Excursion Avignon & chateauneuf du pape tour at Marseille

Soak up the essence of French culture, history and cuisine on this delightful full-day excursion in the Southern Rhone Valley. Enjoy a wine tasting at Châteauneuf-du-Pape, a delicious and refined lunch, and a walking tour of Avignon.

Tasting at the Illustrious Châteauneuf-du-Pape region

Make a scenic 90-minute drive to Châteauneuf-du-Pape's legendary vineyards. Established by the Archbishop of Bordeaux in the early 14^th century, Châteauneuf-du-Pape translates to "the Pope's new castle" in reference to the Pope relocating the papacy to this region in Avignon. Today, Châteauneuf-du-Pape is one of the most productive regions, with 110,000 hectolitres of wine produced annually in a region encompassing nearly 8,000 acres.

Located in the heart of the Châteauneuf du Pape AOC, the Château des Fines Roches cellars welcome you in a historic setting and invite you to taste the family-produced wines.

As independent winemakers and producers of the Châteauneuf du Pape AOC, Domaines Mousset offers you the opportunity to taste our family-produced AOC Châteauneuf du Pape white and red cuvées.

Our tasting room is a warm and friendly place, reflecting the estate and its wines. Housed in part of the former cellars of Château des Fines Roches, in the heart of the Châteauneuf du Pape appellation, it is an ideal place to discover our wines, whether our traditional or single-varietal cuvées.

Once greeted at the entrance of the estate, proceed to the Caveau for the entire explanation and tasting session of 3 wines.

Avignon, Lunch, Walking Tour, Popes' Palace

After 30-minute drive, arrive in Avignon and enjoy your lunch before discovering its history on foot on an approximate 90-minute guided walking tour. Discover the Catholic roots of this city, founded by Pope Clement in the early 14^th century and maintained with papal rule until 1791, when it officially became part of France. See the famous Pont d'Avignon of the French nursery rhyme and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Your knowledgeable guide helps you discover the manifold charms of Avignon, with its spectacular architecture and views that make it the heart of Provence's culture and history. See for yourself how the city is centered around the largest Gothic palace in Europe, the Palais des Papes (UNESCO). Avignon's medieval architecture and stature as a destination for art and culture was established with the transferal of the papacy in the 14^th century. At this time lavish sums were spent on creating the papal palace and other religious architecture. Enjoy some free time before rejoining the coach for the journey back to Marseilles.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Avignon, Palais des Papes (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Wine Tasting, Lunch, Walking Tour in Avignon

Note

Please note: This tour involves a significant amount of activity, including over 1.6km of walking (often over cobblestone surfaces) and at least 50 steps, making this tour not suitable for guests with walking difficulties or for those in wheelchairs. Guests must be able to board and exit the coach on their own. Cameras and video are prohibited at the Pope's Palace. Guests are recommended to wear comfortable clothing and expect some sun exposure. At Domaines de Mousset, vineyards and actual cellars are not visited. The whole explanation and visit is doune in the Caveau Room. Space on this tour is limited; we suggest you book well in advance to avoid disappointment.