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Remember you arrive at Avignon Central, not the TGV station so don’t try to hire a car from the wrong place. The Grand Hotel by the station is fine and the walk through the city gates and up to the Palace is easy and interesting. The café on Rue Saint Michel at the corner of Rue Paul Manivet opens early on Sundays and has the best coffee. Enjoy!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15993 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15980
Then stay in an ideal location next door at the beautiful and luxurious Hotel La Mirande (www.la-mirande.fr Tel +33 90 12 20 20).

Alternatively if you cannot face all Avignon’s action, jump on a train to Arles (20 minutes away, same station, frequent trains) and enjoy the peace of the Hotel Particulier ( www.hotel-particulier.com T+33 90 52 51 40).]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15980 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15967 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15967 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14376
It is located slap bang in the centre of the maze like citadel, but on a quiet side street and with excellent restaurants within a one-minute walk.

Jean-Michel and Francoise make the ancient house terribly atmospheric with fairy lights and by lighting the stairs and halls by candlelight at night.

If you would like a home from home, with an authentic french atmosphere, I couldn’t recommend this place more highly!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14376 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14374
There's a good campsite, bars and restaurants which are affordable. From there you can make raids on foot to the cultural quarters, and still get back for a quiet pastis.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14374 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14369
Either walk back across the bridge for direct access to Avignon walled city, or walk down the river and get the free ferry across the river.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14369 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14368
Relax at Hotel Maganeraie, after a rather busy day. This 15th century papal mansion has all mod cons you could imagine, wonderful food excellent wine and you'll want to return another time.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14368 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14367
Walk 200 yards into town and you'll find some charming, inexpensive and welcoming small hotels.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14367 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14366 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14366 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14362
With only four rooms, chocolate presents for guests, and generous pastry breakfasts, you are bound to have an amazing stay.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14362 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14353 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14353 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14288
Jean-Michel and Francoise make the ancient house terribly atmospheric, using fairy lights and illuminating the stairs and halls by candlelight at night. If you would like a home from home, with an authentic French atmosphere, I couldn’t recommend this place more highly!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/14288 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13766
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/13652 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13652 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/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