Madiran: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes
The Maison des Vins is located in the former priory of the village of Madiran, next to the Église Sainte-Marie and its crypt. Free wine tastings are offered there, with the selection changing weekly.
The Maison des Vins is also a meeting place where winegrowers from Madiran regularly gather to taste wine and exchange ideas. Visitors can sample wines from various estates and cellars within the appellation. Madiran is considered the place of origin of the Madiran appellation.
When planning your trip, you can also take into account the wish to rent a holiday apartment in Madiran.
Culture and History
The Église Sainte-Marie in Madiran is an 11th-century Romanesque church, classified as a historic monument and part of a Benedictine monastery. It is freely accessible; an information sheet for the visit is available.
The “Circuit de visite Madiran” traces around 2,000 years of the village’s history – from the monks to the Black Prince. The village also features the Halle de Madiran, a historic market hall built in 1679.
The Château de Perron in Madiran is a 17th-century château with a chapel. By reservation, it is possible to visit the estate, including the chapel and cellar, followed by a wine tasting.
Wine and Landscape
The Madiran vineyard lies on slopes made up of clay and gravel. It benefits both from breezes from the Pyrenees and warmth from the sun.
The “Vignes de la liberté” in Madiran were planted in 1989 and have been harvested every year since then together with the children from the local school. The vines behind the Maison des Vins de Madiran are freely accessible.
In the Madiran wine-growing region, you can take part in the grape harvest.
Nature and Trails
The “Patrimoine et vignoble madiranais” circular trail is 18.1 kilometres long and is suitable for hiking, mountain biking and horse riding.
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