Tour of Avignon and Luberon

Are you a history buff? Don't miss this guided tour of Avignon! After a walk through the town's historic centre, we'll move on to a tour of the villages of Luberon.

Description

At the indicated time, we'll meet at rue de la République for our guided tour of Avignon.

We'll begin the walking tour (lasting 3 hours) by making our way along the Avignon Bridge area. En route, we'll learn why this footbridge never crosses the Rhone River. We'll then head to the gardens of the Rocher des Doms, the old walled area of the city.

The tour will continue to the Palace of the Popes. Inside this landmark, we'll learn about the Popes that challenged Roman rule, enjoy the sacred works of art in the palace, and discover the secrets of this former papal residence.

After the Papal Palace, we'll visit other significant landmarks such as Place de l'Horloge, the town's Theater, and the City Hall. Following the guided tour, you'll have an hour of free time for lunch. Afterward, we will reconvene in the historic centre to begin our drive to the villages of Luberon.

We'll pass by the ancient Roman bridge of Pont Julien before arriving at Rousillon for a stroll through the medieval town. The tour continues to Lacoste for a quick stop at scenic viewpoints.

Finally, we will make a brief stop in Gordes before starting our return trip to Avignon, arriving approximately 9.5 hours after meeting.