Excursions - Rhône

The pearl of the Rhône

In Avignon, the “City of Popes”, you will find the historic old town, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Within the four-kilometer-long city walls, you will discover magnificent medieval houses and stroll through the Garden of the Popes with its beautiful terraces. Afterwards, you will have enough free time to visit the majestic Papal Palace or explore the lively city center of Avignon. Sweet delicacies like the Papalines d’Avignon perfectly complement the culinary experience of the excursion.

Gorges de l'Ardèche and a lavender museum

For thousands of years, the limestone cliffs have been eroded by the turquoise green 120 km long Ardèche River. This natural phenomenon has formed one of the most beautiful shows of nature in the south of France. Of course, you can rest assured that you will have plenty of photo stops to take in the wonderful scenery of the Ardèche Gorges. Afterwards, you can visit the lavender Museum in St. Remèze,where you learn about the production and use of the multifaceted plant that transforms Provence into a purple sea of intoxicating scents every summer.

Excursion packages:

Charming South of France (Chalon, Mâcon, Lyon, Tournon, Viviers, Avignon) 263 € p.p

Rhône Romance (Arles, Avignon, Viviers, Tournon, Mâcon, Chalon-sur-Saône) 292 € p.p

Enchanting Provence (Viviers, Arles, Martigues, Avignon, Tournon, Lyon) 265 € p.p

Mediterranean Rhône (Avignon, Arles, Viviers, Chalon-sur-Saône, Mâcon) 240 € p.p

Chalon-sur-Saône

Beaune & Hôtel-Dieu

In the capital of the Burgundy wine region, not only wine enthusiasts can feel the charm of the winemaking town of Beaune. Take a leisurely walk along the ancient city walls, tracing the footsteps of the Middle Ages. Marvel at palaces from different eras and discover a truly exceptional architectural gem: the Hôtel-Dieu, a former hospital from 1443, which is considered a masterpiece of medieval construction. The ensemble, with its Gothic chapel, enchanting courtyard, and the impressive Hall for the Poor with its red canopied beds, provides a vivid glimpse into times long past.

easy - moderat

Bus, by foot approx. 4,0 hours Rhône

Wines from the Rhône with the Winemaker’s Train

Take a seat on board the small Winemaker’s Train that will take you into the vineyards, where you can immerse yourself in the history of Tournon and Tain l’Hermitage. A sommelier awaits you with a tasting of the different wines from the vintage or homemade fruit juices, accompanied by a small snack and explanations about the various vineyards.

easy - moderat by tram approx. 2,0 hours Rhône