🇫🇷 Must-Visit Spots for an Avignon Road Trip

The beauty of Southern France is beyond words, and Avignon—once home to 14th-century popes—is an absolute must-visit. While Provence’s lavender fields are legendary, the region’s charm runs much deeper. 🚗 Recommended Itinerary: 3 Days, 2 Nights Why drive? The best of Provence is spread out—only a car lets you chase lavender, cliffs, and turquoise lakes freely! ⭐️ Day 1: Arrival & Avignon’s Crown Jewel 🏰 Palais des Papes (Pope’s Palace) Arrived around 6 PM, stayed at Mercure Avignon Centre (next to the palace, ~¥1600/night in peak season). Walked to the largest Gothic palace in Europe—history oozes from its walls! Pro tip: Evening light makes the stone glow golden. 🍷 Dinner in the Old Town Cobbled streets buzzing with cafés and boutiques. ⭐️ Day 2: The Quintessential Provence 🪨 Gordes (Stone Village) Fairytale houses stacked like limestone sculptures. Lunch at a terrace bistro with truffle pasta—heaven! 🕌 Abbaye de Sénanque (Lavender Abbey) The postcard-perfect lavender field (small but iconic). 💧 Fontaine-de-Vaucluse (Spring Village) A quiet spot by the emerald river—ideal for a coffee break. ⭐️ Day 3: Lavender & Azure Dreams 1️⃣ L’Occitane Factory Stock up on discounted lavender soap & oils (tax-free!). 2️⃣ Valensole Lavender Fields Endless purple waves under the sun—way grander than Sénanque! 3️⃣ Gorges du Verdon & Lac de Saint-Croix Europe’s Grand Canyon + Tiffany-blue waters. Rented a slide-equipped electric boat—swam, picnicked, and soaked in the views. #FranceRoadTrip #ProvenceDreams #AvignonAdventures