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Wine making museums : Don't miss these varied and interesting museums dediacted to wine !
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- Vineyard and Wine Museum at Turcan Castle
The Château Turcan vineyards, located on chalky and windy slopes, are beautifully laid out. The old vine stock assures the maturity of the wine. The museum displays a 16 th century press as well as viti-viniculture material and barrel-making tools from the past. Open all year round. Group visits with a booking.
Contact:
Château Turcan
Route de Pertuis
84240 Ansouis
Tel.: 04 90 09 83 33
Fax : 04 90 09 83 33
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- Wine Sensorial Trail at Cairanne
Cairanne is a must see for wine lovers seeking Côtes du Rhône Villages wines. Founded in 1929, this cooperative cellar brings together 200 dynamic wine makers who invite you on a journey through the universe of wine, which involves all five senses. This innovative path leaves you free to come and go. You can see a film, read a bit of history, listen to the sounds of the countryside, stimulate you nose with the range of scents, touch matter, look at paintings, learn recipes, taste Cairanne wine!! All year long, the visit includes wine tastings. Other events include: Vintner days with tasting buffets, "vineyard Olympics", wine casino, music and wine, prestigious dinners in the winery ... These and other events can be organized, for a personalized discovery of the unforgettable Cairanne wines.
Contact:
Cave de Cairanne
Route de Bollène
84290 Cairanne
Tel.: 04 90 30 82 05
Fax : 04 90 30 74 03
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- Old Tools Museum
A Museum of old farm and wine-making tools and implements, from the 18th century to the present day. Display of minerals.
Contact:
Cave Saint Marc
84330 Caromb
Tel.: 04 90 62 40 24
Fax : 04 90 62 48 83
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- Wine Museum / Cave Brotte / Père Anselme
Explore the traditions and customs of the past. Learn about the wine-making traditions. Collection of 300 old farm implements, including a 16th century wine press. Exhibition. Barrels from the Middle Ages, presses, crushers, tools, plows, harrows and amphorae. Information on Rhône Valley vintages and crop. Information on tasting. Free visit and tasting 7 days a week. Wine sales. Ducumentation in GB and D.
Contact:
Route d'Avignon
84230 Châteauneuf du Pape
Tel.: 04 90 83 70 07
Fax : 04 90 83 74 34
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- Corkscrew Museum
The Corkscrew Museum displays over 1000 corkscrews from the 17th century to the present time. From an early corkscrew in hand-forged steel, to solid gold works of art ¿ cross the centuries and many different countries as you explore this unique collection.
Contact:
Domaine de la Citadelle
84560 Ménerbes
Tel.: 04 90 72 41 58
Fax : 04 90 72 41 59
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- Turffle and Wine Center in the Luberon
The village of Menerbes pays homage to its two major assets - truffles and wine, in this lovely center set up in a beautiful 17th century town mansion which has been beautifully restored. The Truffle and Wine center is an informative and interactive space and a training center for professionals and amateurs. Gastronomes can find the best regional products here. There is also a programme of exhibitions. Meeting rooms and other rooms on hand for special events.
Contact:
Place de l'Horloge
84560 Ménerbes
Tel.: 04 90 72 38 37
Fax : 04 90 72 53 72
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- Vintners' Museum
Museum, collection of old tools, and vinotheque with over 2000 bottles. Audiovisual film on the Côtes du Rhône and Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines. Tasting cellar (free tastings). The museum in Rasteau was founded by Paul Coulon in 1982, in an old farm on the estate. In addition to a fascinating collection of old tools, displayed in a warm, pleasant setting, there is also the 'Vinothèque', with over 2000 bottles, some of which are in hand-blown bottles and are over 100 years old. 7 rooms to visit, to discover the tools used in the past by our vintner ancestors, to grow the vines and make their wine.
Contact:
Domaine de Beaurenard
Route de Roaix
84110 Rasteau
Tel.: 04 90 46 11 75
Fax : 04 90 83 78 06
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