Que Sera Black Mountain Wine Tours
At Que Sera in Black Mountain, NC, https://www.queserarestaurant.com/ our love of wine goes far beyond the glass. Through our monthly wine club tastings, we’ve built a vibrant community of wine lovers who crave connection, conversation, and discovery. Now, we’re taking that passion on the road—curating unforgettable wine-focused journeys for our guests and friends. These small-group trips are designed as a natural extension of our wine club, bringing together adventurous people and great wine in extraordinary places.
Our first adventure? A six-night private barge cruise through Provence, April 2–8, 2026. We’ll travel by Rhone River and canal through southern France’s most iconic wine regions—exploring vineyards, tasting with winemakers, and soaking up the landscape that inspired generations of vintners and artists alike.
A Curated Private Wine Cruise Through France, April 2-8, 2026
We’re delighted to invite our Wine Club members on an exclusive journey through two of France’s most celebrated wine regions: the Rhône and Languedoc. This week-long immersive experience goes far beyond our monthly tastings. Designed for an intimate group of just 22 guests, this extraordinary adventure takes place aboard the luxurious MS Anne-Marie canal barge.
While we sail, enjoy expertly selected tastings led by Taylor Goodale, featuring regional wines alongside selections from other notable French appellations. Local wines will also be served with all lunches and dinners.
We’ll visit some of the regions most renowned and hidden-gem wineries, meeting winemakers and learning the stories behind the wines. You’ll taste the best the country has to offer—right at the source.
Itinerary
Day 1: ARLES, Thursday April 2
Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6:00 p.m. (We can arrange early arrival in Provence and spend a few days in Arles and/or Avignon). After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. Tonight, we'll enjoy dinner and remain in port overnight.
Day 2: ARLES - GALLICIAN, Friday April 2
Tour of Arles. We'll discover this cultural center and its Roman ruins, and then travel inland to find out about olive oil production in Provence. We'll finish up our tour with a tasting of some local products. Afterwards, we'll return to the ship and spend the afternoon cruising to Gallician.
On Board Wine Tasting #1: Rhone Wines
We'll travel on the Rhône
Day 3: GALLICIAN – AIGUES MORTES, Saturday April 4
This morning we'll have an excursion to the Camargue. Afterwards, you can enjoy some free time in the splendid city of Sainte-Marie-de-la-Mer, where we recommend a visit to its fortified church
On Board Wine Tasting #2: Languedoc Wines
We'll spend the afternoon cruising towards Aigues-Mortes, arriving in the early evening.
Day 4: AIGUES MORTES, Sunday April 5
Join us for a tour of Aigues-Mortes. This old, fortified city with a rich heritage is located in the middle of the marshes and is one of the most beautiful sites in Provence. We'll board a tourist train and tour the salt marches and visit the salt museum. Afterwards, we'll return to the ship.
On Board Wine Tasting #3: Provence Wines
We'll spend the afternoon
Day 5: AIGUES-MORTES - VILLENEUVE-LES-MAGUELONE - SETE, Monday April 6
We will spend the morning cruising to Villeneuve-lès-Maguelone. Free time. We'll set out on a tour to discover a manade and the life of its herders during a visit by wagon, and take part in a bull sorting. Before returning to the boat, we'll have a delicious snack with products coming from the farm. We'll spend the evening crui
Day 6: SETE, Tuesday April 7
We'll leave on an excursion to the Étang De Thau, famous for its shellfish. We'll visit the Étang de Thau Museum, where we'll discover the shellfish farmers and fishermen. You'll be able to taste some of the shellfish while taking in the beauty of the basin from a terrace. The afternoon will be dedicated to a tour of Saint- Guilhem-le-Désert, one of the most beautiful
Day 7: AIGUES-MORTES - VILLENEUVE-LES-MAGUELONE - SETE, Wednesday April 8
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m.
Transfer from Sète to Arles.
TBD – We are working with the barge company to set up 1-2 visits to wineries along the route. This is TBD because it might depend upon the sailing itinerary, canal lock schedule, etc, In any event there will be many, many wine tasting opportunities on-board and a scenic route through southern France’s terroirs.