3 days in Avignon, France. What not to miss
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3 days in Avignon, France. What not to miss
Have 3 days in Avignon second week of November. What should be seen? What would a taxi cost from TVG train station to center of town? Thanks.
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From my recent visit to this area of France, I think Arles is a must whether you are a Van Gogh fan or not; there is also a hugh market on Wednesdays if you are keen on such thing. And if you are into Roman remains, drop into Nimes.
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I think 2 days would be enough if you just want to see the usual tourist attractions, and don't go anywhere else during those days. I think any decent guidebook will list what there is to see, off the top of my head I'd say the Palais des Papes, the cathedral Notre Dame des Doms, the hill park up there (Rocher des Doms -- where the cathedral is, at least on the way), the bridge (which you can see from that hill up there if you don't want to go on it), and the Petit Palais museum which is outstanding. Of course you'll see the Place de l'Horloge and the Town Hall, but you can't miss them, they are in the center and there are lots of open-air cafes around there where you may eat.
Those are the highlights, I'd say. There are some other churches you can see and some minor museums, and some picturesque areas to walk in (such as the rue des Teinturiers), if you had more time.
There is a shuttle bus that goes between Avignon center and the TGV station, but if you want to take a taxis for convenience, I'm guessing it might cost around 10 euro. It's not very far.
Those are the highlights, I'd say. There are some other churches you can see and some minor museums, and some picturesque areas to walk in (such as the rue des Teinturiers), if you had more time.
There is a shuttle bus that goes between Avignon center and the TGV station, but if you want to take a taxis for convenience, I'm guessing it might cost around 10 euro. It's not very far.
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If you like museums, the Musee Calvert in
an 18th century palace. From the Rocher des Doms
you can have views of the Rhone, the celebrated bridge and the bastions of Villeneuve-les-Avignon, beyond. If it were summer I would suggest visiting Villeneuve to see a very famous garden.
an 18th century palace. From the Rocher des Doms
you can have views of the Rhone, the celebrated bridge and the bastions of Villeneuve-les-Avignon, beyond. If it were summer I would suggest visiting Villeneuve to see a very famous garden.
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Can't give you a taxi price as I always take the shuttle bus from the station to it's stop just inside the city walls.
But there is plenty to see in Avignon. Pont St Benezet; the Popes Palace; Rocher des Doms gardens; the Cathedral; if it's running take a trip on the tourist train around the city; do a day trip across the river to Villeneave-lez-Avignon; a day trip to Arles.
I spend a few days in Avignon every time I visit France. It's a city I never tire of, and there is certainly plenty to do to fill your three days.
But there is plenty to see in Avignon. Pont St Benezet; the Popes Palace; Rocher des Doms gardens; the Cathedral; if it's running take a trip on the tourist train around the city; do a day trip across the river to Villeneave-lez-Avignon; a day trip to Arles.
I spend a few days in Avignon every time I visit France. It's a city I never tire of, and there is certainly plenty to do to fill your three days.
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I spent two glorious weeks in Villeneuve. An easy walk across the bridge into Avignon which I often did passing the lawn where the men were playing Boules. Sometimes, i'd take the bus
Waiting for it on a bench by the fountain, where the old folks sat and chatted me up. A few times I took the boat.
Waiting for it on a bench by the fountain, where the old folks sat and chatted me up. A few times I took the boat.