Arrive in Paris and transfer (on your own) to your hotel. The day is at leisure to begin exploring this fascinating city. Your overnight stay is in Paris.

Take the high-speed (TGV) train from the Paris Gare de Lyon station to Avignon. Your overnight stay is in Avignon. Day 3 After breakfast, enjoy a visit of the Popes' Palace (with audio guide). Built between 1335 and 1352, it is the largest gothic palace in the world. You'll see the courtyards, cloisters, reception halls, chapels, the private papal apartments and the priceless frescoes. You'll then visit the Pont d'Avignon (with audio guide), followed by a one hour cruise on the Rhone River. This evening enjoy a gastronomic dinner in a popular restaurant (drinks not included). Your overnight stay is in Avignon.

Enjoy today's full day excursion dedicated to discovering the beauty of the region of Provence. Start with a visit of the famous Pont du Gard, an aqueduct built in the 1st century A.D. by the Romans. Continue on to Les Baux de Provence, a picturesque medieval village located atop a rocky outcrop. You'll have time for lunch (on your own). In the afternoon, stop at Les Antiques of Saint Remy de Provence, the triumphal arch and mausoleum that has remained intact over the years. Located in a field of olive trees, the surrounding landscape has been painted several times by Vincent Van Gogh. Continue on to Oppedele- Vieux, a quaint picturesque hilltop village that's built high on a rocky outcrop and surrounded by lush vegetation and thick forests. Enjoy a visit to Roussillon, considered one of the most beautiful villages of France. Famous for its red and yellow ochre cliffs and surreal natural landscape, the village's multi-shades have enchanted artists for centuries. Afterwards, stop in Gordes, another scenic hilltop village, with houses and buildings of white stone that root themselves into the sharp cliff of the mountain. Stroll down the narrow cobblestone streets and take in the magnificent panoramic views of the surrounding countryside of the Luberon, a destination known for its pleasant and picturesque towns and villages, comfortable way of life, and hiking trails. A visit to the Lavender Museum caps off this fascinating tour of Provence. Your overnight stay is in Avignon.

Take the train back to Paris. Your overnight stay is in Paris.

Arrive in Paris and transfer (on your own) to your hotel. The day is at leisure to begin exploring this fascinating city. Your overnight stay is in Paris.

Take the train from the Paris Gare de Lyon station to Avignon. Your overnight stay is in Avignon. (B)

After breakfast, enjoy a visit of the Popes' Palace (with audio guide). Built between 1335 and 1352, it is the largest gothic palace in the world. You'll see the courtyards, cloisters, reception halls, chapels, the private papal apartments and the priceless frescoes. You'll then visit the Pont d'Avignon (with audio guide), followed by a one hour cruise on the Rhone River. This evening enjoy a gastronomic dinner in a popular restaurant (drinks not included). Your overnight stay is in Avignon. (B,D)

Enjoy today's full day excursion dedicated to discovering the beauty of the region of Provence. Start with a visit of the famous Pont du Gard, an aqueduct built in the 1st century A.D. by the Romans. Continue on to Les Baux de Provence, a picturesque medieval village located atop a rocky outcrop. You'll have time for lunch (on your own). In the afternoon, stop at Les Antiques of Saint Remy de Provence, the triumphal arch and mausoleum that has remained intact over the years. Located in a field of olive trees, the surrounding landscape has been painted several times by Vincent Van Gogh. Continue on to Oppede-le- Vieux, a quaint picturesque hilltop village that's built high on a rocky outcrop and surrounded by lush vegetation and thick forests. Enjoy a visit to Roussillon, considered one of the most beautiful villages of France. Famous for its red and yellow ochre cliffs and surreal natural landscape, the village's multi-shades have enchanted artists for centuries. Afterwards, stop in Gordes, another scenic hilltop village, with houses and buildings of white stone that root themselves into the sharp cliff of the mountain. Stroll down the narrow cobblestone streets and take in the magnificent panoramic views of the surrounding countryside of the Luberon, a destination known for its pleasant and picturesque towns and villages, comfortable way of life, and hiking trails. A visit to the Lavender Museum caps off this fascinating tour of Provence. Your overnight stay is in Avignon. (B)

Take the train back to Paris. Your overnight stay is in Paris. (B)

After breakfast, depart to the airport for your return flight home. (B)