Rhône Valley

Wine · From €35

Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Legendary wine from 13 grape varieties from pebble vineyards in an elegant bottle

Tip: Look for older vintages; they unfold over decades

Wineries, vinotheques

Food · From €10

Nougat from Montelimar

Provençal nougat with almonds and lavender honey in a festive box

Tip: Keeps for up to three months, an ideal gift

Pastry shops of Montelimar

Crafts · From €20

Provençal ceramics

Hand painted pottery from the southern valley with olive and lavender motifs

Tip: Original pieces bear the maker’s signature

Avignon workshops, markets

Food · From €15

Olive oil

Cold-pressed oil from Provençal olives: rich and aromatic, with herbal notes

Tip: Look for AOC Nyons oil, the region’s finest

Mills, markets

Wine · From €50

Hermitage

One of the most prestigious wines in France from Hermitage Hill - powerful, elegant, legendary

Tip: White Hermitage from Marsanne is a rare, refined choice

M. Chapoutier, J. L. Chave, Paul Jaboulet

Food · From €8

Tapenade

Provencal paste of olives, capers and anchovies in a beautiful ceramic pot

Tip: Green tapenade is milder, black more intense

Delicatessens and markets

Crafts · From €18

Books about Roman heritage

Illustrated albums about the ancient monuments of the Rhone Valley in different languages

Tip: Editions on the Pont du Gard and Orange's ancient theatre are available

Museum shops, bookstores

Cosmetics · From €12

Lavender oils

Natural lavender essential oil from Provence in an elegant glass bottle

Tip: Look for true lavender oil, lavande fine, which is more fragrant than lavandin

Perfume shops, markets

Crafts · From €15

Provençal fabrics

Tablecloths, napkins and bags with traditional Provencal prints - olives, lavender, cicadas

Tip: An olive-print tablecloth makes a practical gift

Markets, textile stores

Wine · From €25

Gigondas

Powerful Grenache red wine from the foothills of the Dentelles de Montmirail

Tip: Ages beautifully: its finest notes emerge over five to fifteen years

Gigondas Wineries

Food · From €14

Truffle Honey

Honey with black truffle from Drome - an exquisite confiture for gourmets

Tip: Pairs perfectly with Picodon goat’s cheese

Local markets and delicatessens

Cosmetics · From €6

Olive Oil Soap

Natural soap with olive oil and lavender from Provencal soap factories

Tip: Look for products by local Avignon soapmakers

Markets, craft shops

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Directly from producers, at Provençal markets and Lyon delicatessens Many wineries arrange delivery Lyon Airport has duty-free local wines Look for AOC and AOP labels, which guarantee origin and quality