🇫🇷 Avignon & Beyond: The Ultimate South of France Guide

📅 Day 1 - Iconic Landmarks 🏰 Avignon City Walls – Walk the 5km medieval ramparts (UNESCO-listed!). 👑 Palais des Papes + Gardens – The world’s largest Gothic palace (2hrs+ with stellar tablet guides!). ⛪ Notre-Dame des Doms Cathedral – Climb for sunset views over the Rhône River. 🌅 🌉 Pont d’Avignon (Broken Bridge) – Snap the postcard-perfect ruins. 🎟️ Pro tip: Buy the combo ticket (covers bridge + palace + gardens, valid 2 days!). 🚶 Day 2 - Leisurely Exploration 🗺️ Grab a free scavenger-hunt map from the tourist office (3 themed routes!). 🌸 Old Town Stroll – Cobbled lanes, lavender boutiques, and hidden murals on buildings! 🖼️ Petit Palais Museum – Italian Renaissance masterpieces in a cozy setting. 🚂 Petit Train Tour – 1hr choo-choo ride (departs near the palace, kid-friendly!). 🍅 Les Halles Market – Taste Provençal olives, cheeses, and truffle honey. 🚗 Day 3-5 - Epic Day Trips 💜 Lavender Fields Tour (July ONLY!) – Book on GetYourGuide for purple seas of blooms. 🍷 Wine Tasting in Châteauneuf-du-Pape – Sip world-class Grenache in ancient cellars. 🎨 Van Gogh’s Arles – Train to starry cafés & sunflower spots (1hr away). 🏡 Luberon Villages – Roussillon (ochre cliffs), Gordes (clifftop stone houses) – Best by car/guided tour. 🍽️ Must-Eat Foods 🦴 Os à Moelle (Bone marrow) – Buttery decadence. 🍆 Ratatouille – Provençal veggie magic. 🦪 Moules-Frites – Mussels + fries (bucket included!). 🍦 Amerino Ice Cream – Edible flowers in a cone. 📅 Dinner tip: Book ahead for 4.5+ Google-rated bistros! #AvignonGuide #ProvenceDreams