Travaillan: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

In Travaillan, traces of the medieval village meet winegrowing, festivals and paths through the vineyards. Those considering Travaillan as a holiday destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment.

History and Culture

Historic Travaillan stood on the banks of the Aygues and included a castle and a chapel. The remains of the castle “Castis Trabelhani” in Vieux Travaillan, built in the early Middle Ages, include a gate known as the old archway and some wall remnants.

The castle chapel of Vieux Travaillan dates from the 11th to 12th century and is dedicated to Saint Pons. The present-day church of Travaillan is built in the neo-Romanesque style and was constructed in 1856.

Wine and Local Traditions

A small farmers’ market is held every Tuesday morning on the Place de la Mairie in Travaillan. The Domaine Martin in Travaillan offers a cellar tour with wine tasting.

The Ban des Vendanges ceremony takes place every year in August or September, depending on the ripeness of the vineyards and the weather, and marks the official opening of the grape harvest. Winegrowing in Travaillan is classified as Côtes du Rhône, Côtes du Rhône Villages and Plan de Dieu.

Travaillan and the Plan de Dieu terroir were awarded the Côtes du Rhône Villages designation in 1983. The Plan de Dieu Villages designation has existed since 2004.

Nature and Activities

Travaillan is part of the L'Aygues Natura 2000 site, designated as special protection area FR9301576. The extensive vineyards of Travaillan can be explored, allowing visitors to discover a diverse range of fauna and flora.

The cycling loop through the vineyards of Plan de Dieu between the Aygues and Ouvèze is around 28 km long, takes about three hours and is classified as easy. In Travaillan, a guided Solex tour is offered for two hours, half a day or a full day.

The cycling tour through the Plan de Dieu vineyard passes through Travaillan; parking is available along the D975 opposite the Bistrot de Pays or on the Place de la Mairie opposite the post office. The Aéroclub du Plan de Dieu offers introductory flights from the airfield in Travaillan.

Memorials and Events

The Mémorial de Travaillan – Stèle du Plan de Dieu commemorates five American US Air Force pilots who were shot down over the Plan de Dieu during the Second World War. An annual memorial ceremony at the Mémorial de Travaillan – Stèle du Plan de Dieu is organised in rotation by Camaret-sur-Aygues, Travaillan, Rasteau and Violès.

Events mentioned in Travaillan include themed meals, boules competitions, games, entertainment, dances and music.

Other places: Maubec, Le Barroux, Roussillon, Montfavet, Modène, Monteux, Richerenches, Saint-Martin-De-La-Brasque

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