Fête de la Véraison
Celebrating véraison — the moment grapes change colour — this medieval festival takes over the hilltop village of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Costumed parades, street theatre, troubadours, and tastings from the village's famed domaines create an authentically Provençal atmosphere.
~30,000 visitors
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
5-11 August 2026
First weekend of August
Free
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