Avignon and Chateauneuf du Pape
Avignon, Chateauneuf du Pape, The cellars in Chateauneuf du Pape
Starting from your place of stay, we’ll get into Avignon to visit this prestigious city, “la Cité des Papes”. You will discover the biggest Gothic Palace in the world, “Le palais des Papes” followed by the Bridge, the cathedral of the Dom and of course the beautiful centre. After a nice lunch, Deluxe Drivers will introduce you to the most famous and beautiful wines producers of Chateauneuf du Pape: Chateau la Nerthe - Château de la Gardine - Château des Fines Roches - Château de Beaucastel.Download the itinerary: Avignon and Chateauneuf du Pape
Avignon
City of history and city of theatre, the fortified city of Avignon will not leave you in different. Avignon architecture is marked by papal history. Going through any of the seven doors of the superbly preserved walls one discovers the city of the Popes. The Palace of the Popes built in the 14th century overlooks a lively square.
Chateauneuf du Pape
Châteauneuf du Pape spreads out at the foot of the remains of its fortress castle. The village looks over the plain and the 3 000 hectares of vine fields. The village is almost completely dedicated to its world famous wine "Châteauneuf du Pape". Here all the roads lead to the altar of good fine wine. Enjoy also the narrow streets with their numerous beautiful fountains including the XIV° century Souspiron fountain.
The cellars in Chateauneuf du Pape
In the XIVth century Pope Jean XXII, chose Chateauneuf as the location for their summer residences, and then decided to plant vines on the stony land which surrounded their landholdings. For a long time the wine production remained a secret but started to become well known in the XVIIIth century but it was in 1929, that it was officially recognized and bestowed with its own appellation Châteauneuf-du-Pape. This appellation means that the wine production in Chateauneuf du Pape is subject to strict controls to ensure that the 55 vineyards produce an extremely fine wine.Let yourself be driven through this unbelievable ambiance and enjoy the best address selection of Deluxe Drivers… Then, you’ll discover what can be a great “Chateauneuf du Pape” vintage.
Recommendations
Gastronomic restaurants
La Mirande in Avignon
This ancient cardinal palace has such a peaceful atmosphere, you will feel like in a 18th C Provencal house… creative cooking labelise by Michelin.
Best Quality/Price ratio restaurant
La mère Germaine
This was the name of the lady in charge of the place, here you will enjoy a nice lunch with a view on the grapes fields…
Suggestion for your day
The Wine makers museum
At the exit to the village there is an interesting little museum of wine making equipment at the Anselme vineyard. The Museum displays a large collection of wine making tools and machinery some of which date back to the XVI° century. These include a wine press, barrels and numerous cork screws.
