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The Tour de France is back in Vaucluse in 2021See you on July 7, 2021.
This year, Mont Ventoux is back in force in the Tour, and rather twice! For the first time in the history of this legendary race, a double ascent of the Giant of Provence at 1910 m awaits cyclists from all over the world. More than a challenge, it is an unprecedented challenge for an 11th stage, of 199 km, 100% Vaucluse . I promise, there will be sport! -
CECILIA BARTOLI AND THE MUSICIANS OF THE PRINCE - MONACO FRIDAY JULY 16 / 9:30 p.m.Ancient Theater
Postponement, in case of bad weather, to the next day
Duration: 1h45
VIAGGIO ITALIANO
MUSIC DIRECTOR Gianluca Capuano
MEZZO-SOPRANO Cecilia BartoliThe Musicians of the Prince - Monaco
The Les Musiciens du Prince-Monaco ensemble was created in spring 2016 at the Opéra de Monte-Carlo, based on an idea by Cecilia Bartoli in collaboration with Jean-Louis Grinda, director of the Opéra. This project received the immediate support of HSH Prince Albert II and HRH the Princess of Hanover. Performer and artistic director, Cecilia Bartoli brought together the best international musicians on ancient instruments to form an orchestra reviving the tradition of princely, royal and imperial court music across Europe in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. His vision focuses on rare works of the Baroque period (notably Handel and Vivaldi), but also on Rossini.The Musicians of Prince Monaco and Cecilia Bartoli roam the largest venues in Europe, hailed by the public and a unanimous international press. They perform regularly in Salzburg (Pentecost Festival and Summer Festival). Gianluca Capuano was appointed Principal Conductor in March 2019. The Musicians of Prince Monaco are in permanent residence at the Monte-Carlo Opera.
Tickets purchased in 2020 directly from the Chorégies d'Orange remain valid, no other steps need to be taken: people must go directly to the entrance to the room, with their 2020 ticket, on the evening of the show, at the new date.
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SAMSON ET DALILA / SAINT-SAËNS SATURDAY JULY 10 / 9:30 p.m.Ancient Theater
Postponement, in case of bad weather, to the next day
duration: 2h40
MUSIC DIRECTOR Yves Abel
DIRECTION Jean-Louis Grinda
COSTUMES Agostino Arrivabene
COSTUMES (assistant) Françoise Raybaud
LIGHTING Laurent Castaingt
CHOREOGRAPHY Eugénie Andrin
VIDEO BK FRANCE (Étienne Guiol and Arnaud Pottier)
MUSICAL STUDIES Kira Parfeevets
CHOIR COORDINATION Stefano ViscontiDALILA Marie-Nicole Lemieux
SAMSON Roberto Alagna
THE HIGH PRIEST OF DAGON Nicolas Cavallier
ABIMÉLECH, SATRAPE OF GAZA Julien Véronèse
A PHILISTIAN MESSENGER Christophe Berry
AN OLD HEBREW Nicolas Courjal
FIRST PHILISTIN Marc Larcher
SECOND PHILISTINE Frédéric CatonRadio France Philharmonic Orchestra
Choirs of the Grand Avignon and Monte-Carlo Operas
Ballets of the Grand Avignon and Metz Operas
in coproduction with the Opéra de Monte-Carlo and the Association des Amis des Chorégies d'OrangeOpera in 3 acts and 4 tableaux
Music by Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921)
Libretto by Ferdinand Lemaire
Creation: Théâtre Grand-Ducal de Weimar, 2 December 1877A biblical work with barely masked eroticism, Samson et Dalila allows Camille Saint-Saëns to offer the public a spectacular ""grand opera"" that is nevertheless intimate when it comes to seduction or repentance. In addition, the choir, powerful and generous, is a character in its own right; and what about the ballet, whose music is certainly one of the most successful in the history of opera. Roberto Alagna, Marie-Nicole Lemieux and Ludovic Tézier will be the heroes of an evening not to be missed.
Jean-Louis Grinda
This show is part of the Festival in the ancient theaters of the Mediterranean, of which the Chorégies d'Orange are founding members, Initiative du Sommet des deux Rives.
Tickets purchased in 2020 directly from the Chorégies d'Orange remain valid, no other steps need to be taken: people must go directly to the entrance to the room, with their 2020 ticket, on the evening of the show, at the new date.
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CONCERT FRANCK / VENGEROV FRIDAY 9 JULY / 9:30 p.m.Ancient Theater
MUSIC DIRECTOR Mikko Franck
VIOLIN Maxim VengerovRadio France Philharmonic Orchestra
BEETHOVEN Symphony No.5 in C minor, Opus 67
BRAHMS Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 77If Germanic music had a golden century, it was undoubtedly the nineteenth century.
