Explore the old town as you wander through the narrow streets and calades. They’ll take you to the keep, then on to the chapel of Saint-Roch, just a stone’s throw from the Porte d’Autan.
Follow the ramparts that surround the village, soaking up centuries of history.
You’ll then discover the three towers of Cairanne, remnants of the Templar Commandery, and the parish church of Saint-André, a blend of Romanesque and Gothic styles. The charming chapels of Notre-Dame des Excès and Saint-Geniès invite you to pause and contemplate.
Stop off at the Quenin-Constant garden, laid out on the site of a house destroyed by a German shell in 1944. The view over the valley and vineyards is a reminder that these territories belonged to the Principality of Orange on the left, the Pope in the center and the Kingdom of France on the right.
At the foot of the Belvedere, in the Notre-Dame-de-la-Vigne-et-du-Rosaire chapel, marvel at the remarkable stained-glass windows that will enlighten your visit.
Marked by its historic past and renowned wine tourism, Cairanne is a charming village set in postcard-perfect surroundings.
Follow one of the many walking and hiking trails that criss-cross the commune, such as the GR4 circuit or the ‘bottle’ and ‘magnum’ circuits, and enjoy panoramic views over the vineyards and the Dentelles de Montmirail.
Village of Cairanne 
Village of Cairanne
Village of Cairanne 
village of Cairanne
village of CairanneDID YOU KNOW?
In the Middle Ages, the small fortified village of Cairanne belonged successively to the Counts of Toulouse, then to the Hospitallers and finally to the Popes. The sovereign pontiff reserved for himself the annual tithe, which amounted to twelve barrels of Cairanne!
