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Vignobles en Scène 2026: Discover the program in the Rhone Valley!
Every third weekend in October, Vignobles en Scène invites you to discover destinations holding the "Vignobles & Découvertes" (Vineyards & Discoveries) label through unique experiences blending wine, gastronomy, heritage, and social connection. Inspired by European Heritage Days, this national event celebrates the vineyard lifestyle and offers a chance to explore these regions from a fresh perspective. In the Rhône Valley, eight destinations are taking part in this year’s edition with a rich, varied program featuring everything from unconventional banquets and concerts to sensory workshops and gourmet gatherings. It promises to be a weekend full of discoveries!
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The Rhone Valley program!
In the Northern Rhône Valley
Between Vienne and Valence, the Northern Rhône Valley boasts arguably one of the weekend’s richest lineups of events. The destination hosts several major gatherings, including the highly anticipated "unusual banquet" at the Peaugres Safari Park on Friday evening, a lunch overlooking the Côte-Rôtie vineyards on Saturday midday, and a banquet and gourmet market in Tain-l’Hermitage on Sunday, where chefs and winemakers come together to celebrate local flavors.
As for activities, visitors can enjoy immersive experiences centered on the region’s seven AOCs: vineyard hikes, winemaker brunches, prestigious tastings, and concerts at the estates.
👉 Book your Northern Rhône Valley activities and banquets HERE
In the Southern Ardèche Vineyards
In Southern Ardèche, the weekend kicks off on Thursday evening with a banquet held in the former stables of the Château de Banne—a setting steeped in history that promises an evening of conviviality and local produce.
The destination also offers a particularly eclectic program featuring concerts in the vineyards, discovery workshops, performances, and culinary walks through the Ardèche landscape.
👉 Book your Southern Ardèche vineyards activities and banquet HERE
In Drôme Provençale
This year, the Drôme Provençale region has put together a series of events that perfectly capture the local identity. Highlights include barrel tastings, food and wine pairing meals, and sensory workshops at the various estates.
Around Mont Ventoux
In the area surrounding Mont Ventoux, the weekend’s undisputed highlight is "Les Banquets du Géant" (The Giant’s Banquets), a dinner held on Saturday evening at the Village des Antiquaires de la Gare in L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue. This grand communal feast will showcase local wines and specialties in a festive atmosphere.
In addition to this flagship event, visitors can enjoy creative and immersive activities throughout the weekend, such as literary experiences at the estates, guided tastings, an artisan market, and gourmet workshops.
👉 Book your "Around Mont Ventoux" activities and banquet HERE
In the Luberon Vineyards
The Luberon wine region is also taking part in the event with a series of activities blending immersive experiences with culinary delights. Options include a wine and cocktail workshop or a cooking class followed by a food and wine pairing meal. For the creatively inclined, there is even a bottle-painting class! These are the kinds of unique experiences best enjoyed over the course of a single weekend.
Around the Dentelles de Montmirail
At the foot of the famous Dentelles de Montmirail, the "Autour des Dentelles" destination invites you to discover its iconic landscapes through a selection of truly unique wine-tourism activities.
You might, for instance, enjoy a wine tasting under hypnosis, a Pilates class amidst the vines, or a 10km run through the Gigondas terroir. It is a program that invites you to explore the area at a leisurely pace or in a more active way—all while feasting your eyes on the scenery!
👉 Book your "Autour des Dentelles de Montmirail" activities HERE
In the Gard Côtes du Rhône
In the Gard Côtes du Rhône area, the event takes on an adventurous spirit with the highly anticipated "Rallye des Trois Crus" (Three Crus Rally). Following a route dotted with stops throughout the vineyards, you set out to discover the region's three iconic *crus*: Lirac, Tavel, and Laudun. It is a wonderful opportunity to experience the terroir in a new way, through meetings with winemakers, puzzles to solve, and unique explorations of local heritage.
In the Costières de Nîmes
How about discovering the Costières de Nîmes from a different perspective? Embark on a unique excursion aboard the "Petit Train de Bacchus" (Bacchus’s Little Train) to explore the city of Nîmes—its heritage and history—while connecting it to the wines that shape the destination's identity. It is a fun way to show that wine culture extends far beyond the winery gates and plays an integral role in the soul of the region.
