A visit to the vineyards of southern

City of art and history, is conspicuous by Orange son exceptional historical heritage. Upon entering the town, you find the heart of Roman civilization while discovering the Arc de Triomphe d'Orange (26-27 AD) who stands majestically with its three arches. Another marvel monument world: the famous ancient theater. Built in the early Christian era, is the only Roman theater in Europe to maintain its stage wall. Today he still hosts thousands of spectators in the context of various cultural events in summer. The Old Town Also draw your attention at the turn of narrow streets, Porter let you charm by his son. The heart of Orange is like a kind of large provencal village, with its renovated facades and little squares old ... You will enjoy discovering strolling, connoisseurs will recognize CERTAIN facades of 19th ..

Courthézon the "medieval" has the authenticity of a medieval Provencal charming and friendly. Passing under the Porte des Princes, the Tourist and Wine, located in a fifteenth-century building, welcomes visitors and tourists attire For Heritage and the reputation of wines. The castle of Val-Seille, built in 1868 by Elie Dussaud, now houses the town hall. This house includes a winter garden, lit by a huge wrought iron canopy leads to the picture gallery, now the City Council Chamber. You can admire the painted ceiling yards by Elie Dussaud. It deserves your visit.

Located in Haut Vaucluse, Vacqueyras is installed on a Butte. The circular village is set around his church. Vacqueyras produced a big three vintages of Cotes du Rhone Vaucluse, whose vineyard is spread to the feet of lace of Montmirail wineyards of Vacqueyras Renames is long, but What Is the 1990 that the tenants Vacqueyrassiens have obtained official recognition of the quality of their wines: become an appellation d'origine contrôlée (AOC) Cotes du Rhone. Could you then try to free the Cave Cooperative Vigneronne which is located on the main road towards Gigondas. Wine is not the only celebrity Vacqueyras, one of the most famous troubadours Rimbaut Vacqueyras was born here in XI. Knight's son, he became a juggler and was at the court of the Prince of Orange. It was found to be a sacred featured reader may still speaks 9 centuries later!

Valréas is the capital of the Enclave des Papes, you know ... this small piece of territory that is in the department of Drôme while belonging to the department of Vaucluse ... Located on the left bank of the River Corona, Valréas is an agricultural focus, economic and tourist importance. Ranked green holiday resort, the town stretches a plain rich in famous vineyards and offers a rich heritage to visit: Valréas is dominated by the castle tower Ripert (XII °) and the imposing Romanesque church ND de Nazareth (XII °).

Gigondas, this small village with the great name is located in the Vaucluse High up in lace of Montmirail. At this stop a must for lovers of this vintage had your mangas are a village of just 700 residents. In Roman times the village was called "Jocunditas This means joy joy ... His famous thought was appreciated in that time. The region is passed to the monoculture of the vine after the frosts of 1929 and 1956 which destroyed the olive trees. Claimed in 1924, the appellation of origin a Gigondas produced in Summer 1971. The vines here covers 1 200 ha and more than five million bottles are sold each year. These wines are powerful and generous, and structural balance.

Cairanne Has a rich soil and climate is particularly suited to the vine, the village is surrounded by fabulous vineyards of the Cotes du Rhone and you can enjoy very good wine, good reputation beyond the borders of the country. " If you want to know more about wine and vineyards, a marked course you will discover the vineyards of Cairanne with benchmarks according varieties. During your walk you will encounter the Grenache, Sirah, Mourvedre, Cinsault for reds and for whites, Clairette, Roussanne or the Bouboulenc And Viognier ...