What to do around Tavel

The city of the popes, its UNESCO-listed Gothic palace and, in July, the world's largest theatre festival.

• Palais des Papes
• Pont Saint-Bénézet
• Avignon Festival (July)

The most spectacular Roman aqueduct in Europe, UNESCO-listed. Swimming in the Gardon and walks in summer.

• Aqueduct & museum
• Swimming in the Gardon
• Cycling trails

France's first duchy, compared to Tuscany. Its Saturday market on Place aux Herbes is a must.

• Place aux Herbes
• Saturday market
• Ducal town

The most famous wine village in the Rhône Valley, crowned by the ruins of the popes' castle.

• Wineries & tastings
• Castle ruins
• View of Mont Ventoux

Avignon's Gard bank: the Charterhouse, Fort Saint-André and its panorama, the Thursday market.

• Val-de-Bénédiction Charterhouse
• Fort Saint-André
• Thursday market

Pink flamingos, horses and bulls, lagoons as far as the eye can see. A great breath of nature, a listed Grand Site de France.

• Pink flamingos
• Bird park
• Wild beaches

Tavel is France's only 100% rosé appellation. Several estates can be visited right around the house.

• Château d'Aqueria
• Prieuré de Montézargues
• Winegrowers' cellar

The great Rhône cycle route and the “Vine by Bike” loop cross the Tavel and Lirac vineyards.

• ViaRhôna
• Vine by Bike loop (35 km)
• Bikes welcome at the house