Le clos de la vigne du Pape - Photo credit: Olivier Tresson - Avignon Tourisme

In the heart of the vineyards and the Côtes du Rhône appellation

Since the arrival of the popes in Avignon in the Middle Ages, vine-growing has developed rapidly in the Rhône Valley. Today, the wines have come a long way and have now conquered a place of choice among the great French AOCs.
In 1996, Avignon became the Capital of Côtes du Rhône.

On the wine route

Discover these wines of character in numerous restaurants and wine bars in the papal city. Looking for a getaway? Follow the tourist routes of the Côtes du Rhône, from Avignon to Vienne, south of Lyon, from Vaison-la-Romaine to the Pont du Gard, via the unmissable Châteauneuf-du-Pape to discover our terroirs and our colorful wines.

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Le Carré du Palais

On the Place du Palais des Papes, the Carré du Palais is an iconic venue in Avignon, entirely dedicated to Wines of the Rhône Valley, gastronomy and wine tourism. With its École des Vins du Rhône, its Bar à Vins Oenotouristique 100% Rhône, its impressive cellar, its exceptional lounges and terraces, and its year-round events, it caters to visitors passing through Avignon, as much as to conventioneers or the regional public.

Did you know?

The one and only intra-muros AOC vineyard in France, on a site classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Clos de la Vigne du Palais des Papes wonderfully overlooks the city’s historic center and the Rhône, from the summit of the Rocher des Doms.

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