Vercheny is a commune in the Drôme department in southeastern France. Continue reading... From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Historic Sites Attractions In Vercheny
1. Pont du GardVers Pont Du Gard The Pont du Gard is an ancient Roman aqueduct that crosses the Gardon River near the town of Vers-Pont-du-Gard in southern France. The Pont du Gard, built as three tiers of archways to bring water to the city of Nîmes, is the highest of all elevated Roman aqueducts, and one of the best preserved. It was added to UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites in 1985 because of its historical importance. The aqueduct bridge is part of the Nîmes aqueduct, a 50-kilometre system built in the first century AD to carry water from a spring at Uzès to the Roman colony of Nemausus . Because of the uneven terrain between the two points, the mostly underground aqueduct followed a long, winding route that called for a bridge across the gorge of the Gardon River. The bridge has three tiers of arches, stands ... From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Vercheny Videos
Wine Festival near Carcassonne
Well it's really more than a wine festival. Les Ampelofolies c'est des fetes du nez! But primarily named after ampelography, the study of identifying vines based on visible characteristics.
But we celebrated all things wonderful to smell. The fresh fruits and vegetables, local cheeses, smoked meats, and WINE of course. Bands and companies play good ol' French tunes like Down by the Riverside... or do they?
I hope you enjoy this little collage of the events that took place in Moussoulens. It was a fun day (if a little cold) and a good way to recuperate from the epic windstorm that hit the day before.
Music by Les Enjolineurs. Check out the tiny trumpet. I wish the video quality was better. It is really small. Also, some sweet facial hair that is hard to make out in the youtube video.
As always, more wine and guingette info at the O'Vineyards website ovineyards.com