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Explore Wine Tourism in France - Avignon Wine School, Tours and Tasting
Wine Tourism in France is a no-brainer, especially in the Rhône Valley. If your starting point is Avignon, many Wine Tours and Experiences are waiting to be discoverd. The Avignon Wine School, offered by Inter-Rhône, the regional wine association, is one of our favorites. Moreover, this institution sets production rules, shares market insights, and supports Rhône Valley wine growers and merchants. Additionally, it promotes AOC Côtes du Rhône wines, as well as neighboring appellations such as Costières de Nîmes, and more.
Furthermore, Inter-Rhône makes efforts to enhance recognition of the region’s wines in European, Asian, and North American markets. They host events, guided Avignon wine tastings, and educational courses, funded by contributions from winemakers and exporters. Moreover, a focus on wine education is predominant, and they offer weekly Saturday workshops and Tuesday happy hours in Avignon, catering to novices and connoisseurs. Each event explores themes related to Côtes du Rhône appellations and offers a tasting workshop.
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Generally, events occur every Tuesday and Saturday throughout the year, except in July and August and between Christmas and New Year.
The tastings feature 6 wines.
L’Ecole du Vins can be found in the fromer Banque de France, in the shadows of the Palais du Papes.
The price is €35 per person, and for inquiries or reservations, contact: ecoledesvins@inter-rhone.com.
Finally, the programs are normally in French; however, it has been mentioned that accommodations can be made for larger English-speaking groups.
Start planning your trip to the region with the Avignon Wine School and some tours that are suggested below.
Wine Tasting Video - Wine School Review
Since we have yet to attend the wine school, we found people who have. French wine influencer Julien Miquel shares this video from his experience in July 2019. His videos are delightful and in English so please make sure to follow his YouTube channel if you like what you see! He provides great tips on wine-related pronunciations!
Plan your Wine Tasting Trip to France - Avignon Wine Tours
In general, our website/blog focuses on discovering and “translating” information to make wine tourism in the Rhone Valley more accessible to English speakers.
Check out the Region section to learn more about the geology and history and our South of France – French Riviera post to discover more about why this area is so romanticized.
Below, find suggestions for a half-day wine tour from Avignon to Châteauneuf du Pape and more! We’ve not yet taken these tours but have researched and are suggesting them as something we would do!
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