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8 Dec 2026
Traditional festival

Torchlight Descent – Tain Winter Festivities

Description

Meet at the Hermitage hillsides at 6:40 pm for the grand start of the torchlight descent. A shuttle service is available, departing at 6:00 pm (registration: +33 4 75 08 30 32).

6:00 pm – Square Fellbach:
Shuttle buses arranged by the town council will take you to the starting point of the torchlight descent. Booking is compulsory on +33 4 75 08 30 32.

6:40 pm – Lieu-dit l'Hermitage:
Torchlight descent through the heart of the vineyards.

7:15 pm – Place du Taurobole:
Arrival and distribution of lanterns to children. Enjoy a musical atmosphere with the Echo de l'Hermitage brass band and the Choeur Mistral choir!

Followed by a convivial gathering with hot wine, Valrhona hot chocolate, cakes and papillotes (traditional French Christmas chocolates).

7:30 pm:
Time to indulge! Enjoy mulled wine, Valrhona hot chocolate, cakes and papillotes.

Accès
Further information
Opening

Tuesday 8 December 2026 between 6 pm and 7.30 pm.

Prices

Free of charge.

Contact
Meeting place Coteaux de l'Hermitage
26600 Tain-l'Hermitage

Updated on 07/11/2026
Through Ardèche Hermitage Tourisme

Traditional festival
Torchlight Descent – Tain Winter Festivities
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