Gourmet products local specialties and wines Vaucluse

With 650 olive growers delivering an average of 300 to 400 tons of olives (in good years!) exclusively from the Vaucluse for an annual production of 60 to 100,000 litres of extra virgin olive oil, the Balméenne oil mill is a must in the region. Created in 1925, the cooperative has obviously modernized but the know-how remains the same. You will find two oils in the shop: an olive oil made with the verdale and the AOC Provence.

The estate has belonged to his family since the ^18th century, but it was in the 2000s that Jean-Louis Joseph planted the 7 hectares of his olive grove. Production is set to increase over the years. For the time being, Mr. Joseph specializes in an old-fashioned, very sweet oil, stamped AOC Provence fruité noir matured olives. The fruit comes from the aglandau, salonenque, bouteillan and cayon varieties, and is harvested by hand in the traditional way, then crushed by the granite millstones of the Grand Réal mill, 1 km away.

The estate is located at the limit of the Tour d'Aigues on the RD 973, to access it take the direction of La Bastidonne-Mirabeau, it is then well signposted. With about 40 hectares of vines and 6 hectares of olive trees, this family estate has been in the family for generations (5 since 1800!). Claire and Romain now assist their parents Christine and Robert Michel-Queirel. Each one contributes to enhance the value of the fruits of this beautiful terroir. The wines are first of all nourished by these arid and calcareous lands, including the Perpetus white cuvée gorged with sunshine.

France and Christian Bathelier planted their olive groves over twenty years ago in Lis Andi - the hills in Provençal - in the papal enclave. The olives are processed on site, crushed by hammers, and the paste pressed in scourtins. They produce 5 oils, 4 from the tanche variety and one from verdale. During the olive crushing and oil extraction season, from mid-November to mid-January, the mill is open to visitors, who can watch the miller at work and leave with their new oil.

In the 12th century, in the district of the Hermitants, foodstuffs (flour, wine, honey and olive oil) were made for the workers who built the Abbey of Sénanque. But in 1210, the monks left for Sénanque and sold the property to the Count of Châteauneuf. Who will in turn sell it to the family of the Marquis de Sade, who will be succeeded by several generations of Provencal families. Although agricultural activities continued over the centuries, it was not until 2001, with the arrival of the Nibbio family, that olive oil was once again produced.

The place is intimately linked to the history of the village: after the massacre of the Vaudois in the 16th century, the mill, built in the heart of Mérindol in the 17th century will symbolize the revival of the village. Two centuries later, it became part of the Boudoire family. For five generations, Francine and her husband René have always perpetuated the tradition. Three oils are produced at the mill: the AOC Provence, fruity green, a ripe fruity oil, composed of aglandau and salonenque, and a fruity black oil with an old-fashioned taste, where the olives are deliberately left to ferment.

This former residence of the bishops of Apt, the rock-built Château de Mille, is well worth a visit, both for the magnificent site and for the estate's wines. The 32 hectares of vines are cultivated between 350 and 400 meters above sea level. This is a terroir on the northern foothills of the Luberon, complex with limestone and very stony soils. Yields are low. Vinification is carried out the old-fashioned way, in century-old oak tuns, where the red wines can develop their aromas for at least two years.

In Roussillon, Marie-Amélie and her team welcome you to share the fruit of passionate craftsmen who protect a know-how handed down from generation to generation. Discover a range of delicatessen products including extra virgin olive oils, truffles, balsamic vinegars, condiments, terrines, spices and traditional Provencal confectionery. A must for all gourmets. The Maison Brémond 1830 experience continues with a range of skincare products (creams, soaps) and kitchen accessories.

The Duseigneur domain was created in 1967 by Jean Duseigneur, the heir of four generations of wine growers. The conservation of soil integrity and their geological and organic balance is a priority for Jean Duseigneur and his sons Bernard and Frédéric. They hired the vineyard in biological conduct in 1997 to convert it completely to bio-dynamie in 2004. Among the reds, Meyran Odyssey is worth a detour: deep purple dress. Aromas of black fruits and spices on background of black chocolate. Balanced, hyundai and velvety mouth. Breeding sculpts the affirmed, but integrated, tannic material. Ideal for a good Moroccan cuisine. Air and serve at 15 ° C.

