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Afternoon Wine Tour to Chateauneuf du Pape from Avignon

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Orange and Chateauneuf du Pape Small Group Day Trip

4 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Discover Provence’s ancient roots and winemaking traditions on a half-day tour of Châteauneuf-du-Pape vineyards from Avignon. Wind through the verdant vineyards of the Rhône Valley to distinguished wine estates in both areas to sample fine wines and learn about local varietals. Explore the ruins of the Pope's formal summer residence in Châteauneuf-du-Pape before heading back to Avignon.

Half-day trip to Châteauneuf-du-Pape from Avignon
Explore the vineyards of the Rhône Valley with your guide
Enjoy panoramic views over the French countryside from the castle at Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Visit a local wine cellar and enjoy a tasting session of the region’s famous wines
Small-group tour limited to eight people ensures a personalized experience with your guide

Why Travelers Choose This Tour

This tour includes wine tasting in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, one of France’s most famous wine appellations.

What's Included

Driver/guide
Wine-tastings in Chateauneuf-du-Pape
Transport by air-conditioned minivan (8 seats)

Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Hotel pick up/drop off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Office de Tourisme d'Avignon
41 Cr Jean Jaurès, 84000 Avignon, France

Start time

02:30 PM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

From central Avignon hop in the comfortable minivan and enjoy the scenic ride while traveling south through the vineyards of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, a lovely village in the Rhône Valley surrounded by prestigious wine estates. Marvel at the rolling vineyards that produce varietals such as cinsault, grenache, and counoise, and learn about the region’s rich viniculture and terroir. Stop at a hilltop castle to snap some panoramic shots of the Rhône Valley and visit a charming winery to taste fine wine and tour the wine cellars.

Enjoy time to purchase some traditional souvenirs before heading back to Avignon.

Chateauneuf-du-Pape

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Chateau de Chateauneuf-du-Pape

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Le Pavillon

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Chateau Fortia

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Most travelers can participate
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide.
Children under 4 years old are not allowed on tours
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Reviews

4.5

83 reviews

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Worth the time and cost!!!!!!!!

Rhonda_W, Apr 2024

The host and wineries were great! We enjoyed the scenery, learned about local history en route and then tasted some nice wines and enjoyed the tasting workshop.

Response from Host, May 2024

Bonjour, Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback and our guide Jocelyn ! Thank you for choosing A la Française! and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back soon for another memorable experience! Best regards Team A la Française !

Average tour quality

Cherian_T, Apr 2024

The guide was super nice. The venues / wineries were ok. The first one was great and the 2nd one could have been a bit more options for wines.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Bonjour, We are happy that you enjoyed your trip in Provence with our guide Florian, Thank you for choosing A la Française for your visit and we hope to see you again soon... Team A la Française!

Beautiful afternoon learning about and tasting amazing wines!

Kim_Y, Apr 2024

A beautiful drive up into the mountain area of Chateauneuf. We had a knowledgeable guide and a fun group to share tasting and lessons about the wine of this region.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Bonjour, Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback and our guide Florian! Thank you for choosing A la Française! and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back soon for another memorable experience! Best regards Team A la Française !

A Worthwhile Wine Tasting Afternoon.

John_F, Oct 2023

Our guide Sylvia drove us to two different wineries of the Chateauneuf de Pape wine region. She was very informative, friendly and humorous and provided many anecdotes/insights on our way to the wineries. At the wineries, winemakers discussed details regarding the process of producing the wines and we had tastings of several wines in each winery. It was a worthwhile, entertaining and educational afternoon. Recommend!

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Dear John, We thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback and recommend our guide Sylvia. Thank you for choosing A la Française! We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again soon for another unforgettable experience. Best regards A la Française team!

Wine tasting in Chateauneuf

Barb_M, Oct 2023

We visited two good wineries, with 3 tastes at each. Stopped by the chateau ruins with great view of the area.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Dear Barb, I read you and I only see positive feedback...I am surprised that there are only 3 stars out of 5. The main thing is that you had a very nice experience A LA FRANCAISE!

A brilliant tour - go on it !

Anthony_S, Oct 2023

I enjoyed this tour very much, the tour guide Lucille was totally amazing , friendly, outgoing, knowledgable , interesting . Staff at the vineyards were also good and the wine just fabulous. Great tour … thank you Viator

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Bonjour, We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your feedback and our guide Lucile. Thank you for choosing A la Française! We look forward to the opportunity of welcoming you again in the near future for another unforgettable experience. Team A la Française !

Lovely Little Wine Tour.

Valerie_L, Sep 2023

Learning about the region. The views and the history. The wines themselves and the tasting lesson. Comfortable vans and friendly informative guide.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Bonjour We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your feedback and for recommending our guide. Thank you for choosing A la Française! We look forward to the opportunity of welcoming you again in the near future for another unforgettable experience. Team A la Française !

Mixed feelings

Jonathan_B, Aug 2023

I think the tour guide was new, he was knowledgeable about the are and gave interesting commentary. Some interactions were a bit awkward. The first winery was a poor experience and it was the first time time the tour went there. I'd suggest more testing before making the changes. The 2nd winery was an improvement but still average. Overall very expensive to visit 2 wineries and only taste 3 wines at each.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Hello , Thank you for your response. We will pass on your feedback to our team in order to conduct an investigation on this matter. Team A la Française !

