Sainte Cécile les Vignes is one of 95 communes in the Côtes du Rhône Villages area making red, white and rosé wine. Red and rosé wines must be at least 50% Grenache along with at least 20% Syrah and/or Mourvèdre with a minimum 12% alcohol. White wines must be made of 80% Grenache, Clairette, Marsanne, Roussanne, Bourboulenc or Viognier with a minimum of 12% alcohol.
We knew Sainte Cécile les Vignes as a village with two very good restaurants (more about the restaurants in future posts), but didn't know anything else as we had never explored the village. So one day after lunch at one of the aforementioned restaurants, I decided to take a walk around the village.
As you wander the streets around the village, you will find the clock tower topped by its wrought iron campanile with a small bell.
The Mairie festooned with flags.
In olden times (from 1370 onwards) the village was surrounded by ramparts, traces of which can be seen to this day. There are pretty old mansions throughout Sainte Cécile les Vignes.
The Sainte Cécile church.
Memorial in front of the Sainte Cécile church honoring the Ceciliens who have died for France in wars.
The Sainte Cécile chapel which was built in the 12th century and restored in the 17th century.
On the road at the entrance to Sainte Cécile les Vignes sits this pretty, old church, surrounded by the vineyards for which the village is known.
Enjoy your visit to Sainte Cécile les Vignes. Bonne journée et à bientot.
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