Romain Dol represents the^5th generation on this Le Novi estate, which means " the newlyweds" in Provençal. This 30-hectare vineyard is organically farmed and planted with 15 traditional Mediterranean grape varieties, including a few old, late and Provençal varieties. It produces AOP Luberon wines in all 3 colors, with 40% whites and 2 rosés; elegant, delicate wines of character, full of freshness and minerality. The cuvées include Mr Brun and Landolfi, 2 natural wines with no added sulfur.

Laetitia Delporte offers in-home wine workshops with blind tasting. A personalized and convivial formula to deepen your knowledge or introduce you to our regional vintages. Laetitia brings all her own equipment, glasses, decanters, vineyard maps, cheeses and charcuterie if required, as well as food and wine pairings. A sommelier consultant, Laetitia graduated in 2006 from the prestigious Suze-la-Rousse Wine University. She travels throughout the Luberon, Ventoux and Alpilles regions.

Stroll through the pedestrian streets of Lourmarin and stop off at the Moulin shops. This is the annexe of the Hôtel Le Moulin de Lourmarin, the delicatessen where you can fill your basket with local Provencal products: tapenades, olive oils, wines, cheeses and charcuterie in the fresh section, jams and honeys, Marseille soaps and other drugstore items. At the counter, you can order a sandwich, a brownie, a pastry of the day or a coffee on the go.

The cultivation of vines and olives in Gigondas dates back to antiquity. In the ^1st century BC, Julius Caesar established a colony of veterans. One of them is said to have been in such a jovial mood that he was nicknamed Jucundus, "the Merry One", giving the village the name Jocundatis, then Gigondas.

Here, Élisabeth and Mélanie welcome you, smiling and passionate, to their brand-new store. Always ready with good advice, they'll know just what to find for your dinner party. The cellar offers wines, spirits, champagnes and beers from around the world.

In 1898, Alfred Jamet, winemaker and blacksmith, became owner of the Clos Val'Ouri estate and acquired a few parcels of vines in the Châteauneuf-du-Pape area. He quickly realized the richness of the terroir he had just acquired. Today, the torch is passed on to Eric and his daughter Léa, who wish to perpetuate the family values. They manage the land, and have also created the Caves Jamet Le Sang du Peuple denomination, a must-have cuvée.

On the slopes of the Dentelles de Montmirail,Franck Alexandre, winegrower from father to son for 5 generations (1838), will not hesitate to take you on a tour of his vineyard and the 13 grape varieties that make the wines of Gigondas so special. The dominant grape is Grenache which makes it so powerful, so shimmering and so full-bodied. With its aromatic finesse and its notes of red fruits, it is a wine that ages well, to keep for 10 years in your cellar without moving.

The estate is located in Vacqueyras on 25 hectares of vines. 10th generation working the land. Today the winegrower produces two cuvées a year: the cuvée Classique and the cuvée Vieilles Vignes. He counts on more fruit, freshness and being able to be drunk young. The "Classique" cuvée is an aromatic wine with notes of red fruits and spices, the "Vieilles Vignes" cuvée is a powerful wine with supple tannins, aromas of ripe fruits and candied fruits.

This estate dates back to the 16th century when the Davids family cultivated the vines for Sinety, Lord of Treimars. Since 2000, the new owners have developed the estate in organic farming, with an equitable and nourishing distribution on this beautiful land: 15 hectares of vines harvested by hand give powerful wines in aromas, 6 hectares of orchards, 1.5 hectares of market gardening, truffle trees, almond trees, olive trees. In the store, a range of products made on the spot, in short circuits and local distribution.

Not easy to find, this Domain is located on the locality of La Verrière, at the end of a small road that winds its way to this lost corner of the Dentelles de Montmirail. Especially come by the Crestet and not by Séguret otherwise you will find yourself lost in the mountains. A blue painted oak tree, visible at the bend in the road, guides you to this medieval property which has been completely restored. Organic vineyard, biodynamics is experimented on different plots. In the priory which houses the guest house, there are 7 rooms furnished in style

Its Réserve des Cieux 2016, a red Châteauneuf du Pape, won^1st place in the blind tasting of the world's best sommelier 2007, Andréas Larsson. Nathalie Reynaud has had the wind in her sails since she took over the reins of the family estate in 2010. Dynamic and enthusiastic, Nathalie never ceases to enhance her 18 hectares of vines at Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Harvesting is manual and pressing is done on the spot. The Abbé Dine is available in red and white in Chateauneuf du Pape and Côtes du Rhône, also a rosé in vin de pays.

