Day Trip to Provence and Avignon by Train

Day Trip to Provence and Avignon by Train

Visit Avignon and experience the magnificent beauty of Provence on a full-day trip from Paris by TGV, France’s high-speed train. Enjoy the scenic landscapes surrounding the town of Avignon and visit the Popes' Palace, one of the biggest Gothic palaces in Europe. See the Roman ruins in St Rémy de Provence, enjoy a tour with your expert local guide around the picturesque village of Les Baux de Provence and visit the Pont du Gard, a famous Roman bridge.

Itinerary
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Pass By: Gare de Lyon, 4 Place Louis Armand, 75571 Paris France

Meeting Point: Paris Gare de Lyon, in front of the Starbucks, in front of the main entrance of the station Hall 1.In the early morning, board the train.Take the high-speed TGV train from Paris to Provence on this day trip that includes visits to UNESCO World Heritage sites in Avignon and more.

Pass By: Canal de Bourgogne, France

Head south from Paris through the French countryside, admiring the scenery of Burgundy

Pass By: The Rhone, Lyon France

Also the sceney and the Rhone Valley

Pass By: Avignon Les Halles, Place Pie, Avignon France

Meet and greet service at Avignon train station : the host with a PARIS CITY VISION sign will wait the customers at the reception point of the first floor, exit North.

Stop At: Place du Palais des Papes, 84000, Avignon France

Head to the Popes’ Palace (Palais des Papes), one of Europe’s largest Gothic palaces and part of the UNESCO World Heritage site known as the ‘Historic Centre of Avignon: Papal Palace, Episcopal Ensemble and Avignon Bridge.’ Tour the palace independently, listening to recorded narration about how Avignon became the City of Popes.


Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Pont Saint-Benezet (Pont d'Avignon), Boulevard de la Ligne, 84000, Avignon France

The Avignon's bridge ( known as Saint-Benezet Bridge) was built during the 12th century, and is now fallen into ruins( less than half of the original bridge remains, extending only halfway through the Rhone River). You can still climb into the bridge tower

Pass By: 400 route du Pont du Gard La Bégude, 30210 Vers-Pont-du-Gard France

Visit Pont du Gard, a World Heritage–listed Roman aqueduct, one of the best-preserved of its kind. Enjoy a bit of free time here to take photos and admire the postcard-perfect setting ! Take some time to have lunch in an authentic Provence Restaurant.


Pass By: Casa Natale Di Nostradamus, Rue Hoche 6, Saint Remy de Provence, Saint-Remy-de-Provence France

Stop for a photo op of the Roman ruins Les Antiques at St Rémy de Provence, where Nostradamus was born

Pass By: Office De Tourisme Les Baux-De-Provence, rue Porte Mage Maison Du Roy, 13520 Les Baux de Provence France

Then head to Les Baux de Provence, a medieval village perched on a rocky cliff more than 800 feet (245 meters) in the air. Take a walking tour of the village on your own, exploring its historical buildings and market stalls where you can purchase souvenirs like perfume and olive oil.

Pass By: Avignon Les Halles, Place Pie, Avignon France

You’ll end your visit back to Avignon for the return back to Paris

Pass By: Gare de Lyon, 4 Place Louis Armand, 75571 Paris France

Back to Paris at the end of your journey!