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TRAVEL GUIDE / 2017

VAISON-LA-ROMAINE . . BUISSON . . . FAUCON . LE . MOLLANS-SUR-OUVÈZE . PUYMÉRAS . . . SAVOILLANS . SÉGURET . ST-LÉGER-DU-VENTOUX . ST-MARCELLIN-LÈS-VAISON . ST-ROMAIN-EN-VIENNOIS . ST-ROMAN-DE-MALEGARDE . VILLEDIEU THE 19 PROVENCAL VILLAGES OF PAYS VAISON VENTOUX

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vaisonlive.fr: Your personal assistant for your trip to Pays Vaison Ventoux! Are you coming with a group, on your own, as a couple, or with friends or family? Find all the information you need in real time for your geographic location, the time available to you, and your interests, or simply look through our suggestions! he Pays Vaison Ventoux in Provence is made up of 19 towns and villages that welcome you to the heart of the Côtes‑du‑Rhône THE 19 PROVENCAL VILLAGES Tarea, at the foot of . Listed among the “Most Beautiful Detours” in and the only OF PAYS VAISON VENTOUX city classified as a “European Choral City,” Vaison‑la‑Romaine, located 50 km from , is a charming Provencal town that invites you on a journey through 2,000 years of history and to experience cultural events and international festivals.

In the typically Provencal villages that surround Vaison‑la‑Romaine, you will discover a relaxed way of life: a land full of flavors and aromas between the vineyards, olive trees and fruit orchards; a land of unspoiled nature near Mont Ventoux and the Mountains that offer a multitude of routes for cyclists, mountain bikers, hikers, horseback riders, and climbers.

The beauty and diversity of the mild, Mediterranean landscapes make it possible to visit these villages all year long and enjoy their cobblestone streets, medieval ramparts, bell towers, country farmhouses and estates, and the list goes on.

OFFICE DE TOURISME DU PAYS VAISON VENTOUX 2,000 YEARS OF HISTORY, AN EXTRAORDINARY HERITAGE!

alk in the steps of the in the Gallo‑Roman era, with its clothing, Gallo‑Romans in the largest religion, crafts, toiletries, tools, and more. Warcheological site in France open to the public, and you will be immersed The Roman bridge is one of the rare in the history and daily life of the opulent ancient bridges still in use today. It is the ancient city known as “Vasio.” symbol of Roman engineering.

No Roman legions came here to fight Across the bridge, the Upper Town 2,000 years ago. Instead, the native has been standing proudly since the Voconces Gauls were awarded rare status 12th century. This medieval town as a “Federated City,” making Vasio one invites visitors to wonder through the of the most prosperous cities in Roman cobblestone streets and discover its tiny Provincia. village squares, fountains and private mansions. The medieval castle dominates In two vast archeological districts, you can the entire city and offers a splendid view take a stroll through enormous, luxurious from all sides. patrician houses, cobblestone streets, shopping districts, baths and gardens. On the plain, Notre-Dame de Nazareth Imagine yourself seated in the ancient Cathedral and its cloister are considered theater, alongside 6,000 other spectators to be among the most beautiful examples during the first century AD. Restored at of Roman Provencal art. The impressive the turn of the 21st century, the ancient Roman architectural blocks visible in the theater is the setting for all the town’s foundations of the chevet confirm the major summer events. reuse of ancient ruins during construction.

At the heart of the ancient site, the Nearby, uniquely charming Saint Quenin Theo Desplans Archeological Museum Chapel has an odd, triangular‑shaped exhibits most of the sculptures found apse and ancient friezes. at the archeological sites. The museum provides a remarkable image of daily life www.vaison-la-romaine.com

4 OFFICE DE TOURISME DU PAYS VAISON VENTOUX R FAV LA OR PU IT O E P THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL HERITAGE OF VAISON-LA-ROMAINE MAGNIFIED he campaign gets under way in the spring for a presentation in autumn. In 2017, the Dolphin House, the exceptionally large Domus and the most well- Tknown by archaeologists, will be undergoing restoration and landscaping work. Gardens will be rebuilt using Italian examples: bay laurel, rosemary, pomegranate orchard, strawberry trees, almond trees, quince trees, olive trees, etc. It will be the first Patrician residence in the antique sites at Vaison-la-Romaine to have gardens based on drawings and with plant species from already known antique gardens.

ONCE UPON A TIME, THERE WERE… PASSIONATE GUIDES! or a successful immersion in the history of the Jeannick Pascal, local guide and storyteller, tells you region, the best way is to follow the passionate and all about local history and stories. From 19 July to 29 Finspired tours provided by the guides of Pays Vaison August, every Wednesday and Friday at 10:30am, dressed Ventoux. as a knight, he takes children and families to discover the medieval city of Vaison-la-Romaine. A fun summer trail Unmissable! Tours by the Vaison-la-Romaine Heritage with riddles and games. Are you visiting as a group? Don’t Service. Enthusiastic guides reveal the secrets of the hesitate to book his village tours and his story-telling Provençal town, from antiquity to modern day, over shows all about Provence. two archaeological sites: the medieval city and the Tel.: +33 6 16 54 16 31 Romanesque cathedral. If you’re visiting as a family, you’ll www.guide-conteur-provence.fr enjoy the “Roman refreshments”, a tasting session with explanations, and “Life in Roman times told to children”. Tours are organised every day from July to September and during school holidays. Tel.: +33 4 90 36 50 48 www.provenceromaine.com

OFFICE DE TOURISME DU PAYS VAISON VENTOUX 5 19 PROVENCAL VILLAGES FACING MONT VENTOUX ays Vaison Ventoux offers superb thematic itineraries and encounters with Pauthentic, welcoming villages. The tourist routes through Toulourenc Valley, winemaking villages, and medieval or Templar villages let you criss-cross the region, exploring a protected countryside with superb panoramic views of Mont Ventoux, the Dentelles de Montmirail Mountains and the Range of the Pre‑Alps. With villages whose population varies between 35 and 6,400 inhabitants, you are in the heart of a region where the towns are little tourist gems, and surprisingly dynamic.

ROMAN AND MEDIEVAL HERITAGE: TRAVEL BACK IN TIME TO VAISON-LA- ROMAINE AND CRESTET

aison-la-Romaine is the largest outdoor Gallo‑Roman archeological site in VFrance. But that’s not all: a second part of the city, called the “Haute Ville” (Upper Town), is a medieval town that provides magical views. A walking trail links Vaison’s 12th‑century castle to the 9th‑century castle in Crestet. Crestet is a beautiful hilltop village where time seems to stand still.

6 OFFICE DE TOURISME DU PAYS VAISON VENTOUX AT THE FOOT OF MONT VENTOUX: TOULOURENC VALLEY rantes, Savoillans and Saint-Léger-du-Ventoux are known as the villages «of the valley.» Typically mountainous, Bthey are located on the north side of Mont Ventoux and serve as the starting points for many hikes, particularly along the “Provencal Canyon” of the Toulourenc River. This area is also a mecca for rock climbers.

