Wine tour in Provence

Wine of Provence

The Coteaux d’Aix en Provence
Between Aix en Provence and wine it’s a very old history, vineyards almost arrived at the same time as the man on this territory. The vineyards produce of red wines which present a lot of varieties just like that of the numerous used vines. These last years, rosé wines develop; they are very fruity and powerful.

The Côtes de Provence
From the XVII-th century, these wines were very appreciated in the Court of France. Production concentrates essentially on the rosé wine (60 % of the wines of the naming) they are dry and fruity wines.

The Coteaux Varois
The wine stemming from these vineyards is more and more appreciated and developing these last years. Production is almost consisted in equal part of red and rosé wines. It is the fresh and well-balanced wine that you will appreciate not to doubt it.

The Côtes du Luberon
Production concentrates in big part on the red wine which is supple and well-balanced. They are wines which generally taste when they are young.

The road of wine from Luberon >>>>

Some wine Domains of Luberon
Château la Canorgue (organic wine)
Château la Verrerie
Château Saint Estève de Néri
Domaine de la Citadelle
Domaine de la Garelle

The Côtes du Rhône
Here is a naming all over the world known, because that it counts 3 big vineyards and not the least: Châteauneuf du Pape, Gigondas et Vacqueyras. The produced red wines hold a place of choice on the best restaurants.

The Côtes du Ventoux
Le célèbre géant de Provence veille sur ses vignobles depuis des siècles, ils produisent un vin rouge léger et fruité. Ces vins se boivent jeunes, ils sont très appréciés en période estivale.

Road of wine from Ventoux >>>>

The Coteaux des Baux de Provence
It is on the small territory which extends around Saint Rémy de Provence that are implanted the vineyards of this quite recent naming. The wine growers for the greater part have a method of organic culture.

The wine from Cassis
The white wine of the vineyards of Cassis is very appreciated for several years. It’s a dry wine in the floral notes very delicate. This naming is the most old of Provence and has never failed in its reputation.

The wine of Bandol
The vineyards of this naming benefit from a convenient weather and from a knowledge almost ancestral of wine growers. The produced red and rosé wines have a great reputation. The wine growers of Bandol always privileged quality to the quantity, where from the big quality of the produced wines.

Stay around the Wine

During your holidays in Provence you will find stays with subjects, animations varied around the wine. You will be able to in your way visit wine domains and taste great wines.

You will discover new facets of Provence, landscapes, fascinated people and savours. During your wanderings in a small village of Provence in the bend of a street stop you at a wine-retailer who will advise you marvellously and will guide you until more confidential naming.

Stroll in vineyards to Gigondas (5 hours)
You will discover on walk vineyard of Gigondas and spectacular Dentelles of Montmirail. You will taste with a wine grower the wines of particular cellar.

Association Agarrus
84 190 Beaumes de Venise
Phone : 06 80 43 12 12

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Weekend Passion in Provence ( 3 days)
For weekend in Provence which will be very intense. You will have the right to a cruise on the Rhone, the visit of the city of Avignon, the visit of the vineyards of Côte du Rhone, a tasting with an oenologist, a gastronomic dinner and you will have time even free in more!

Self Voyages
42 Boulevard Raspail - 84000 Avignon
Phone : 04 90 14 70 00

Œnological trek in the Var ( 3 days)
You want an unusual trek in Provence in the discovery of the vineyards of Coteaux Varois. Oenological trek in carriage that tempts you? You will visit wine domains and will taste some wine. According to the season you will fed around a rural picnic or around host table.

Art de vivre en Provence
Quartier St Roseline – 2469 RN 555 - 83490 Le Muy

Oenology lesson in Green Provence ( 2 days)
In the discovery of Coteaux Varois, you will have the occasion to travel with your senses. You will meet a wine grower of Tourves who will doubtless communicate you the passion of its profession. Residence makes in Bed and Breakfast.

Provence Verte
Carrefour de l'Europe - 83 170 Brignoles
Phone : 04 94 59 01 31

Road of vineyards in Castles Luxury hotel ( 4 days)
Luxury, peace and sensual delight, let tempt you by these 4 luxury days in Provence. Program: visits of 10 wine domains, gastronomic meals and big luxury residence. Simply it’s a dream stay in Provence.

Voyages Provence
78 street of the Cordeliers - 13 100 Aix en Provence
Phone : 04 42 27 50 90