Pont du Gard, Roman History & the wines Châteauneuf-du-Pape
A private, guided tour of Pont du Gard with Roman history. Also visit Villeneuve Les Avignon and taste wines of Châteauneuf du Pape.
Pont du Gard, Roman history & Villeneuve Les Avignon, médiévale cité, La Chartreuse, Fort St André and the fine wine of Châteauneuf du Pape. This is an exceptional unique tour captures the essence of Provence from the Romans to the medieval times begining with a visit to Pont du Gard, a Roman aqueduct built in the 1st century which at the time was the world's tallest bridge. It brought water to the 20,000 inhabitants of the ancient city of Nîmes. From here we make our way to the delightful small town of Villeneuve Les Avignon which sits across the River Rhône offering exceptional views across the Valley to the city of Avignon. It is here that the famous bridge Pont St Bénezet once ended at the Tour Philippe le Bel, a 13th century dungeon tower. A guided walking tour with a visit to La Chartreuse and the wine growing region to the north and the village of Châteauneuf du Pape, ending the day with a relaxing visit to one of the best vineyards of the region for a visit & wine tasting.