Day 19: Avignon & Sorgue River Road Trip 🚗💨

🌿 Morning: Sorgue River Valley Drove through L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue (the "Venice of Provence" 🛶), famous for: Antique markets (Sunday = best day!) 🪑 Crystal-clear canals with floating waterwheels 💧 Pro tip: Stop at Le Jardin de l’Abbaye de Valsaintes for lavender fields (June-July) 💜 🏰 Afternoon: Avignon Old Town 1️⃣ Notre-Dame des Doms Cathedral ⛪ Climb to the golden Virgin Mary statue for 360° views of the Rhône River. Hidden gem: The quiet cloister garden behind the church. 2️⃣ Wander the Old Town Rue des Teinturiers: Cobbled street with 17th-century dye workshops and hip cafés. Les Halles Market: Grab olives, tapenade, and a pain d’épices (spiced bread) 🍞. 🍷 Evening: Sunset & Wine Rocher des Doms Park: Picnic with Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine as the Pont d’Avignon glows pink 🌉. Dinner rec: La Mirande’s Michelin-starred Provençal tasting menu 🍽️. #ProvenceRoadTrip #AvignonOldTown #FrenchCathedrals