Cairanne
7,000 Years of History · Cru des Côtes du Rhône
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A Village Like No Other
Perched on a rocky hilltop between two rivers in northern Provence, Cairanne has been inhabited for over 7,000 years. Romans planted the first vines here. Templars built the terraces. For five centuries the village answered to the Popes in Rome, not to France. Napoleon once signed a decree for this tiny commune. And in 1944, American GIs liberated its streets.
Today, just over 1,000 people call Cairanne home — winemakers, artisans, and families rooted here for generations. Its hand-harvested, 50% organic wines earned Cru status in 2016. But there's more: morning coffee at the Café de la Place, craft beer from the village brewery, sunset hikes through the vines, and stories that go back millennia.
Explore Cairanne
Wine & Domaines
20+ cellars plus the Caveau with 80+ wines under one roof.
Eat & Drink
Michelin Bib Gourmand, the village café, craft beer & pizza.
Stay
Auberge, gîtes, chambres d'hôtes, even gypsy caravans.
Activities
Vineyard trails, e-bike tours, medieval village walks.
History & Heritage
Templar towers, 14th-c. ramparts, 131 historical chronicles.
Practical Info
Bakery, grocery, ATM, markets, parking & transport.
Cairanne & Surroundings
Events 2026
Vin Mètre Cube
Young winemakers, in the vineyards. Mobile wine bar, brasero dinner, artisan cheese, live music under the stars.
€50 pp · Bottles at reduced prices
51st Fête du Vin
10 years of Cru Cairanne. 20+ winemakers, food trucks, live orchestra, and a spectacular drone show — a regional first.
€10 incl. glass + free tastings · 5pm–11pm
Village Life · Festivités · Traditions
What's happening
in Cairanne?
Village meals, concerts and summer evenings
organised by the Comité des Fêtes de Cairanne.