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The rooms are quiet, spacious and very well decorated in a modern minimalist style and the breakfasts keep you going all day.

The hotel was an ideal location for non-car users, being a stone's throw from Avignon Centre railway station (not Avignon TGV).]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13766 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13722
Further, she was delighted to recommend superb wines for €25/bottle.

Food was also first class.

Book in advance.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13722 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13652 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13652 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13645
You will encounter the Gorges du Verdon and end up in a little village of Moustiers Sainte Marie. Try the Restaurant Les Santons. It has the most wonderful food, a chef who cares about what he cooks and is very romantic. It is much better than Alain Ducasse's La Bastide.

Take a day trip to Gigondas from Avignon. Everyone raves about Chateauneuf du Pape. This is much better. They have a tasting room in the village. Try their wines from 1999 to 2003 for the best. You will not resist taking a few bottles back.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13645 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13642 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13642 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13552
Rather hidden, right down in a spectacular river valley in the South of France.

Choose to swim in the river Ceze, or in their two good-sized pools.

Very relaxed atmosphere, beautiful surroundings, immaculate facilities including sauna, cafe, bar, etc.

Outside, there's fantastic food in local village restaurants.

Come with your own tent, or rent a comfortably equipped woden beach-hut onsite from just 350 Euros/week.

It's really perfect for all families and kids!

But remember, it's a “camping naturiste”: there's one strict rule - no wearing clothes allowed on site. So you’ll have no laundry at all for a whole, lovely, lazy week!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13552 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12285
The owner is passionate about the food he cooks and speaks good English. The food is fresh and imaginative and there's lots of advice about what to choose.

The place has only been open a short time and deserves as much support as possible.

Also, good news for coeliacs - the owner understands and caters for them.

The price is about 14 euros for two courses, even cheaper at lunchtimes!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/12285 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11797
The village has 30 potters, vineyards and olive groves. Beautiful.

Cheaper in June than the campsite. Budget airlines 30 minutes away.

Next door to Uzes, the first duchy of France.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11797 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10685
The numerous craft shops, art galleries and friendly cafes bestow life and atmosphere to a village which is frequented by artists who are attracted to the light of sunset glistening on the famous ochre-built houses and church tower.

The ochre quarries outside Rousillon have been eroded by the wind into weird and wonderful shapes.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10685 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10650 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10650 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/1483
For just over €6 you can get an "Avignon Passion" pass ticket which gives you entry to a monastery, a fortified tower (with the best views of Avignon and the Pont Saint-Benezet, the latter being the correct name for "Sur la pont...") a castle, an abbey garden and three other ancient gems.

The village square has several good bar/restaurants serving reasonably priced local dishes (about €8).]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/1483 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/1212
Almost impossibly French, with red checked tablecloths, candles in wine bottles and a traditional, (inexpensive) French menu.

Gets busy with locals and tourists alike, especially at weeknds, so worth booking a table.

Madame is friendly and will try out her English if translation is needed.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/1212