Château de l'Aumerade in Pierrefeu
Keen to explore Provence’s gorgeous vineyards during your camping holiday in the Var, French Riviera-Côte d’Azur?
Tours, tasting and oenology classes…
Don’t miss the opportunity to savour the finest Côte de Provence Cru Classé wines during your camping holiday in the Var, French Riviera-Côte d’Azur!
Just a short drive from La Londe-les-Maures and around twenty minutes from the campsite, head out to discover one of Provence’s most iconic wine estates: Château de l’Aumérade in Pierrefeu-du-Var, in the heart of the beautiful Maures hills.
Founded over four centuries ago and the property of the Fabre-Grimaldi family since 1932, Château de l’Aumérade is one of the rare Cru Classé de Provence vineyards – a title awarded in 1955 in recognition of its winegrowing excellence and consistent quality.
Spanning over 850 acres of sun-drenched vines, the estate mainly produces refreshing, elegant rosé wines, as well as whites and reds expressing the rich clay and chalky soil of the Pierrefeu-du-Var terroir.
Every vintage reflects winegrowing know-how handed down through generations, combined with a continual quest for the finest quality. Château de l’Aumérade invites visitors to enjoy wine tasting, estate tours and a genuine immersion in the history of Provence and its traditions, heritage and passion for wine. It is an exceptional place, where Provence’s envied lifestyle is unveiled in all its authenticity.
Your holiday on the Côte d’Azur is also a great chance to discover the treasures of our exceptional terroir.
A Cru Classé to savour at the campsite or at Château de l’Aumérade – just take your pick!
Château de l’Aumérade hosts a variety of wine tourism activities:
- An enchanted getaway in the vines: Château de l’Aumérade welcomes you from April to October for a picnic redolent with the flavours of Provence, savoured in its historic grounds.
Every Thursday, share a delicious gourmet hamper curated with fresh, local, seasonal produce.
- A sporty or gentle excursion [quad bike or e-bike]: Head out to experience an immersive sporty adventure in the heart of the vines and revel in the beauty of the surrounding hilly scenery.
- Historic escapade: Enjoy a guided tour combining heritage and winegrowing passion.
Château de l’Aumérade’s guide accompanies you through this enchanting estate and tells its fascinating story. And of course, no tour would be complete without tasting the estate’s iconic wines, including the acclaimed Cuvée Marie-Christine Cru Classé – the Château’s flagship wine.
Provence is also the homeland of olive oil and “santon” figurines!
You will also discover:
- An exceptional private collection of santon clay figurines from Provence (little clay figurines traditionally produced in Aubagne) and the world, offering peaceful testimonies to Provençal traditions.
- The wine shop and delicatessen welcomes amateur wine buffs and connoisseurs alike in the beautiful tasting room. Foodies will also enjoy perusing the range of sweet and savoury local goodies on offer, including High Environmental Value estate olive oil, tapenades and jams…
Perfect souvenirs to take back from your stay in the Var, French Riviera-Côte d’Azur! Unless of course you decide to savour them at aperitif time, comfortably seated on the terrace of your mobile home shaded by pine trees, with a glass of rosé in hand!
English, Czech and Flemish spoken – Children’s play area
Staff trained to welcome people with disabilities
Car park and access suitable for people with reduced mobility
- Santon figurine exhibition: free of charge
- Wine tasting and walk in the historic grounds: free of charge
- Guided tour and tasting session: €18 – please book ahead*
- Picnic: €56 for two – please book ahead *
- Sporty quad bike or e-bike tour: on request, please book ahead
👉 Discover Château de l’Aumérade
* Book a guided tour, excursion or tasting session
📖 A little bit of background courtesy of your favourite campsite!
What is a Cru?
In the world of Provence wines, a Cru refers to a precise terroir renowned for the quality and typical character of its wines. This distinction is based on a specific combination of soil, climate, exposure and, of course, local winegrowing know-how! In Provence, certain Côtes de Provence AOC winegrowing areas are also classified as Crus, as is the case in La Londe!
AOP or AOC: did you know?
The AOC (appellation d’origine contrôlée) is French quality label that guarantees the geographical origin, production methods and know-how of a particular terroir. The AOP (appellation d’origine protégée / protection designation of origin) label is its European counterpart. Culturally speaking, the term AOC is still widely used in France, although it was actually replaced by the European Union in 2009.
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