Enjoy a unique Provence wine tour departing from Avignon, Aix en Provence and nearby cities. I m a Sommelier with a Certificate from the Wine School in Paris and I organize small group custom guided Provence wine tours in English. Enjoy tasting exceptional wines at some of the most famous wineries of Chateauneuf du Pape and the Provence region.
Discover the exceptional characteristics of Châteauneuf-du-Pape by taking a visit to traditionnal wineries. Join me on a comprehensive and fascinating journey into the world of the wine maker and learn about vineyards, the wine making process and wine tasting.
The villages of Chateauneuf du Pape, Gigondas, Vacqueyras and Beaumes de Venise are located in the southern part of the famous Rhône Valley and very well known for the quality of their wines and the beauty of the vineyards.
Discover the Secret of one of the most famous wine appellation in the world : Chateauneuf du Pape. This prenium full day wine tour offers you the discovery of Chateauneuf du Pape wine elaboration, food and wine pairing in a Château located in a vineyard and a visit of the oldest Château of Châteauneuf du Pape.
Our Food & Wine day Tour offers the perfect combination of food, wine and sightseeing. It will please every food and wine lover: in the morning, join a food tour in Avignon before spending the afternoon in Châteauneuf du Pape where you will learn everything about the famous wine.
Why should you come to Provence and take a Wine Tour with Provence and Wine?
La Provence is a very diversified region in France near the mediteranean sea. Provence is also closed to the mountains and near the rhône river. The region Provence includes 4 different counties: Vaucluse (84), Les Bouches du Rhône (13), Les Alpes de Haute Provence (04), Le Var (83). The climate is mediteranean with a lot of sun but also the Mistral wind which participate to dry the landscapes.
In Provence there is plenty of Roman ruins because the area has a old history which goes back to the antiquity: Glanum in Saint rémy de Provence, the roman bridge (Pont du Gard), the roman arenes in Nimes and Arles, the theaters in Orange and Vaison la Romaine.
The landscapes are picturesques and made of Vineyards, olive groves, orchards, lavender fields, green oak and guarrigue. That is in this environement where the beautiful and notorious perched villages of Provence takes place.
The region is also known for Avignon the city of Popes which is also the capital of the Côtes du Rhône wines and ideally located in Provence to take a wine tour and visit the famous vineyards of the region like Chateauneuf du Pape, Gigondas or Vacqueyras.
La Provence would not be as well known without its excellent gastronomie and cuisine. Staying in Avignon is the opportunity to dicover the iconic markets of Provence, the good Provencal Brasseries and their Provencal specialties and also to take Food tour or a cooking class.