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Avignon & Around
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Why Go?
Encircled by crenellated ramparts dating back 800 years, Avignon lords above the mighty
River Rhône. Its 14th- century hilltop palace - the former seat of popes - defines the sky-
line and begs exploration, while the narrow streets and leafy squares fanning out beneath it
invite wandering.
Rolling countryside, dotted with ancient villages and vineyards that produce some of
France's best wines, unfurls outside Avignon. Sample renowned vintages in Châteauneuf-
du-Pape, or in the saw-toothed Dentelles de Montmirail. Discover incredibly preserved Ro-
man ruins in Orange, Nîmes and St-Rémy de Provence, and explore medieval streets in
Vaison-la-Romaine and Les Baux de Provence.
