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Provence Tour: Private Sightseeing Tour n°4

The Papal City

Villeneuve-lez-Avignon - Avignon - Châteauneuf du Pape

Short day tour - Dep: 9.00am / Ret: 3.00pm

                                                                                       Possible in full day tour

* Guided tour of the wine cellar and wine tasting included

The cardinals’ city, Villeneuve-lez-Avignon, has a unique historic heritage with the imposing Saint-André Fort, the Val de Bénédiction Carthusian Monastery and the Philippe le Bel Tower.

Having crossed the Rhône, the Papal city can be seen overlooking the famous Pont d’Avignon or Saint-Bénezet Bridge which leads to the very centre of Avignon, surrounded by its majestic ramparts. Through narrow streets you can reach the Popes’ Palace for an unforgettable cultural visit.

To complete this private tour, we’ll head for Châteauneuf du Pape, where the Popes of Avignon were highly instrumental in developing the vineyards. The Châteauneuf vineyards cover 3,300 hectares and are worked by nearly 300 wine growers. Destination to a famous winery for a guided visit of the casks and oak barrels in the wine cellars and a personal invitation by the owner to taste his best vintages. Cross the village of Châteauneuf du Pape and on to the castle at the top to enjoy a wonderful view of the vineyards, the Rhône Valley, Avignon and its Popes’ Palace, the Alpilles, Luberon, Mont Ventoux…

Contact

Tel: +33 (0)4 66 82 52 55

Mob: +33 (0)6 48 27 76 82

Prices per vehicle

1 to 3 people: 180 €

4 to 7 people: 260 €

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