Châteauneuf-du-Pape

On the way to Avignon, after visiting the city of Orange, we stopped to visit the people who elected many popes as a holiday when they were headquartered in Avignon. Châteauneuf was the current Castel Gandolfo. Châteauneuf-du-Pape ( New Castle of the Pope) has given us a big ocean glued to the river vineyards, with a lovely view while driving and some lovely photos of one of the major wine regions of southern France. It is nice to leave the car and wander as you discover cellars, wineries, restaurants... But what is the best in the town are the ruins of the castle of the Popes that offers views of the town and the valley of the Rhone.