3 Days in Avignon and Provence: Lavender, Markets and Roman Ruins

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πŸ“ Avignon, FranceπŸ—“ 3 daysπŸ‘₯ Couples and food fans

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3Days
11Stops
3Meal tips
About Β£90-150 a day, mid-range, flights excludedBudget

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Three days based in Avignon: the Palais des Papes, the Pont d'Avignon, Pont du Gard, Gordes and the markets of the Luberon. Lavender blooms late June to July.

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Day by day

Historic Pont Saint-BΓ©nΓ©zet bridge over the RhΓ΄ne River in Avignon, France under a clear blue sky.
1

Avignon

09:30

Palais des Papes

The largest Gothic palace in Europe.

πŸ“ Avignon⏱ 2 hoursπŸ’· ~€14
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12:00

Pont Saint-BΓ©nΓ©zet

The famous broken bridge.

πŸ“ Avignon⏱ 1 hourπŸ’· ~€5
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15:00

Les Halles market

ProvenΓ§al produce.

πŸ“ Avignon⏱ 1 hourπŸ’· ~€10
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19:00

Dinner

ProvenΓ§al cooking.

πŸ“ Avignon⏱ 2 hoursπŸ’· ~€30
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🍽 Where to eat

lunchSaladFrench Β· $$
Stunning view of Palais des Papes in Avignon during sunset, showcasing Gothic architecture.
2

Pont du Gard and Uzès

09:30

Pont du Gard

A Roman aqueduct.

πŸ“ Vers-Pont-du-Gard⏱ 2 hoursπŸ’· ~€10
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πŸ’‘ Swim in the river.
13:00

Uzès

A pretty hilltop town.

πŸ“ UzΓ¨s⏱ 3 hoursπŸ’· Free
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πŸ’‘ Market on Wednesday and Saturday.
17:30

Return

Evening.

πŸ“ Avignon⏱ 1 hourπŸ’· Included
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🍽 Where to eat

dinnerDinnerFrench Β· $$
🎟 Book ahead for day 2Tickets and tours: Pont du Gard
Historic stone arches and steps in Avignon, France, showcasing medieval architecture.
3

Luberon villages

09:30

Gordes

A hilltop village.

πŸ“ Gordes⏱ 1.5 hoursπŸ’· Free
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12:00

Roussillon ochre trail

Red and yellow cliffs.

πŸ“ Roussillon⏱ 1.5 hoursπŸ’· ~€3
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πŸ’‘ Dress in clothes you do not mind staining.
15:00

SΓ©nanque Abbey

Lavender in July.

πŸ“ Gordes⏱ 1 hourπŸ’· ~€9
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18:00

Lourmarin

A pretty village.

πŸ“ Lourmarin⏱ 1.5 hoursπŸ’· Free
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🍽 Where to eat

lunchLunchFrench Β· $$
🎟 Book ahead for day 3Tickets and tours: Gordes

Good to know

✈️ Getting thereAvignon TGV station is 3 hours from Paris; Marseille Airport is 1 hour away.
πŸš† Getting aroundHire a car to see the villages.
πŸ’· CurrencyEuro (€). Cards widely accepted.
πŸ—£ LanguageFrench. English is common.

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