Events and activities in Provence - Page 10

The CASTLE of GRIGNAN

#Architecture #Château #Histoire #Patrimoine #Tourisme #Provence #Nord Vaucluse et Drome

The Château de Grignan is the largest Renaissance palace in the South East of France. This site Grignan was originally a farm Gallo-Roman. It was fortified in the 10th century by the local aristocracy. In the 12th century, the Adhemar family took the lordship of Castle. In the 13th century, the c...

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The gardens of the castle VAL JOANIS in Pertuis

#Architecture #Château #Gastronomie #Histoire #Patrimoine #Tourisme #Provence

The gardens have been given the tittle "Jardins Remarquables" by the French Culture Ministry. 3 terraces: kitchen garden, rose collection, mediterranean plants, ornemental trees, arbour... The castle date back from 1567 and has been preserved in its original state. Chateau Val Joanis produces...

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Domaine des Jeanne - Rosé wine maker in Provence

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Born from the meeting of passion and art in the heart of picturesque Provence, Domaine des Jeanne is a great vineyard in the heart of the Luberon Valley. The great wines made of great unions, it was quite natural that this superb terroir, these magnificent grape varieties and an excellent ...

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L’AZEROLIER and its jam, one of the natural treasures of the Luberon

#Gastronomie, #Luberon

Present in the whole Luberon, the hawthorne is a fruit tree from the mediterranean countries, belonging to the family of the Rosaceae. Often grafted onto a thorny, it gives small orange berry-like small apples called "haws", "Azeroles" or colloquially "cheekbone". Its fruit, fragrant and tangy,...

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The CASTLE of LACOSTE in Luberon

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The castle is located on the heights of the village of Lacoste. At the origin of the XI century, it has been modified and expanded over the centuries. Afetr belonging to the family Simiane, it owes its fame to the family of Sade and the "Divin Marquis" who lived several years in 1769-1772.  He bu...

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The CASTLE of BARBEN

#Architecture #Château #Histoire #Patrimoine #Tourisme #Provence

Anchored on some huge rocks, the Château de la Barben, a magic castle is mentioned for the 1st time in 1064 in the register of the Abbey St Victor de Marseille. In a splendid green and watery setting, this medieval fortress was the property of the King René who sold it in 1474 to Jean de Forbin. I...

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WINE HISTORY around Mediterranean sea and in Luberon

#Culture #Economie #Gastronomie #Histoire #Patrimoine, #Provence

It appears that the first time mankind tried to cultivate the wild vine, similar to a creeper, in order to make wine, was in the Caucasus and in Mesopotamia. Recent archaeological excavations at a site located in the south of Armenia, the site Areni-11, have revealed a wine-making industry more...

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HOUSE of the TRUFFLE and the VINE in Ménerbes

#Gastronomie #Tourisme #Ménerbes

Maison de la Truffe et du Vin du Luberon in MenerbesPlace de l'Horloge84560 MENERBEST. 04 90 72 38 37info@vin-truffe-luberon.comwww.vin - truffle - luberon.comIn a mansion of the XVIIth century, perfectly restored, the Maison de la Truffe et du Vin is a fun and friendly place .It is also a ...

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The CASTLE of BAUX-DE-PROVENCE

#Architecture #Château #Histoire #Patrimoine #Tourisme #Alpilles

At 25 km from Avignon and at 15 km from Arles, open every day, the Castle des Baux is one of the most beautiful historic sites in the whole of France. Perched on a rocky outcrop, it commands stunning views of the vineyard, olive grove and the sea sparkling on the horizon. Château des Baux de Prov...

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CASTLES for sale or for purchase in Luberon in Provence

#Architecture #Château #Histoire #Immobilier #Patrimoine #Tourisme #Provence

A number of castles are for sale in Provence and Luberon. It is a rare event and sometimes confidential. If you are looking for this type of property, please let us know. We will take note of all your criteria and we will keep you informed of developments in this somewhat unusual real estate...

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Workshop to discover wine and chocolate in Châteauneuf-du-Pape

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Just 15 minutes from Avignon, in the vineyards of Chateauneuf du Pape, at the entrance of the village, Chocolaterie Castelain opens its doors for a moment of pure chocolate pleasure. In July and August, Monday to Friday at 15:00 and 16:00 in the chocolate area: tasting, treasure hunts for...

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The CALISSONS d'AIX, a Provence speciality

#Economie #Gastronomie #Patrimoine, #Provence

Have you ever tasted the delicious "calisson" or calissoun in Provencal? This candy is made with a fine paste candied melon (or other candied fruit ) and almonds ground together, topped with royal icing and put on a background of unleavened bread. This delicacy is often flavored with orange...

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