Chateau Gigognan B&B, Sorgues
Rooms on a vineyard
Chateau Gigonan is located in the Cotes du Rhone wine region, not far from Chateauneuf du Pape. The estate was formed in the 17th century, and is now a full functioning organic vineyard.
There are five classically styled bedrooms available and breakfast is served on the terrace or in the library. The rooms feature TV, wifi and air conditioning.
There is a lovely outdoor swimming pool and tours of the vineyard can be arranged.
The neighbourhood
The estate is just outside the town of Sorgues, a few kilometres north east of Avignon. Vineyards surround this area, and the popular tourist spot of the Luberon is a short drive away.
Things to do nearby
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Aqualand Waterpark, Frejus
With numerous slides, including the King Cobra - unique is western Europe - this is the largest waterpark on the Cote d'Azur! Inludes a rest area, show area, clockroom, fast food, grill and pizzeria, ice creams, drinks, and shop.
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Wave Island Waterpark, Monteux
This huge waterpark covers an area of 4.7 hectares and includes a surf simulator, waterslides and a river feature called river land.
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Nyonsoleiado Waterpark, Nyons
Waterpark complex that contains a lagoon, 25m pool, whirlpool basin, waterslides for children and adults, cascades of water, rivers, paddling pools and much more.
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Domaine Le Sagittaire Waterpark, Nyons
In the depths of the Drôme countryside in the French Provence, this 5 Star Residential Campsite comes complete with an entirely heated Aquatic Complex, which is open to the public.
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Aqualand Waterpark, Sainte Maxime
This is probably the most family orientated waterpark on the Cote d'Azur. With several friendly slides, a fun pool, food and drinks, ice creams, and shopping all at hand.
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Aqualand Waterpark, St Cyr Sur Mer
Aqualand in St Cyr Sur Mer offer you 11 wicked slides in a great park environment with drinks, food, and shops for you to enjoy.
Restaurants nearby
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Cote Sud Restaurant, Uchaux
The Cote Sud has a charming sophisticated interior and includes a lovely terrace where you can enjoy your food when the weather is warm enough.
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Les Chenes Verts Restaurant, Tourtour
This Michelin starred restaurant is situated on the outskirts of Tourtour and specialise in truffle dishes.
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La Chassagnette Restaurant
This organic Michelin starred restaurant is situated just 12km outside Arles on the road to Sambuc and is run by the chef Armand Arnal.
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La Cour d'Honneur Restaurant
Located in Avignon
Located right in the centre of Avignon on a well known shopping street is La Cour d'Honneur.
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L'Epice & Love Restaurant
Located in Avignon
This is a popular place with both locals and travellers. It has a small cosy interior so if you want to dine there, best to get there earlier rather than later.
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La Vache a Carreaux Restaurant
Located in Avignon
This small restaurant is on the Rue Peyrollerie, a winding alley just off the Place St Pierre. It is a great option for vegetarians, offering a wide variety of cheese dishes and salads but there are also fish dishes available.
Sights nearby
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Ile de la Barthelasse
Located in Avignon
The perfect setting for a Sunday walk or a family bike ride is just a short ferry trip away from the city centre of Avignon on the Ile de la Barthelasse.
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La Citadelle, Sisteron
Sisteron's citadel wouldn't look out of place in an episode of Game of Thrones, with its imposing high walls, fortifications and impressive location looking down over the town below.
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Atelier Cezanne
Located in Aix-en-Provence
Cezannes studio was created in Aix-en-Provence in 1902 and this is where he worked until he died in 1906.
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Carrieres de Lumieres, Les Baux de Provence
Located in Les Baux-de-Provence
Originally a stone quarry, the Carrieres de Lumieres has been transformed into a backdrop for a stunning audio visual show, where images are projected on to the walls and the floor. Each year a different artist and theme is chosen to lead the display.
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Musee des tapisseries Tapestry
Located in Aix-en-Provence
The Musee des Tapisseries houses a rich collection of 17th and 18th Century tapestries, including a collection called 'Grotesques' - theatrical taspestrie made in Beauvais cir. 1689, and also 'L'histoire de Don Quichotte' of 1735 unique in the world.
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Maison de la Truffe, Aups
The truffle has a long history here in Aups; for many years now they have been grown, harvested, retailed, shared and eaten.
Golf-clubs nearby
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Domaine de Manville Golf Course, Les Baux
Located in Les Baux-de-Provence
The Domaine de Manville has a renowned architect and landscaper designed 18-hole golf course allying technicality and game attraction in an eco-responsible and respectful way to produce a truly very special course.
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Royal Mougins Golf Course
Located in Mougins
Founded in 1993, the Royal Mougins Golf Club is a course of exceptional quality. Designed by world-famous American architect, the late Robert von Hagge, the par 71, 18-hole course extends for 6,004 m through a lush, wooded vale.
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Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Course, Tourrettes
This beautiful golf resort offers two courses, each with 18 holes, set amongst pine and oak trees.
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Blue Green Sainte-Maxime Golf Course, Sainte Maxime
This friendly and relaxed golf club boasts fabulous views of the Provencal countryside on one side and the sparkling waters of the Riviera on the other.
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Set Golf Course
Located in Aix-en-Provence
Set in the beautiful wooded countryside, this 18-hole golf course was designed by American architect Ronald Fream. The club incorporates the David Leadbetter Academy that offers lessons to suit players of all levels.
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Barbaroux Golf Course, Brignoles
Created by US architect Pete & PB Dye, Barbaroux is a favourite course in the region and has been voted in the top 50 courses by Golf World European.
Towns nearby
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Châteauneuf du Pape
Located 7.5 km away
Châteauneuf du Pape lies in the heart of the Vaucluse region, 19km to the north of Avignon and 10km south of Orange. It is of course, most famous for the wine it produces, but the village itself is also worth a trip, with its pretty medieval lanes and ruined castle.
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Sarrians
Located 9.5 km away
This small village in the Vaucluse is literally in the centre of things when it comes to wine growing. It has no less than 14 estates and vineyards in its vicinity, producing wines under the Vacqueyras and Côtes du Rhône labels.
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Villeneuve les Avignon
Located 10.1 km away
Just across the Rhône river from Avignon, Villeneuve les Avignon offers a quieter place to base yourself but still be only a stone's throw from Avignon.
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Velleron
Located 12.0 km away
Velleron is a small town with around 3,000 inhabitants and can be found around 25km to the east of Avignon, not far from Isle sur la Sorgue.
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Pernes les Fontaines
Located 12.3 km away
A charming little town, full of fountains and some quite grand manor houses that reflects its history as a former capital of the Comtat Venaissin (the region surrounding Avignon).
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Carpentras
Located 12.6 km away
A busy market town of 30,000 inhabitants, Carpentras sits on the fertile plain of Comtat Venassin that is protected from the elements - in particular from the Mistral wind.