Avignon, a strategic site in the Rhone valley, owes its origine to the Doms rock. With the arrival of the popes in the 14th Century, the city became a second Rome. It was enriched by art ine the 17th and 18th Centuries, and it remained papal property up to the French revolution.
All throught history the Rhône river has contributed to the economical and cultural wealth of the city.
Small or large, the boats take the same way to Lyon, Arles or further destinations.
The region of Avignon offers a great variety of natural wonders wich give it an original physiognomy and paticularly attractive. Within a few time, the tourist can visit the most various sites : Pont du Gard, Nîmes, Arles, the Camargue, Lubéron and Ventoux, Baux de Provence, St Remy and the Alpilles are close to the town.
The variety of attractions and sites to visit can enrich your trip to Provence. Suggestions of visits on page "tourism" of this website. Enjoy wine tasting tours to Chateauneuf du Pape : www.wine-tasting-provence.fr
The Provencal way of life will come to light in Avignon. Strolling in the old streets in search of antic dealers and art galleries, discover its local cuisine in the tea-rooms and the restaurants. Taste the flavours of Provence, the "Papalines" the speciality of the city, a delicacy made of fine chocolate, sugar and oregano liqueur. Taste the famous Cotes du Rhône wine of which Avignon is the Capital.
Stroll the shopping streets in the pedestrian area Joseph Vernet and St Agricol streets, the district of la Balance and the large Republic avenue: In addition to the large variety of well stocked luxury shops, you will find Provencal materials, ceramics and pottery, terra cotta figurines (santons), handicrafts, and other specialities of the region.
Located in Jonquières 6 miles from Orange, and 20 minutes only from Avignon in the heart of Popes's Provence and northern sunny Vaucluse, the Mas du Clos de l'Escarrat is a lovely old stone farm house, of typical Provençal style, which incorporates buildings dating back to the 17 th Century. It is considered now as one of the best Bed and Breakfast in Provence. Breathtaking view over Ventoux Mount.Comfortable self-catering accomodations. Lots of tourism and visits. Provence landscapes. This Bed and Breakfast is near Avignon, Chateauneuf du Pape and wine route of Provence.
