Start your guided walking tour of Avignon and get ready to see the best sites in the city! Discover the fortified medieval city walls and gaze upon the city as it stretches out along the Rhône River. Learn about the historical past of Avignon where the papacy was established in the early 14th century.
Next it's time to visit the Papal Palace for a guided tour (entrance ticket included). Explore the largest gothic-style palace in Europe and begin to imagine the luxurious way of life enjoyed there in the medieval period. Enjoy interesting stories and anecdotes from your local guide as you go.
The end of your walking tour in Avignon will be toasted with a glass of Côtes du Rhône wine served in a local place.
Free time for lunch on your own in Avignon.
Meet again your tour guide at 2.00 pm in front of Avignon's Tourism Office and Begin the afternoon at Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. Your guide will take you on a short walk through the town centre, highlighting its most charming features.
Next, you'll head to Les Baux-de-Provence, a picturesque village perched 245 metres above the valley. Stroll through its historic pedestrian streets, visit the Santon Museum, explore the Hôtel des Porcelets (a beautiful 16th-century house), and admire the Romanesque St. Vincent Church. Your local guide will share fascinating insights about the village and the surrounding Provence region.
The final stop is the iconic Pont du Gard, an exceptional Roman aqueduct dating back to the first century and recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
It is the best-preserved section of the Roman aqueduct that once supplied water to Nîmes.
VISIT PROVIDED ONLY IN ENGLISH.