DOMAINE DE LA VÈNE JOURNAL
Notes from the Domaine
Stories, guides, and seasonal notes from Domaine de la Vène, including the region, the estate, and the people who visit.
From Vineyard to Table: Eating and Drinking Well in the Languedoc
The Languedoc is, before anything else, a region that takes food and wine seriously. This isn’t the polished, self-conscious food culture of Paris or even Provence, it is something earthier and more unassuming - which is what makes it so good.
The Art of a Slow Summer in the South of France
Part of the appeal of the South of France has always been the pace of life, where days unfold more slowly and are shaped less by schedules and more by the landscape.
Watching the Tour de France from Domaine de la Vène
The Tour de France, one of the world’s most prestigious bicycle races, passes close to us this year during Stage 4, between Carcassonne and Foix.
Beyond Carcassonne: Villages, Vineyards & Landscapes We Love
Most visitors to this part of southern France know Carcassonne for its famous medieval citadel, but the wider region beyond the city is what makes a stay at Domaine de la Vène so rewarding.