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London Avignon Train

A place of history and theatre, the fortified city of Avignon is guaranteed to leave its impression on you. Avignon's architecture is marked by papal history. Get through any of the seven doors of the extremely well maintained walls and you will walk into the city of the Popes. The attractive Gothic papal palace was built on a hill to serve as residence, fortress, and church. One of the most beautiful cities in France, Avignon is surrounded by fortifications, is full of old churches and is host to a renowned theatre festival.

To go to Avignon from London, Lillle and Paris, you can get the Eurostar direct train services weekly to Avignon during the seasons and you can reach Provence in under 7 hours without having to change trains. You also have the option of breaking your journey to Avignon by taking the Eurostar train to either Lille or Paris and then continuing the journey with other high speed trains like TGV or Thalys. The duration of the journey from Paris and Lille to Avignon is 6 hours 15 minutes and 6 hours 45 minutes respectively. If you are off from Ashford are about 50 minutes less.

London to Avignon by Eurostar High-Speed Train
If you are not planning to go to Avignon by air, the Eurostar train travel is an equally well-situated and stress-free option for getting there. Eurostar also runs a daily train from London to Avignon and trains are usually on time. TGV high-speed trains can also get you to Avignon from Paris in under 3 hours. These trains stop at the TGV Avignon station, which is situated about four kilometres south of the centre of the city.

Another option for getting to Avignon is by international coach services run by Eurolines and Linebus. Avignon’s coach station, Gare Routière, is the end-point for buses from across Europe and the UK. Bus services for the public in Avignon cover most part of the city if you want to get anywhere outside the centre. If you are driving to Avignon from Paris, catch the A6 south to Lyon and then the A7 south to Avignon. You are allowed to drive if you are over 21 years old and hold a valid international driving license. Driving is always pleasant in this beautiful city as road are excellent and traffic conditions light.

Places to Visit in Avignon
The best way to discover Avignon is to stroll through its labyrinth of medieval streets. Avignon is a compact city, enclosed within fortified medieval walls and situated at the confluence of the Rhône and Durance rivers. It stands high above the vast plains of the Rhône was selected to be the site for a fort due to this obvious strategic advantage. The two most important landmarks of the city are Saint-Bénezet and the Palais des Papes.

Besides these, the ancient streets, the private mansions with their sprawling courtyards, the renovated facades of old buildings will leave you spellbound. Don't forget the Antiquaire quarter, Place de l'Horloge or the Chemin de Ronde which will get you to the Rocher des Doms. The elegant Rue Joseph Vernet, which is adjacent to the Calvet and Requien museums is worth a quick detour as it contains Avignon's most stylish shops along with a charming mosaic of old hotels, gardens and courtyards.
 
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