Châteauneuf du Pape

Treat yourself to a wine tasting in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, where you get to taste five types of wines in the former residence of the Popes.

Taste four red and one white wines as you learn about how foreign dignitaries took wine back to their homes after tasting the appellations' wines.

Discover the 13 different varieties of grape used by the expert winemakers in Châteauneuf-du-Pape to craft unique blends.

Fun fact: In 1937, the union of appellation viticulturists created the coat of bottle arms, which bears a papal tiara above Saint Peter’s keys and the inscription ‘Châteauneuf-du-Pape contrôlé,’ in gothic letters.

Indulge in a wine-tasting tour with a morning or afternoon visit to the renowned vineyards of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, accompanied by a knowledgeable driver-guide.

Enjoy the stunning panoramic views of the Rhône Valley from the comfort of an 8-seater AC minivan.

Pause and appreciate the remnants of an ancient castle along the way, once serving as the summer residence of Pope John XXII during the 14th century.

Drive to the vineyards of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, known for its world-famous wineries, and join your guide for a half or full-day tour of 2 cellars, including wine tastings.

Fun fact: Châteauneuf-du-Pape vineyards feature "galettes," large round stones, that retain heat by day and radiate it onto vines at night, enhancing grape ripening.

With a driver-guide fluent in English and French, hop on a minivan for a day tour to the vineyards in Châteauneuf-du-Pape to taste local wines.

Enjoy a scenic drive, passing by the Roman bridge Pont Julien, and enjoy free time in the village of Gordes with its dry-stone architecture.

Discover the colorful village of Roussillon, with its colorful houses, and enjoy a photo stop at Pont Julien, dating back to Roman times.

From the ruins of the Pope's summer residence, admire the sweeping view over the Rhône River valley and the hills surrounding the village.

Fun fact: Chateauneuf du Pape was one of the first wine-producing regions in France to receive the prestigious Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC) designation in 1936.