La Cave du Bouffart Avignon

La Cave du Bouffart Avignon

La Cave du Bouffart, Avignon is known for its exotic Provencal wines. In Avignon, the main shopping street is rue de la Republique where Monoprix department store, FNAC and many other well known brands are found. Several modish boutiques line rue Joseph-Vernet. It is to the east of rue de la Republique, opposite the main tourist office. Avignon is an ideal place for buying presents. You can but Provencal specialties like olive oil, lavender, brightly printed fabrics, sugared fruits, chocolate and fig or melon jam. And you can choose from a good selection of regional wines La Cave du Bouffart , which is located at 14 rue des Fourbisseurs.

You will learn a lot about the history of Provence if you know about the wines made here. This province has the most ancient vineyards of France. Around 2600 years ago, the Greeks from Phocee , founded the Greek colony of Marseille and introduced the grape plants and the techniques of wine making to the locals. Much later the vineyards were widely developed by the Romans. In the Middle Ages, monastic communities continued with wine making important incomes from their vineyards. Saint Victor Abbey in Marseille, Silvacane Abbey in the Luberon, and the Lerin Abbey near Cannes must be mentioned in this context. Vineyards flourish in poor soil conditions, enough sunshine the whole year round, mistral and a good rainfall.

Among the eleven appellations of Provence, some are very celebrated such as the labels of the southern Rhone Valley . And others are worth discovering. But perhaps with your hectic tour, you may not find the time to discover the vineyards of Provence. But good selection is found at La Cave du Bouffart . Almost all the wines of Provence are represented here, some of the most exotic ones should be on your buying list. Be prepared to make wise choices, the unending list of wines might confuse you!

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