JeuDivin
Pop-up of the AOP Costières de Nîmes winemakers — 9 summer Thursdays in Nîmes
About JeuDivin
The JeuDiVin are an ephemeral tasting counter organized by the winemakers of the AOP Costières de Nîmes, which takes over the Esplanade Charles-de-Gaulle in Nîmes every Thursday evening during the summer. For nine Thursdays, from July 2 to August 27, 2026, about ten different estates or châteaux present more than 30 Costières de Nîmes cuvées each week, in the shade of the plane trees facing the arenas. The tasting is accompanied by stands of local Gard products and live concerts at dusk.
The JeuDiVin in Nîmes: the Costières summer event
Every summer in Nîmes, the JeuDiVin transform the Esplanade Charles-de-Gaulle into an ephemeral and gourmet wine bar. Organized by the Syndicat des Vignerons de l'AOP Costières de Nîmes, this weekly event takes place every Thursday in July and August, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., in the heart of the city, facing the Roman arenas.
A tasting counter in the shade of the plane trees
The concept is simple and friendly. Equipped with a screen-printed glass and tasting tickets, the public strolls among the stands of about ten different estates or châteaux each week — more than 30 cuvées offered per Thursday, in the three colors of the Costières de Nîmes appellation: reds, rosés, and whites. The winemakers themselves are present to introduce their terroir of rolled pebbles and guide visitors towards the best food and wine pairings.
Wine, gastronomy, and music under the stars
Next to the tasting stands, gourmet counters offer specialties from the Gard region: petits pâtés de Nîmes, cheeses, charcuterie, sweet onion fritters from the Cévennes. Every Thursday evening, a live concert or a DJ set accompanies the evening until nightfall, in a relaxed summer after-work atmosphere.
An event integrated into the Jeudis de Nîmes
The JeuDiVin are part of the program of the Jeudis de Nîmes, the city's major summer event created in 1994 that enlivens the historic center every Thursday throughout the summer (markets, entertainment, concerts, exhibitions). The JeuDiVin are the wine and gastronomy component, organized directly by the appellation's winemakers.
The AOP Costières de Nîmes
Recognized as an appellation since 1986, the AOP Costières de Nîmes extends along the right bank of the Rhône to the gates of the Camargue, on soils of rolled pebbles swept by sea breezes. It brings together about sixty committed winemakers spread across 24 communes, who produce fresh and fruity wines, now recognized for their quality and identity.
JeuDivin — edition 2026
2026 edition of JeuDiVin in Nîmes: nine Thursdays of wine tastings from the AOP Costières de Nîmes, from July 2 to August 27, 2026, on the Esplanade Charles-de-Gaulle, accompanied by gourmet food stalls and live concerts.
JeuDiVin 2026: nine Thursdays on the Esplanade
For summer 2026, the winemakers of AOP Costières de Nîmes will take over the Esplanade Charles-de-Gaulle in Nîmes every Thursday from July 2 to August 27, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Nine tasting evenings in the shade of plane trees, facing the arenas, in a summery and friendly atmosphere.
More than 30 cuvées per Thursday
Each week, about ten different estates or châteaux will set up at the ephemeral counter, presenting more than 30 cuvées from Costières de Nîmes — reds, rosés, and whites — to introduce the public to the multiple expressions of the appellation. The winemakers themselves will be behind the stands to chat with visitors and guide the tastings.
Gastronomy and music
Gourmet food stalls will showcase local specialties from the Gard region (small Nîmes pâtés, cheeses, cured meats, sweet Cévennes onion fritters) for food and wine pairings to enjoy on site. Every Thursday evening, a concert or a DJ set will set the rhythm for the after-work until closing.
An edition integrated into the Jeudis de Nîmes 2026
The JeuDiVin are part of the Jeudis de Nîmes 2026, the city's major summer event (markets, entertainment, concerts) that enlivens the historic center every Thursday throughout the summer. The detailed musical program per Thursday for JeuDiVin 2026 will be published by the organizer on costieres-nimes.org and nimes.fr.
Programme JeuDivin 2026
2026 Calendar — 9 Thursdays
- Thursday, July 2, 2026 — 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., Esplanade Charles-de-Gaulle
- Thursday, July 9, 2026 — 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., Esplanade Charles-de-Gaulle
- Thursday, July 16, 2026 — 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., Esplanade Charles-de-Gaulle
- Thursday, July 23, 2026 — 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., Esplanade Charles-de-Gaulle
- Thursday, July 30, 2026 — 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., Esplanade Charles-de-Gaulle
- Thursday, August 6, 2026 — 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., Esplanade Charles-de-Gaulle
- Thursday, August 13, 2026 — 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., Esplanade Charles-de-Gaulle
- Thursday, August 20, 2026 — 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., Esplanade Charles-de-Gaulle
- Thursday, August 27, 2026 — 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., Esplanade Charles-de-Gaulle
Each Thursday: about ten estates or châteaux from Costières de Nîmes at the counter, more than 30 cuvées for tasting, gourmet food stalls, and a live concert or DJ. The detailed musical program per evening is not yet published as of the verification date (May 2026) — it will be communicated by the organizer on costieres-nimes.org and nimes.fr during spring/early summer.
Highlights JeuDivin 2026
- 9 Thursdays of tasting from July 2 to August 27, 2026
- More than 30 Costières de Nîmes cuvées offered each week
- Direct tasting with the AOP winemakers
- Stalls with local products from the Gard region
- Live concerts or DJ sets every Thursday evening
- Exceptional setting of the Esplanade Charles-de-Gaulle, facing the Roman arenas
Prices JeuDivin 2026
Practical information — JeuDivin
Location and access
The JeuDiVin take place on the Esplanade Charles-de-Gaulle, Boulevard de la Libération, in Nîmes (opposite the Palais de Justice and the arenas). The Esplanade is pedestrianized and accessible from all over the city center. Public parking nearby (Coupole, Arènes, Vol de Nuit). Nîmes SNCF train station is a 10-minute walk away. Bus lines T1, T2, and numerous urban lines nearby.
Hours
Every Thursday from July 2 to August 27, 2026, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Free access to the Esplanade; paid tastings at the winemakers' counter.
Prices
Screen-printed glass + 2 wine tasting tickets: 7.50 €. Refill (2 tasting tickets without glass): 6 €. Gastronomic stands at the unit price of consumables.
Contact
Syndicat des Vignerons de l'AOP Costières de Nîmes — 9 Esplanade Charles-de-Gaulle, 30000 Nîmes. Phone: 04 66 36 96 20. Official website: costieres-nimes.org.
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Where does it take place — JeuDivin
Esplanade Charles-de-Gaulle
Esplanade Charles-de-Gaulle, Boulevard de la Libération, 30000 Nîmes