Avignon vs. Arles: Which Southern Gem to Choose? 🇫🇷✨

🚂 Quick Facts: Only 20 mins apart by train—ideal to visit both if time allows! Stay in Avignon (better vibe), day-trip to Arles. 🏡 Arles: "Van Gogh’s Quiet Muse" 🎨 ✓ Half-day enough: Van Gogh sites + Roman arena. ✗ Feels touristy: Most locals live outside the old town (dead on Sundays 😴). ✗ Limited nightlife: Stayed overnight—too quiet for my taste! 🏰 Avignon: "Provençal Soul Alive" ☀️ ✓ Lively old town: Schools, cafés, markets—real local life! ✓ Perfect for slow travel: Sip rosé in squares, soak up the sun. ✓ Free luggage storage (shoutout to that kind hotel!). ✗ Left too soon—already planning a return! 🌟 Verdict: Art pilgrims: Prioritize Arles. Culture + vibes: Avignon wins! #AvignonOrArles #ProvenceGuide #TravelSmart