Chateauneuf-Du-Pape and Wine Tasting With Avignon

Sample an inspired selection of Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines, sit for a delectable luncheon and tour monumental Avignon, whose historic center has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. Settle in for a gorgeous drive through the Provençal countryside to the southern Rhône Valley, where you’ll find the ancient village of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Discover Maison Bouachon, a distinguished winery founded over a century ago by a local barrel-maker. Although the exact wines will be selected upon your arrival, you can expect to sample classics crafted with grapes such as grenache, syrah and mourvèdre, including the winery’s signature La Tiare du Pape.

Following the tasting, you’ll proceed to Avignon for a lavish three-course lunch at celebrated restaurant La Treille and a tour of the majestic walled city. In the UNESCO World Heritage site historic center, you’ll see highlights including the imposing Palace of the Popes, which is one the largest Gothic buildings in Europe, and the remains of the Saint-Bénézet Bridge, a series of stone arches that once spanned a bend in the Rhône River. Delight in time on your own to continue your exploration of Avignon’s streets or shop for Provence’s quintessential lavender-based goods.

• Wear casual, weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes.
• Bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.