BETWEEN THE AYGUES AND THE OUVÈZE: TEMPLAR VILLAGES he Ouvèze and Aygues Rivers carved out their beds Tin this valley to help form the hillsides on which the villages blossomed. The marks left by the Catholic Knights Templar can still be seen today. Learn about the exciting past of the villages of Roaix, Buisson, Saint‑Roman‑de‑Malegarde and Cairanne, but don’t forget to take a break in the typically Provencal village of Villedieu.

OFFICE DE TOURISME DU PAYS VAISON VENTOUX 7 WINEMAKING VILLAGES: he tradition of winemaking is at the center of life in Pays Vaison Ventoux villages Tlike Rasteau and Cairanne with Cru status, Sablet and its streets which spiral around the church, and Séguret, one of the Loveliest Villages in France…. Special mention goes to the villages of Villedieu and Faucon, which have been working organically for several years now, and whose diligent and sustained efforts are bearing fruit today, as witnessed by the many medals and awards earned by their delicious wines.

MEDIEVAL VILLAGES OF PAYS VOCONCES: ach one has its own special charm and unique Echaracter, and each is definitely worth the visit. The medieval villages of Pays Vaison Ventoux are tiny havens of peace in which you can relax, recharge your batteries, walk and cycle in complete serenity. Faucon and Puyméras, protected from the Mistral winds, are irresistible; Mollans-sur-Ouvèze and Entrechaux are gateways to Toulourenc Valley; and Saint-Romain-en-Viennois and Saint‑Marcellin‑lès‑Vaison are delightful storybook villages.

8 OFFICE DE TOURISME DU PAYS VAISON VENTOUX NOT TO BE MISSED DISCOVER THE SECRETS OF THE PROVENÇAL VILLAGES Françoise Richez, guide, takes visitors to explore the villages of Pays Vaison Ventoux, their history, stories and heritage, through theme-based tours. The circuit of the Knights Templar and Knights Hospitaller villages and the circuit of hilltop villages.

SÉGURET, ONE OF FRANCE’S «MOST BEAUTIFUL VILLAGES» Séguret, or Village Sûr in Provencal, is home to 900 souls and was built on the hillside, like a balcony overlooking the Comtadin Plains. On the road to the Dentelles de Montmirail Mountains, you will fall in love with this village as charming as a Yuletide scene: old cobbled streets, a 19th‑century laundry house, the Fontaine des Mascarons (a listed historical monument), a watchtower and bell tower, chapels and a communal oven, and the list goes on. Every summer, a certified guide and storyteller with the charming accent of Provence tells the village’s story in a mix of heritage and tradition, over the course of a walk that ends in the shade of the superb village square with its intertwining plane trees. www.guide-conteur-provence.fr

OFFICE DE TOURISME DU PAYS VAISON VENTOUX 9 MONT VENTOUX, A GIANT WATCHING OVER PROVENCE

ont Ventoux is like a watchtower top, when the weather is clear, there is for the people of Provence, an exceptional view over the entire Alps Mparticularly those of : mountain range, the Mediterranean Sea it watches over them, guards them, and with the Gulf of Lion and the Camargue, reassures them. the lower Rhône valley and Avignon, the Cévennes and the Massif Central. There are several interpretations for People tend to think that the summit of its name: the oldest is from «Ventour”, Mont Ventoux is always covered in snow, which derives from the French words for because it’s always white. But, in fact, the wind, “vent” and windy, “venteux”. But top is covered in white flagstone (lauze), in Provence, where the Occitan dialect is which gives it this appearance of perpetual spoken, it is called “Mont Ventor», which snow, or a lunar landscape when you means “which can be seen are actually on it, hence its name “Mont from afar”. All of these explanations make Chauve” meaning “bald mountain”. The sense, because gusts of wind can blow temperature at the top can be compared to up to 300 kph at the summit and, in fine a desert: scorching in the summer due to weather, it can be seen from over 200 km sun’s reverberation on the flagstone, and away… plummeting to -30°C in winter!

At 1909.6 metres, it’s the highest peak of the Monts de Vaucluse. It is around 25 km long on an east-west axis, and 15 km wide on a north-south axis. From the

10 OFFICE DE TOURISME DU PAYS VAISON VENTOUX MONT VENTOUX EVENTS NOT TO MISS, COMBINING SPORT AND TRADITION:

THE 1ST TREK GRANFONDO NEW YORK ON VENTOUX XTREME MONT VENTOUX ON 24 AND 25 MTB ON 22 AND 23 JUNE 2017 APRIL 2017 For the third year, the legendary Granfondo will be starting at Vaison-la-Romaine and arriving at the summit of Mont Ventoux. A mountain bike raid in teams of two: 2 The Granfondo is the equivalent of the New York marathon days / 4 stages, including one overnight. for American cyclists with races in major capitals. The World 175 km and 5,800 m of altitude difference. Series includes 12,000 participants in seven countries and three A unique trail between Mont Ventoux continents and has stages in Spain, Italy, Brazil, Mexico and New and the Dentelles de Montmirail chain of York. France, where the history of cycling was born, was missing mountains to follow with a GPS tracker, off the GFNY calendar and Mont Ventoux, the emblematic venue with special timed sections, on 80% of of the Tour de France, was more than worthy of a stage. «Grande Traversée Vaucluse” labelled tracks. 60 teams are expected for this first year. GFNY Mont Ventoux is the French round of the GFNY World www.egobike-montventoux.com Series for three years. Over 1,500 participants from ten foreign countries are expected.

This is a 78 or 130-km race open to everyone, professionals and amateurs alike, just like a running marathon. In addition to the race: Two days of festival: exhibitors’ village with games area, concerts and highlights in the Roman amphitheatre…. http://gfnymontventoux.com

THE LIVESTOCK FARMING FESTIVAL ON 24 SEPTEMBER 2017 North of Mont Ventoux, in the Toulourenc Valley, the village of Savoillans has a festival to celebrate livestock farming. A great day for meeting and sharing experiences. The opportunity to meet the animals and discover local products, such as small spelt, lavender, saffron, AOC Ventoux organic wines, and more. There will be conferences, exhibitions, presentations and family fun. There are also bivouac hikes and the chance to meet the men and women who inject their energy into the local territory.