Created seventy years apart, Beethoven's Fifth Symphony (1808) and Brahms' Violin Concerto (1879) draw their evocative power from a single source: German Romanticism and its unprecedented aspirations.
Whether heralding this movement (Beethoven) or a late development (Brahms), these two works, among the most famous in the repertoire, are the quintessence of the genius of their creators.
Who better than Maxim Vengerov (Maxime Venguerov) to perform Brahms' concerto, whose extreme virtuosity stunned violinists at the time of its creation?His ample bow, his shimmering musicality and his breathtaking technique will find their perfect expression in this score as inspired as it is formidable.
This exceptional evening will be placed under the baton of conductor Mikko Franck, musical director of the Radio France Philharmonic Orchestra since 2015, invited numerous times to the Chorégies d'Orange since 2010. -
Nemanja Radulović and Double Sens FRIDAY JULY 2 / 9:30 p.m.Ancient Theater
VIOLINIST Nemanja Radulović
Double Sense SetVIVALDI The four seasons
SEDLAR Spring in Japan
RIMSKY-KORSAKOV (Sedlar arrangement) Shéhérazade symphonic suite, opus 35Winner of the Echo Klassik Prize for ""Best Hope Violin of the Year"" in 2015, Serbo-French violinist Nemanja Radulović has taken the classical music world by storm in recent years with his electrifying virtuosity, depth of expression and its daring programming, both in the studio and on stage.
The Double Sens Ensemble, formed in 2008 at the initiative of Nemanja Radulović, was born from the meeting between his French artist friends and talented Serbian musicians whom he wanted to bring together. United by friendly and family ties and united by the desire to share music, this original band which forges its identity through the meeting of atypical and very talented personalities, is already known on French and international stages.
There is no doubt that this first concert by Nemanja Radulović and the Double Sens ensemble on the Chorégies d'Orange stage will delight our loyal audience, but will also arouse the curiosity of new festival-goers.
Tickets purchased in 2020 directly from the Chorégies d'Orange remain valid, no other steps need to be taken: people must go directly to the entrance to the room, with their 2020 ticket, on the evening of the show, at the new date.
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The Truffle Market of Saint-Paul-Trois-ChateauxEvery Sunday from November 15th: Saint Paul Trois Châteaux (only for individuals)
Formerly this market was for the professional, trufficulteurs brokers. Today and in order to introduce a wider audience to this black diamond, the market is open to all lovers of all regions of this fabulous product.
The historical site of truffles and truffles is undeniably Le Tricastin. There are 60% of the national production. The Tuber Melanosporum has always been passionate, a busy story.
The black diamond was a mushroom consumed intensely, today it is a prestigious and rare product. Its woody taste and its powerful taste have crossed the times, the truffle is always in the same places, under an oak tree, in a limestone soil and a Mediterranean type climate.The truffle is classified by botanists in the family Thallophytes, it is considered the fruit of a mushroom, which takes the form of an irregular and globular tuberous covered with a kind of bark with a smooth or rough appearance whose color may vary, white, gray, black or white.
Tricastin is the Mecca of French production of the famous black truffle (60% of the national production). This prestigious "black diamond", once consumed intensely, has become rare and is nowadays a refined dish on the best tables.
Its specific characteristics have made it a product all the more mysterious or even unique. Indeed, some really do not explain his life before all underground, a black color not widespread, the woody fragrance and a strong taste.
This mushroom seems to have nevertheless found on our territory the special conditions to be born and to develop naturally: a tree, preferably an oak, a sufficiently calcareous soil and finally a climate of the Mediterranean type.
Yet nothing is ever really acquired!For the delightful Tuber Melanosporum, with its enchanting personality, will not necessarily reappear where the earth and men have generously given her what she has nourished and carries with her her secrets. But when she is there, what happiness!
The methods and vocabulary have not changed.
The Rabassiers are always accompanied by their faithful companion, both furrow truffle; it remains only to watch the attitude of the dog, his nose is never lacking, nose down, he dig the ground until the discovery of the Truffle. The Rabassier hastens to recover the truffle before his companion crusts it. The dog will be rewarded with a piece of cake.
Cavage truffles is a method not without difficulties. Because nothing indicates the presence of black diamond in the ground. Only the dog is fit for this job which requires a training. His predecessor the pig was much less docile, active and talented than the dog.
The Truffle is divided into three categories :
Extra for top quality truffles. Rounded and regular shape. Must not show any deterioration and must be greater than or equal to 20 grams.
Category I: It is a truffle of good quality with some defects of aspects in the color and the form. Its caliber greater than or equal to 10 grams.
