The history of winemaking at Domaine Pradelle goes back more than six generations of the Pradelle family. Chanos-Curson also offers a market, historic buildings and a circular route between orchards and vineyards. The various experiences have different focuses, ranging from guided cellar tours to a marked walking route.

Winemaking and Ways to Visit

Domaine Pradelle produces AOP Crozes-Hermitage wines. An approximately one-hour guided tour takes visitors through the winemaking cellar, the fermentation area and the cellars, followed by a tasting of several cuvées. This tour must be booked in advance.

Domaine des Arcandres offers several ways to discover wine and winemaking. By reservation, tours of the estate with the winemaker, followed by a wine tasting, are available year-round. A guided walk through the vineyards ends with a tasting at a plot with panoramic views. Other visit options include food and wine pairings as well as platters of regional products.

The Etienne Pochon winery is located in Château de Curson, a château dating from the late 16th century in Chanos-Curson. The building has several vaulted cellars. Private tours and tastings are available on request.

Private tours and tastings are also available on request at Domaine des Entrefaux. Its 27 hectares of vineyards are spread across Beaumont-Monteux, Mercurol and Chanos-Curson. The estate offers AOP Crozes-Hermitage wines as well as Vin de pays blanc. The visitor experiences and wine offerings at these estates therefore vary rather than following a single format.

Market and Architectural History

The Marché de Chanos Curson takes place on Place du 8 mai 1945. From 1 April to 31 December, it is open on Tuesdays from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Producers sell vegetables, fruit, honey, cheese, essential oils and cosmetics there. You can therefore plan your market visit within this clearly specified seasonal period.

The Église Saint-Martin was rebuilt in the 19th century in the Neo-Gothic style. In Curson is the Maison de la Dame, also known as the Château de la Dame. Four finely crafted tracery windows define its south façade. According to local tradition, Diane de Poitiers is said to have been held captive there. The Maison forte de Conflans has been extensively restored. Together, these buildings offer different ways to explore the architecture and history of the area, from the Neo-Gothic rebuild to the façade details and the story passed down about the Maison de la Dame.

Explore on Foot or on Horseback

The Les collines de Chanos-Curson route is a 9.8-kilometre circular trail that starts and ends in Chanos-Curson. It passes between orchards and vineyards and is marked with yellow PR signs. Its length, circular layout and trail markers provide practical guidance without specifying a walking time.

The Centre équestre Rio Bravo offers one- or two-hour rides through vineyards and orchards. This provides different details for planning: the walking route is measured in kilometres, while riders can choose between two durations. Which option suits your stay better depends on whether you prefer a marked circular walking route or a ride with a specified duration.

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