OFFICE DE TOURISME DU PAYS VAISON VENTOUX 11 MONT VENTOUX AND ITS MANY FACETS

SUNRISE AND SUNSET FROM THE SUMMIT MOONLIGHT SNOWSHOEING: MONT VENTOUX, These magical and mystical moments are essential THE WINTER DESTINATION to enjoy the full Mont Ventoux experience. To see a Slip into your snowshoes at Mont Serein Ski Resort sensational sunrise, not only do you need to be an after enjoying a glass of mulled wine. You will be early riser, but you also need to dress warmly. Plan taken on a tour under new lighting, that of the full to arrive just a few minutes before sunrise so you moon. The silence of the night will accompany can focus on the spectacle in front of you rather your footsteps, ending with a warm and friendly than on your body temperature. A tip for sunset: meal at the inn or a session at the spa! don’t be late! Our beautiful sun disappears over the horizon very quickly, so choose your spot well CONQUER THE MYTHICAL MOUNT BY BIKE, A to make the most of it. Plan a walk to the summit at CHALLENGE NOW ATTAINABLE BY ANYONE! dusk and, when the moment is right, settle down A professional bike tour guide has decided to put and watch... this within as many people’s reach as possible, Bonus: our guide, Cédric Demangeon, regularly thanks to trails for electric power‑assisted bikes organises “Sunset on Mont Ventoux” outings, boosted to reach the summit. This experience is a followed by a night-time descent lit by headlamps must for anyone who wants to feel like a champion, on Mont Serein. It can’t be beaten for an experience with an apéritif upon arrival near sunset and a of the senses on Mont Ventoux! breathtaking panoramic view as your reward.

GRANDEUR IN NATURE: MONT VENTOUX COOKING THE PLANTS FROM MONT VENTOUX TOUCHED BY MANKIND! WITH THE AVENTURIÈRES DU GOÛT Take your time exploring a novel Land’Art trail Enjoy a unique experience at the foot of Mont through the heart of the forest, starting at the Ventoux. Learn to cook healthily and simply using village of Savoillans. Installations, inspired scrubland plants. Take the time to learn a different by the forest on Mont Ventoux and created by approach to nature and awaken your culinary international artists in residence, inhabit the site, creativity! Odile and Jacqueline, the Adventurers of posing questions to passers-by. Take a detour off Taste (Aventurières du Goût), live in the Toulourenc the path to visit the last Ventoux country kiln, a Valley, in Brantes, and organise culinary walks reminder of mankind’s work and six centuries of every Thursday and Saturday from April until the history on the mountain. end of October. You will set off to pick edible plants and flowers, and then cook them and taste them TAME THE MOUNTAIN WITH RANDO’SECOURS! together. You will leave with the chef’s recipes and Accompanied by a mountain guide/firefighter/ tips. www.lesaventurieresdugout.com first-aid trainer, you can learn to hike as a family and avoid any risks and dangers. Your days will be divided between exploring the mountain, observing its plant- and wildlife, and training on first aid, all in complete safety!

12 OFFICE DE TOURISME DU PAYS VAISON VENTOUX OFFICE DE TOURISME DU PAYS VAISON VENTOUX 13 GET OUT AND MOVE IN PAYS VAISON VENTOUX!

limb to the top of the Provencal With its unspoiled environment, sunny mountains, walk upstream in a weather, dry climate and refreshing Criver, fish in class 1 rivers, ride Mistral winds, Pays Vaison Ventoux is horseback through the orchards or go a popular place for outdoor sportsmen for a thematic hike or bike ride. Pays and -women who want to soak up the Vaison Ventoux abounds in outdoor contrasting scenery and the Provencal activities for everyone. terroir.

14 OFFICE DE TOURISME DU PAYS VAISON VENTOUX AROUND PAYS VAISON VENTOUX, BETWEEN MONT VENTOUX AND THE DENTELLES DE MONTMIRAIL LA PROVENCE À VÉLO ! The Tourist Office provides open, signposted trails with maps you can download online or via the geolocalized mobile app, available on the Escapado digital roaming portal at www.escapado.fr or escapado.mobi.

THE NEW CÔTES-DU-RHÔNE BIKE ROUTE In spring, the «Tour of the Côtes du Rhône by bike” will open, a tourist cycling trail connected to ViaRhôna. This 120 to 240-km route gives sports cyclists and tourist cyclists alike a sensory experience of the vineyards in the southern Rhône valley, highlighted by the life of the vines and the wine-grower over the seasons. A road-book is supplied proposing a blend of effort, history and flavours, to make cyclists want to come back as they pass through the Cru vineyards of Ciranne and Rasteau, the Côtes-du-Rhône-labelled village of Vaison-la-Romaine and Puyméras, etc. And not forgetting, of course Châteauneuf-du-Pape, , Beaumes-de-Venise and Vinsobres.

THERE ARE ALSO ROUTES THAT COMBINE THE PLEASURE OF A BIKE RIDE WITH THE DISCOVERY OF PROVENCAL VILLAGES: - Pays Voconces Trail: bike among stunning vineyards and hillside villages (42 km). - Medieval Village Trail: a hilly route with Mont Ventoux towering over you (23 km). - Templar Village Trail: varying between history and Côtes-du-Rhône wine (35 km). - Ventoux-Dentelles Trail: a panoramic route (27 km).

AR FAVO UL R P IT O E P DISCOVER ANOTHER FORM OF TRANSPORT AND BECOME E-CYCLISTS! With the easy and accessible electric bike take the time to enjoy the diversity of the landscape. You can even take Mont Ventoux in your stride, the mythical paradise for cyclists!

In 2017, Pays Vaison Ventoux is boosting its network of rental firms, transport firms, agencies and guides, which have set themselves the task of showing off the region around the Dentelles de Montmirail massif and Mont Ventoux with electric bikes. A range for adults and families.

>Sun E Bike, an agency specialised in e-cycling tourism, is setting up in Pays Vaison Ventoux in 2017! With a fleet of 200 bikes, it is the leading renter of electric bikes in Provence. It also has a range for children, with electric bikes with child seat for 1-3-year-olds, with trailer for 3-5-year-olds or a tow bike for 6-9-year-olds and mini electric bikes for 9-12-year-olds. www.sejour-velo-provence.com

>Ventoux Odyssée is a taxi firm based in the region which is offering electric bikes in 2017 with suggestions for guided or non-guided tours around Mont Ventoux and the Dentelles de Montmirail massif. It provides a luggage and bike transfer service thanks to a trailer that can carry up to 25 bikes. www.taxisdesdentelles.fr

>With E-Cylco, take the time to enjoy the diversity of the local area, the landscapes, the products and the heritage! Pascal Cécillon, guide, creates unforgettable discovery tours on electric bikes for a ½ day or a full day, with or without meals, and visits of local producers. www.ecyclo.fr

OFFICE DE TOURISME DU PAYS VAISON VENTOUX 15 EXPLORE THROUGH HIKING VIA THE ESCAPADO WEBSITE OR APPLICATION, YOU CAN DOWNLOAD A SELECTION OF CIRCUITS DEPENDING ON LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY OR THEME. You can hike with peace of mind while you enjoy the beauty of the landscapes and the points of interest. Don’t miss the Prébayon monastery from the village of Sablet (3h30) or Saint Amand ridge at the top of Dentelles de Montmirail (2h30) to fully appreciate this enchanting mountain range.

