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Provence in Detail

Provence in Detail, a rail journey with Tailor Made Rail

Speed south through France to the beautiful region of Provence. Start off with 4 nights in historic Avignon, the medieval home of Catholic popes, before hopping on a train across to Aix en Provence, the birthplace of Post-Impressionist artist Paul Cézanne.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Avignon

    London to Avignon

    Depart London St Pancras on Eurostar and change in Lille or Paris for the TGV into the heart of Provence, arriving at Avignon TGV. Check in at the Hotel de l'Horloge (or similar), just off the Place de l'Horloge, in prime position for the Palais des Papes and Pont d'Avignon.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Avignon

    Avignon

    Three full days in Avignon, with one day free to see the city at your own pace exploring the Palais des Papes or the Pont d'Avignon, plus a free day of unlimited local rail travel, for example to Orange (Roman arena), Arles (where Van Gogh painted) or Montelimar (castle and nougat).

  3. Day 3railovernight: Avignon

    Avignon

    Three full days in Avignon, with one day free to see the city at your own pace exploring the Palais des Papes or the Pont d'Avignon, plus a free day of unlimited local rail travel, for example to Orange (Roman arena), Arles (where Van Gogh painted) or Montelimar (castle and nougat).

  4. Day 4railovernight: Avignon

    Avignon

    Three full days in Avignon, with one day free to see the city at your own pace exploring the Palais des Papes or the Pont d'Avignon, plus a free day of unlimited local rail travel, for example to Orange (Roman arena), Arles (where Van Gogh painted) or Montelimar (castle and nougat).

  5. Day 5railovernight: Aix-en-Provence

    Avignon to Aix-en-Provence

    Take the TGV further south to Aix-en-Provence and check in at the Grand Hotel Roi René (or similar) for a 3-night stay. Aix dates back to 123 BC, with architecture, museums, shopping and art galleries, including the former studio of Paul Cézanne.

  6. Day 6railovernight: Aix-en-Provence

    Aix-en-Provence

    One full day to explore Aix at leisure, plus a day exploring by train - Aix is on a direct rail line to Marseille, Cassis or Toulon, and you could also head further afield to Cannes and St Tropez.

  7. Day 7railovernight: Aix-en-Provence

    Aix-en-Provence

    One full day to explore Aix at leisure, plus a day exploring by train - Aix is on a direct rail line to Marseille, Cassis or Toulon, and you could also head further afield to Cannes and St Tropez.

  8. Day 8rail

    Aix-en-Provence to London

    Head back to the high-speed station in Aix for the journey home, changing in Paris or Lille to connect with the Eurostar back to the UK.

Included

  • Standard Class rail travel with seat reservations
  • 7 nights' handpicked hotel accommodation with breakfast
  • Free day of rail travel from Avignon and Aix
  • Easy-to-follow travel documentation
  • Despatch of tickets by email
  • Proactive rerouting in case of strikes or disruptions

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