An Authentic Wine Journey - Taste and Discover
While countless wine festivals dot the French calendar, the Foire aux vins d’Uzès stands apart as an authentic and intimate celebration where serious vintners meet discerning enthusiasts and wine explorers. Since 2001, this carefully curated fair has become the premier showcase for the wine production of the Gard, featuring 54 meticulously selected vignerons gathering beneath the shade of ancient plane trees on Uzès’ historic Esplanade.
You’ll find yourself in intimate conversations with passionate winemakers whose families have tended these garrigue-kissed slopes for generations, tasting wines that tell the story of a terroir where Louis XIV once grew his ‘royal vines’ and playwright Jean Racine declared the local wines “the best in the kingdom.”
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🗓️ When: Friday-Sunday, August 8-10, 2025
⏰ Hours:Friday 11am-9pm, Saturday 10am-8pm, Sunday 10am-6pm
📍 Where: l'Esplanade d'Uzès (15km from La Flânerie)
🎟️ Access: [Free entry, €4 tasting glass required]
Where to stay nearby | La Flânerie
Historic Stone Sanctuary 15km from the fashionable market town of Uzès in the Languedoc region of Southern France.
Recently renovated self-contained apartment*** on the ground floor of a traditional 17th c. Provençal village house.
• PERFECT FOR COUPLES
• A RETREAT FOR CREATIVE SOLOS
• STYLISH BOLT-HOLE
• FOODIE DESTINATION
• SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES
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The ancient stone squares of Uzès transform into France's most sophisticated culinary destination this October as Saveurs & Savoirs Festival returns. This prestigious four-day celebration brings together Michelin-starred chefs, renowned food writers, and artisanal producers for an extraordinary blend of intellectual exploration and sensory delight.
Unlike typical food festivals, this carefully curated event offers intimate chef demonstrations, thought-provoking conferences, and grand communal feasts in medieval courtyards—creating authentic cultural connections through exceptional cuisine.