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[email protected] - Tel. 04 90 27 24 18 Contents Page 03 Page 12 Editorial The Cultural Destination Map of the Vineyards History, People and Wines Exploring the 9 Wine Trails Page 06 Page 14 The Romantic Countryside The Festive Destination Destination Unmissable Events in the Côtes du Rhône Some Côtes du Rhône Favourites Page 08 Page 16 The Active Destination The Côtes Du Rhône Fly, sail, cycle, walk… Aims and Ambitions Page 10 Page 24 The Gourmet Destination Contacts Flavours of the Vineyard 2 CÔTES DU RHÔNE WINE TOURISM Editorial Authentic yet enigmatic; festive and full of contrasts; there are many different sides to the côtes du rhône vineyards. this is France’s second largest winegrowing area, brimming with flavours and full of hidden trea- sures. wine estates, museums, undulating footpaths, award-winning villages, breathtaking landscapes and unforgettable cultural icons line the region’s 9 wine trails. Excellent tourism potential, driven by a vibrant, future- facing industry and illustrated by the measures we take to ensure a warm welcome for all and to protect the landscape and environment (see p. 18-22). Although just a few hours from Paris, life in the Côtes du Rhône is lived in the slow lane, at a leisurely pace just perfect for discovering the secret nooks and crannies of this major tourist region. Our vineyards are easily accessed from Lyon and Marseilles; you can watch them appear alongside the river as you make your way along the ViaRhôna or Route Nationale 7.