🇫🇷 Day 14: Avignon - Papal Grandeur & Sunset Magic

🚙 Route: Bastide De Bellegarde → Avignon (just 8 mins!) After two packed day trips, today was all about slow medieval vibes. 🏰 Palais des Papes (Pope’s Palace) 7 popes lived here (1309-1377) when the Vatican "moved" to France! Pro tip: Book early morning tickets online—I had the palace all to myself! By 10AM, lines snaked around the block. 🌉 Pont Saint-Bénézet (The "Broken Bridge") Free parking hack: Park by the river bridge (on the opposite side of town)—free spots + killer photo ops! Too hot? Hop on the tourist train (departs near the palace) for a breezy city loop. 🌅 Golden Hour Must-Do Sunset at the riverbank: Watch the palace turn honey-gold—then stroll the cobblestones with gelato. 🍦 💡 Why Avignon Shines Perfect for: ☕ Café-hopping under medieval arches 📸 Instagrammable ruins (that bridge!) 🎭 Hidden courtyards with street musicians #Avignon #FrenchRoadTrip #ProvençalSunsets