Top Things to do in Vaucluse
What to do and see in Vaucluse, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur: The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day
Discover the best top things to do in Vaucluse, France including Les Caves Saint Charles, Chateau de la Gardine, Art Gallery Contemporary Tapiezo, Vignobles Mayard, Distillerie A. Blachere, Vignoble Chasson Chateau Blanc, Palais des Papes, Musee du Petit Palais, Conservatoire du Costume Comtadin, La Synagogue.
Restaurants in Vaucluse
1. Les Caves Saint Charles
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5.0 based on 306 reviews
EXCLUSIVE PRIVED TASTING BY APPOINTMENT BOOKING ONLINE ONLY . A new place located in original Pope's cellar dating from the 13th century. Amazing wine tasting of different Chateauneuf du Pape wines by Guy Bremond, a professional master Sommelier & Tasting ambassador . Daily tastings, phenomenal experience. Worldwide Shipping Services . Cooking Class , Chef Table with panoramic terrasse overlooking the vineyard's
Reviewed By QueenieEC
My husband and I had an incredible experience and it made for a spectacular birthday present for him thanks to Guy and his wonderful team - David our wine host who made us feel at home and taught us so much about wine appreciation, and our fantastic chef who cooked up a beautiful feast! Everything made for a wonderful day - amazing food, amazing view, amazing service and company. David, please come and visit us Down Under (but maybe skip Tamworth this time!)
2. Chateau de la Gardine
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5.0 based on 156 reviews
West located in Châteauneuf -du-Pape designation, CHATEAU DE LA GARDINE offers a breath-taking view on the Mistral swept and sun bathed majestic Rhône river. Deeply rooted in a pebble covered soil, the vineyards look at the river and contrast with the blue of the sky. A winemaking family since the XVIIth century, the Brunel family settles in La Gardine middle of the XXth century. Always the pioneer, in 1967 Gaston Brunel bottles his wines in an exclusive flask representing the very identity of his house and went west to conquer new markets in Canada and the United States. CHÂTEAU DE LA GARDINE is a family business including 8 members representing 3 generations aiming to the future. One works there together in respect of the terroir, of the family values passed down from each generation to the following, consistently delivering excellence. The wines are marketed in more than 35 countries and prised on the best French tables.
Reviewed By L3882IPjillm - Australian Capital Territory, Australia
I visited Chateau de la Gardine with my family of 6 adults and 2 small children. We arrived about half an hour before closing time. Florence made us very welcome and took us on a tour outside, showing us the various vines and soil types. Inside we tasted delicious wines and had all our questions answered. When my daughter needed to breastfeed her baby, she was taken to a private area and made very comfortable. All in all an outstanding experience.
3. Art Gallery Contemporary Tapiezo
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5.0 based on 362 reviews
ON APPOINTMENT. Tapiezo offers abstract #architectures Babel, universal symbols with ocher pigments of Roussillon in Provence. Recognized by ARTS SCIENCES et LETTRES de PARIS. REFERENCED WIKIPEDIA. A poetic imagination for one amazing exhibition fine art. Tapiézo voted artist of the year. Meeting extraordinary in the Contemporary Art Gallery of the #french artist TAPIÉZO. A work beyond time. A soothing work of art. "Tapiezo, a master of happy wisdom. Tapiezo is the new Picasso." Writter and biograph Jean-Lacouture speaks of the artist: "Tapiezo's recognition is unanimous. He's in the courtyard of the great painters". A french writer, Jacques Salomé says : "Enter into this extraordinary #poetic universe that fills you with joy and fullness. Tapiezo's works bring good luck." SUR RENDEZ-VOUS. Imagination poétique, #art original et apaisant. . #salesart #drouot #akoun #artprice #contemporaryart #gallery #loaart #leasingart #fineart #tapiezo #luberon #vaucluse #picasso #wikipedia
4. Vignobles Mayard
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5.0 based on 134 reviews
Winemakers for 6 generations, the Mayard family cultivates 43 hectares of vines in Châteauneuf du Pape. The vineyard is organically cultivated on each side of the appellation on the four types of soils that make it up. Our cellar located in the center of Châteauneuf du Pape is open all year round. Come and discover the history and know-how of Vignobles Mayard during a guided tour of the property and a tasting of our wines. - Private Tasting Commented tasting of 4 vintages of the estate in our historical cellar located in the center of the village. Presentation of the terroirs and the history of the appellation and the estate. Duration : 45min Cost : 10€ / person - Guided Tour and Tasting Visit of the production cellars. Presentation of the history of the estate and production methods. Followed by a tasting of our wines. Personal vehicle required. Duration: about 1h45 Cost : 15€ / person
Reviewed By JulieR989 - Nice, France
We booked a tasting at Vignobles Mayard as there were 13 of us on a visit from the Var region. The tasting hostess was friendly and welcoming and spoke excellent English (I subsequently discovered she is Dutch, but multi-lingual with it). We tasted six different red wines, ranging in price from just E12 to well over E30 per bottle, all of them extremely palatable. Having done many wine-tasting trips in the south of France, this was our first foray into Chateauneuf du Pape and it was considerably different from other regions, as well-explained by the hostess, who seemed to know her product very well. It was interesting to learn of the process, to be given some tips on how to taste properly, and what type of taste/smell we should be looking for. All in all a really excellent experience.