Great tour and tastings!

Eric_D, Aug 2023

Went with family and a friend over from America. Arnauld was very knowledgeable and friendly. Scenic and histpric as well!

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Hello, We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your feedback and for recommending our guide. Thank you for choosing A la Française! We look forward to the opportunity of welcoming you again in the near future for another unforgettable experience. Team A la Française !

They made the most of a...

Alexandra_L, Jul 2023

They made the most of a half day wine tour but we were left wishing we had spent the time differently. The guide was very nice and the transportation was comfortable. We spent most of the trip going through a museum with an audio guide which didn't feel like the best use of the time. That stop was also very busy and our tasting (only 3 wines) was very rushed. The second stop had more individualized focused and we appreciated the tutorial on how to taste a wine. But again only three wines to taste. If you don't have a lot of time, this will get you a taste of CDP.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Florian was a wonderful...

Patricia_D, Jul 2023

Florian was a wonderful guide with so much knowledge of the area. The owners of the two wineries we visited could not have been more lovely and helpful. They were wonderful teachers!

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Hello, We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback with us. Thank you for choosing A la Française! We eagerly look forward to the opportunity of welcoming you again in the near future for another unforgettable experience. The A la Française Team!

A great tour at a reasonable price!

laurna151, Jul 2023

Sylvie was friendly and approachable - an excellent knowledgable host! We visited 2 wineries - the first had a tour through the operational cellars, and the second taught us about what to look for in your wine when it’s poured. Both very different yet excellent! It was great for non-experts like us - a good mid-range priced wine experience!

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Hello, We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your feedback. Thank you for choosing A la Française! We eagerly look forward to the opportunity of welcoming you again in the near future for another unforgettable experience. Team A la Française!

Great winery tour!

Kristin_D, Jul 2023

This tour was a great way to experience the wineries of Chateauneuf du Pape. We visited two wineries where we learned a lot about wine production and wine tasting. We especially liked learning about what makes this tiny region so special. Our guide Emmanual was very knowledgeable, he gave a great overview of the region while traveling, and he had helpful recommendations and insights on other sights to see in Provence. We really appreciated chatting with him and his sharing of local knowledge. We would definitely recommend this tour to others!

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your trip overall. We're delighted that you had a great tour guide. Providing exceptional service and ensuring a positive experience for our customers are our top priorities. We value your feedback, and it encourages us to continue delivering excellent service to all our guests. Once again, thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again in the future and make your next trip even more enjoyable. Team A la Française !

Wine tour

Peggy_E, Jun 2023

Tour guide was very knowledgeable and informative about the area. We enjoyed visiting both wineries and sampling their wines.

Response from Host, Jun 2023

We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your feedback and for recommending our guide. Thank you for choosing A la Française! We look forward to the opportunity of welcoming you again in the near future for another unforgettable experience. Team A la Française !

Excellent Wine Tour

Monica_H, Jun 2023

Florian was a lovely and easygoing guide, very knowledgeable and easy to get along with. I learned a lot on this trip and drank a lot of wine. Cheateauneuf-de-Pape is composed of many vineyards— you visit 2 of them, one of which contains a museum and includes a wine tasting, and the other is an education in wine tasting (how to smell, how to taste, etc.). Would recommend!

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Avignon wine tour

Recto_S, May 2023

The wine tour was excellent. Our tour guide has been very friendly and accommodating. The wine guides at each winery has provided thorough information about the wines grown and processed in the region. The scenery is beautiful and our driver provided extra scenic views for photo shoots. A must do in Avignon.

Response from Host, May 2023

Terrific Tour!

Susan_P, May 2023

Lucille was a great tour guide! She took the time to explain the sights along the way and the history of the region and winemaking. Lucille is a very experienced guide and loves to teach the things she has learned.

Response from Host, May 2023

Fun afternoon at Chateau-Neuf-du-Pape

Nancy_D, May 2023

Had a great afternoon in this wine tour! We had a fun group and tried two beautiful wineries. It turned out it was our driver's first day and although he was a little late picking us up due to traffic it didn't put a damper on things. Cheers!

Response from Host, May 2023

Thank you for sharing your experience with us .We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back on another tour soon! Team A la Française ! Best regards,

Great visit to fabulous wine region

Wayne_M, Jun 2022

Very informative and scenic excursion to one of the world’s premier wine regions. The wine tastings were very good.

Response from Host, Jun 2022

Dear costumer, Thank you for your nice review. we are very attentive to customer satisfaction and do everything to improve our services and that of our guides. We hope to see you again soon in France. Best regards A la Francaise Team

Beautiful countryside, too short, audioguided tour only

Meike_W, Oct 2021

Nice countryside, but the wine museum was a walk on your own with an audioguide only. 6 wines to taste, fruendky staff. Was written it takes 4 hours, but we were back after 3 already! They could have filled that time with some photostops etc. Fruendly guard, but too expensive for what offered

Response from Host, Oct 2021

Dear John We are sorry to hear that you are not satisfied with Maison Brotte. We will bring it up to our management and review our partnership with them. Thank you for your commentary.

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