Avignon and Châteauneuf du Pape from Marseille

Discover Avignon, the city of the popes and Châteauneuf du Pape, a small village renowned for its wine. In Avignon, the major site is the huge Pope's palace, the biggest gothic palace in the world. I will tell you of the grand life under the seven French popes who built a miniature Vatican during their rule here. The second point of interest is the St Bénézet Bridge. This legendary bridge is a significant symbol of the history of Avignon, famous throughout the world due to the beloved children's song "Sous le Pont D'Avignon". Avignon welcomes a big summer festival of theatre every year. Then you will discover the village of Châteauneuf du Pape, famous for its wine. The vineyards date back from the 14th, time when the popes established in Avignon. Châteauneuf du Pape is a famous French wine Appellation. It represents the beginning of the Côte du Rhône area, known for its full bodied red wines. We can easily book a wine tasting in advance in one the numerous vineyard of the village.