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Provence in Detail
Eight-day rail loop from London through Provence to the Côte d'Azur
Leger Holidays · Escorted tour
Eight-day Provençal rail tour from London via Avignon, based in one hotel

Leger Holidays operates this eight-day rail tour that combines the classic approach to Provence with a fixed base. You travel from London by Eurostar to Paris, then board the TGV to Avignon, where you settle into the 4-star Avignon Grand Hotel for seven nights. Days radiate outward by coach to explore the region's Roman ruins, medieval towns, and natural landscapes. Day two includes a guided walk through Avignon itself, tracing the Palais des Papes and the famous Pont d'Avignon. The itinerary takes you to the walled port of Aigues-Mortes for a barge cruise, the Camargue wetlands to see flamingos and white horses, Arles with its ancient arenas, and the Pont du Gard aqueduct. Two free days in Avignon let you visit museums at no cost or relax at the hotel. The tour suits first-time rail travellers, history enthusiasts drawn to Roman sites and UNESCO heritage locations, and couples who prefer stability to daily hotel changes.
Across 4 checks, this price has risen £60 since 4 Jul, to £2,199.
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Make your own way to London St. Pancras International where you will meet your friendly Tour Manager and board the Eurostar to Paris. We then join the TGV to Avignon. On arrival, we take the short walk to our hotel where we check in for our seven-night stay. The evening is free for you to relax and unwind.
This morning, we are joined by our local guide and discover Avignon, exploring the Palais des Papes and strolling over the Pont d'Avignon. This evening, we gather for a welcome dinner in a local restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Today we join our coach for an included full-day visit to Aigues-Mortes, the first French port on the Mediterranean. We board a barge and enjoy a cruise along the waterway where we discover the area's architectural heritage, history, fauna and flora.
Meals: Breakfast
Today is free to relax. There are six public museums in Avignon which are free of charge, or you can visit Ile de la Barthelasse, the biggest river island in Europe, for panoramic views of the city centre.
Meals: Breakfast
Today, we travel by coach to Arles, exploring the majestic arenas and ancient theatre. We continue to the Camargue, home to pink flamingos, bulls, and white horses.
Meals: Breakfast
Today, we board our coach and travel to Uzès on market day, then continue to the Pont du Gard, one of the best-preserved Roman structures in the world, and on to Orange, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, visiting the Théâtre Antique d'Orange and the Arc de Triomphe.
Meals: Breakfast
Today is free for you to explore more of Avignon or relax at the hotel. This evening we gather for a farewell dinner in a local restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, we walk to the station and join the TGV to Paris. From here, we journey by Eurostar back to London St. Pancras International. After arriving in London, you will make your own way home.
Meals: Breakfast

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