Truffle and Wine-tourism day

Approximately 1 hour from Avignon and Valence, 1 hour 50 from Marseille

On Saturdays from November to March, visit the impressive wholesale truffle market with the Tourist Office, where sellers and wholesalers meet. After a visit to the Musée de la Truffe et du Vin, (the Museum of Truffle and Wine), you can taste the truffle spreads.

Have lunch at the restaurant l’Escapade, a truffle omelette and organises cooking classes (for up to 6 people).

Practical information

• Grignan Valréas Tourist Office
  Contact commercialisation : Marine Bourgeon
  commercialisation@grignanvalreas-tourisme.com
  
• From €100/ pers.
  Restaurant l’Escapade
  Sandrine and Nicolas Pailhes
  alescapade@yahoo.com
  T. +33 (0)4 90 28 01 46

7,5km – around 10 minutes – minibus

Meet Christian Merin at his truffle plant nursery in Valréas, for a presentation of truffle plants and a demonstration of truffle hunt.

Practical information

• From €14
• From November to March
• christian.merin@wanadoo.fr
• T. +33 (0)6 84 14 58 94

33 km, around 45 minutes – access for minibus

Situated in the heart of the Dentelles de Montmirail, with a panoramic view of Mont Ventoux, Chêne Bleu is a renowned wine estate in a former mediaeval priory. Their wines are biodynamically produced using sustainable practices, with wine and food workshops organised from spring to autumn.

There is an option to stay overnight in the 5 guest rooms, or in one of the various accommodation options located less than an hour away(Château de Massillan 4* in Uchaux, Hôtel Montmirail 3* in Gigondas, Hôtel du Midi 2* in Visan, Château de Mazan 4* in Mazan, and Hôtel de Cambis 4* in Avignon…)

Practical informtion

• Contact: Marlène Angelloz
  marlene.angelloz@chenebleu.com
  
• Tasting and visits to the cellar all year round
  From €35/ pers. for a 1h introduction to wine tasting
  Organisation of workshops (introduction to tasting, the art of blending…) and cooking lessons
  
• Accommodation possible on site in the 5 guest rooms