The estate, which was certainly a Gallo-Roman site and then a Templar farm, has a recent olive grove. The 3,000 trees are still young and the coming years promise larger harvests. But already, the oil (from aglandau, bouteillan, cayon and picholine) is of very good quality, often awarded medals. It must be said that the olives (in organic conversion) are all harvested by hand and brought to the mill very quickly.

One of the best value for money in our selection, this red-Rhone coast Tree de Vignes 2009 is surprising by its finesse and elegance: ruby robe, the nose of eucalyptus, lavender and thyme, without losing itself in the mouth, aromas beautifully filled with fresh acidity and absorbed by notes of caramel and ripe. Ideal companion for red meats and strong cheeses served at room temperature.

The Jullien family has been making olive oil for almost a century, focusing on a single variety: the aglandau, which loves arid soil and a harsh climate. The oils produced at the mill are therefore monovarietal, available in three fruity varieties. Black, green and an organic "ripe fruity" oil. It's also a great place to take the kids, who can look for the little signs and learn about olive cultivation. And don't forget to taste the honey.

Well-known chocolatiers in the Vaucluse, Florence and Laurent Lesage sold their stores in Carpentras, Vaison La Romaine and Sarrians to take over Maison Aujoras a short while ago. They perpetuate the know-how of this century-old artisanal factory, renowned for its specialities: croquettes with almonds and Papalines d'Avignon, a pink thistle with Comtat oregano liqueur coated in dark and white chocolate. Well worth a visit if you're in the area and have a sweet tooth.

La Cave de la Grande Marine in L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue is a wine shop offering a wide selection of wines, champagnes and spirits. Whether for a convivial dinner or a special event, you'll find legendary references as well as nuggets at low prices. The boutique showcases regions from France and around the world, offering a palette of flavors and colors. From organic wines to peated whiskies, champagnes and exotic rums, there's something for everyone. La Cave de la Grande Marine also offers gift ideas and alcohol-free products. For added convenience, you can order online and choose between in-store collection or home delivery.

Avignon offers wine and spirits lovers a must-visit store: La Cave de Vincent. Located in the Auchan Mistral 7 shopping center, this store offers a vast selection of champagnes, wines and spirits. Whether you want to shop in-store, pick up your orders or have them delivered, La Cave de Vincent will meet your needs.

Inter Caves is a chain of wine shops present in many cities. Their aim is to cultivate a passion for wine and to be close to their customers. With over 100 cavistes across the country, they offer a wide selection of wines, spirits and champagnes.

While madeleines originated in Commercy in eastern France, where Madeleine Paulmier invented the recipe in the ^18th century, in the Luberon region of France Émeline has been making hundreds of handmade madeleines every day since 2021, to the delight of gourmets. Crunchy and soft, not too sweet, plain, with chocolate, preserved lemon or almonds, they are shaped like a scallop shell. Émeline sells them at the La Tour d'Aigues and Pertuis markets, but they can also be ordered via her La Luberonnaise website.

Frédéric and Daniel Brunier assert their know-how on their estate, which covers 70 hectares of vines that are an average of 60 years old, by supporting the principles of sustainable agriculture. "Our vocation is to produce wines of the terroir rather than wines made to order, wines for eating rather than tasting, wines whose final quality is only as good as the noble means used to obtain it. All that remains is to taste.

It is discovered on the small road from Beaumes to Caromb. The estate is an enchantment for the eyes and the palate. Winegrower from father to son, the couple is very friendly and welcomes you particularly well. The sunny vines with east-west exposure give the best of themselves; reasoned cultivation, manual harvesting, rigorous sorting. We go for the often award-winning Muscat, but we also like the red Vacqueyras and the rosé with its salmon colour and subtle floral bouquet which should delight more than one. We recommend that you visit this cellar...

