The 8 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur

West located in Châteauneuf -du-Pape designation, CHATEAU DE LA GARDINE offers a breath-taking view on the Mistral swept and sun bathed majestic Rhône river. Deeply rooted in a pebble covered soil, the vineyards look at the river and contrast with the blue of the sky. A winemaking family since the XVIIth century, the Brunel family settles in La Gardine middle of the XXth century. Always the pioneer, in 1967 Gaston Brunel bottles his wines in an exclusive flask representing the very identity of his house and went west to conquer new markets in Canada and the United States. CHÂTEAU DE LA GARDINE is a family business including 8 members representing 3 generations aiming to the future. One works there together in respect of the terroir, of the family values passed down from each generation to the following, consistently delivering excellence. The wines are marketed in more than 35 countries and prised on the best French tables.

Winemakers for 6 generations, the Mayard family cultivates 43 hectares of vines in Châteauneuf du Pape. The vineyard is organically cultivated on each side of the appellation on the four types of soils that make it up. Our cellar located in the center of Châteauneuf du Pape is open all year round. Come and discover the history and know-how of Vignobles Mayard during a guided tour of the property and a tasting of our wines. - Private Tasting Commented tasting of 4 vintages of the estate in our historical cellar located in the center of the village. Presentation of the terroirs and the history of the appellation and the estate. Duration : 45min Cost : 10€ / person - Guided Tour and Tasting Visit of the production cellars. Presentation of the history of the estate and production methods. Followed by a tasting of our wines. Personal vehicle required. Duration: about 1h45 Cost : 15€ / person

The Distillerie A. Blachère is the oldest distillery in Provence. Created in 1835, it specializes in the production of brandies, liqueurs and especially syrups. It produces the famous syrups PAC® lemon and Fun Blue®, Couleur Provence®, liqueurs of Provence old over hundred years, artisanal pastis and brandies from Châteauneuf du Pape and Provence. Tasting and sale.

The BROTTE Wine Museum offers you an unique and educational visit (6 languages), revealing all the secrets of the wine growing and the renown of Chateauneuf-du-Pape and other wine varieties of the great Rhone Valley region. You will be immersed in a memorable warm and contemporary atmosphere. Afterwards our sommeliers welcome you to taste our Chateauneuf-du-Pape wines. They will provide expert advice in the wine shop which offers our large choice of Chateauneuf-du-Pape and Rhone Valley wines. You will also discover the secret of "La Fiole du Pape", iconic bottle of our Winery since 1952. Audioguided visit: 6€/person. Free tasting of 3 Chateauneuf du Pape wines from Maison Brotte.

Domaine de Beaurenard is a family Estate for 7 generations. All of Domaine de Beaurenard’s vines (60ha / 32ha in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, 25 in Rasteau, cru of the Rhône Valley and 10 ha in Côtes-du-Rhône) are cultivated organically (Ecocert certified) and even biodynamically (Demeter certified). You can visit the vinification and ageing cellar and do a tasting of our wines.

Château de Nalys is one of the oldest estate of the appellation and is famously known for its white Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Its rich history makes it a must in your Provence vacation. Acquired in 2017 by the well-known Guigal family, 3rd generation of wine makers and merchants, Nalys offers you guided (reservation needed) or self-guided tours and of course a wine tasting experience at the end of both. Nalys awaits you. Le Château de Nalys est l'un des plus vieux domaine de l'AOC Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Son histoire en fait un lieu incontournable de vos vacances en Provence. Acquis en 2017 par la famille Guigal 3e génération de viticulteurs et négociants dont la renommée n'est plus à faire, Nalys vous offre des visites en autonomie ou guidées et bien entendu une dégustation qui vous ravira pour clore chaque visite. Le Château de Nalys vous attend, qu'attendez-vous?