| PROVENCE - 1 DAY WITH TGV MEDITERRANEE "lights and colors of the South of France" |
| Over the centuries, Provence was chosen home of many, first the Romans who left us many wonderful monuments, then the Popes followed by many artists and now, living here is quite fashionable. Today, thanks to the TGV, world's fastest train, you can easily this delightful region, the brightness of its light, the vividness of its colors and the charms of its traditions. ITINERARY : Transfer to the Gare de Lyon, where you will board the TGV train departing at 09:34AM. Admire the various landscapes of Burgundy and Rhone Valley. After covering 700km (440 miles), arrive at Avignon at 12:15PM to first visit the Popes' Palace (entrance and audioguide included) and free time. With your guide, drive on to Saint Remy de Provence and the Roman ruins of Glanum (photo stop) followed by a guided tour of the perched village of Les Baux which overlooks the Rhone river delta. Free time for shopping of local products (perfumes, Provencal fabrics). Cross the Rhone river between Tarascon and Beaucaire to reach the Pont du Gard located in a well kept natural site, famous Roman aqueduct dating back to the 1st century (guided visit and free time). Transfer back to Avignon TGV station to catch the train departing at 08:01PM arriving at Paris Gare de Lyon at 10:41PM. DEPARTURE TIMES at 08:30 AM: * Summer only (01 Apr. to 31 Oct.): Tuesday and Saturday LANGUAGES : Available at each departure : English, Spanish. INFOS: * Attention : this tour is only available in Summer. * You will experience the world's fastest train, operating since June 10, 2001 and will be amazed by the French technology in the field of railway industry.* The Provence has so much to offer: magnificent landscapes which inspired the impressionists painters (Van Gogh and Cezanne) for their colors and light, a lot of Gallo-Romains remains. * An excellent range of souvenirs shops in Avignon and Les Baux selling a full range of quality gifts, cotton fabrics for the table dressing and home decoration, aromatic olive oil in beautiful glass bottles, pottery, perfumed soap. Don't forget the culinary specialties and the world-famous local wines (Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Rosé de Provence). *Comfortable shoes are necessary for this tour especially at Les Baux de Provence and Le Pont du Gard. INCLUDED IN THE TOUR PRICE : * R/D Transport from Paris to Avignon with TGV Méditerranée. * Transport in luxury, air conditioned coach or minibus. * Entrance ticket for the visit of the Pope's Palace. * Services of our licensed multilingual guide. *First class supplement: $60.00 |
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