5. Distillerie A. Blachere
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5.0 based on 200 reviews
The Distillerie A. Blachère is the oldest distillery in Provence. Created in 1835, it specializes in the production of brandies, liqueurs and especially syrups. It produces the famous syrups PAC® lemon and Fun Blue®, Couleur Provence®, liqueurs of Provence old over hundred years, artisanal pastis and brandies from Châteauneuf du Pape and Provence. Tasting and sale.
6. Vignoble Chasson Chateau Blanc
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5.0 based on 11 reviews
You will cross ravishing landscapes - vineyards, olive groves, orchards, lavender fields and the scrubland in the limestone hills with its enchanting scents - on the way to our estate nestling at the foot of the famous ochre cliffs of Roussillon. Our vines bloom in the protected and sunny wild nature of the Luberon Regional Nature Park. The mild mediterranean climate, combined with the fresh temperatures on the slopes of the Ventoux and the Luberon, provide exceptional terroirs for full bodied red wines as well as fruity and fresh rosé and whites. We welcome our visitors in the Chasson’s tasting cellar throughout the year. There you will enjoy the variety of our wines. You can also purchase a selection of outstanding and genuine regional products : olive oil, olive tapenades etc.
7. Palais des Papes
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4.5 based on 10,840 reviews
The residence of the soveriegn pontiffs in the 14th century is the largest Gothic Palace in the world. 25 areas to visit : ceremonila halls, chapels, cloister, the Pope's provate apartments with their priceless frescos, as well as a scenographic area, the Musée de l'Oeuvre, wich presents the development and history of the building since it was build. Ranked as UNESCO world heritage.
Reviewed By YairBarZohar - Qiryat Ata, Israel
After going through some of Avignon's other sites, you finally reached the highlight - the Pope's Palace. The palace, built between 1335 and 1352, is the largest Gothic palace in the world. This palace served as the residence of the popes in the 14th century and was also the place where six closed meetings were held, under which six popes were elected. This important site entered the UNESCO World Heritage Site list in 1995. As part of your visit to the Pope's Palace, you can tour more than 25 rooms open to the public. One of the highlights of the visit is the opportunity to see the Pope's living rooms from the time he lived here. Also, be impressed by the spectacular fresco paintings, which adorn a large part of the halls and chapels. You can hire an audio guide at the entrance. If you wish, you can choose to visit the Pope's Palace as part of a guided walking tour of Avignon, which includes a queue entrance to the Pope's Palace. Admission is reasonable. Children 8 and under come in for free. The card can be used with the San Benza Bridge. Opening hours: from April to the end of June and September to the beginning of November from 9:00 to 19:00, November to the end of February from 9:30 to 17:45, March from 9:00 to 18:30, July to 9 : 00-20: 00, August 9: 00-20: 30. How long should you visit? Between two and three hours. The Pope's Palace is adjacent to Avignon Cathedral to the south.
8. Musee du Petit Palais
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4.5 based on 444 reviews
Reviewed By 227ianc - London, United Kingdom
The Petit Palais in Avignon was built during the period of the Avignon Papacy by Cardinal Berenger Fredoli the Elder in around 1318–20 and in 1335 became the Archbishop's Palace. The interior today is much as it was then and houses an impressive collection of religious art from Romanesque to Renaissance, including a Virgin and Child by Botticelli. In an interesting initiative, each year the Parcours de l'Art and the Petit Palais museum allow an artist to show works that interact with the museum's art collections. For 2019, Ernst Günther Herrmann has placed his metal sculptures in various rooms of the museum, next to sculptures and paintings of the from the 12th to the 15th centuries. A great initiative which purists will hate, but is a means of connecting across the centuries.
9. Conservatoire du Costume Comtadin
10. La Synagogue
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 154 reviews
Reviewed By RachelB344 - Jerusalem, Israel
Excellent guide in English. Very interesting and moving experience. learnt a lot of medieval Jewish history.
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