🇫🇷 Avignon: An Unexpected Encounter with the Legendary

What began as a last-minute detour (with one day left before flying home from Marseille) became the highlight of our South of France trip! Just 2-3 hours by train, this medieval gem surprised us beyond imagination. 🏰 Time-Traveling in the Papal City Avignon—once home to 14th-century Roman popes—wowed us with its broken bridge (Pont d'Avignon), Gothic Notre-Dame Cathedral, and the imposing Palais des Papes. But the real magic? 🎭 Stumbling Upon Europe’s Premier Theater Festival! Every July-August, the city transforms: Streets plastered with quirky performance posters 🎪 Spontaneous street acts hyping up evening shows A euphoric vibe where locals (on summer break) and artists collide We felt like characters tumbling into a storybook celebration—pure serendipity! 💫 Why It Stole Our Hearts Hands down, our #1 hidden gem in Europe so far. If you’re in Southern France this summer, don’t miss Avignon’s festive pulse! #AvignonFestival #SouthOfFranceMagic #UnexpectedJoy #TravelSerendipity 🎨🚂