This museum recounts the adventure of a few buddies who one day had the admittedly rather far-fetched idea of planting a few vines and making wine in the land of beer!
The 1st vintage looked rather like vinegar, but this didn't discourage them, and other companions joined the band of friends. Each contributed his or her own skills and expertise through contacts, including a Vouvray winemaker, Honorary Citizen of the Town of Hondschoote since 2009, who advised on planting, pruning and vinification.
A name had to be found for this happy, friendly team. Thus was born the Association "Les Tastewijn" (wine tasters), also known as the "Confrérie des Compagnons du Vin de Flandres". Thanks to generous donors, they were able to create the Musée des Vendanges in the cellars of the Hôtel de Ville in Hondschoote.
Visit and tasting by prior arrangement, 5€/person.
The 1st vintage looked rather like vinegar, but this didn't discourage them, and other companions joined the band of friends. Each contributed his or her own skills and expertise through contacts, including a Vouvray winemaker, Honorary Citizen of the Town of Hondschoote since 2009, who advised on planting, pruning and vinification.
A name had to be found for this happy, friendly team. Thus was born the Association "Les Tastewijn" (wine tasters), also known as the "Confrérie des Compagnons du Vin de Flandres". Thanks to generous donors, they were able to create the Musée des Vendanges in the cellars of the Hôtel de Ville in Hondschoote.
Visit and tasting by prior arrangement, 5€/person.
