If the family has its roots in the soil of Provence, not far from Pierrefeu du Var, it is on the other side of the Mediterranean that the adventure of these farmers began in the soul. Citrus orchards preceded the birth of the vineyard. Very famous at the time, the Ravel oranges even participated in the creation of the orangettes of the famous stéphanoise confectionery.From the 50's, François-Joseph Ravel refocuses his activity in Provence around the family cradle. The Château Montaud is restored, the adjoining land is shaped into large terraces with schist soil, the first vineyard plantations in Provence start and a wine cellar is created.Then it is the turn of Château Guiranne, Château l'Oasis and finally Château Garamache to enter the family bosom.