Chateauneuf Pope | |
view of the village | |
Information | |
Country | France |
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Region | Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur |
Watercourse | The Rhône |
Area | 25,85 km² |
Population | 2 179 hab. (2012) |
Density | 84,29 inhab./km² |
Postal code | 84230 |
Telephone prefix | 33 4 |
Spindle | UTC 01:00, UTC 02:00 |
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Chateauneuf Pope is a city of Vaucluse.
Understand
Châteauneuf-du-Pape is renowned the world over for its wines, made from 13 grape varieties. After the itinerant papacy of Clement V, Avignon becomes residence of the popes from the reign of John XXII. It is thanks to him that the Châteauneuf-du-Pape vineyard has been able to develop. The first known terroir of Châteauneuf-du-Pape was listed, under the pontificate of Clement VI, in 1344. Viticulture is one of the primary activity sectors of the town, along with tourism. The Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC appellation is also produced in 2 other neighboring towns: Courthézon and Bedarrides.
Tourist information office
- 1 Visitor Center Place Portal, 33 4 90 83 71 08, fax : 33 4 90 83 50 34 9 h 30 - 12 h 30 and14 h - 18 h.
To go
Enclosed betweenA7 and theA9, to the south of the junction of the two, Châteauneuf-du-Pape is accessible by the 22 Orange-south from A7, since Lyon Where Montpellier, and the 23 Avignon-north since Marseilles. 3 main roads lead to the village: The D17, connecting Caderousse To Sorgues, the D192 since Bedarrides, and the D68 since Orange.
By bus, the city is connected by 2 lines:
- TransVaucluse - Line 2.2 (Avignon - Chateauneuf Pope) 1,5 €. – bike possible in the hold
- TransVaucluse - Line 2.3 (Orange - Chateauneuf Pope) 1,5 €. – bike possible in the hold
- 1 Châteauneuf river stop - Orange (halfway between Chateauneuf du Pape and Caderousse) – For travelers traveling on the Rhône, a river stop is provided on the left bank, near Châteauneuf du Pape. It allows you to get ashore easily, and to reach the towns and villages nearby.
Circulate
To see
- 1 Châteauneuf castle – free access, easy parking, in the middle of the Clos des Popes vineyards
- 2 Hers Castle – On the banks of the Rhône, in front of Roquemaure, in the Gard
- 3 Wine Museum - Cave Brotte Père Anselme Avenue Pierre de Luxembourg, 33 4 90 83 70 07, e-mail : [email protected] 9 h - 12 h and14 h - 18 h Winter, 9 h - 13 h and14 h - 19 h summer. –
- 4 St Theodoric Chapel 3 Avenue Baron le Roy (near the village hall) – Property of the town hall, it serves as an exhibition hall.
- 5 Chapel of Saint Pierre in Luxembourg 22 Route de Sorgues – chapel named after the cardinal Pierre from Luxembourg, cardinal appointed by the pope Clement V.
Do
- 1 Feast of Veraison downtown 1st weekend of August. – This festival takes place over 3 days, the first weekend of August, since 1985, to celebrate the wines of the local appellation. It is a must for summer festivities in Vaucluse.
- Rhône Valley vineyard
Eat
Have a drink / Go out
Housing
Around
In July, Châteauneuf du Pape is at the center between two cities of culture:
- 3 Mont Ventoux – Mont Ventoux and its summit are about sixty kilometers away.