so, you're in luck, because this is where the vines of the Butte, better known as Clos des Chaufourniers, are hidden.
In all, there are more than 150 vines, a mix of Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Muscat, Pinot Noir and Chasselas varieties, covering some 600 m² of vineyard, all of which were planted in 1995. It is said that it was a gardener from the City of Paris who planted the first vine in this garden, to see if it would produce results (according to the Paris City Hall). Here, harvesting doesn't necessarily take place every year, and the vines are not open to visitors: however, you may catch a glimpse of them if you're lucky enough to visit the Jardin Partagé de la Butte Bergeyre, which is generally open every Sunday afternoon, even if you sometimes find the gate closed. That doesn't mean you can't try your luck at the capital's most confidential vineyards, perched some 100 meters above sea level, with a view of the Sacré-Coeur!
Location
Jardin Partagé de la Butte Bergeyre
78 Rue Georges Lardennois
75019 Paris 19
