Gigondas

Things to see and do: The sculpture trail and the old almshouses at the top of the village.Chambre du Turc, a peak in the Dentelles (696 metres high). Tours of the old village, the Castle and ramparts.The Saint-Cosme Chapel from the twelfth century and its very beautiful Roman absidioles.Gigondas is a famous vintage of international renown.The vineyard which produces this great Gigondas wine, perched on the side of the Dentelles de Montmirail, enjoys a southern climate, dry with lots of sun.The red and rosé Gigondas wines are excellent full-bodied powerful wines, with a beautiful purple colour, and a certain finesse and elegance.Served at room temperature, they go well with red meat, game and cheeses.There are tastings at the many winegrowers' properties and wine cellars.Sports: Climbing school in the Dentelles, a lodge at the entrance of the village, walking, riding and mountain biking. Basketball and handball courts. Tennis courts.

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