Where life is lived through its history & traditions and the Rhône valley wines
Avignon for 70-odd years of the early 1300s was the centre of the Catholic world. The skyline a magnificent urban landscape, overlooks the city, river Rhône, and Rocher des Doms presenting an exceptional set of monuments that includes the Saint Bénezet Bridge - the famous Pont d’Avignon, the Ramparts, Petit Palais, Cathedral & walls of the Popes’ Palace flanked by four mighty towers.
Start with a visit to the Palais, gardens & bridge before a short drive to the wine country of Châteauneuf du Pape. Châteauneuf du Pape is at the heart of a region full of history, culture and joie de vivre. A unique, magical place that appears on the hill like an island rising out of a sea of vines. At the summit the vestiges of the ruined château – wall, tower & lower hall built by the popes in the 14th century as a summer residence to escape the city heat of Avignon. It was the popes who planted the town's first vineyards.
In the afternoon visit two different vineyards - first Château Fortia whose history dates back to the 17th century & in the 19th century under the ownership of Baron Le Roy, created France's first AOC (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée) the world standard for wine. Next to a nearby winemaker with an 8-ha vineyard based exclusively on the appellation owned by five generations of wine producers. Introducing you to the iconic wines established in the 1880s where tradition is enhanced by modernism & excellence, with wine tasting too.
Experience Highlights
Local Guide:
Experience duration
8 Hours 0 Minutes
Number of wineries visited
2
Wine types tasted
- Red Wine
- White Wine
Sights on the tour
- Vineyards
- Winery
- Cellar
- Tasting Room
- Other Estate Areas
Transport included?
Yes, all transport included
Accommodation included?
Not included
Food included?
Not included
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Location
Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhone, France
Experience starting point
Aix-en-Provence, Marseille or Avignon - we will collect you from your hotel or villa and within a 15km radius of each town
Experience ending point
The same as starting point
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