Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Five Evenings for Wine, Gardens and Pagnol
The terraced gardens at Val Joanis were inspired by the 17th-century Provencal manor which stands on the site. They’re classifed
by the French Ministry of Culture among the Notable Gardens of France. On separate
terraces you’ll find a a kitchen garden and flower garden, lots of varieties
of tomatoes, extensive herbs, pyramids of ivy, roses galore, fruit trees (particularly old varieties of apples and pears) and a collection of asters and ornamental boxwoods. Meanwhile, the chateau itself is built on the
site of an ancient Roman villa, some of whose stones decorate the garden today. In July and August, Val Joanis offers a guided visit of the winery
and gardens, with a wine and olive oil tasting, for 6.50€ per person on Thursdays
at 4 pm. Otherwise they're open for visits seven days a week: from 10 to 1 and 2 to 7 in April, May, June and September; from 10 to 7 straight through in July and August; and from 10 to 1 and 2 to 6 in October. To visit the gardens on your own is 4.50€. For info click here, or call +33(0)4 90 79 20 77 or email: info@val-joanis.com.
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Love those films that saw when very young. Would be magical to rewatch in a beautiful vineyard garden. What a beautiful idea!
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