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Yountville

Napa Valley's Culinary Capital

In the heart of Napa Valley, Yountville is a luxurious getaway with small-town charm.

This picture-perfect town is renowned for its culinary delights, walkability, and wine experiences. If you're on a quest for Michelin stars, Yountville shines bright – but you'll need to reserve well in advance if The French Laundry is on your bucket list. In between sublime meals, explore Yountville's artsy side. Enjoy the Yountville Art Walk, and explore several tasting rooms.

Known for

Michelin-star restaurants,
Convenient walkability,
Hot air balloon take-offs at sunrise

Vibe

Upscale, refined, walkable

Population

3,300

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The Ultimate Guide to Yountville | A Three-Day Itinerary

couple walking through Yountville with Bouchon Bistro in the background

The Ultimate Guide to Yountville | A Three-Day Itinerary

Ah, Yountville – small in size but big on flavor, it’s one of our favorite little pockets of the valley. Often referred to as the culinary capital of Napa Valley, Yountville is home to some of the region’s best restaurants…

Where to Wine & Dine in Yountville

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Where to Wine & Dine in Yountville

Napa Valley is known around the world as a food and wine paradise, and nowhere is that more apparent than in the small town of Yountville. With more Michelin-rated restaurants per capita than any other destination in the US, Yountville is…

Exterior of V Marketplace in Yountville, Napa Valley

V Marketplace

Experience an extensive collection of outdoor sculpture with the Yountville Art Walk

Yountville Art Walk

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Hot air balloons launching from Yountville

Art, Sip and Stroll in Yountville

Art, Sip and Stroll in Yountville

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A little Yountville history

The town was founded by George C. Yount, the first Euro-American permanent settler in Napa Valley. Yount was also the first person to plant grapes in Napa Valley in 1839. The area grew slowly, with just a few homes, and began to develop a reputation as a gourmet destination in the 1970s. Today, this picture-perfect, 1.5-square mile town is the ideal place to practice passeggiata – the art of the stroll.

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Yountville's historic sites include V Marketplace, in three 1870 stone buildings that once housed a winery, barrel room and distillery. Today, it's home to restaurants, galleries and boutiques.

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