Saint-Maurice-Sur-Eygues: Winegrowing and Heritage

Saint-Maurice-Sur-Eygues is a destination for travellers who want to take winegrowing, architectural history and a route through the Eygues Valley into account when choosing where to stay. The commune is bounded to the south by the Eygues; the village itself lies on a slope facing entirely south, above the river. As a gateway to the Parc Naturel Régional des Baronnies Provençales, the town also has a clear connection to the regional nature park. If you are looking for hotels, these themes can help you decide whether Saint-Maurice-Sur-Eygues fits your travel plans.

Winegrowing and regional products

The Côtes du Rhône Villages Saint-Maurice wine-growing area extends across the commune. The appellation was recognised in 1967 within the AOC Côtes du Rhône Villages. The Cave des Coteaux de Saint-Maurice also has a clearly dated history: it was founded in 1939 by 75 winegrowers. Wines can be tasted in the renovated tasting room. If you plan to attend a tasting, check the current offer before you arrive.

The Bédouin family has passed down a tradition of regional products for six generations, with a particular focus on almonds. The trade in local products began in Visan in 1833. This history of local produce complements the area’s wine connection with a distinct tradition whose beginnings are tied to a specific place and year.

Architectural history and museum

The Tour des Hospitaliers de Saint-Jean de Jérusalem, visible today, is a 12th-century structure incorporated into the Château Sainte-Anne. The château originated as a former hospital that was converted into a residence for the lords of Saint-Maurice. Its history therefore encompasses its earlier use as a hospital and its subsequent role as a lordly residence, which incorporates the tower. The Musée municipal Histoire et Patrimoine displays Gallo-Roman remains and the history of the commune. The Saint-Maurice Histoire et Patrimoine museum section was inaugurated on 29 October 2011. Those interested in cultural history will find both a medieval structure and an insight into the commune’s earlier history here.

La Voie Douce and the Eygues Valley

La Voie Douce is a route of around 30 kilometres from Saint-Maurice-Sur-Eygues to Sahune, inviting visitors to discover the distinctive features of the Eygues Valley. The starting point is by the tables at the Eygues, at the end of Chemin de Villedieu. From there, the route passes through vineyards and over slopes, following the river. Its key details provide two specific points of reference for planning a trip: its approximate length and the connection between the two towns. The route described adds a sequence of vineyards, hillsides and riverbanks. This offers a different focus from the architectural and local history surrounding the tower and museum. If you are weighing up these themes, La Voie Douce focuses on a route through the valley.

Choosing where to stay

Saint-Maurice-Sur-Eygues lies on the D94 between Orange and Nyons. This road location describes a different geographical aspect from the village’s position above the Eygues or the commune’s southern boundary along the river. The town is also considered a gateway to the Parc Naturel Régional des Baronnies Provençales. Together, these details provide a sense of the area in relation to the road, river and nature park, without referring to the same geographical feature.

If you are looking for hotels for your stay, you can start by choosing a location based on your interests: winegrowing and tastings, architectural and local history, or a route through the Eygues Valley each offer a different focus. This can help you decide whether Saint-Maurice-Sur-Eygues is the right destination before you move on to choosing specific accommodation.

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