La Commanderie de Peyrassol is a Wine Lover’s Paradise

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If you love wine, art, and history, then this winery in the south of France is paradise. In this video, we travel to La Commanderie de Peyrassol in France’s Provence region. Home to a large art collection, a Michelin star restaurant, and a wide selection of wines, this historic estate is a must-visit French destination.

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00:00If you love wine, art, and history, you need to visit this winery in the south of France.

00:04La Commanderie de Parisot is a stunning estate founded by the Knights of Templar in 1204.

00:10These days, it's home to a winery producing world-class white, red, and rosé wines.

00:14Stay in one of their gorgeous guest rooms and start the day with a dip in the pool,

00:18surrounded by nature. We took a tour of the vineyards. They have hundreds of

00:22olive trees on the property and press their own olive oil. Then headed into the production

00:26room to see the many aging vessels used to make their diverse range of wines.

00:31Parisot's owner is an avid art collector, particularly contemporary art,

00:35and his extensive collection is on display in curated exhibits in their galleries,

00:39as well as throughout the property within the vineyards and forests, which can be explored

00:43on a bike tour. Tucked in the middle of the vineyards is their Michelin-starred restaurant,

00:47Chez Jeunet, which serves elegant dishes highlighting in-season produce grown on the property.

00:53Enjoy it, of course, with a glass of rosé.

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