IN 2017, TO ROUND OUT THE RANGE OF TOPO-GUIDES AND IGN MAPS ON SALE, THE TOURIST OFFICE IS SELLING A BOOK OF SEVEN WALKS AROUND THE VILLAGES IN PAYS VAISON VENTOUX. A practical local trail guide containing routes of marked trails and descriptions to discover the beautiful landscapes and panoramas in the region for walks of between 1h30 to 2 hours.

THE MULTIPLE FACETS OF THE DENTELLES DE MONTMIRAIL MOUNTAINS! Pays Vaison Ventoux surrounds the Dentelles de Montmirail, the Provencal mountain range par excellence, with its hillside grapevines, its characteristic limestone ridges, its trails scented with thyme and rosemary, and the list goes on. Discover its every fact with the Roc’Dentelles association and its mountain guide Régis Leroy. Hiking, rock-climbing and aerial activities: the hills await you with open arms.

WITH AERIAL ACTIVITIES, you can participate in a whole of series that you can take and retake as often as you like: Cross a rope bridge, follow a lifeline, rappel down a cliff, take a mini via ferrata back up, and then cross some peaks on a zip line.

WHEN CLIMB TO THE PEAK AND CROSS ITS RIDGES, you can access the highest point of the Dentelles des Montmirail Mountains for an unbeatable panoramic view. From there, the trail follows the high ridges on a secure line.

WITH AN INTRODUCTION TO ROCK-CLIMBING, you will move up the rock and learn the easiest, most effective movements to help you find your balance to reach the top.

DURING SUNSET HIKES AT THE SUMMIT OF THE DENTELLES, you will keep moving higher so you miss nothing of this unique spectacle. Access the best views while sharing a simple bag meal. Then slowly return by the light of headlamps. www.rocdentelles.com

16 OFFICE DE TOURISME DU PAYS VAISON VENTOUX OFFICE DE TOURISME DU PAYS VAISON VENTOUX 17 1,000 YEARS OF WINEMAKING!

ere, the cultivation of the vine has Vaison‑la‑Romaine and the Turquoise continued to develop since ancient Route around the Dentelles de Montmirail. HRoman times. In the heart of the The routes are marked with arrows for all Côtes‑du‑Rhone and Côtes‑du‑Ventoux, wine lovers. the varying landscape encourages the production of many styles of wine. Vines Taste excellent appellations along the are grown on the hillsides and on the plain, way: AOC Côtes‑du‑Rhône Cru and on primarily limestone soil, and enjoy a natural sweet wine in Rasteau, and Mediterranean climate, moderated by the Côtes‑du‑Rhône Villages in Cairanne, presence of Mont Ventoux. Rhône Villages, Sablet, Séguret and Puyméras. Other villages produce the The 130 wineries and wine cellars in Pays regional appellation of Côtes-du-Rhône Vaison Ventoux stretch along 2 tourist and AOC Côte du Ventoux. routes: the Indigo Route from Orange to

THE WINE EXPERIENCE

TASTING AND GASTRONOMY WORKSHOP – LE CHÊNE BLEU nter the inescapable universe of the Chêne Bleu, an exceptional vineyard for lovers Eof wine, art and gastronomy. Travel 4 km from the village of Crestet, passing through the forests of Dentelles de Montmirail to reach this estate, where unique experiences await! At Chêne Bleu, anything is possible! Become a cellar master for a day, learn to pair food and wine from the estate, visit the vineyard by helicopter, take a wine-tasting course, discover astronomy, discover the “blue aperitifs”, listen to beautiful voices in the midst of the vineyards, or simply discover the Chef’s gastronomic expertise with his suggestions of meals to taste in harmony with the wines on the lovely shaded terrace or in the heart of the vineyards. www.chenebleu.com

18 OFFICE DE TOURISME DU PAYS VAISON VENTOUX AR FAVO UL R P IT O E P LA CAVE DU BON ANGE nne and Lauren Viau have been running a B&B in Vaison‑la‑Romaine for Athe past decade. Under their lovely Provencal home, they discovered an old vaulted wine cellar. After training at the famous Wine University in Suze‑la‑Rousse, they decided to share their amazing site and their knowledge of the region’s wines with their guests and the general public. They hold ½‑day introductions to wine tasting for anyone who wants to be unbeatable on the subject of Côtes‑du‑Rhône wines. www.cavedubonange.com

COOKING WORKSHOP AND DOMAINE DE L’AMANDINE WINES ow about learning to pair wines and Provençal dishes over a meal with Ha wine-grower? Domaine de l’Amandine proposes a cookery lesson in the middle of the vineyard in the family farm, followed by tasting wine with the meal prepared. In French and English. www.domaine-amandine.fr

7 DISHES WITH 7 WINES – LE PUY DE MAUPAS he atmosphere couldn’t be anything other than Provençal on this wine Testate opposite Mont Ventoux. In the heart of the vineyard, under the arbour, you will be invited to taste the organic wines produced here while you relax around the pool... Enjoy an appetizer with a Provençal wine-grower with 7 dishes expertly paired with 7 wines. www.puy-du-maupas.com

OFFICE DE TOURISME DU PAYS VAISON VENTOUX 19 WHEN WINE MEETS... Discover the surprising marriages between wine ....HONEY. and local products. This is also a great opportunity What if we told you that honey is tasted like wine? to meet passionate people and enjoy unique Yes, it’s true! Try the experience at the wine bar “Le experiences. bonheur poursuit son cours”. Martine and Jean- Pierre select wines for you which go remarkably well ...OLIVES. with Augier honeys from Vaison-la-Romaine. And In the shade of the olive trees, discover the passion of to accompany this tasting session, cheeses from Sébastien, olive grower. On the heights of Roaix, visit Josiane Deal, Mof in Vaison-la-Romaine and Ferme la the olive grove and take part in a demonstration of Malautière in Malaucène have been selected. olive tree pruning. For lunch, Sébastien and Laurent, Dates: 11 May, 5 July, 2 August at 6pm. €10/person. his wine-grower friend, prepare a rustic menu in the Information and booking on +33 4 90 46 45 27 olive grove during which you can taste their products (+33 6 75 08 30 30) and finish the day relaxing between two olive trees. Olivin: 17 June 2017. €18/person. Book on +33 6 14 17 26 83 / +33 4 90 46 13 71.

