Beautiful Provence Tips and Photo – Avignon, France
Beautiful Provence Tips
and Photo – Avignon, France
This is one of my favorite
photos of our open ended
family world trip, as it captures
This is one of my favorite photos of our open ended family world trip, as it captures some of the enchantment of a road trip through Provence which is a perfect place to vacation in Europe with kids. This was actually taken from our 4-star campsite in Avignon, one of the many special luxury campgrounds in Europe. I have put this photo up on Twitter, but some how never got it on our blog here.
Avignon is the magnificent medieval Papal gateway to Provence with a rich history as it was once the capital of Christendom. The campsite is on a vast green island (Barthelasse Island) facing the city
with gorgeous views of the Avignon skyline like the Pont d’Avignon and the Palace of the Popes. One is only 5 minutes away from the historical city center by charming ( free) shuttle boat, which makes it easy to tour and then come home to a delightful park-like atmosphere with pool, jacuzzi,kids club restaurant and more.
“Provence is a country to which I am always returning, next week, next year, any day now, as soon as I can get on a train.” ~ Elizabeth David
MORE TIPS ON BEST PLACES IN PROVENCE
VALLEY OF THE FAIRIES -VAL DES FEES – PROVENCE
LOVING LUBERON – BEAUTIFUL PART OF PROVENCE
NARBONNE
SWIMMING AND CANOEING IN PONT DU GARD
STUNNING HORSES IN THE CAMARGUE
Have you been to Provence or Avignon? What are your favorite spots or memories? Is it a place that calls you back like it does to us?
I LOVED my time in Provence. We visited Pont du Gard, Nimes, Avignon, Montpellier and the Cote du Rhone wine area. France always has a special place in my heart, but the south of France even more so.
The people were so laid back, time seemed to move at a different pace. I daydream about going back to France almost on a daily basis.
Oh, I hear ya Shannon, and couldn’t agree more. We’ve spent a lot of time in the South of France over the years and will be back again and again.