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CHARTRES DIJON
3½ hours
Along the A19, A6 and A38.
Three hours
From Chartres to Paris St-Laz-
are, then from Paris Montparnasse to Dijon.
Lyon (
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Lyon's architectural heritage encompasses everything from Roman ruins to Renais-
sance townhouses, and most of the city has been designated a World Heritage
Site. The monuments and museums are a major draw, while the city's culinary
reputation ensures its
bouchons
(bistros) are kept busy round the clock.
DIJON LYON
2¼ hours
Along the A31 and A6.
Two hours
.
Avignon (
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The beautiful walled city of Avignon has two Unesco-listed monuments: an impress-
ive
papal palace
and an amazing
medieval bridge
. Further afield, Provence is
littered with monuments left over from the days of Gallo-Roman occupation. Admire
the engineering of the
Pont du Gard
, the world's largest and best-preserved Ro-
man aqueduct, then put yourself in a gladiator's shoes in the imposing amphi-
theatres of
Orange
and
Arles
. All can be easily reached by rail or road from Avign-
on.
LYON AVIGNON
2¼ hours
Along the A7.
One hour
Via the TGV.
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