HARVEST TIME CHÂTEAU MONTPLAISIR

HARVEST TIME CHÂTEAU MONTPLAISIR
France

Chic & Ethic

Capital of the Enclave des Papes region, Valrèas is classified as a "green holiday resort". The diversity of landscapes is incredible, between famous vineyards, fields of lavender and olive trees which alternate in a landscape of hills, at the foot of the Alps.

Home to the Merles des Rochettes family, Château Mont-Plaisir was built at the end of the 17th century and now offers five luxury guest rooms and a two-bedroom flat.

Set against the top of a wooded hill, it overlooks the Valréas plain. Facing west, it offers a beautiful 180° view of the Ardèche and the foothills of the Massif Central.

From

920€

Length of stay

5 days/4 nights, 6 days/5 nights

Minimum number of participants

Privatized trip from 2 persons

Customisable programme

Highlights

A winegrowing estate attached to the terroir and its environment, offering organic wines.
Wine tasting
Harvest morning
Local cuisine

Programme
Rates
Practical information
The human trip plus

Day 1 to 5

Valrèas, Château MontPlaisir

At harvest time

We propose a stay in the red room, located in the wing away from the terrace, with a view on the roofs of the old town of Valréas. It is a double room, with 200×180 beds, a bathroom and a separate toilet, as well as air conditioning.

The stay will include breakfast and dinner, prepared and served on the terrace surrounding the swimming pool, with a superb view of the Ardèche Mountains in the distance.

Taste the cuisine created with products supplied by local producers, vegetables and fruit in season.

As part of your stay, a visit to the cellar and tasting of our wines is planned.

The beginning of September is harvest time. We suggest you take advantage of this. You will take part in a morning with their team of grape-pickers, you will discover the organisation and the particular rhythm of the harvest, these exceptional terroirs and the richness of the sharing of the team of grape-pickers.

The winemaker will describe the differences between Viognier and Marsanne, between Grenache and Syrah, and will show you the plots of land planted with rolled pebbles, high on the Vinsobres plateau, at an altitude of 500 m. This morning will conclude with a picnic shared with the grape pickers on site.

Price for 2 people from 920€ for a 4 night/5 day stay. 1100€ for 5 nights/6 days and 1200€ for 6 nights/7 days

- Based on 2 participants

This price includes .

Half board accommodation: breakfast and dinner
A visit to the winery and tasting of the estate's wines
Free harvest morning and picnic if booked during the harvest period in September

At your expense :

Comprehensive cancellation insurance
Drinks during meals
Meals not clearly mentioned
Personal expenses and activities not explicitly mentioned in the programme
Any other excursions or expenses not mentioned in the price

For a group request (from 10 people) or to customize your trip, please contact us.

Comfort

Château Mont-Plaisir is a private mansion built at the end of the 17th century by a noble family from Avignon. Located in Provence, in the heart of the Enclave des Papes, in Valréas, in the north of the Vaucluse, about 35 kms from the "Autoroute du Soleil", it is built on a hillside, facing west, which offers breathtaking sunsets over the Ardèche mountains in the distance.
The ground floor is made up of a series of beautiful living rooms, lounge, relaxation area, equipped kitchen and dining room. From there, you can access directly to the vast larch wood terrace which surrounds the large heated swimming pool, with its original octagonal shape.
The five rooms on the first floor are large and luxurious, combining modern comfort with antique furniture, each with its own bathroom and toilet. The very comfortable bedding is 180 by 200. Each room has been linked to one of the wines of the Chateau Mont-Plaisir range, using the warm tones of each of their labels.
You will be accommodated in the red room, located in the wing away from the terrace, with a view of the roofs of the old town of Valréas. It is a double room, with 200×180 beds and a separate bathroom and toilet, as well as air conditioning.

Climate and equipment

It's still summer in September! The climate is still very pleasant in this region.

Formalities

Check-in time is 5pm.
Check-out time is before 11am

The + humans trip

- Enter the world of wine tourism and discover the wines of this beautiful country and all their know-how. Building on the identity and reputation of the red wines, the Vinsobres appellation d'origine contrôlée was recognised in 2006. Château Mont-Plaisir has embarked on an environmental approach by obtaining organic certification for its grapes and wines. From 2019 onwards, as soon as the conversion period is over, all vintages will be certified organic.