Category II: these are all remaining truffles provided they respect a size greater than or equal to 5 grams.
To visit
The House of Truffle and Tricastin
Republic street
26130 Saint Paul Three Castles
Truffle Market (November to March)
Monday: Chamaret
Tuesday: Grignan , Saint Paul Three Castles
Wednesday: Valréas ((84)
Friday: Dieulefit
Saturday: Richerenches (84)
Sunday :Saint Paul Trois Châteaux (only for individuals)
breakout
To discover this wonderful mushroom, do not hesitate to meet truffle growers, to caver (look for the truffle!) In their company!
Events
Festivities of the Truffle: Every 2nd Sunday of February - Saint-Paul-Trois-Chateaux
Cardoon and truffle market - Montbrizon-sur-Lez
Truffles, cardoons, chocolates, poultry, oysters and wines from Coteaux du Tricastin
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Truffle Market and Richerenches Mouth MarketThe truffle market
Every Saturday morning from mid-November to the end of March
Capital of the quality truffle: "The famous tuber melanosporum", Richerenches has acquired its reputation for a long time. Indeed a strong local production as well as a particularly qualitative terroir have made Richerenches the most important truffle market!
The official opening of the market begins in November (the Saturday following November 15), brokers, truffle farmers, tourists and curious meet on the Avenue de la Rabasse and the Cours du Mistral.
The conversations revolve around a single subject: The truffle!
After setting the price, transactions can begin. Around 13:00, the street is empty while the scent of the truffle era in the streets.
This market is split in two, a market of local products and truffles at retail, and a market reserved for professionals.
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The Naturoptera: an original place in Sérignan-du-ComtatArm yourself with a magnifying glass and a butterfly net and conquer the world of our insect friends. Like the famous naturalist Jean-Henri Fabre, take the time to observe and study these small animals that guarantee the balance of our environment. Collect as much information as you can in the aisles of the permanent exhibition, take part in a workshop or a naturalistic outing.Practical information
Address
The Naturoptere
Sandstone Road
84830 Sérignan-du-Comtat
Such. : 04 90 30 33 20
schedule
The Naturoptera is open all year, except on December 24th, 25th and 31st, as well as on January 1st, Easter Sunday and May 1st.
• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9h - 12h30 and 13h30 - 17h
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The crocodile farm in PierrelatteThe crocodile farm is a French zoological park located in the Drôme, Pierrelatte. It consists of a greenhouse of 8,000 m2 and an outdoor course of 4,000 m2, where you can see more than 350 specimens of crocodilians: Nile crocodiles, alligators, caimans, etc., as well as turtles , varans and snakes.
In addition to its tourist aspect, this farm created in 1994 by Luc and Eric Fougeirol, actively participates in the conservation and protection of species by collaborating with scientists.https://www.lafermeauxcrocodiles.com/infos-pratiques/tarifs.html -
Les Baux-de-Provence: Cezanne, master of Provence at the careers of lights From March 4, 2021 to January 2, 2022The new digital and immersive exhibition of the Carrières de Lumières presents the most significant masterpieces of Cezanne (1839-1906) such as his still lifes with apples, The card players (1890-95) and The large bathers (around 1906).
Self-taught painter with 900 canvases and 400 watercolors, Cezanne represents portraits, still lifes, landscapes, historical scenes… and produces multiple versions of the same subject, constantly experimenting with the possibilities of pictorial material.
First rejected at the Salon then recognized late by his contemporaries, during a retrospective organized in 1895 by Ambroise Vollard, Cezanne is today considered to be the pioneer of modernity. Strongly inspired at his beginnings by Delacroix and Courbet, he then left his studio to turn to the Impressionists, following Pissarro's example by painting on the motif. His unique construction of forms and color and his tendency to abstraction lead him to go beyond Impressionism, to the point of influencing the Cubists, the Fauves and the avant-garde.
His painting is also of a deep and whole sincerity, maintaining the uncertainty, the passion. The visitor looks at the artist's intimate landscape: the self-portraits of his inner torment, the temperance brought by the soothing daily life in Aix, the intimacy of the studio ... The strength of the features, the play on the matter and its evolution, the permanent presence of nature, the suspension of time, the evolution towards an abstract reality of colors and shapes… Cezanne is a man through whom many pictorial dialogues are played out.
"Cezanne, master of Provence" offers a journey to the heart of the major works of the artist from Aix, following the common thread of nature towards Provence and Sainte-Victoire.
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the Gorges de l'ArdècheThe Gorges de l'Ardèche are a must, natural site of great beauty, in a particularly well preserved environment. Lovers of nature activities, escape or simple discovery will be conquered by the Gorges de l'Ardèche.
