Hi again,

Yes, I'm happy to share the company I used -- it was City Discovery. I chose it because there were only like two busses a day from Arles to Gordes, and I thought it was too sparse to relax and enjoy my time there. And, like I said, I got to see the lavender fields and Les Baux and Gordes and Roussilon. I thought it was a good deal and a good price.

There are lots more companies and lots more tours available from Avignon, but I just prefer to stay in a smaller town.

I think you'll have a great time!

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<i> I suggested staying in Nîmes but it is on the west edge of Provence. Avignon is more central.</i>

You might want to check your map liketobike. Avignon is at the absolute western edge of Provence. Cross the Rhône River and you are in Languedoc. Basically the same with Arles. Nîmes and Uzès are both technically in Languedoc, not Provence.

Thanks so much for all this great information and keep it coming.

Thanks so much for all this great information and keep it coming.

Liketobike, why might you choose Nimes as a base next time? I am thinking about it also. I want to limit car travel and Nimes seems to have good connections by train and bus to several places. It looks interesting to me, but a couple of other posters have not liked it. Thanks.