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Beaumes de Venise and
the surrounding area:
There is so much to do in the surrounding area. Walking, cycling, canoeing,
markets, sightseeing - and of course, enjoying wine from Beaumes and
the neighbouring villages.
The village has everything you need, boulangerie, patisserie, supermarket, pottery, and olive oil mill and a selection of excellent restaurants and cafes at a range of prices.
Beaumes is in the heart of the southern Cotes du Rhone wine area, with Gigondas to the north and Chateauneuf du Pape to the south.
Beaumes is most famous for its Muscat de Beaumes de Venise and this can be sampled at the Vignerons de Beaumes de Venise which is on the Vacqueyras road. The local tourist office will also provide information on all the surrounding vineyards and domaines.
Markets:
There are markets
filled with inviting local produce on the following days:
Beaumes de Venise - Tuesday
morning
Orange - Thursday
Vacqueyras - Thursday
Carpentras - Friday morning (huge)
Cairanne - Friday (petite marche)
Aubignan - Saturday
For those interested in antiques and Provencal bric a brac, there is an excellent brocante on the Aubignan road.
World Heritage sites
- day trips by car:
France has a number of Unesco World Heritage sites and there are three within
a 40 minute drive of the villa.
The old centre of Avignon including the Palais des Papes is the first Avignon, with its cultural festival in July, is the second most visited city in France after Paris.
The next World Heritage site is the Gallo-Roman amphitheatre at Orange, dating back to the first century AD. This is an exceptionally atmospheric place to visit as one can imagine the stage productions in Roman times. Today, it is a living theatre with many orchestral and jazz concerts scheduled throughout the summer.
The third site is the Pont du Gard, the Roman viaduct over the river Gard. This is part of an aquaduct over 50 kms long which supplied Nimes with water.
The Cistercian Abbey of Senanque near Gordes is a beautiful sight in July when the lavender is in full bloom. The tranquil and peaceful abbey, set in the bottom of a sleep valley, is open throughout the year and is a "must see" place to visit together with the nearby village of Gordes.
