Provence Attractions
Chateauneuf du Pape, Avignon
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a medieval village on the side of a
hill, dominated by the ruins of an ancient château towering
above. The château was the pope's summer retreat from the
Palais and although all that remains are the foundations and two
outer walls, it is still an imposing sight and a wonderful
viewpoint. The village below is a maze of well-restored medieval
buildings and narrow streets that weave around the hillside. Today
life in the village often involves working in the surrounding
vineyards or selling the famous wine to the many tourists who
visit.
Address: The village is 11 miles (18km) north-east of Avignon.
