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Wines from Châteauneuf-du-Pape and surrounding areas in 1/2 day
About this experience
⚠️ New vehicle from March 2026! Hello dear visitor, my name is Arnaud and will be your native Guide of this magnificent Provence. Among the 5 tours I offer, I take you today to the vineyards of the southern Côtes du Rhône, including Châteauneuf du Pape. There are several options: OPTION 1 • April to October (from 9.30 am to 3.30 pm): tasting of 9 minimum wines in 3 areas, including 1 in Châteauneuf du Pape to finish the tour. After the 2nd tasting there will be a picnic included consisting only of fresh produce from local farms. OPTION 2 • all year round (2pm to 6.30pm): same tour, but without picnic. OPTION 3 • all year round (from 9.30am to 12.30pm): only 2 estates, including 1 in Châteauneuf du Pape, without picnic. OPTION 4 • all year round (from 9.30am to 12.30pm): only 2 estates, only in Châteauneuf du Pape, without picnic.
What to expect
Stop 1 · 45min
After about 45 minutes drive from Avignon, stop in an area located in Beaumes de Venise or Rasteau, lands of a natural sweet wine (Muscat de Beaumes de Venise and VDN Rasteau), but also known for their red wines. Then about 15 minutes drive until the next tasting.
Stop 2 · 1h 45min
Stop in a second estate located on the Gigondas appellation area (or Cairanne or Séguret) known for its reds, but also white wine producer since 2023. Cairanne has been a red and white appellation since 2016, while Séguret is in Côtes du Rhône Villages in red, white and rosé. The tasting will be followed by a picnic consisting only of fresh produce from local farms (from April to October only, if the tour starts on the m, and if you choose the option with 3 tastings. Options with 2 tastings do not include any picnics. Then about 30 minutes drive to Châteauneuf du Pape.
Stop 3 · 45min
Tasting of Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines, known worldwide for its reds, but also producing white wines at an average of 8% each year. We will go to a family estate and renowned Châteauneuf-du-Pape for the tasting of at least 1 white wine and 2 red wines. Then 30 minutes drive back to Avignon.
What’s included
- Possibility of photos in the vineyards in Gigondas and Séguret
- April to October (morning tour in 3 areas): picnic with fresh produce from local farms: boiled eggs, tapenade, pepper cream, fresh goat cheese, fruit, fruit juice
- Tasting of at least 3 wines in each area visited
Not included
- Tips
- Picnic for the afternoon tours
- Picnic for options in only 2 areas
- Purchase of bottles of wine directly at the estate (purchases possible in all areas visited)
Tour & ticket options
Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.
Wines from Châteauneuf-du-Pape and surrounding areas in 1/2 day
2 cellars in Châteauneuf du Pape
2 cellars in Châteauneuf du Pape Duration: 3 hours Castle of the Pope: 9:30 am: pickup in Avignon 10:00: 1st estate in Châteauneuf 11:00: 2nd estate in Châteauneuf 12.30: drop off NO PICNIC
2 cellars including 1 in Châteauneuf
2 domains Rhone Valley: Tasting in 2 different areas: 1 in Châteauneuf du Pape and 1 elsewhere (Gigondas, Beaumes, Cairanne, Rasteau...) Duration: 3 hours Morning in and around Châteauneuf: 9:30 am: pickup in Avignon 10:15: Gigondas, Cairanne, Beaumes, Rasteau or Séguret 11:30: Châteauneuf du Pape 12.30: drop off
Meeting & pickup
- Wait outside the Hotel Le Bristol. Black car with Ventourism on the sides. If you are not staying in Avignon intra-muros, please contact me to arrange another meeting point.
End point
- Wait outside the Hotel Le Bristol. Black car with Ventourism on the sides. If you are not staying in Avignon intra-muros, please contact me to arrange another meeting point.
Before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Possibility to buy bottles of wine (or cartons) directly at the estate
- Possibility to ship wine directly to your country, except for Seguret and Beaumes de Venise (subject to shipping costs and taxes)
- Some areas work with importers in some countries, do not hesitate to ask for their contacts
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.