Half day tour Pont du Gard, Orange and Châteauneuf du Pape from Avignon. Explore 3 gems of Provence on a full day tour to the the Roman Bridge of Pont du Gard, the Roman city of Orange, and the famous Chateauneuf du pape village to enjoy a wine tour.
You will drive to one of the most ancient acqueduc of the Roman world located in a beautifull setting. This bridge is listed as world park heritage by Unesco and was built by the romans.
You will then reach the Roman city of Orange for a panoramic tour of the main romans monuments. Photo stop at the roman triumphal arch and visit of the Antique theater also listed by Unesco. Orange also marks the nothern approach to the cote du Rhone, one of the most important wine regions in the south of France.
Vineyards planted by the romans were extended and developped by the Avignon popes during the 14C who creatd a new summer palace in Chateauneuf du Pape. You will discover the village of Chateauneuf du Pape and its ancient pope castle to enjoy a panoramic view on the valley. Free time to discover and enjoy a wine tour of Chateauneuf du Pape village in old 14th century pope cellars, before to walk around the place and stop in several cellars to taste wines. Chateauneuf du Pape wine appelation is made with 13 differents varieties of grapes, the main one is grenache.