Fête de la Vigne et du Vin en Provence is one of the wine festivals that anchors the Provence calendar, drawing both local visitors and international wine travellers each year. The festival is held at Multiple villages across Provence (PACA region), in the heart of the Provence wine area. It has been running since 1994, with a long unbroken local tradition behind it.
National wine-weekend coordinated across PACA, Languedoc-Roussillon and Midi-Pyrénées. Provence participation is strong, particularly in the Vaucluse and Luberon areas. Open cellars, producer tastings, vineyard walks and local gastronomy. Timed to capture the Ascension holiday tourism wave. French wine festivals typically combine producer tastings with food pairings, music, and a strong sense of place. Visitors can expect access to wines from a range of producers in the appellation, alongside food stalls offering regional specialities, masterclasses or vineyard walks for those who want to learn more, and an opportunity to buy direct from the cellar at producer prices. The event is organised by Vignerons Indépendants + regional wine bodies, which sets the tone and direction of the programme each year.
Provence is the spiritual home of dry rose wine, with the Cotes de Provence, Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence and Coteaux Varois en Provence appellations producing the bulk of the region's volume. Bandol stands out for structured Mourvedre-led reds and roses around the Mediterranean coast, while Cassis is one of France's oldest white-wine appellations. Wine tourism in Provence is well developed, combining cellar visits with the broader holiday economy of the south, and festivals here typically run from late spring through September against a backdrop of Mediterranean coastline and Provencal hill villages.
The 2026 edition is scheduled for Weekend after Ascension Thursday (mid-May 2026, dates TBC). Entry is free, with optional paid tasting passes or guided sessions available on site. Full programme, ticketing and updated information are published on the official site at https://www.lafetedelavigneetduvin.com/. Visitors are advised to check directly with the organiser for the latest schedule, as French festival programmes are sometimes updated close to the event date.
Provence is reached via Marseille, Aix-en-Provence, Nice or Avignon, with extensive TGV service from Paris. Festival visits combine naturally with the lavender fields of the Luberon (June-July), the Roman amphitheatres at Arles and Orange, the artist trail through Saint-Remy and Aix, and the Calanques coastline near Cassis. Provencal food pairs traditionally with the region's roses: bouillabaisse, ratatouille, daube, brandade de morue, tapenade, and pissaladiere from Nice. Late spring and September give the best weather without high-summer crowds.
