Fête des Vins des Coteaux-d'Aix-en-Provence is one of the wine festivals that anchors the Provence calendar, drawing both local visitors and international wine travellers each year. It is held at Rognes in 13840, in the heart of one of France's most distinctive wine areas. It is an annual event with an established local audience and a consistent place in the regional calendar.
A lively village wine night celebrating the Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence appellation, with tasting stands, food options and a late-evening festive atmosphere in the village of Rognes. Focused on the rosés, reds and whites of this Mediterranean appellation, extending north-east from Aix. 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 Syndicat des Vignerons des Coteaux-d'Aix-en-Provence, 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 18 July 2026. Cost details: Paid (tasting pass; glass on site). Full programme, ticketing and updated information are published on the official site at https://www.coteaux-aix-provence.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.