...THE STARS. Discover the starry sky at Domaine du Chêne Bleu during an astronomy night led by Fréderic Charfi, astronomer. On the programme: guided tour of the cellar, meal prepared by the chef accompanied with vintages from the estate, followed by a discovery of the wonders of the night sky of Provence with three telescopes. Nuits d’Astralabe: Thursday 29 June, 13 July, 10 and 31 August and 14 September 2017 from 7pm. Booking only, 48 hours in advance. Information and booking on +33 4 90 10 06 30

SAVE THE DATE! 15 AND 16 APRIL: WINE MARKET IN wine-growers around local wines. www. fortified wine, a speciality of Rasteau. On CAIRANNE jazzdanslesvignes.fr many stands in the village, free tasting is Discover wines from the southern offered. Festive amble through the streets. Rhône valley. Tasting, cookery classes, 6 JULY: BACCHUS NIGHT IN VAISON-LA- Craft fair, penas, folk groups and a ball competitions. ROMAINE round out the festivities of this night. www.marcheauxvins-cairanne.fr In the heart of the antique site, young www.rasteau.fr farmers and wine-growers share their 4 JUNE: GOURMET ESCAPADE IN passion. Festive atmosphere for tasting 26 AUGUST: WINE FESTIVAL IN SÉGURET RASTEAU local wines. One of the Loveliest Villages in France A walk through the vineyards and woods to celebrates its wines and traditional labour. discover Provençal dishes and taste Rasteau 19 AND 20 JULY: VILLAGES AND WINES - Tasting, horse shows, etc. Cru-rated wines and lightly fortified wines. WINE FAIR IN SÉGURET www.seguretvin.com Along the route, lively meals punctuate the Ten villages with the AOC Côtes du walk, where food lovers can appreciate the Rhône label present the wealth of their 4 AND 5 NOVEMBER: THE WINE AND harmony of a dish and a type of wine while appellation in a friendly setting. Public CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL AT RASTEAU enjoying the landscapes of Rasteau. tasting in professional conditions with In partnership with Valrhona with top www.terre-de-lumiere.com a musical background. www.seguretvin chocolate-makers and small local artisans www.seguretvin.com www.cavederasteau.com JAZZ AND MUSIC IN THE VINEYARDS May to November. Concerts in the cellars 14 AUGUST: WINE NIGHT IN RASTEAU: and vineyards and on wine-growing village Traditional Provençal festival that squares. Meeting with musicians and celebrates Côtes-du-Rhône and lightly

20 OFFICE DE TOURISME DU PAYS VAISON VENTOUX WHEN WINE MEETS... RELAXING WINE A week of ideas to share good times with our wine- THURSDAY growers! Ferme des Arnaud – Villedieu Have you just arrived or you haven’t yet sorted out If you are not yet familiar with this original concept: your programme for the week? Well, here it is! imagine an open-air wine bar, under the stars, where Go and visit the wine-growers and share good times large tables are set among the rows of vines and as a family, couple or with friends. where you can enjoy a good glass of wine and a plate of cold meats as you listen to a band play. Every Thursday night from 13 July to 17 August, from MONDAY 7pm. Domaine St Apollinaire - Puyméras Information and bookings on +33 6 82 33 27 48 / Enjoy a convivial moment around a good glass +33 6 72 96 91 24 of wine and succumb to the taste and olfactory sensations on a warm summer’s night. On the programme: visit the cellar at 6pm, discover FRIDAY the wines, dine on site at the pizza shack from 6.30 L’arbre à vins pm to 10.30pm. Every Friday night, rediscover the bistro atmosphere Information and booking on +33 4 90 46 41 09 in L’Arbre à vins, where you can taste around 20 wines by the glass, accompanied with a new dish of the day every week, concocted by Mathieu the cellar man, TUESDAY and a theme-based tasting evening. Domaine Talès – Entrechaux All year round, from 7pm? Discover the vineyard and cellar guided by Gaël, Information and bookings on +33 9 54 33 64 44 who will be delighted to tell you about his organic methods. The tour ends on the terrace with a tasting session accompanied with local products. From 5.30 pm, June to September, around 2 hours. €7/person. Information and booking on +33 4 90 46 02 79 EVERY NIGHT Mas Poupéras Domaine le Puy du Maupas – Puyméras Admire Vaison-la-Romaine from the vineyards, in Take a seat in the cellar for pre-dinner drinks and the middle of the woods in a magical and unique taste 7 wines with 7 local appetizers, deliciously place, with tapas from the garden, in a vintage prepared by Maryse. spirit where a 1962 caravan has been turned into From 6pm from 1 April to 30 September, €10/person. a wine bar. A great atmosphere is guaranteed! Information and bookings on «CaraWine” from 15 July to 15 August from 7pm +33 4 90 46 47 43 until the early hours. Book on +33 4 90 36 07 51. WEDNESDAY Domaine Côteaux des travers - Rasteau Take a lunch break in Rasteau at Domaine les Côteaux de Travers and taste the wines with seafood in the “Poisson qui roule”. Eat in or take away, every Wednesday lunchtime. DON’T MISS IT! Information on +33 4 90 46 13 69 The wine-grower comes to you! Every Monday evening from 17 July to 14 Chêne bleu – Crestet August, your Tourist Office puts on a friendly Enjoy the last rays of sunshine in the heart of the little event to give you ideas for your holiday and vineyard over an “Apéro bleu”. Every Wednesday to meet local wine-growers. night, enjoy a moment of relaxation as you taste local For a more private meeting, book a slot on a cold meats and cheeses, married with Chêne Bleu Friday from 11am to 12.30pm to taste the wines wines. of the wine-grower present. Wednesday from 5pm to 8.30pm, €20 for 2 people. Information and bookings on +33 4 90 10 06 30

OFFICE DE TOURISME DU PAYS VAISON VENTOUX 21 TRADITIONS OF PROVENCE

LAVENDER

avender, a long and cherished Provençal story. The fields of lavender flowers offer gorgeous landscapes to Lbe admired and exude a delicious fragrance: discover lavender and its ancestral virtues. A delight for the nose and for the eyes, you will be able to pierce the secrets of lavender in Pays Vaison Ventoux.

LAVENDER IN COSMETICS WITH LABORATOIRE CENTIFLOR IN ENTRECHAUX ssential oil of lavender is used in cosmetic products, for the body, hands, face and hair, for its astringent, antiseptic and relaxing properties. Laboratoire ECentiflor “Huile et sens” in Entrechaux, passionate about distilled plants and aromatherapy, gives you the chance the make your own natural cosmetics to which you can add essential oils, such as lavender, to benefit from their properties. You can also make creams, massage oils, balms, lotions or gels with over 200 essential oils, plant oils, etc. Laboratoire Centiflor will provide you with 1001 home-made recipes for cosmetics, health and well-being. Laboratoire Centiflor “Huiles & sens” Route de Malaucène - 84110 Crestet www.huiles-et-sens.com

22 OFFICE DE TOURISME DU PAYS VAISON VENTOUX BLEU PROVENCE DISTILLERY IN NYONS This distillery has been perpetuating the tradition of distilling lavender and aromatic plants since 1939. The entire team at the Distillery is waiting for you at its production site with a discovery area and a shop where you can discover the lavender range with 100% natural essential oils and the range of well-being products “Made in Provence”. If you’re feeling hungry, take a break in the “Pause Bleu Thé” tea room and taste their famous lavender ice cream. Distillerie Bleu Provence 58, Promenade de la digue, 26110 Nyons Tél : 04 75 26 10 42

