Private Wine Tour from Avignon
From Avignon, you will travel with your private driver-guide through Ventoux, Gigondas, Beaumes-de-Venise and Vacqueyras, with privately arranged tastings and a Michelin-starred lunch at L’Oustalet in Gigondas. The fairy-tale city of Avignon, in southern France’s Vaucluse, sits near the Rhône Valley’s top vineyards and makes an ideal base for this private, full-day wine-tasting excursion.
Start your day with a panoramic drive through the Ventoux, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve home to beautiful vineyards, lavender fields and wildlife. Rugged and beautiful Mont Ventoux dominates the landscape here, and medieval villages and historic farmhouses punctuate its foothills. Your first wine visit is the phenomenal Château Pesquié estate, followed later by the friendly, family-run Montirius. In between, carry on to the delightful village of Beaumes-de-Venise; the hamlet is a treat, with time to stroll, do some gourmet shopping, or enjoy a glass of vin before lunch.
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Highlights include a private chauffeured Mercedes, privately arranged winery tastings, and a Michelin-starred lunch in Gigondas.
Day 1Avignon - Gigondas - Beaumes de Venise - Vaqueyras - Avignon
Chateau Pesquie
Morning: Your driver-guide will meet you in your hotel lobby in Avignon. Hit the road for the gorgeous foothills of the Ventoux, scented by wild truffles and lavender.
Arrive at Château Pesquié, a noble and graceful 18th-century château owned by the Chaudière family in the heart of the Ventoux appellation. This certified-organic estate also follows biodynamic principles. Enjoy a private tour and tasting of flagship wines made from classic Rhône varieties.
Next up is a sightseeing photo stop in the darling hamlet of Beaumes-de-Venise—free time to shop, stroll, or sip.
Lunch: A gourmet tasting menu with wine pairings awaits you at Michelin-starred L’Oustalet in the pretty hamlet of Gigondas.
Afternoon: After lunch, visit the friendly, family-run Montirius estate, a short drive down the road. This property has been run by six generations of the wine-growing Saurel family, and Montirius was the first estate in Gigondas and Vacqueyras certified biodynamic in 1999. You will taste examples of their Vacqueyras, Gigondas, and Côtes du Rhône wines.
Late afternoon: Return to Avignon after a wonderful day in the wine country.
Genevieve has spent more than 20 years creating private food and wine journeys across Spain, Portugal and France. She regularly visits the regions featured in these collections, meeting with winery, hotel, guide, and restaurant partners and exploring new experiences. She also reviews feedback from Cellar Tours guests. Her role is to help travelers choose the wine region, itinerary style, and pace that best match their interests—not simply the destination with the most famous name.
Travel insurance, personal expenses, gratuities, and any meals or tastings not listed in your itinerary are not included unless specifically stated.
All wine visits and tastings are private and pre-arranged for your party.
Yes. Share mobility considerations, allergies, dietary preferences and pacing needs early so we can adapt transport, winery visits, restaurant arrangements and the pace of the day wherever possible.
