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This wine has survived wars and frauds... 10 bottles to appreciate
Located on the left bank of the Rhône, north of Avignon, Châteauneuf-du-Pape is the largest cru in the Rhône vineyards, and arguably the most emblematic of the southern Rhône Valley. With 3,150 hectares of vines, it is renowned for its diversity of grape varieties - eighteen in all. But Châteauneuf-du-Pape also has a history that goes back several centuries, carried by the winegrowers who pioneered what would become the AOC (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée) and the INAO (Institut National des Appellations d'Origine).
Where to stay in Avignon during the Festival? 10 stylish and relaxing hotels
When Avignon is transformed into an open-air theater, it's best to set down your suitcases in a cozy refuge to digest the alexandrines and sip a nightcap after the curtain falls. Here's a selection of ten addresses just a stone's throw from the stage, the palate and the sweetness of Provence.
Jeunes Talents Sud-Est 2024 grant
The Dotation Jeunes Talents Gault&Millau (DJT) rewards the bold who set out to create a restaurant. Gault&Millau detects and finds those with entrepreneurial potential. Focus on the DJT Sud-Est 2024, which took place on April 22, 2024 at the École Hôtelière d'Avignon on the CCI Vaucluse Campus.
Authentique, an atypical chocolate and pastry shop
She is water. He is fire. Lisa Le Tirilly and Mehdi Benkhelifa define themselves as such. "He's got a thousand ideas a second, so sometimes you have to temper them by controlling the flames," she smiles. In 2020, in the shadow of the Palais des papes in Avignon, the couple founded Authentique, a chocolate and patisserie that also offers ice cream all year round.
The 10 addresses that make Avignon
Its legendary theater festival attracts thousands of devotees every summer, but outside of this period, Avignon miraculously preserves its mystery and beauty. From the Palais des Papes to the famous Pont Bézenet, via the medieval residences of its old town, our 10 addresses for savoring the best of the Cité des Papes over a long weekend.
