Le Castellet and Wine Tasting
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Port
Sanary-sur-Mer, France
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Activity Level
Strenuous Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$130
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 4 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
Departing from Sanary sur Mer, you will head to Castellet -- a typical Provençal hilltop village. Perched on a wooded hill above the vineyards, this remarkable stronghold, formerly owned by the Lords of les Baux, has well-preserved ramparts, a carefully restored 12th-century church, and a castle dating back to the 11th century.
Entering by way of two fortified gates, le portail and le portalet, you will begin a walking tour through the narrow streets and up to the castle which now functions as the Town Hall. You will see the St Sauveur Church with its lovely windows before taking in the view inland towards Ste Baume and Paul Ricard Circuit.
Free time allows you to explore the arts-and-crafts workshops, scouting for paintings, pottery and hollow ware.
Then, you are invited to stop at a famous vineyard, Domaine de Souviou (or similar), to taste some local wines. This very beautiful Provençal winery features an adjacent chapel surrounded by 80 acres of vineyards. Some very fine wines are produced here, and the 2,500 olive trees are famous for their rare olive oil. Your wine tasting will include red, white and rosé wines.
Please note: Wear comfortable walking shoes. Shopping is limited in villages outside of the main touristic season.