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Paris, Avignon and the Highlights of Provence

Eight-day rail vacation from Paris to Provence, based in Avignon

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Railbookers operates this 8-day, 7-night rail vacation that begins in Paris and settles into Avignon as a base for exploring Provence. The trip opens with two nights in Paris, then a high-speed direct TGV from Gare de Lyon carries travelers to Avignon on Day 3 for what the itinerary describes as a 5-night stay. Day 4 is left free to see Avignon's Palais des Papes and Pont d'Avignon, while Day 5 is a small-group tour, capped at 8 people, through Roussillon, Gordes, the Pont du Gard, and Les Baux de Provence. Day 6 pairs Orange's Roman theatre with wine tasting at Chateauneuf du Pape, and Day 7 travels by train to Nimes and Arles for their Roman monuments and Van Gogh sites, before a direct train back to Paris on the final day. The mix of a fixed base, guided day trips, and included wine tasting suits travelers interested in Roman history, food and wine, and photography.

What to know before you look closer

  • The included-items list states 4 nights of hotel accommodation in Avignon, but the day-by-day itinerary describes a 5-night Avignon stay (Days 3 to 7), which matches the trip's stated total of 7 nights; confirm the exact number of Avignon nights with Railbookers before booking.
  • The evidence lists Hotel Jules Cesar Arles, MGallery Collection, as a trip hotel, but the itinerary keeps every overnight during the Provence portion in Avignon, with Arles visited only as a day trip; confirm exact accommodation with Railbookers before booking.
  • The operator publishes no specific departure dates in the available materials; confirm current availability with Railbookers before booking.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Paris

    Your Journey Begins in Paris

    On arrival make your way to your hotel and check-in for a 2-night stay, then get out and explore the city with your sightseeing pass included.

  2. Day 2overnight: Paris

    Paris

    Continue to explore the City of Lights today with your sightseeing pass including a scenic cruise along the Seine.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Avignon

    Paris to Avignon

    Head over to Gare de Lyon and take the highspeed direct TGV to Avignon. Make your way to your hotel for a 5-night stay.

  4. Day 4overnight: Avignon

    Avignon

    Enjoy a relaxing day today and discover your surroundings. Avignon is a beautiful city and a visit to the Palais des Papes and Pont d'Avignon are a must.

  5. Day 5overnight: Avignon

    Provence Day Trip

    Depart Avignon this morning on a small group (8 people max) tour through the beautiful Provence countryside. Spend time in Roussillon and Gordes before visiting the spectacular Pont du Gard and Les Baux de Provence.

  6. Day 6overnight: Avignon

    Orange and Chateauneuf Du Pape

    Following breakfast at your hotel travel to Orange and discover one of the best-preserved theatres in the Roman Empire, then wine-tasting in a winery through the vineyards of Chateauneuf du Pape.

  7. Day 7railovernight: Avignon

    Nimes and Arles

    Make the short journey to Nimes by train where you can visit 2 of the most treasured Roman monuments - Maison Carree and the Amphitheatre of Nimes, then onto Arles for its Amphitheatre and the Fondation Vincent van Gogh.

  8. Day 8rail

    Your Journey Ends in Avignon

    Enjoy breakfast before making your way to the station for your direct train to Paris and continue your travels.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 3High-speed direct TGV from Paris's Gare de Lyon to Avignon, the base for the remainder of the trip.
  • Day 5Small-group tour, capped at 8 people, through Roussillon, Gordes, the Pont du Gard, and Les Baux de Provence.
  • Day 6Visit to one of the best-preserved Roman theatres in Orange, followed by wine tasting at a winery in Chateauneuf du Pape.
  • Day 7Train to Nimes for the Maison Carree and the Amphitheatre, then on to Arles for its Amphitheatre and the Fondation Vincent van Gogh.

Included

  • Rail Travel as per the itinerary
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Paris
  • 4 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast in Avignon
  • Day trip to the Luberon villages and Pont du Gard
  • Half day trip to Orange and wine tasting at Châteauneuf du Pape
  • Day trip to Nimes and Arles by train

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included in the price?
Yes. Rail travel is included as per the itinerary, including a high-speed direct TGV from Paris to Avignon and a train from Avignon to Nimes.
How many day trips are included?
Three, all based from Avignon: a small-group day trip to the Luberon villages and the Pont du Gard, a half-day trip to Orange and Chateauneuf du Pape for wine tasting, and a day trip to Nimes and Arles by train.
What hotel accommodation is included?
Hotel accommodation with breakfast for 2 nights in Paris, plus Avignon nights that the itinerary describes as a 5-night stay (the included-items list states 4 nights; confirm with Railbookers).
Which trains are used?
SNCF trains, including a high-speed direct TGV from Paris's Gare de Lyon to Avignon and a train from Avignon to Nimes.
When does this trip run?
The operator publishes no specific departure dates in the available materials; confirm current departures with Railbookers before booking.

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