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Avignon by First Class Rail

Avignon by First Class Rail, a rail journey with Planet Rail

Explore Provence and the wonderful city of Avignon by First Class rail, with 4 nights in a highly-rated 4-star hotel.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Avignon

    London to Avignon

    Board the Eurostar service at St. Pancras International for Lille, unwinding in your Standard Premier Class seat with drinks and a light meal. At Lille Europe change to the TGV service south to Provence. On arrival at Avignon TGV station, change to a regional service for the short journey to Avignon Centre, then make your own way to the charming and centrally located Hotel de l’Horloge (4 star), your hotel for 4 nights.

  2. Day 2overnight: Avignon

    Avignon & Provence

    A full day in Avignon to visit the fascinating walled old town and stroll among the maze of medieval streets and tree-lined squares. See the Palais des Papes (payable locally) and the Pont St. Bénezet, or watch the world go by on the Place de l’Horloge.

  3. Day 3overnight: Avignon

    Avignon & Provence

    Take a river cruise from Avignon for a different perspective on the city, or visit the impressive Hôtel de Ville and Opera House, decorated with statues of Corneille and Molière.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Avignon

    Avignon & Provence

    Head out into the charming Provençal countryside with its hilltop villages, or take the train from Avignon's central station to nearby towns such as Nîmes, Arles or Orange. Alternatively visit the striking Pont du Gard aqueduct, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

  5. Day 5rail

    Avignon to London

    Return to Avignon Centre station and take the short regional service to Avignon TGV station, then board your TGV service to Lille. Change trains in Lille and speed back into England before your Standard Premier Class service arrives into London.

Included

  • First Class Rail travel throughout
  • 4 nights in a twin/double room at the Hotel de l’Horloge (4 star), Avignon

Not included

  • Palais des Papes entry (payable locally)

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