In Aubignan, medieval buildings, wine experiences, and routes through wine-growing and agricultural landscapes offer distinct ways to explore the area. You can shape your stay around the townscape and architectural history, tastings and insights into winemaking, or walks and bike rides. Which aspect interests you most can help guide your choice of activities.
Medieval traces in the townscape
Picturesque lanes lead to the church square. The Romanesque Chapelle Saint-Sixte dates from the 12th century and is probably Aubignan’s oldest surviving building. The remains of the 14th-century fortification walls also contribute to the town’s medieval character. The Tour de l’Horloge dates from the 17th century and features an elaborately crafted wrought-iron campanile. These dates provide three points of reference spanning the 12th to the 17th century; the buildings range from a Romanesque chapel and fortification remains to a clock tower with ornate metalwork. Those interested in architecture can distinguish Aubignan’s historic buildings by their dates and architectural features.
Winemaking and tastings
The wine experiences offer different highlights. In the cellar at Domaine La Pierre du Coq, visitors can learn about the entire winemaking process. At Domaine Saint-Sauveur, wines from the CĂ´tes du RhĂ´ne, Ventoux, and Beaumes de Venise appellations are available for tasting. The tasting cellar is located in an 11th-century medieval chapel. This dates back a century earlier than the Chapelle Saint-Sixte; the two chapels therefore offer different historical points of reference for a stay that brings together wine and architectural history.
At Domaine du Vas, visitors can sample white, rosé, and red wines on site from the Ventoux, Vin de Pays de Vaucluse, and Vin de France categories. Ventoux features at both Domaine Saint-Sauveur and Domaine du Vas; the other designations mentioned are different. During the production season, visitors at Domaine du Vas can also learn about table grapes, both seeded and seedless.
Circular routes, a bike tour, and a walk
The “Cultures du Comtat et Chapelle Saint-Martin” circular route starts in Aubignan and is 13.6 km long. This distance gives you a concrete measure for fitting the loop into your day’s plans. The “Cultures du Comtat” circular route passes through vineyards as well as cherry and apple orchards. Its landscape therefore encompasses both winegrowing and fruit cultivation.
The guided bike tour “Aubignan et les grandes mutations agricoles” also starts in Aubignan and passes through wine-growing and agricultural landscapes. The circular route is defined by a specific distance, while this activity focuses on a guided ride through the agricultural landscape. The Plateau de Gargamiane offers a family-friendly walk between the Canal de Carpentras and olive groves. The options thus differ in both format and focus: a circular route, a guided bike tour, or an explicitly family-friendly walk.
Discover more destinations: Saumane-De-Vaucluse, Vedène, Cabrières D'aigues, Beaumont-De-Pertuis, Cavaillon, Orange, Le Thor, Cadenet
For the overview of the wider region: Vaucluse.
