The Dentelles de Montmirail attract our attention with their impressive rock formations sculpted by the elements and years of erosion. An invitation to discover the characteristic villages and panoramic views of the hillside vineyards that produce the reputed Vacqueyras, Gigondas and Beaumes-de-Venise wines.
En route to Gigondas, Vacqueyras, Lafare, Suzette, le Barroux, la Roque-Alric and Baumes de Venise
Things to see on the way : the hilltop village of Gigondas with its fortifications and sculptures, the castle and aqueduct of Le Barroux, l’Abbaye St Madeleine.
Suggestions: A picnic by the rocher du midi (by foot), visit one of the many vineyards and wine shops.
Walks: walk around the Rocher du Midi (orientation table) at Gigondas, the rock formation Rocalinaud at Beaumes de Venise, the plateau de Courens (ND d’Aubune, archeological site open on thursdays from 10h to 11h), the medieval garden, the Chapel Saint-Hilaire, the Castellas (programmed visits), the vineyard trail at Vacqueyras.
Viewpoints: view of the castle in Le Barroux from the church in Suzette, views of the plain of the Comtat Venaissin from the chapel of ND d’Aubune (Beaumes de Venise).
33 km
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The Dentelles de Montmirail attract our attention with their impressive rock formations sculpted by the elements and years of erosion. An invitation to discover the characteristic villages and panoramic views of the hillside vineyards that produce the reputed Vacqueyras, Gigondas and Beaumes-de-Venise wines.
En route to Gigondas, Vacqueyras, Lafare, Suzette, le Barroux, la Roque-Alric and Baumes de Venise
Things to see on the way : the hilltop village of Gigondas with its fortifications and sculptures, the castle and aqueduct of Le Barroux, l’Abbaye St Madeleine.
Suggestions: A picnic by the rocher du midi (by foot), visit one of the many vineyards and wine shops.
Walks: walk around the Rocher du Midi (orientation table) at Gigondas, the rock formation Rocalinaud at Beaumes de Venise, the plateau de Courens (ND d’Aubune, archeological site open on thursdays from 10h to 11h), the medieval garden, the Chapel Saint-Hilaire, the Castellas (programmed visits), the vineyard trail at Vacqueyras.
Viewpoints: view of the castle in Le Barroux from the church in Suzette, views of the plain of the Comtat Venaissin from the chapel of ND d’Aubune (Beaumes de Venise).
33 km