day trips & excursions
Avignon and surroundings | Land & Gastronomy | Visit of vineyards + wine tasting

Prestigious wines and famous sites

Description
 

For a day in an air-conditioned minibus,

 

We propose you discover the former roman colony of Orange and the prestigious wines of Châteauneuf du Pape.

 

Between culture and gourmet food, our area has so much to offer!

Program / Schedule of the day

You will start this promenade by the visit of the city of Orange

This city contains two important markers of the Roman era, on the Unesco world heritage list:

-          The Arc de triomphe, symbol of the glory of imperialism, and,

-          The Antique Theater, dating from the 1st century, the best conserved in Europe.

(entry fee and audio-guide included).

 

Then you can continue through the vineyards of Châteauneuf du Pape.

A panoramic view of this exceptional territory can be admired from the ruins of its castle (former summer residence of the Popes).

A wine sampling is planned (red and white), in one of the caves of Châteauneuf du Pape, call the "area with 13 grape varieties".

You will learn, through wine sampling, the history and knowledge of the grape grower.

 

Thursday in Orange, you will enjoy your free time to booths of the Provençal market.  

Useful informations
 

A roadbok will be given to you to indicate where and when to meet.

Public: General public

Level: All levels

Minimum number of participants: 2

Duration: 4h to 5h –

From April 1st to October 31st, from 9 :00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. on Thursdays and from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Mondays, Saturdays and Sundays.

From November 1st to March 31st, from 9 :00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Thursdays and from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Mondays and Saturdays.

Rate for adults: €60/person.

Children’s rate: €30/children under 12 years old & free for children under 4 years old.

Car seat or booster available for free upon request.

Valid

Year round

Optionally

Option of making a reservation in a carefully selected restaurant with local cuisine for an extra fee.

 

Picnic baskets are also available.

 

(Consult us for rates)

Situation
 

This theme day occurs in Orange and its surrounding vineyards.

To obtain more information on the Orange area click here

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Summary
Accommodation

Not included

You may reserve the lodging of your choice in the vacation rental columns, hotels and B&Bs.

Restoration

Not included

Organization of lunch at a restaurant or a picnic basket.

(Consult us for rates)

Supervised

Private driver

 

He will accompany you in an air-conditioned minibus for 8 people.

This price includes

Transportation in an air-conditioned minibus for 8 people with driver/guide.

 

Entrance to the Orange Antique Theater and audio-guide.

 

Wine sampling.

This price does not include

Lodging

Personal expenditures

Meals and drinks.