Village de Cairanne

Explore the old town as you wander through the narrow streets and calades. They'll take you to the keep, then on to the chapel of Saint-Roch, just a stone's throw from the Porte d'Autan.

Follow the ramparts that surround the village, and soak up centuries of history.

You'll then discover the three towers of Cairanne, remnants of the Templar Commandery, and the parish church of Saint-André, a blend of Romanesque and Gothic styles. The charming chapels of Notre-Dame des Excès and Saint-Geniès invite you to pause and contemplate.

Stop off at the Quenin-Constant garden, laid out on the site of a house destroyed by a German shell in 1944. The view over the valley and vineyards is a reminder that these territories belonged to the Principality of Orange on the left, the Pope in the center and the Kingdom of France on the right.

At the foot of the Belvedere, in the Notre-Dame-de-la-Vigne-et-du-Rosaire chapel, marvel at the remarkable stained-glass windows, which will enlighten your visit.

Marked by its historic past and renowned wine tourism, Cairanne is a charming village set in a picture-postcard setting.

Follow one of the many walking and hiking trails that criss-cross the commune, such as the GR4 circuit or the 'bottle' and 'magnum' circuits, and enjoy panoramic views over the vineyards and the Dentelles de Montmirail.

DID YOU KNOW?
In the Middle Ages, the small fortified village of Cairanne belonged successively to the Counts of Toulouse, then to the Hospitallers and finally to the Popes. The sovereign pontiff reserved the annual tithe, which at the time amounted to twelve barrels of Cairanne!

HIGHLIGHTS
The wine festival in July and the original 'Vin Mètre Cube' evenings, where the venue is revealed at the last minute, showcase the wines of Cairanne, classified as a Côtes du Rhône Cru since 2016.


Distance from Vaison: 15km

Population: 1087 Cairannais

Altitude: 98m min. and 187m max.

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