{"id":13585,"date":"2022-07-18T09:55:06","date_gmt":"2022-07-18T07:55:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chateauberne.com\/?p=13585"},"modified":"2024-03-12T11:10:57","modified_gmt":"2024-03-12T10:10:57","slug":"faire-la-route-des-vins-de-provence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chateauberne.com\/en\/faire-la-route-des-vins-de-provence\/","title":{"rendered":"The Provence wine route"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"13585\" class=\"elementor elementor-13585\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-eef22f1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"eef22f1\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-01e53e2\" data-id=\"01e53e2\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7020af3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7020af3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>The Provence wine route<\/h2><p>The Provence wine route crosses three d\u00e9partements. It is bounded by the Alps to the north and east, and stretches for over 200 kilometres between Nice and the Rh\u00f4ne delta. Ros\u00e9 wine, the region's speciality, accounts for 40 % of national production. The lesser-known white and red grape varieties are nonetheless well worth your attention.<\/p><h2>Provence wines: a tradition going back over 2000 years<\/h2><p>Vines and Provence have been linked for almost 20 centuries. With over 300 days of sunshine a year, Provence is France's leading vineyard.<\/p><h3>The Provence wine route, a mecca for wine tourism combining tradition and innovation<\/h3><p>Since the first vines were planted by the Phoceans and Romans, the people of Provence have cultivated their know-how to produce quality wines. From the 20th century onwards, the winegrowers of Provence came together to improve the quality of their products and enhance the value of their terroirs. There followed a long process to obtain the<a title=\"Provence wine route\" href=\"https:\/\/www.inao.gouv.fr\/Les-signes-officiels-de-la-qualite-et-de-l-origine-SIQO\/Appellation-d-origine-protegee-controlee-AOP-AOC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Appellation d'Origine Contr\u00f4l\u00e9e<\/strong><\/a> recognising the fruits of their labour. Today, the region boasts no fewer than eight AOCs, including Coteaux d'Aix, C\u00f4tes de Provence and Coteaux Varois.<\/p><p>Over the last few decades, the winegrowers of Provence have developed wine tourism as a way of promoting their activities and enhancing the region's winegrowing terroir. The geological and meteorological conditions in Provence are ideal for growing excellent quality wine, particularly ros\u00e9. If you're curious and a lover of good food, you're sure to enjoy your stay on the Provence wine route.<\/p><h2>Ch\u00e2teau de Berne: an oenological stop-off on the Provence wine route<\/h2><p>In the heart of Provence, only 1 hour from Saint-Tropez, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chateauberne.com\/en\/\">Berne Castle<\/a> is home to an exceptional wine estate covering more than 1,000 hectares. Our establishment - a prestigious 18th-century residence - is an essential stop-off on the Provence wine route.<\/p><h3>An exceptional estate to discover the Provence wine route<\/h3><p>Nestled in the heart of the region's authentic countryside - between forest and hillsides - the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chateauberne.com\/en\/vignoble-vins\/vignoble\/\">wine estate<\/a> Ch\u00e2teau de Berne is located in the Haut-Pays region. This terroir is made up of limestone hills and valleys. This geological combination, at an altitude of 300 metres, is home to delicate grape varieties typical of little-known Provence. Ideally located, our establishment is an essential stop-off on the Provence wine route to discover the region's finest wines.<\/p><h3>A gastronomic stopover not to be missed<\/h3><p>Ch\u00e2teau de Berne offers you an unforgettable gourmet experience. Our R<strong>elais et Ch\u00e2teaux 5* <\/strong>has a colourful gastronomic escapade in store for you. Our restaurateurs prepare refined dishes using fresh, local produce grown on the estate. During your stay in our prestigious residence, you'll have the chance to sample delicate dishes paired with the finest vintages - red, white or ros\u00e9.<\/p><p>Take advantage of your escapade on the Provence wine route to enjoy a real moment of pleasure at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chateauberne.com\/en\/gastronomie\/\">gastronomic restaurant<\/a> or at the Michelin-starred restaurant - Le Jardin de Berne.<\/p><h3>A tasting cellar<\/h3><p>Whatever the season, the sommeliers in the tasting cellar of the prestigious <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chateauberne.com\/en\/\">Ch\u00e2teau de Berne<\/a> welcome you every day from 10am to 7pm. On the Provence wine route, you'll have the chance to taste some of the region's most confidential and authentic grape varieties. To prepare for your stay, take a look at the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.chateauberne.com\/en\/oenotourisme-agenda\/la-cave-de-degustation\/\">agenda<\/a> of our events.<\/p><p>Provence has been a leader in wine tourism for many years, and Ch\u00e2teau de Berne, for example, offers an original activity: the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chateauberne.com\/en\/spa\/\">vinotherapy spa<\/a>. During your stay on the Provence wine route, enjoy a session in the spa or sauna - ideal for relaxing during your holiday. The hotel boasts an 800 m\u00b2 wellness area with exceptional views over the estate's vineyards and olive grove.<\/p><p>If you're a lover of fine food and the curious, you'll be delighted by your stay on the Provence wine route. By staying in this region, you are choosing a fantastic immersion in France's oldest wine-growing territories. The Ch\u00e2teau de Berne team welcomes you all year round, so don't hesitate to contact us. <a href=\"tel:0494604881\">contact<\/a>We'll be happy to help you tailor-make your stay.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>La route des vins de Provence La route des vins de Provence traverse trois d\u00e9partements. Elle est d\u00e9limit\u00e9e par les Alpes au nord et \u00e0 l\u2019est et s\u2019\u00e9tend sur plus de 200 kilom\u00e8tres entre Nice et le delta du Rh\u00f4ne. Le vin ros\u00e9, sp\u00e9cialit\u00e9 de la r\u00e9gion, repr\u00e9sente 40 % de la production nationale. 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