Avignon and the Palais des Papes & the winemakers of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, discover what connects them from the 14th century to modern times. Avignon for 70 odd years of the early 1300s was centre of the Catholic world. The skyline a magnificent urban landscape, that includes the Saint Bénezet Bridge - the famous Pont d’Avignon, the Ramparts, Petit Palais, Cathedral and walls of the Popes’ Palace flanked by four mighty towers. Start with a visit to the Palais before a short drive to wine country.Châteauneuf du Pape is at the heart of a region full of history, culture and joie de vivre. A unique magical place that appears on the hill like an island rising out of a sea of vines. First Château la Gardine, owned by the Brunel family since 1947 and then Château Fortia, a family Château that can trace its history back centuries and who played a big part in creating the AOC in 1936. Cellar visits and private tastings of award winning AOC wines & vintages, red's and lesser known white wines.