Rhone River cruise: Pont Saint-Benezet, also known...Photo by Anonymous
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Espace Van Gogh, Arles Photo by Anonymous
The famous ancient Roman aqueduct built to transpo...Photo by Dale B, Australia
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LavenderPhoto by Ekaterina S, Russian Federation
The amazing biscuit and confectionary shop in Les ...Photo by Helen L, Australia
Roussillion Photo by Kendra F
LavenderPhoto by Ekaterina S, Russian Federation
GordesPhoto by Helen L, Australia
Gordes Photo by Kendra F
Pont du Gard Photo by Kendra F
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Avignon
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With its world-famous performing arts festival, Europe's largest Gothic palace, outstanding Côtes du Rhône wine, a nursery rhyme bridge and a historic walled city -- a pocket of which falls under UNESCO World Heritage protection -- it is understandable why wealthy Avignon comes across as smugger than smug.
The city has it all: historic treasures, a clutch of interesting museums, great dining and a cutting-edge bar and cafe scene kept on its toes by a substantial student population.
3 Days in Avignon: Suggested Itineraries
A world-famous arts festival, an ever-thriving wine trade and a lively student population ensure Avignon isn’t just a showcase of medieval architecture, but a buzzing Provencal center as well. ... Continue Reading »
Provence Day Trips from Avignon
Avignon makes the ideal base for exploring the South of France. Whether you head for lavender-laden landscapes, visit the architectural treasures of nearby towns or explore the stunning coast, ... Continue Reading »
Lavender Tours
It’s hard to believe, but there was a time not so long ago when visitors to Provence rarely ventured far from the Côte d’Azur. The inland was chiefly known as the center of France’s fragrance ... Continue Reading »
Provence Wine Tasting
As well as lavender, the soil of Provence is of course the source of some outstanding wines. Grape cultivation was big business around here even before the Roman Empire came along, and today ... Continue Reading »
Avignon – City of the Popes
Avignon is famous as the City of the Popes and for the children’s song which describes folk dancing on the Saint Bénézet Bridge, “Sur le pont d’Avignon” (“On the bridge of Avignon”) over ... Continue Reading »
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