← All Wine & Terroir journeys2–4 days · suggested stayCôtes du Rhône wine & terroir journey
From Avignon and Orange to the Rhône vineyards
142 Châteauneuf-du-Pape vineyard.jpg · Jarrod Doll · CC BY 2.0Photo source ↗Dates, tastings & practical detailsWine events near Côtes du Rhône.
Check each organiser for programme updates, ticket terms and venue details before planning travel.
142 Châteauneuf-du-Pape vineyard.jpg · Jarrod Doll · CC BY 2.0 · Vineyard-region photo, not a documentary image of this event.Photo source ↗18–20 October 2027 · Avignon and Rhône Valley venuesDécouvertes en Vallée du Rhône
- Who it’s for
- Wine trade professionals
- Tasting
- Professional tasting and producer meetings; not a general-public festival.
- Prestige
- Major trade showcase for Rhône Valley appellations
- For a visitor
- Relevant for trade visitors; leisure travellers should use the Rhône public-event calendar for tastings open to visitors.
- Booking
- Professional registration / accreditation required.
1 gordes pano 2016.jpg · Chensiyuan · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Vineyard-region photo, not a documentary image of this event.Photo source ↗16–18 October 2026 · Participating Rhône Valley wine-tourism destinationsVignobles en Scène! · Rhône Valley programme
- Who it’s for
- General public; programme varies by venue
- Tasting
- Some events combine winery visits, tastings, food pairings and vineyard experiences.
- Prestige
- National wine-tourism weekend with regional experiences
- For a visitor
- Good for adding a hosted wine activity to an Avignon or Rhône-village itinerary.
- Booking
- Many activities have limited places; check each listing and reserve.
A focused route
Avignon → Orange → Châteauneuf-du-Pape · choose one wine area per day
Compare village appellations and Rhône styles; confirm estate appointments and a safe return plan before tasting.
Getting around
Use Avignon TGV or Orange as rail gateways. Arrange a local transfer or guided outing for estate visits and tastings.
Suggested route only; not a bookable package. Estate visits often require appointments. For tastings, arrange a transfer or designate a driver.