About this tour
Spend a full day exploring Avignon's medieval heart and the Rhône Valley's wine country. Walk the old town's narrow streets, tour the Palais des Papes, browse Les Halles market, then head south to Châteauneuf-du-Pape for cellar tastings and vineyard views. An air-conditioned vehicle handles the driving between stops, leaving you free to soak in the region's history and flavours.
Highlights
- Palais des Papes: sprawling papal fortress dominating Avignon's skyline
- Pont d'Avignon: the famous bridge spanning the Rhône
- Les Halles market: covered stalls of Provençal produce and local goods
- Châteauneuf-du-Pape cellar tastings: sample estate wines in underground vaults
- Vineyard roads: drive through rolling Côtes du Rhône landscapes
- Medieval street wandering on foot through old town
What to expect
You'll start with a guided walk through Avignon's compact old quarter, taking in Renaissance architecture and narrow laneways before entering the vast Palais des Papes. After exploring the palace's chambers and courtyards, you'll stroll through Les Halles to grab lunch (your own expense). The afternoon shifts to wine country: a scenic drive takes you to Châteauneuf-du-Pape village, where you'll descend into at least one cellar for formal tastings of the region's bold reds. Your guide will point out vineyards and explain the appellation's reputation. Expect a relaxed pace with plenty of time to photograph and ask questions.
Good to know
Bring water and comfortable walking shoes; cobblestones dominate the old town. Lunch is not included—budget for a café meal at Les Halles or elsewhere. The air-conditioned coach suits all fitness levels, though the palace visit involves climbing stairs. Prams are welcome. Photo consent is requested for social media promotion.
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