Rhône Valley

Discover Rhône Valley

DestinationRhône Valley, France

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The essentials of Rhône Valley

The Rhône Valley wine region stretches from Vienne to Avignon along the Rhône River. Divided into North (Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, Condrieu) and South (Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas, Vacqueyras), it produces powerful wines from Syrah, Grenache and Viognier amid spectacular landscapes of terraces and hills.

Cities

Highlights

Pont du GardRoman aqueduct built in the 1st century AD, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.LandmarkUNESCO World Heritage
Papal PalaceLargest Gothic edifice in the world, symbol of the Church's influence on Christian Western Europe in the 14th century.Landmark
Pont d'AvignonFamous medieval bridge with only four arches remaining, made world-famous by the song 'Sur le pont d'Avignon'.Landmark

Beaches and coves

Espiguette BeachHuge 10 km wild beach with natural and protected dunes, Blue Flag certified and recognized as a Grand Site of Occitanie.Beach

Climate

Averages 2016-2025 at Nîmes

7°
Jan
9°
Feb
11°
Mar
14°
Apr
17°
May
23°
Jun
26°
Jul
25°
Aug
20°
Sep
16°
Oct
11°
Nov
8°
Dec

Jun – Aug

25°

Hours of sunshine: 402 h
Rainfall: 32 mm

Dec – Feb

8°

Hours of sunshine: 207 h
Rainfall: 58 mm

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Questions

What to see in Rhône Valley?: The guide leads with: Pont du Gard, Papal Palace and Pont d'Avignon.
Are there beaches near Rhône Valley?: One beach from the catalogue is nearby: Espiguette Beach.
What is the climate in Rhône Valley?: In summer the air is around 25 °C, in winter around 8 °C. Averages 2016-2025 at Nîmes.