Created in 1924, the winery brings together more than 200 cooperators. In this beautiful space, you will find a wide range of Ventoux wines in red, white and rosé which are segmented into three categories : Premium (old vintages), Valeurs (good value for money), Initials (entry price wines). Not surprising when you know that the group of Ventoux winegrowers covers an area of 1,000 hectares, including 750 ha of AOC Côtes-du-Ventoux, and 250 ha of vin de pays and table wine.

If you like good, real farm goat cheese, don't hesitate to visit Marianne Denais who "is committed to feeding her animals with a diet based on hay, grass and cereals, to making her cheeses with raw milk from her herd on her farm according to traditional techniques and to using practices that respect her animals and the environment". To watch the milking, come between 4.15 and 5pm for the goats and between 5 and 5.45pm for the cows. Shop on site. Sale on the markets too.

It's one of Provence's biggest and most beautiful markets. And it's been here for over 500 years. In 1483, a bull from Pope Sixtus IV authorized Vaison-la-Romaine to create it. And it was in 1532 that Pope Clement VII decided on the day: Tuesday morning. The 450 exhibitors (at the height of the season) who take over the town center are a veritable institution! All your senses will be seduced. The accents of the salespeople touting their wares, the smells of spices and lavender, the freshly-picked fruit and vegetables that color the stalls. Place François Cevert is reserved exclusively for local producers, where everything is in season. Flowers and plants fill the Place du 11 Novembre, home to nurseries and garden centers. For enthusiasts, flea market stalls line the Cours Henri Fabre. And then head for the Cours Taulignan, where Nyons olives and olive oils, Baronnies lime blossom and other regional produce will give you ideas for lunch. It's a truly beautiful Provencal market, with arts and crafts from local artists and artisans, seafood and butchers, textiles and hardware... You might just fall for a slice of pissaladière as you stroll along, because that's the only rhythm you'll find here.

L'art de changer nos terres en vin is more than just a slogan, it's an act of faith for this winery founded in 1930, which boasts 280 winemakers whose expertise is reflected in medal-winning wines every year. The vineyards cover more than 1,300 ha spread over 20 communes in the Haut Vaucluse and Drôme Provençale regions. Wines under the Maison Alméras label are organic, vegan and sulfur-free, with exceptional wines in all 3 colors. All that remains is for you to share the passion and know-how of these winemakers who respect the vines.

Christian and his wife are first and foremost farmers who make you discover their land, their way of working, their passions: truffles and wine. Christian is waiting for you, adorned with two bags: one for the harvest and the other with biscuits to reward the artist: the dog. Both of them will guide you in a truffle field and make you discover the art of truffle digging. Once the demonstration is over, toasts with truffled butter, olive oil sprinkled with truffle chips and the glass of friendship are served. A good moment of sharing. A piece of advice, book this escapade quickly.

The notoriety of Cavaillon's melons produced by Pierre Avon is no longer to be done. They grow in Lourmarin, but they can be found on some good lyonnaise and Parisian tables. Not hard to find, it's coming from Lourmarin, castle side towards Lauris-Puyvert. Fill your cart, count one for two people. Isabelle and Pierre also offer asparagus, strawberries, ancient tomatoes, figs and rosé. Products harvested daily, sale on the farm, detail, wholesale, half-fat.

The cellar has been in the hamlet since its creation in 1925 and is excellent. Its vineyard is located in the south of the Ventoux appellation and to the south-east in the communes of Goult, Gordes, Joucas, Roussillon... The management team is dynamic and constantly seeks to innovate. We taste the wines - we love the white Ventoux "Aubépine" on summer tables. We also take the opportunity to choose some regional products: tapenade, vinegar, salt. The welcome is always warm, which is why it has been awarded the highest level in the Caveau Inter-Rhône's Quality Charter "Accueil Caveau Inter-Rhône".

The Marché Flottant was created in the 1960s, initiated by René Légier after a trip to Bangkok. Since then, every 1ᵉʳ Sunday in August, merchants in traditional costume go from one bank of the Sorgue to the other aboard their Nègo-chin (flat-bottomed boats) to sell fruit and vegetables, cheeses and bouquets of flowers. At the end of the market, around 1pm, they gather to sing the Coupo Santo, the hymn of the Félibrige. A picturesque spectacle that draws huge crowds. Get there early if you want a front-row seat.

