Visit to the Maison du Vigneron

The Maison du Vigneron in Remollon is dedicated to the viticulture of the Durance Valley, its history, traditions, terroir, grape varieties and wines. You can discover: - a Winegrower's Museum area with 3 rooms dedicated to history, heritage with numerous objects and old tools, and the grape varieties of the Haut-Alpes vineyards, which are the highest in France. - a tasting area showcasing local wines and a great oenological experience. - an educational garden area where a collection of local grape varieties has been planted. Services: - Tasting and sales of local wines exclusively from the Haute-Alpes. Guided tour for groups of 8 or more, price: €5 for adults / free for under-18s, - Souvenir shop... . In an authentic cellar, you can see tools and equipment used to work in the vineyards and make wine. The history of the development of local viticulture since antiquity is presented upstairs, with a panoramic view of the Clochère vineyards. Over 200 m2, you are immersed in a warm, contemporary atmosphere, where the tour reveals the winegrower's know-how, the secrets of wine-making, the tools and the special features of Remollon. *Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health, consume in moderation. On the slopes of the Durance and in the Avance valley, the vineyards of the Hautes-Alpes are enjoying a renaissance. Its history dates back thousands of years to the Middle Ages. With the phylloxera crisis, this micro-vineyard almost disappeared. With 160 hectares of vines, some of them the highest in France, the vineyards of the Hautes-Alpes are classified as IGP Indication Géographique Protégée (Protected Geographical Indication). The estates regularly win prizes and medals at the International Agricultural Show. One of the special features of these estates is the use of ancient grape varieties, including one endemic to the Hautes-Alpes, the mollard, which was saved in the 1950s and is now being cultivated again.