The train ride from Cannes was quick, about 2.5 hours and our hotel in Avignon was supposed to be a 10 minute walk from the station - that's if we were at the correct train station. There was no tourist information when we got off the train and no one to ask, so we just walked in the direction of the town centre. After 15 minutes we realized we were not near our hotel and asked for directions. Apparently we were to take another train or bus from this train station to the town centre, which had another (and different train station). We were about 30 minutes away, so we just kept walking, following the river. It was annoying that the agent in Cannes, where we bought our tickets, did not advise us. However it was a beautiful walk!
We are so glad to be in Avignon. It is such a beautiful city, filled with history and the monuments are kept in good condition. "Avignon is famous as it is the city to which the Popes fled when leaving the corruption of Rome in the 14th century. The palace they built, 'Le Palais des Papes,' or the palace of popes, is the world's largest Gothic edifice." There is a wide main street leading to the palace, with many shops, hotels and restaurants. Being the weekend, there were markets and events in some of the larger plazas.
See the organ grinder on the right...no monkey, but a very obedient cat.
The palace garden
A view from the palace garden
The fortress across the river
These kids having fun on an obstacle course.
Many activities and entertainers in the plazas
The river walk monuments
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