Le Castellet & Wine Tasting
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Port
La Ciotat, France
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$140
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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 not included
Head to Le Castellet -- a typical Provençal hilltop village. Perched on a wooded hill above the vineyards and formerly owned by the Lords of Les Baux, this remarkable stronghold 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 that now functions as the Town Hall. You will see the St Sauveur Church with its lovely windows and take in the view inland towards Ste Baume and Paul Ricard.
Free time allows you to explore the arts and craft workshops, scouting for paintings, pottery and hollow ware.
You are invited to stop at a famous vineyard -- Domaine Fregate (or similar) -- to taste some local wines. This very beautiful Provençal winery features an adjacent chapel surrounded by 80 acres of vineyards. Some fine wines are produced here, and the 2,500 olive trees produce a rare olive oil. Your wine tasting will include red, white and rosé wines, accompanied by the typical fougasse (traditional Provençal bread).
Please note: Minimum age to drink alcohol is 18 years, with a companion aged 21 years or older. Shopping is limited in Le Castellet outside of the high season. Terrain includes even and uneven surfaces, cobblestones, inclines, and several steps. Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair or for those with mobility limitations. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Tour sequence may vary. You are welcome to bring any tour-related alcohol purchases (beer, wine, spirits) back to the ship with you to enjoy on board; there is no corkage fee.