Rhone and Provence Wine Tours:
Indulge in sumptuous scenery and rich, sun-gorged wines

"It was obvious Lauriann and Jean-Pierre left little to chance.  The sequence of wine experience was
organized with precision, much thoughtfulness, and grace.  They were not only professional travel hosts
but accomplished sommeliers with a genuine enthusiasm for the region and its wines." 
-- Carolyn and Clarence Sasaki, New Haven, CT, Private Rhône Valley Wine Tour

The Rhone Valley and Provence have some of the most spectacularly beautiful vineyards in France.  Vines cover the landscape as far as the eye can see in most places, punctuated by olive groves and lavender fields.  You'll find an incredibly rich variety of fascinating sites to discover while enjoying the full-bodied, expressive local wines and sun-drenched Provençale cuisine.  

Following the wide Rhone River south from Lyon, vineyards are perched perilously on impossibly steep slopes, giving this part of the valley a distinctive and dramatic look.  The Northern Rhone is where Syrah and Viognier make prestigious wines like Côte Rôtie, Hermitage and Condrieu.  Your tastings will include the best négociants like Chapoutier and Guigal, and the top boutique producers like Cuilleron, Clape or Gérin.  Enjoy luxury accommodations with Michelin-starred dining on the banks of the Rhone or in the charming city of Vienne with its amazing Roman ruins.

Heading south, you'll discover the charming medieval villages and colorful red tiled roofs of Provence. Explore the famous appellations of Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Tavel, Gigondas and Côtes du Rhône Villages with tastings at some of their finest estates, including the renowned Chateau de Beaucastel and Chateau de la Nerthe. Stay in Avignon's historic walled city, close to the majestic Pope's Palace, shopping and restaurants, or in the countryside among the vineyards  Between tastings, you'll experience the rich history and flavors of Provence as you visit Roman ruins and open-air markets, and enjoy the delectable cuisine of Provence at some of the area's best restaurants.

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Some possibilities for your customized private tour: *  Private tours and tastings at great estates like Chapoutier, Guigal, La Nerthe    or Beaucastel in great appellations like Chateauneuf du Pape, Gigondas,    Côte Rôtie or Condrieu *  open-air dining with traditional and inventive Provençale cuisine at some of    the region's best restaurants, from casual to Michelin-starred *  visits to cultural sights like the historic walled city of Avignon and its    impressive 14th-century Popes' Palace, Les Baux de Provence, the    Roman ruins of Vaison la Romaine, Arles or Vienne *  Luxury accommodations with view of the Rhone River in Condrieu,    at a historic 16th century manor in the walled city of Avignon or at one of    the region's many beautiful chateaus and hotels *  visit the antiques market and colorful open-air market at Isle sur la Sorgue    or one of the many wonderful local produce and crafts markets in the area *  Tour and tasting of Provençal olive oils at a working olive oil mill, or at a    working cheese farm *  Private garden tour with a Provence gardens expert *  expert guidance by your personal wine expert host, to enhance your    understanding of the region, its wines, history and culture.