You have three full days in Avignon to visit the fascinating walled old town and stroll among the maze of medieval streets and tree-lined squares.  No visit to Avignon would be complete without seeing the Palais des Papes (payable locally) and the Pont St. Bénezet, the broken bridge, made famous in the children’s song.  From your hotel next to the Place de l’Horloge you can watch the world go by from this attractive central square or visit the impressive Hôtel de Ville and Opera House, decorated with statues of Corneille and Molière.

For a different perspective on the city, you may wish to take a short trip on one of the river cruises which depart from Avignon.  Perhaps head out into the charming Provençal countryside with its hilltop villages or to one of the nearby towns which are accessible by train from Avignon’s central railway station, such as Nîmes, Arles or Orange. Alternatively, you may like to visit the striking Pont du Gard aqueduct, a stunning symbol of Roman engineering, and a UNESCO World Heritage site.