The Gorges de l'Ardèche in Canoe
If you only have to do a canoe trip in your life, it is the Gorges de l'Ardèche, as the show is great and the environment remarkable.
The descent of the Gorges de l'Ardèche by canoe or kayak is accessible provided you meet a few prerequisites: Being in good physical condition, swimming, comply with safety instructions and ensure that the conditions of descent Gorges are good .
Upstream of the Gorges de l'Ardèche, many service providers rent canoes or kayaks and take care of you at the end of your descent.
The descent of the Gorges de l'Ardèche is about thirty kilometers, in one or two days.
Two bivouac areas exist and allow to "camp" in the middle of the Gorges de l'Ardèche, knowing that camping wild (outside these areas) is strictly prohibited.
Although the water of the Ardèche is often calm and limpid, the Gorges de l'Ardèche have no less than fifteen rapids, hence the importance of not leaving his lifejacket. -
Vaison la Romaine - jewel of Roman ProvenceJewel of Roman Provence as its name suggests, Vaison la Romaine is one of the must-see sites of Haut Vaucluse.
The city, of the highest archaeological interest, is divided by the river Ouvèze.
On the right bank are two neighborhoods, the site of the ancient Roman colony and the contemporary part of Vaison.
Archaeological excavations have revealed immense and luxurious Gallo-Roman houses with elaborate interior layout.
They were decorated with mosaic floors, marble marquetry, statues, basins, atriums and private baths ...
You will see during your visit, that the art of living was already refined and that they attached a lot of importance to the artistic creation! (description of the excavations of Puymin and Villasse sites at the tourist office).
In the Middle Ages, villagers settled in height, at the foot of the castle to protect themselves from looting and invasions.
The castle is now in ruins, the Upper Town is a picturesque site to visit.
Even if it climbs a bit steep, go to the top of the Haute Ville, the panorama offered on Vaison and its surroundings will largely reward your effort!
Thus, in the sumptuous setting of Mont Ventoux and the famous Dentelles de Montmirail, you will have traveled 20 centuries of history of Comtat Venaissin and Provence. -
Isle sur la Sorgue - Capital of antiquity and flea market - Venice ProvençalWith 7 "antique villages", there are more than 350 antique dealers and junk dealers open all year round on weekends and holidays in Isle sur la Sorgue. This figure can triple at major annual fairs. They make Isle sur la Sorgue the biggest flea market in France after Paris.
Isle sur la Sorgue has many art galleries spread throughout the city.
The Sunday morning market, which is one of the most lively and colorful in Provence, the floating market in August. -
The wine routeThe most popular wine of our visitors, AOC, BIO, Côtes du Rhône wines, Côtes du Ventoux wines, Grignan les Adhémar ... its red, purple dresses ..., its white, translucent luster with flavors and scents developed under our beautiful summer sun, will transform your wine. palace in that of a worthy oenologist. Many tastings will punctuate your route, but beware! Free tasting to consume with moderation ... We wish you good roads!- Grignan the Adhémar:The four soils of Grignan-les Adhémar
The subsoil is mainly clay-limestone or sandy, with the presence of large pebbles rolled by the Rhone or terraces formed of calcareous gravel and old alluvium bordering the Rhone plain. There are 4 great terroirs:
The center: a chain of hills with sandstone soils;
The south-east: steep plain, very stony or gravelly terrain;
The west: a set of terraces formed of calcareous gravel and ancient alluvium bordering the Rhone plain;
The North :terroirs composed of large round pebbles rolled by the Rhone.
A production dominated by red wines
Red wines account for 72% of production, rosés 22% and whites 6%. This appellation affirms its personality within the Rhône Valley by the successful marriage of 6 red grape varieties: Syrah, Grenache, Carignan, Mourvèdre, Cinsault and newly introduced in the specifications, the Marselan. These are dark ruby-red wines, with red fruit coulis, blackcurrant and bigarreau; well balanced wines, frank, clean, vinous with a finish on ripe tannins. -
New Castle of the Pope - Activities in the heart of the vineyardLocated in Provence, in the Vaucluse department, our territory extends over the communes of Caderousse, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Courthézon, Jonquières and Orange.
Ideally located, close to Avignon, we enjoy a cultural dynamism. Our small Provencal villages have kept their typicality, giving to discover the authentic image of Provence.The AOC Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the first AOC created in France, offers many activities to visitors wishing to know its wines: tastings, visits of estates, food and wine pairings, discoveries of the vineyard on foot, by bike etc. We invite you to discover the many activities to practice as a couple, with friends, ... to discover in a fun way our beautiful vineyard.