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Châteauneuf-du-Pape is the Rhône wine named for the popes' new castle north of Avignon, mostly red and led by Grenache, and the wine the papal court first made famous.
After the papacy moved to Avignon in 1309, Clement V took an interest in the vineyards of the village then called Châteauneuf-Calcernier, and his successor John XXII chose them to supply the palace with what he called vin du pape; more than 3,000 litres were sold to the Palais des Papes between 1325 and 1334, and John XXII built the castle. Rules drawn up by the growers in 1923, led by Baron Pierre Le Roy, became the first appellation rules in France, and the appellation was created in law in 1936. Eighteen grape varieties have been allowed since 2009.
3 editor picks for Châteauneuf-du-Pape in Avignon, ranked by editorial score. All Avignon signature dishes · Châteauneuf-du-Pape across every city.
Bar de La Mirande serves afternoon tea daily from 15:00 to 18:00, without booking, in the hotel bar on Place de l'Amirande in Avignon, with homemade pastries.
TipTea is served from 15:00 to 18:00 while the bar itself runs from 10:00; the menu lists tea, kombucha and organic Mexican espresso.
Restaurant Sevin sits against the Palais des Papes in Avignon, where Guilhem Sevin cooks a seasonal menu backed by a cellar book of Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
OrderThe seasonal menu; summer 2026 carried the Sur le Pont menu, built on the flavours of the south.
TipClosed 1-19 November 2026, and on Sunday evenings from December to March; a few steps lead up to the entrance.
Aimé is a bistro under the plane trees of Place du Cloître Saint-Pierre in Avignon, where chef Ryo Kirikura cooks locavore French food with Japanese notes.
OrderThe Franco-Japanese bistro plates; Le Fooding singled out daring duck hearts over gem lettuce.
TipThe dining room is tiny and the terrace is the draw; the wine list is regional and organic, from Châteauneuf to Ventoux.
Châteauneuf-du-Pape makes more sense with someone from Avignon explaining it. These are the classes and tours we have checked, with booking links.
Day trip · 8 hours
Discover a unique day where the nobility of truffles meets the enchanting aromas of Châteauneuf-du-Pape wines, an unforgettable experience.
Day trip · 9 hours
Explore the Châteauneuf du Pape region, visiting 3 or 4 of the main appellations of Provence depending on the rythm of the tour with a specialist guide and enjoy a 2 c...
Day trip · 10 hours
Take a day trip from Avignon to the emblematic wine appellation of the region, Châteauneuf-du-Pape. See the beautiful villages of Luberon, such as Gordes to experience...
