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Pope John XXII's Castle

100 Reviews

#6 of 44 things to do in Chateauneuf-du-Pape

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84230 Chateauneuf-du-Pape, France

+33 4 90 83 71 08

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“Free and easy to find ”

After tasting wines and indulging in great food one needs a hike, even a short one. The remains of... read more

Reviewed March 11, 2018

Queen_Marg0t

Thornhill, Canada

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“A good walk”

With amazing views......you can drive up there as we found out when we had walk d through the... read more

Reviewed February 10, 2018

handbagsbrockham

Leatherhead, United Kingdom

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“nice walk” (2 reviews)

“river valley” (2 reviews)

“narrow streets” (2 reviews)

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84230 Chateauneuf-du-Pape, France

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Queen_Marg0t

Thornhill, Canada

250106

Reviewed March 11, 2018 via mobile

Free and easy to find

After tasting wines and indulging in great food one needs a hike, even a short one. The remains of the summer papal palace are easy to spot and worth a short walk up the hill for amazing views and beautiful shots of the town and...More

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handbagsbrockham

Leatherhead, United Kingdom

27578

Reviewed February 10, 2018

A good walk

With amazing views......you can drive up there as we found out when we had walk d through the village....

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Moondoggie317

Woodbridge, Canada

404133

Reviewed November 29, 2017

Great views!

We visited Chateauneuf during our recent trip to France. After parking the car, we walked up the narrow streets to the castle and were awarded with great views of the valley below.

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Michael W

France

8816

Reviewed November 8, 2017

This is a must see in you are in the region

built in the 13th century by the Popes of Avignon as a summer retreat, positioned on top of the hill looking over the Rhone river valley

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turneraw

Versailles, Kentucky

236101

Reviewed October 23, 2017 via mobile

Nice view

Nothing much left. A little more than one wall of ruins. But the view of the Rhone River valley is nice. If you're in the area, go for a look. But not worth a trip on its own.

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Bradenbj

Seattle, Washington

Reviewed October 16, 2017 via mobile

Burnt out castle with a decent view

This place was just average. There really isn't much to this place. It's a part of an old castle that only has two walls remaining. There isn't any information available onsite or any amenities. The views are nice at a couple places overlooking the surrounding...More

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KANewYork

New York

838671

Reviewed September 28, 2017 via mobile

Views

There's not much left of the castle. A shell of a wall more or less. The town itself is on a hill and the chateau practically makes the crown. Nice views from out here. Also the vineyards and the landscape can be viewed from the...More

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Madmax1960

Santa Cruz, California

7118

Reviewed September 16, 2017

Visit to Chateauneuf-du-Pape

Pope John XXII's Castle was really cool. The ruins we beautiful and the scenic views of the Rhone valley were fantastic. A definite must when visiting the town. Its a short walk up the hill and the there is a nice restaurant and wine shop...More

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johnhouston2

Knaresborough, United Kingdom

2144924

Reviewed September 14, 2017

The dominant feature of an attractive and famous village.

Visible for miles around, the ruins of this castle are the dominant feature of this attractive and famous village. It is an easy climb from the centre of the village and, although there's not much to see of the castle itself, the views of the...More

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C H

3412

Reviewed September 9, 2017

Amazing views

Great monument to see views of chateauneuf and the rhone, it's a few steps up from the village, but can also be accessed by road.

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