Aperitif panorama at the Abbey of Saint Roman in Beaucaire in the Gard: an evening at the summit of the only troglodyte abbey in Europe!
Wine and tapas tasting at sunset.
Aperitif on the roof of the world! Imagine a mysterious, unusual, captivating place, lost in the scrubland... the Abbey of Saint-Roman, remains of a monastery dug into the rock.
A long time ago BeaucaireHermits and then monks carved out this troglodytic abbey to live away from the world.
An aperitif in exceptional conditions 🥰
After the last visitors have left, the abbey is yours to enjoy! You'll have a pass for an intimate aperitif on the upper terrace. Discover this incredible abbey and then enjoy an aperitif at sunset at the summit; the 360-degree panorama of the Rhône Valley and the Alpilles is breathtaking...
Panoramic aperitif at the Abbey of Saint-Roman
The experience from 19 p.m. to 21 p.m. includes:
- Access to the Abbey
- 2 tasting glasses of your choice
- Wine in the presence of a winemaker from Terre d'Argence
- Fruit juice with juices from local production
- 1 individual classic or vegetarian catering box made with fresh, local and seasonal products
- 1 35cl screen-printed glass (with the adult box only)
This experience includes 2 glasses of wine or fruit juice; it is also possible to buy water (€1) and additional glasses of wine (€2,50 per glass) and juice (€2 per glass) on site.
A site of great beauty, enjoying an aperitif dinner with such a panorama will remain the best for a long time.
The winegrowers present:
- Wednesday, June 17 – Pierre Feu Estate & Mas Des Plantades
- Wednesday, June 24 – The Beautiful Stone & Tavernel Estate
- Wednesday, July 1st – Saint Louis La Perdrix Castle & Pierre Feu Estate
- Wednesday July 22 – Mas des Tourelles & Font Barriele Castle
- Wednesday July 29 – Pierre Feu Estate & The Beautiful Stone
- Wednesday August 12 – Tavernel Estate & Field of the Tower
- Wednesday August 19 – Mas des Tourelles & Estate of the Tower
- Wednesday August 26 – Mourgues of Sandstone & Mas des Tourelles
🎟️Reservations are required and can be made online or at the Tourist Office, 8 rue Victor Hugo in Beaucaire. Reservations are open until 12pm on the day of the event (unless it is fully booked).
- Access to the site is only permitted upon presentation of the entry ticket in digital or paper format. Those without proof of purchase will be refused entry.
- Recommended attire: closed and comfortable shoes, stone steps sometimes uneven to access the upper terrace.
- No smoking on site.
- Not suitable for people with reduced mobility or wheelchairs.
- No toilets on site.
| Prices | Min. | Max. |
|---|---|---|
| Adult |
24 € | Not disclosed |
| Child |
14 € | Not disclosed |
Abbaye de Saint-Roman Route de Nîmes 30300 Beaucaire
How to get to the Abbey of Saint Roman?
The Abbey of Saint Roman is a hidden gem in the scrubland, located a few kilometers from Beaucaire, in the Gard department. Although nestled in the Aiguille massif, it can be reached by following the road signs.
The Abbey car park is accessible via Chemin de la Tapie, following Route de Nîmes (it is signposted at the roundabout when arriving or leaving Beaucaire).
You will also have the possibility to park your bike.
What to do once parked?
A marked trail starts at the end of the parking lot and takes about 15 minutes to walk along a gently sloping path with steps. This trail crosses pine forests and scrubland, providing a pleasant setting, often shaded in summer.
Is access easy?
The trail is accessible to all but not suitable for people with reduced mobility or wheelchairs.
