Wine fairs trooping the colour
Uniting people around Bacchus
Now a genuine institution, the grape harvest fair in La Cadière-d’Azur brims over with warmth and authenticity. On the programme: a cart procession celebrating the start of the harvest and tasting of the delicious new Bandol vintage. Meanwhile, in Pierrefeu-du-Var, it’s time for the Aumérade Days: a traditional wine grower’s soup and selection of cheeses paired with fine wines courtesy of Château de l’Aumérade. Last but not least, be sure to book the last weekend of August, in Avignon: the Ban des Vendanges wine festival held at the Jardins du Rocher des Doms is a star event on the wine calendar, celebrating the start of the grape harvest in the Rhône valley and promising an inimitable immersion in the world of wine… We love the parades and plethora of activities on offer throughout the day – not to mention the fabulous wine and local produce tasting and after-dark dancing. An absolute must!
