Nestling below the beautiful medieval Luberon village of Menerbes, is the impressive Domaine de la Citadelle, where you can explore the cellars and, of course, taste its award-winning wines, reflecting the aura and scented scenery of their terroir – it is best visited in spring when it emerges from a sea of cherry blossom. The Domaine has another attraction - it houses a unique private collection, in its musée du tire-bouchon (corkscrew museum), of more than 1,000 corkscrews (apparently an English invention) from around the world, from the 17th century to the present day, and ranging from the whacky to the exquisite. Some surprising and unforgettable exhibits.
Domaine de la Citadelle, 84560 Menerbes.
+33 4 90 72 41 58
www.domaine-citadelle.com
Google map: tinyurl.com/y6gq545
www.avignon-et-provence.com/museums/corkscrews-museum/
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