29August2026

Ban des Vendanges des Côtes du Rhône

Place du Palais des Papes 84000 Avignon

Parade, local festival, tasting

The Ban des Vendanges des Côtes du Rhône is the festival marking the start of the grape harvest in the Rhône Valley, the main wine-related, cultural and festive event organized on the last Saturday of August.

Avignon and Vaucluse's biggest free popular event returns a few days before the start of the school year to proclaim to everyone that the grape harvest can begin.

A grand ball, an XXL gourmet market, festive and educational activities for young and old take place between 17:30 pm and midnight.

Alcohol abuse is dangerous for health.

Themes

  • Oenology

All dates and times

Opening hours on August 29, 2026
SaturdayOpen from 18 pm to 00 pm

Prices

Paid tastings

Access map

Address

Place du Palais des Papes
84000 Avignon

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