Rhône Valley - Vineyards and ancient stone

Driving through Glanum, Les Baux-de-Provence, Avignon, Orange, Côte Bleue, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Courthézon and more.

  • The wheel of time

    The settlement of Glanum was founded in the 6th century BC, later became a Roman city and was ultimately abandoned in 260 AD.

    Corinthian temple at Glanum

  • Echoes through eternity

    The town of Orange was founded in 35 BC. The Roman amphitheater is the most impressive in Europe still standing.

    Théâtre antique d'Orange

  • Impregnable

    As the pope fled from Rome to Avignon, the city flourished. The building is the world's largest Gothic palace.

    Palais des Papes in Avignon

  • King of the hill

    This hill has been inhabited since 6000 BC. The castle was constructed in the 10th century and destroyed in 1633.

    Les Baux-de-Provence

  • Holy light

    The building is the world's largest Gothic palace.

    Palais des Papes in Avignon

  • Le grand bleu

    Starting the day with a morning swim in the Mediterranean.

    Côte Bleue, west of Marseille

  • Off the map

    Roaming the countryside in Châteauneuf-du-Pape

  • Straight lines

    Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a classic wine region along the Rhöne river, with unique terroir filled with rocks that preserve the sun heat.

    Vineyards in Châteauneuf-du-Pape

  • Stories of old

    A ruined medieval castle sits at the top of the village, built during the 14th century for the Pope.

    Châteauneuf-du-Pape