Explore the historical center of Avignon on a 3-hour walking tour, enjoy explanations about this fabulous city with your english-speaking local and passionate guide.
Climbing up to the top of the fortified medieval city walls to reach the "Rocher des Doms" garden, discover Avignon stretching in all its beauty along the Rhône river. Discover the rich historical past of Avignon where the papacy established in the early 14C.
Follow your A la Francaise Provence guide inside the Pope's Palace (entrance ticket included), largest gothic-style Palace in Europe. In this maze of galleries, chambers and chapels, imagine its luxurious furnishing and sumptuous decoration from the medieval period. Benefit from genuine explanations and anecdotes thanks to your local guide.
Walking on the cobbled streets to the Place de l'Horloge, find out about the secret of the painted windows. See the town hall topped with its clock tower, and the theatre.
Enjoy the end of the tour in Avignon savoring a glass of Côtes du Rhône wine served in a local place close to the Pope's Palace. Lunch on your own in Avignon.
You will walk over paved streets, then climb a series of steps to reach the Pope's palace so please wear good shoes (like sneakers) !
In the afternoon, your A la Française guide will invite you to delve into the Provencal atmosphere. Immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of the Luberon area and its villages, some of France's most beautiful ones!
You will love Roussillon and its famous ochre cliffs. Don't forget your camera to picture this wonder! With all its different shades, brown, orange, red... You will get to discover an amazing natural color palette.
Take a look at the Roman bridge, the pont Julien. You will then drive through the village of Lacoste, where you can find the Marquis de Sade's castle.
Enjoy some free time to discover the village of Gordes, perched village in Luberon, one of «the most beautiful villages in France », famous for the architecture with dry stones.