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Chêne Bleu – La Verrière PROVENCE, FRANCE
High in the Dentelles de Montmirail near Avignon, La Verrière is a medieval wine estate reimagined as a sanctuary for hospitality, and home to the acclaimed Chêne Bleu wines. Here, culinary expression is shaped by a restored medieval kitchen garden, pioneering ecological commitments and the talent of executive chef Guillaume Delauné. The villa’s culinary philosophy is guided by
Ecotable, a French certification for sustainable cuisine. Awarded its first Ecotable ‘macaron’ in 2025, La Verrière champions responsible sourcing, waste reduction and the use of local and organic ingredients, including lamb raised by the estate’s shepherd, whose flock plays a vital role in tending to the regeneratively managed vineyard. These ecological practices elevate both environmental stewardship and gastronomic excellence. One of the estate’s most immersive offerings is its
Sustainable Cooking Class, a three-hour, hands-on introduction to Provençal cuisine. The experience begins in the kitchen garden, where participants harvest their own ingredients before moving into the kitchen itself. Under chef Guillaume’s
guidance, guests prepare a three-course menu featuring produce from the garden and regional artisans. The class concludes with a meal, served indoors or on the terrace, paired with Chêne Bleu’s award-winning organic wines. Other signature experiences include the
Provençal Picnic for Two, which offers a refined yet rustic selection of artisan cheeses, local charcuterie and garden vegetables to enjoy among the vines; Le Chênobox, inspired by the Japanese bento tradition, which highlights seasonal produce and regional delicacies; and the Farm to Fork Table du Potager Lunch, showcasing the estate’s organic honey, olive oil and garden harvest. What’s more, on select occasions, chef Guillaume
collaborates with other leading chefs to honour the hyper-seasonal flavours of the Ventoux region. These events include a vineyard and cellar tour followed by a spectacular lunch paired with Chêne Bleu wines. Across every experience, guests are invited not only to taste Provence but to understand it, through its seasons, its growers and its enduring traditions.
DON’T MISS Enjoy a glass of Chêne Bleu wine and a platter of regional produce while looking out over the estate and Mont Ventoux at sunset
Need to know
KEY FEATURES • Restored medieval wine estate & vineyard in the heart of the forest
• Organic walled kitchen garden • Professional teaching kitchen & culinary spaces
• Scenic outdoor terraces overlooking Mont Ventoux
KEY ACTIVITIES • Sustainable Provençal cooking classes • Farm to Fork Table du Potager lunches
• Apéro Bleu sunset gatherings
GET IN TOUCH
chenebleu.com +33 4 90 10 06 30
reservations@chenebleu.com
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