Château Lourmarin, Lourmarin
It was the first Renaissance château to be built in Provence, although a fortress has stood on this ground since the 12th century.

© Les Pastras

© Les Pastras
Take a tour of a Provençal farm, learn how grapes are cultivated & how wine is made
As part of the tour of the farm you also get to stomp grapes in enormous antique oak barrels that are waist-high, roomy enough for 4+ people, and have a view of Mount Sainte Victoire!
You'll be regaled with harvest stories passed down from generations of local farmers and hear about the dark side of wine making. You'll also learn to tell the difference between the different types of local grapes and wines. Grape stomps are followed up with a buffet of cheese, paté, charcuterie, red wine and a tasting of our farm's olive oil and truffle oil.
It's an authentic French experience that's full of laughter, fun for all ages and makes memorable vacation photos that you'll cherish long after your toes are no longer sticky.
Grape stomp, cheese and charcuterie buffet, all you care to drink of Les Pastras red wine, olive oil and truffle oil tasting: 60€ per person (40€ for children). Minimum of 2 people.
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At the vineyard Les Pastras in Cadenet, Provence. Daily throughout September - tours begin at 10.30am. Weekend tours can be at flexible times.
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