ARÔMA PLANTES DISTILLERY IN SAULT The Arôma Plantes Distillery is in the heart of Monts de Vaucluse in Provence, on the slopes of Mont Ventoux, where lavender has pride of place. Here you can learn the secrets of aromatic and medicinal plants used in essential oils. From the still to the distilling device, the visit is fragrant and educational, boosted with documentary films to help you understand the phenomenon of distillation. www.distillerie-aromaplantes.com

LAVENDER JEWELLERY WITH “LE BIJOUTIER DES LAVANDES” ean-Pierre Honoré is an artist with a steady hand, abundant creativity and an undeniable artistic talent. He makes, and allows you to create for yourself, Joriginal jewellery in the shape of lavender using a dried lavender flower! His workshop is in St Agricol Farm in Savoillans, in the heart of the Toulourenc Valley. As you pass through this charming village, you can visit his workshop and share his passion. The lavender jeweller recently had the idea of creating a little sachet of sweetness called “Croc! La Provence”, with the emblematic duo of Pays Vaison Ventoux: Mont Ventoux in chocolate and lavender in biscuit. It is made by hand and presented in a pretty little gift bag in Provence colours. Jean-Pierre Honoré – Ferme St Agricol, le village, 84390 Savoillans Tél : 04 75 28 68 03 - www.bijoutier-des-lavandes.fr

OFFICE DE TOURISME DU PAYS VAISON VENTOUX 23 SANTON FIGURINES

«Santouns” in the Occitan dialect, meaning “Little Saints”, are miniature figurines made from red clay from the region. Hand-made by passionate “santonniers», they take the form of characters representing traditional French and Provençal crafts. Churches and homes in Provence proudly display their crèches at Christmas filled with these figurines. Families make a day out of picking moss in the woods in order to decorate and personalise their crèche.

VÉRONIQUE DORNIER’S BLUE SANTONS n a workshop in Brantes, a little hilltop village in the Toulourenc Valley, at the foot of the north face of Mont Ventoux, IVéronique Dornier has been making santon figurines for 20 years, perpetuating and at the same time moving forward an old Provençal tradition. Because, alongside traditional models, she also creates santons in earthenware and surprising little santons entirely clothed in blue, from the shepherd’s donkey to the cow to baby Jesus. Véronique has made the “Blue Santon” her speciality. They always capture attention at markets and fairs dedicated to these figurines. Atelier-Boutique - Le Village - 84390 BRANTES Tél. 04 75 28 01 66 - santons-dornier.monsite-orange.fr

SANTONS INSPIRED BY LOCAL CHARACTERS DESIGNED BY DENIS VOEUX t the foot of Séguret, one of the “Loveliest Villages in France” and nicknamed the ABethlehem of Provence, Denis Vœux, born in the area and raised in the Provençal culture, took an interest in santons later on in life; his interest in clay modelling quickly developed into a passion, and in 2016 he opened his own workshop-boutique. Denis Vœux transports visitors into his world made of unique characters in painted or waxed clay, based on local figures. Denis Vœux- Atelier-boutique les 3 Souquets Quartier les Grands Valats – 84110 Séguret Tél. 06 18 56 57 02

24 OFFICE DE TOURISME DU PAYS VAISON VENTOUX SANTON FIGURINES THE FUN OF THE MARKETS! IT’S OBVIOUS, YOU’RE IN PROVENCE!

Going to the market in Vaison- la-Romaine every Tuesday morning is something you just can’t miss in the region.

THE MARKET OF VAISON-LA-ROMAINE TAKES PLACE ALL YEAR ROUND, EVERY TUESDAY FROM 8AM TO 12PM. Displaying the colours and scents of the South of France, it welcomes up to 450 exhibitors in the summer and spreads out into the main squares and streets in the town. It’s the meeting place for all those who love Provençal specialities or just want to wander among the stalls. As you stroll, try out the foods, such as dried sausage with olives, tapenade, anchoïade, truffles, fougasse, olive oil, dried herbs, etc. Other typically Markets in the morning Provençal items include fabrics, items made of olive tree and in the evening too! wood, sun-drenched fruits and vegetables, and lavender. The market dates back to 1483, when a Papal bull by • With the farmers’ market in Vaison-la-Romaine, you have Pope Sixtus IV authorised Vaison, at the time part of a choice of delicious seasonal products and quality local Venaissin, to open a market. In 1532, Pope Clement VII products, both traditional and organic. It takes place all confirmed the decision and specified the day: Tuesday. year, two to three times a week depending on the season, from 8am to 12pm. Every Tuesday (Place François Cevert) and Saturday morning (Place Burrhus), and also Thursday morning in June and in the summer.

• Every summer, the streets of Mollans-sur-Ouvèze come alive from 5pm to 9pm in July and August with an evening market. Around 40 exhibitors have stalls and there is also entertainment.

• The mild summer nights also lead you to the Pont Romain in Vaison-la-Romaine for its little nocturnal market on Fridays from 6pm to midnight. Arts, crafts, regional products and entertainment provide a refreshing break after a day visiting in the Provence sun.

OFFICE DE TOURISME DU PAYS VAISON VENTOUX 25 PAYS VAISON VENTOUX CHRISTMAS

AT THE FOOT OF THE DENTELLES DE IN SÉGURET MONTMIRAIL At the gateway to the superb Dentelles de Montmirail for the whole family to gather around the hearth. During range, a small village hangs from the hillside overlooking this rite, the family elder, assisted by the youngest the grapevines, named one of France’s «Most Beautiful member of the household, blesses a fruit tree log in the Villages» and nicknamed the Bethlehem of Provence, fireplace. Séguret acts out Provencal traditions each summer. > At 10 pm, Saint‑Denis Church comes to life with a portrayal of the Mystery «Li Bergie de Séguret,» a touching ceremony > DAY OF TRADITIONS, in the oral tradition, handed down from generation to SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18 generation, is performed by the village’s residents in both On the program: Tastings of Séguret wines, chestnuts and French and Provencal. The mystery unfolds over the course mulled wine in the streets of the village, an exhibition of of two hours and includes five tableaux, starting with a santon Christmas figures and calends traditions at Ste prophetic song announcing the coming of the Messiah Thècle Chapel, and the preparation of traditional bread and finishing with the Adoration. This Christian ceremony soups and flat loafs in the community oven, lit specially concludes with a Provencal-style Midnight Mass for the occasion. Exhibitors share their regional products.

