Department : Vaucluse

Cairanne is blessed with fertile land and a climate that is particularly suited to wine-growing. The village is surrounded by fabulous Côtes du Rhône vineyards and you will be able to sample very good wine here, renowned far beyond the confines of the area.

If you wish to learn more about wine and wine growing, a waymarked trail will enable you to discover the vineyards of Cairanne where each of the grape varieties is labelled for easy identification. During your visit you will come across the Grenache, Sirah, Mourvèdre, and Cinsault varieties for red wines and Clairette, Roussanne, Bouboulenc and Viognier for white wines...

Strolling through the narrow streets in the western part of Cairanne you'll go past the mairie, small squares surrounded by beautiful village houses. On the east side of Cairanne, you will marvel as you discover the old village.

A steep stairway will lead you up to the Dungeon, then on to the St Roch chapel (1726) located next to the Autanne Gate. From there you will be able to walk along the path of the ramparts (1123), which surrounds the old village for a few metres and enjoy superb views of the Ventoux and Saint-Andéol hill. On this path round the battlements you will see two round towers and a square one called "the Templars' Tower".

Cairanne tourist office provides carefully prepared tours enabling you to discover the old village and also some short walking tours around the village. Whatever your wishes or your physical form, you will be able to pick your walk. There are 4 possible circuits available, ranging from 40 minutes to 2 and a half hours of walking.

Those who feel more courageous will be able to follow the "GR4" national hiking footpath which goes through the village. This will eventually lead them right up to the Dentelles de Montmirail situated 30 km east of Cairanne or going towards the west they will be able to leave the Provence region and cross into the Ardèche department.

Historical remains worth visiting/seeing :

Old village.
The Dungeon.
St Roch chapel (1726).
The Ramparts (1123)
Autanne Gate (18th century).
Chemin de Ronde de St Roch (path round the battlements).
Templars' Tower.
Chapel of Notre Dame des Exés (1631).

Leisure activities :

Friday morning market.
Walking. Boules.
Wine festival on the 4th Sunday in July.
April : presentation of the year's vintage
to be enjoyed withbraised lamb.

Accommodation :
1 Hotel.
Bed & breakfast and table d'hôtes
Country gites and furnished rentals

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