Situated on the first foothills of the Luberon, in a sublime landscape, this imposing fortified residence belonged in the 16th century to the Aix parliamentarian Malherbes. In 2004, Nathalie and Albert Souzan bought this ancestral wine estate. On the 22-hectare estate, it is Nathalie who, after training in Suze-la-Rousse, has taken on the exciting role of winegrower. Very well supported by the whole family, the harvest and bottling follow one another. The labels are conjugated in I, You, Her, Us, They, in the three colours.

The estate covers 28 ha at the foot of the Luberon mountain. It is a very special terroir, limestone, sand and stones, on which vines were already cultivated in Gallo-Roman times. Domaine La Garelle produces red, white and rosé Côtes du Luberon AOP and Vins de Pays de Vaucluse. The cellars are air-conditioned and the pneumatic press takes care of the grapes. The average age of the vines is 25 years in AOC, and 15 years in Vins de Pays. Alain Audet, an agricultural engineer, has all the cards in hand to make the best wines!

It's been a family affair for four generations. The owners pamper 12 ha certified in organic agriculture from which they obtain an AOC Provence oil. You will find it at the estate shop, in pretty bottles, fruity or flavoured (lemon, truffle, basil, Espelette pepper), alongside green and black tapenades. And as the benefits of olive oil are multiple. Take the time to discover the other products of this mill where cereals are grown.

This distillery has been in existence since 1835, and it was it that created the mythical Pac Citron 50 years ago! It's the oldest distillery in Provence. The great poet Frédéric Mistral even offered him a few verses. Come and try our Provencal liqueurs: Comtadine, Elixir du Mont Ventoux, oregano liqueur and lavender liqueur, which goes so well with apricot and melon sorbets. Syrups, eaux-de-vie and aperitifs are also available.

Cousin of the Domaine Chante Cigale, this estate consists of two properties: 15 ha in Châteauneuf-du-Pape and 28 ha on the right bank of the Rhône, la Chapelle-de-Maillac, in the Gard department. Some vines are more than 50 years old, others more than 80! The estate's reputation is due in part to a cuvée (well named) from a hundred-year-old parcel, Le Secret des Sabon, sold only by reservation and whose information remains well guarded by the family. The estate also has old vintages and magnums sold by the drop...

The estate, a former ^12th-century convent, extends over 36 hectares, 25 of which are cultivated with vines, the rest being forest and garrigue. Guy Jullien and his son Thomas produce organically grown wines in three colors: AOC Beaumes-de-Venise red, with good ageing potential; Côtes-du-Rhône red and white; and Côtes-du-Ventoux red and rosé. Reservations are recommended for wine tastings. Take the opportunity to visit the picturesque village of Suzette.

Aureto is the 5-star Coquillade Village Relais & Châteaux wine estate. The 36 ha of vines are cultivated using integrated farming methods in AOP Ventoux and AOP Luberon. The cellar, equipped with a stainless steel vat room and a barrel cellar, enables us to vinify in the best possible conditions. The quality of the wines is the property's primary objective, which is reflected in the numerous medals and citations in the best wine guides. The tasting cellar is the ideal place to discover the cuvées, which are named after the wind (Autan, Tramontane, Maestrale...).

From the producer to the consumer, there is nothing better than tasting ripe fruit, in this case apricots and cherries, the emblematic fruits of the region. Here, they were picked the day before in the property's orchard. For the record, it was Alain Meyer's great-grandfather who planted the first apricot trees at Le Barroux in 1900! You will be able to fill your basket with seasonal fruit, olive oil, apricot nectar and cherry and apricot jam.

The truffle market in Carpentras (France's leading truffle-producing region) is held in the porch and courtyard of the Hôtel-Dieu every Friday morning from 8am in winter. Individuals can choose their tuber melanosporum on the porch, while the "carré" in the courtyard of honor is reserved for professionals, brokers, restaurateurs and traders. This intimate, silent market has a very special atmosphere. Transactions take place in an air of secrecy; this is a market for connoisseurs.

The Haut brothers have been running the mill for 5 generations. The olive oil is crushed by stone millstones. The extraction is then done in a horizontal centrifuge. The fruité vert is extracted from the aglandau variety, more commonly called "verdale de Carpentras" in this part of the department. The Comtat mill markets the oil from its own orchards and from a few olive growers, and offers individuals the opportunity to crush by batch, and thus leave with their own oil.