> EXHIBITION OF PROVENCE SANTONS, FROM DECEMBER TO MID‑JANUARY Every year since 1970, the Friends of Séguret have hosted a superb exhibition in Ste Thècle Chapel, displaying traditional santon Christmas figurines made by the best master santonniers in Provence and the local area. Alongside the terracotta figurines and private collections of santons dressed by Marcel Marboeuf and of old santons from the 18th and 19th centuries, you can discover calends traditions, namely including the rite of cacho-fio, the Christmas table, the great dinner and the 13 desserts.

> LIVING MANGER SCENE AND A PROVENCAL-STYLE MIDNIGHT MASS, ON DECEMBER 24 In the afternoon, the ceremony of «cacho‑fio,» a traditional rite that mixes religion with magic, is a time

26 OFFICE DE TOURISME DU PAYS VAISON VENTOUX IN BRANTES FACING MONT VENTOUX

This is a small village that 80 people call home, built > DES SANTONS ORIGINAUX, UN ATELIER INSTALLÉ as an eyrie on a rocky point at 600 m in altitude, with ORIGINAL SANTONS FROM A 20-YEAR-OLD STUDIO IN its stone houses nestled close against one another BRANTES and Mont Ventoux as the scenic backdrop. This village Véronique Dornier perpetuates a Provencal tradition perched above Toulourenc Valley is the jewel of the that she has evolved into her own form. Alongside Upper Vaucluse, like a life‑size Christmas scene: a traditional models, she creates earthenware figurines small church, cascading rooftops, sloping alleys and and surprising ones dressed entirely in blue, from the vaulted passageways. donkey to the shepherds, by way of the ox... and even Baby Jesus. BRANTES DANS LES ETOILES: A BIENNIAL MEETING. This small village perched at the foot of the north side of IN 2017 BETWEEN CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR Mont Ventoux awaits, with its tiny population of santon In an exceptional setting, for three nights, in the middle Christmas figurines, ready to greet visitors who love quality crafts and protected sites. Véronique opens the of winter, Brantes is illuminated and invites the public doors to her studio on the evenings of Brantes amidst the inside the houses in the old village to meet around 30 Stars, an event that takes place every two years artisans and discover their craft through a trail under the stars. MIDNIGHT MASS AND A LIVING MANGER SCENE The village is illuminated and decorated with lanterns or ON DECEMBER 24 torches that brighten up the stone façades and artisans’ Every year, on Christmas Eve, a torch‑lit procession workshops which take over the houses and open when streams through the steep alleys of Brantes, preceding night falls. Over the years, Brantes has won the heart the traditional Midnight Mass animated by a living of artists and creators who have settled here. They are manger scene with the simplicity of village, with the santon figurine makers, potters, blacksmiths, etc. For presentation of Baby Jesus, the offering of the lamb, and “Brantes dans les étoiles”, they open up their workshops Christmas carol in French and Provencal. to night-time visitors and talk passionately about their universe. Other makers of wonderful objects settle in for three nights, such as a basket maker, an instrument maker, a ceramist, a weaver, etc. As you stroll through the village, you can also enjoy soups, herbal teas, chocolate and mulled wine.

OFFICE DE TOURISME DU PAYS VAISON VENTOUX 27 ENJOY THE PROVENCAL «ART DE VIVRE»!

astes, aromas, and colors of the Here you find the taste of a cuisine south, that’s the promise of Pays seasoned with local wild herbs and TVaison Ventoux. sun‑kissed fruits and vegetables. Olives, figs, grapes, truffles, saffron and To taste the local cuisine, the 19 villages of more: the colors and aromas of the south Pays Vaison Ventoux invite you to village explode throughout the Tuesday morning festivals where you can try their famous farmers’ market in Vaison‑la‑Romaine. It pistou soup, aioli, paella, barbecued bull, is among the most beautiful markets in the sardinade and more. region and spreads throughout the entire Share some delicious moments on warm center of town. Shoppers also come from summer evenings. all over the region for the small market You can also eat 100% local foods, at local of traditional and organic growers, where bistros. you can find regional, seasonal produce.

OLIVE OIL IN PROVENCE

live oil is highly present in our cuisine and our lifestyle. You’ll be enchanted by it as you stroll through the olive groves or as you taste this golden nectar with its numerous virtues. This is the land of the Tanche, a black olive, the queen Oof table olives.

o discover it, we invite you to take a walk at the home of Sébastien Maurel, olive oil Tgrower and wine grower, who will happily show you his olive grove with 800 trees. A walk through the olive grove with commentary by Sébastien, followed by tasting of the oil and derived products. 218 Les Hautes Granges - 84110 Roaix Tél. +33 (0)4 90 46 13 71

28 OFFICE DE TOURISME DU PAYS VAISON VENTOUX e also invite you on a guided tasting session of oil with Denis WVoeux. Passionate about olive- growing, Denis will guide you on a journey of the senses in the heart of Provence, at the foot of the village of Séguret. The olive tree will reveal all its secrets to you thanks to the guided tasting sessions of olive oil and table oils from French oil- growing regions. You’ll learn all about this emblematic Mediterranean tree and about how this sunny nectar is made. Denis Voeux- Atelier-boutique les 3 Souquets - Quartier les Grands Valats – 84110 Séguret - Tél. 06 18 56 57 02

TRUFFLE: THE BLACK DIAMOND OF PROVENCE

noble show-piece of Provençal gastronomy, the truffle, called the “rabasse” in local dialect, is a luxury food produced mainly in Provence. A In an omelette, brouillade or traditional recipe, the truffle will always make the mouth water. Its incomparable perfume and its clearly recognisable flavour are inescapable for anyone coming to Provence.

Did you know that two-thirds of French truffle production comes from Vaucluse? Every winter, people set off to hunt for the black diamond of Provence and enjoy an unforgettable experience: truffle market, visit of a truffle field, meeting with a truffle-grower, unearthing session and, of course, a truffle-based meal.

You, too, can become a pro of this Every winter, once a month, the Two pretty bed and breakfast mushroom with the captivating cellar of the Vignerons de Rasteau establishments which are partners fragrance. organises tasting sessions of AOC of the Tourist Office organise In winter, Françoise Richez, Côtes-du-Rhône «Cru” wines truffle weekends from December guide, reveals all the secrets of with plates of truffles in a festive to March: the truffle with discovery days atmosphere. Le Mas du Vieux Tilleul in Vaison- consisting of truffle-growers’ www.cavederasteau.com la-Romaine www.masduvieux- legends and stories, an experience tilleul.fr and La Baronnie in of unearthing a truffle with a dog, Cédric Demangeons, a nature Mirabel-Aux-Baronnies. encounters at the exceptional guide, organises truffle outings www.chambre-hote-drome.com market and sessions between Ventoux and Dentelles de of marrying wine and truffle. Montmirail, with a stop in a local Black truffle, tuber melanosporum, www.aupaysderenche.blogspot.fr bistro. www.aventoux-rando.com can also be bought on Vaison-la- Romaine market every Tuesday morning from December to March.

