Vineyards and discoveries

Méditerranée Porte des Maures and Provence Méditerranée share common values and a complementary vision, and have joined forces to create an exceptional wine tourism destination, where authentic traditions blend with innovation, under the name of Vignobles de Provence& de Méditerranée, un balcon sur les îles d'Or.

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"Méditerranée Porte des Maures" has been awarded the "Vignobles et Découvertes" label, and "Vignobles de Provence, Méditerranée - Porte des Maures" joins the family of great French wine regions!

This designation symbolizes Provence's attractiveness, the typicality of its terroirs and its international image.

Created in 2009, "Vignobles et Découvertes" is the leading national label for wine tourism. The label distinguishes wineries that :

• are registered on the Provence Wine Route
• benefit from an AOC, PDO or PGI label
• practice integrated or organic farming, or even biodynamic viticulture
• are committed to quality of welcome, being open all year round and able towelcome the public in foreign languages on their physical site as well as on their website
• enjoy a remarkable terroir and exceptional landscapes
• Organize or take part in wine-related events
• offer a wide range of activities on their estate: tastings, guided tours, cellar discovery activities, oenology courses, walks through the vineyards on foot, by bike, in a 4x4, on horseback..

Their values?

• authenticity
• a spirit of sharing and conviviality
• protection of their heritage and the environment
• sustainable development of their activities

Our destination brings together two terroir designations in the same wine-growing area:AOC Côtes de Provence-La Londe and AOC Côtes de Provence-Pierrefeu.

This label, which has a dual vocation for tourism and wine, will enable players in both the tourism and wine sectors to offer a complete range of 110 complementary tourist services, ranging from accommodation and catering to cellar visits and tastings, as well as museums and festive wine events.

No fewer than 28 estates have joined the label, along with 15 accommodation providers, 12 restaurateurs and over 50 organizers of leisure activities, visits and events.

"Vignobles et Découvertes" is the promise of an original sensory experience in the vineyards between land and sea, so emblematic of Provence, with your feet in the water!

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