Provence vineyards tour example
Dear wine lovers,
Here is an example of a 5 days tour in the heart of Provence. If your are interested in organizing a vineyards tour, don't hesitate to email with dates, number of people and any important details.
Day 1 :
Meet at Avignon TGV train station in the afternoon to drive you to Château de Mazan, your residence for the week. Dinner at the hotel.
Château de Mazan, your hotel
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Day 2 :
Morning : Vineyard tours in Gigondas. Lunch in Vaison la Romaine.
Vines in Gigondas below Dentelles de Montmirail
Afternoon : Vineyard tours in Cairanne. Dinner at the hotel.
Vaison la Romaine village with its Roman ruins
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Day 3 :
Morning : Vineyard tours in Condrieu. Lunch in Ampuis (the Côtes Rotie kingdom) at Serine wine bar.
The famous Château d'Ampuis and Guigal wine
Afternoon : Vineyard tours in Tain l'Hermitage. Dinner at the hotel.
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Day 4 :
Morning : Vineyard tour in Château Pont Royal. Lunch in Aix-en-Provence.
Sainte Victoire Mountain near Aix-en-Provence
Afernoon : Visit of Château Ferry Lacombe or Golf in Aix-en-Provence. Dinner in Mondragon at la Beaugravière (the truffle kingdom).
Typical market in Aix en Provence
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Day 5 :
Morning : Vineyard tours in Monpellier area (Languedoc wines). Lunch in Nîmes.
The Roman "Arènes de Nîmes"
Afternoon : Visit of Château de la Tuilerie. Visit of Pont du Gard on the way back to the hotel. Dinner at the hotel.
The famous Pont du Gard
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Day 6 :
Morning : Vineyard tours in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Lunch in
Châteauneuf-du-Pape at the classic "bistrot" of Mère Germaine
Châteauneuf-du-pape village
Afternoon : Visit / shopping in Avignon. Drop off at train station.
Avignon, its bridge on the Rhône and old monuments