OFFICE DE TOURISME DU PAYS VAISON VENTOUX 29 NOT TO BE MISSED L’OR ROUGE DES 3 RIVIÈRES All the secrets of the famous crocus sativus will be revealed on the guided tours of Pascal Arvicus, saffron- grower at the foot of Mont Ventoux. 400 sq. m of organic farmland, entirely hand-weeded. Visits take place during flowering, in October each year: take part in picking, pruning, drying, etc. Learn about the benefits of saffron and taste some saffron-based products, salt flower, syrup, meringues, jams, wine jelly, etc. www.or3r.fr

LES CONFITURES D’ISABELLE Isabelle, a jam-maker in Séguret and a farmer’s daughter, transforms the fruit she grows into delicious jams. She uses local plants and wines, and sometimes more exotic fruits. Her favourites: White watermelon with citrus fruits, flambée banana, sweet potato with rum, green lentils with aniseed, pumpkin and spices, tatin-style apple, etc. And, “confit romain”, an original and inescapable creation in Vaison-la-Romaine where the antique inspires the modern. www.lesconfituresdisabelle.com

PONTIAS AT BOUCHERIE GARGANTUA Gilles Diglé, a butcher and pork butcher in Vaison-la-Romaine, presents you his expertise and quality products. Savour his home-made products, notably «Pontias”, a patented speciality from Vaison la Romaine. It’s a delicious dried sausage with Nyons olives. Tèl : 04 90 36 28 86

LOU CANESTEOU – CHEESE MONGER Josiane Déal, a cheese-maker in Vaison-la-Romaine for over 20 years, received the prestigious title “Meilleur Ouvrier de France” in 2004…. She has mastered the art of maturing cheese, she collects goats’ cheeses and organises tasting sessions for events. www.loucanesteou.fr

30 OFFICE DE TOURISME DU PAYS VAISON VENTOUX OFFICE DE TOURISME DU PAYS VAISON VENTOUX 31 IDEA FOR A STAY

WINE UNDER THE STARS

DAY 1 Afternoon “Wine and wonders” workshop in Cave du bon Morning Ange. Arrive in the morning. Settle into your In the authentic setting of a Provençal farmhouse, accommodation in Vaison-la-Romaine, a little share a unique moment getting to know the top Provençal town full of character. wines from the Rhône valley. Laurent will initiate Midday you in tasting techniques, in the terroirs and grape Lunch in a charming restaurant in the Roman city. varieties. Tasting will be accompanied with small (choice depends on your budget and the size of dishes and delights. your group) From 6pm: leave for the sunset walk. Nature is all around you. Little climb during which your guide Afternoon will show you the fauna, flora and history. A wine specialist will teach you about the vineyards Arrive at the viewpoint around 8.15pm, picnic and against the wonderful backdrop of Dentelles de just reward: : the setting sun, with a view of the Montmirail and Mont Ventoux. Appellation, grape plain and the villages. varieties and vinification will reveal all their For the downhill walk, you will have a headlamp. secrets to you. A tasting session awaits you in Cave The scents of thyme and scrubland fill the air. An de Rasteau, south of the village. unforgettable adventure!

Evening Night in Vaison-la-Romaine. Dinner at “Bonheur Poursuit son Cours”, a restaurant and wine cellar, famed for its cuisine based on the market and its organic wines. DAY 3 Your evening will then be star-studded: set off to visit the observatory. With the use of eight Morning telescopes, you can admire the wonders of the Little ride on an electric bike to the village of northern sky of Provence with Frédéric. Séguret. Free visit. Return with stopover at the workshop “Les 3 Souquets” to visit the santon workshop followed by DAY 2 olive oil tasting. Denis, unfailing when it comes to the golden nectar that enchants Provençal cuisine, Free day. will share his two passions with you: olive oil and Possibility to visit the antique town, its Roman and the santons he creates, each of which has a houses, its antique theatre and its fabulous story. archaeological museum where each object tells a tale. Lunch. Back to your destination.

Midday Lunch in the medieval city.

3-DAY STAY BASED ON A MINIMUM OF 15 PEOPLE

32 OFFICE DE TOURISME DU PAYS VAISON VENTOUX IDEA FOR A STAY

A TRIP FOR THE TASTE BUDS

DAY 1 Afternoon Your guide will take you on a tour of Séguret. You will Morning love this village with its cobbled streets and its squares Arrive in the morning and settle into your accommodation decorated with fountains. in Vaison-la-Romanie, a little Provençal town full of Then, set off for Puyméras for a wine-grower’s aperitif. At character. Domaine le Puy du Maupas, you will taste 7 wines with 7 dishes. Midday Lunch in a charming restaurant in the Roman city. Free evening. Dinner and night in Vaison-la-Romaine. Afternoon Travel through two thousand years of history. Dressed in period costume, your guide will show you daily life in the DAY 3 medieval era with a guided tour of the upper part of the town. Gourmet morning Then, you will stop off at Galerie Zanelle, the gallery Set off for Nyons, capital of olive oil. Visit of La of light, for a welcome Provençal drink, where you Scourtinerie. Formerly used for the traditional extraction will discover the works of Léon Zanella, a well-known of olive oil, “scourtins”, which were a filter used in the regional artist whose speciality is colour and light. olive oil-making process made of coconut fibre, have now been turned into Provençal rugs. Dinner Then, off to the Biscuiterie de Provence, an expert in tasty An unusual Roman dinner. The meal is created based biscuits, for a tour of the workshop followed by tasting of on veritable Roman recipes from Apicius, which can be its wide range of savoury and sweet biscuits. found in the booklet handed out during the meal. It is commented by a guide, who will tell you the secrets of Midday Roman cooking. Lunch in the exceptional “Le Chêne bleu” vineyard in Crestet, a magnificent medieval village.

DAY 2 Afternoon Set off for your afternoon in nature. Majestic, mythical Morning and mysterious, the Giant of Provence will reveal its Departure for the charming village of Rasteau. This little breathtaking landscapes. Return via Sault and its medieval village surrounded by vines is the birthplace of lavender valley. a famous Cru. A wine specialist will teach you about the vineyards Evening against the wonderful backdrop of Dentelles de Dinner in Vaison-la-Romaine followed by an evening Montmirail and Mont Ventoux. Appellation, grape star gazing: with the use of eight telescopes, you can varieties and vinification will reveal all their secrets to admire the wonders of the northern sky of Provence with you. At the end of the morning, Cave de Rasteau, south Frédéric. of the village, is expecting you for a tasting session of its mellow wines and its famous lightly fortified wine. JOURNÉE 4 Midday Lunch in Séguret: a charming village rated as one of Free morning to wander around, explore in greater the Loveliest Villages in France. The restaurant is in the depth or visit the lovely shops in the town. heart of the village, and from the terrace you can enjoy Lunch. Back to your destination. an exceptional view of the valley.

4-DAY STAY BASED ON A MINIMUM OF 15 PEOPLE

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