North of Avignon in the Rhône Valley the village of Beaumes de Venise (84 Vaucluse, Provence PACA) is internationally famous for its lush dessert wine – Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise. Stay in a Beaumes de Venise B&B – Mas du Tilleul
Mas du Tilleul B&B is owned by vignerons Claire and Alain Morizot and is set among the vineyards, with a garden and swimming pool. Very comfortable bedrooms and en-suite shower. Terrace with great views over the vines.
Beaumes-de-Venise is one of the named villages of the Côtes du Rhône wine region.The village gives its name to a sweet wine appellation, Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise. It also gives its name to a dry red wine, formerly Côtes du Rhone Villages Beaumes-de-Venise, now AC Beaumes-de-Venise. Planted on narrow terraces, known as “restanques” or “faysses“, and supported by walls, the muscat vines have shaped the region’s landscape – Beaumes-de-Venise muscats are golden in colour, with a nose of flowers and tropical fruits.
Nearby are several famous wine villages such as Vacqueyras and Gigondas.
for more info and to check availability at this Beaumes de Venise B&B see Mas du Tilleul
nearby alternative vineyard hotel: Domaine de Cabasse at Seguret
airport: Marseille Provence MRS 77km/48 miles
somewhere to stay? ferry? trains?, car hire?
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The word “beaumes” comes from the Provençal word bauma meaning “cave” or “grotto”. The surrounding hills have many of these caves that were inhabited during the Iron Age.The village gives its name to a sweet wine appellation, Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise. It also gives its name to a drier red wine, formerly Côtes du Rhone Villages Beaumes-de-Venise, now AC Beaumes-de-Venise.
