A stay in Provence
B&Bs and holiday cottages for exploring Châteauneuf-du-Pape and its surrounding vineyards.
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10 properties: B&Bs, holiday cottages and rentals
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Le Thor
Charming Bed and breakfast
Near L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, four spacious, individually decorated rooms bring a contemporary touch to a Provençal farmhouse. Generous proportions, textures and colours create a welcoming interior. A house looking out onto the countryside, for exploring the Luberon and unwinding in the shade of mature trees.
Places to explore Isle sur la Sorgue · Avignon · Chateauneuf du Pape · Fontaine de Vaucluse
Althen des Paluds
Charming Bed and breakfast
In Althen-des-Paluds, an 18th-century country house offers five air-conditioned rooms, including a suite and a room with a kitchen and terrace. Provençal décor and comfortable sitting rooms preserve its country-house feel. Well-being has its place here, with on-site massages and outings to Avignon, Mont Ventoux and the Pays des Sorgues.
Places to explore Isle sur la Sorgue · Avignon · Vacqueyras · Châteauneuf du pape
Vedène
Charming vacation rental
In Vedène, near Avignon, this family house sleeps up to nine in four ochre-toned bedrooms. Large living spaces, handcrafted furniture and shaded terraces create a comfortable setting for holidays together. The enclosed garden and nearby canal offer quiet surroundings close to the City of Popes.
Places to explore Avignon · Isle sur la Sorgue · Châteauneuf du Pape · Orange
Laudun
Charming bed and breakfast
In Laudun, three spacious, air-conditioned rooms occupy a former 17th-century silkworm farm. Wood, natural materials and unusual details give each its own identity, combining old character with contemporary décor. The river, mature trees and seasonal cooking make this an intimate base for exploring the Gard provençal and its vineyards.
Places to explore Châteauneuf du pape · Avignon · Pont du Gard · Vallée du Rhône
Piolenc
Charming Bed and breakfast
In Piolenc, four rooms and a suite with individual décor occupy a Provençal farmhouse dating from 1815. Bright interiors, patios and shared spaces give the house a friendly atmosphere. A welcome tailored to cyclists and seasonal cooking complement outings around Orange and the vineyards of the Rhône valley.
Places to explore Orange · Châteauneuf du Pape · Gigondas · Vallée du Rhône
Roquemaure
Charming bed and breakfast
In Roquemaure, three carefully decorated rooms occupy an 18th-century farmhouse renovated for guests. A shared kitchen, terrace and relaxation spaces give the stay a friendly, independent feel. A quiet address in the village for exploring the Côtes du Rhône vineyards and visiting Avignon, Orange or the Pont du Gard.
Places to explore Chateauneuf du pape · Avignon · Orange · Pont du Gard
St Saturnin lès Avignon
Charming Bed and breakfast and holiday rental
In Saint-Saturnin-lès-Avignon, five spacious rooms and a holiday rental for three welcome travellers to a Provençal farmhouse. Warm décor and terraces facing the trees create a comfortable place to unwind. A friendly home for discovering Avignon, the villages of the Pays des Sorgues and the vineyards of the Vaucluse.
Places to explore Avignon · Isle sur la Sorgue · Châteauneuf du Pape · Fontaine de Vaucluse
Le Pontet
Charming bed and breakfast and holiday rental
Just outside Avignon, two individually decorated rooms welcome travellers to a 19th-century farmhouse. Stone walls, shaded terraces and quiet sitting corners preserve the pace of a country home. A simple, friendly address for exploring the City of Popes and breaking a journey near the ViaRhôna cycle route.
Places to explore Avignon · Châteauneuf du pape · Vacqueyras · Orange
Sarrians
Charming bed and breakfast and holiday rental
In Sarrians, five spacious rooms and a holiday rental for four occupy a former wine farm. Country-chic style combines stone, selected furniture and contemporary touches in a warm atmosphere. Between vineyards, Mont Ventoux and the Dentelles de Montmirail, combine rest, walks and discoveries of Vaucluse wines.
Places to explore Vacqueyras · Orange · Châteauneuf du pape · Vaison-la-romaine
Châteauneuf de Gadagne
Charming Bed and breakfast
In Châteauneuf-de-Gadagne, five bright rooms named after grape varieties tell the story of a wine-growing family home. Individual décor and thoughtful comforts create an intimate atmosphere. Breakfast beneath the hackberry tree and quiet moments in the glass-roofed room invite a longer stay between Avignon and the Pays des Sorgues.
Places to explore Avignon · Châteauneuf du pape · Isle sur la Sorgue · Vacqueyras
Châteauneuf-du-Pape occupies a hill on the left bank of the Rhône, north of Avignon. The village is inseparable from its vineyards, but it is also worth discovering for its streets, viewpoints and the remains of the papal castle, visible above the vines.
In the 14th century, when the popes resided in Avignon, John XXII ordered the construction of the castle of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, of which imposing wall sections remain. Vines were already part of these slopes: they have shaped the village’s history ever since and give the site its singular link between papal memory and a major wine landscape.
The vineyard is known for its rolled pebbles, deposited by the ancient Rhône. They store heat and contribute to the identity of the wines. The mistral, varied soils and sunshine give the appellation a strong personality within the southern Rhône Valley.
Châteauneuf-du-Pape is among the first AOCs recognised in France and remains one of the great appellations of the Rhône Valley. Visiting estates helps understand the role of grape varieties, soils and winemaking choices beyond the reputation of the name alone.
Staying near Châteauneuf-du-Pape makes it easy to combine tastings, cellar visits, Avignon, the Roman theatre in Orange and wine roads towards Gigondas, Vacqueyras or the Dentelles de Montmirail.
Explore Roman Orange, from the Triumphal Arch to the ancient theatre, on another outing during your stay.
Vineyard roads also lead towards Courthézon and Bédarrides, offering further stops within the Rhône Valley area.
Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a beautiful summer destination, when terraces, cellars and wine routes are lively. Spring and autumn bring milder temperatures and a different light over the vineyard landscapes. Late summer and early autumn are important periods in the vineyards. The atmosphere is especially interesting, but tastings and visits should be booked in advance as estates are busy.
Châteauneuf-du-Pape lets you stay close to the wine estates while remaining within easy reach of Avignon, Orange and the villages of the Côtes du Rhône. It is a good base for travellers looking for a stay in Rhône wine country rather than a purely urban break. The areas around Courthézon, Sorgues, Bédarrides and Roquemaure can also work well for exploring vineyards, Roman heritage, villages and Rhône Valley sites.
Arrangements vary between estates: some welcome visitors at the tasting room, while others offer tours by appointment. Contact your chosen wineries about opening times, tastings and any charges, particularly during the grape harvest.
