Looking for a superb micro-adventure between Vaucluse and Gard? Zoom in on this bike tour between 2 mythical bridges (the Pont d'Avignon and the Pont du Gard), to discover the riches of Grand Avignon! A round-trip from Lyon by train + bike, between nature and heritage 🚲
To find out more about this tour, it's here!
High speed train
(≈ 1h10)
Bike
(≈ 2h15)
Bike
(≈ 1h21)
Bike
(≈ 00h46)
Walking
(≈ 1h30)
High speed train
(≈ 1h10)
The next day, you're back on the road, heading for Rochefort-du-Gard via Castillon-du-Gard. Two pretty, typical villages! The twenty-kilometer route takes you along back roads through the beautiful countryside and vineyards of the Gard region. In Rochefort, we recommend lunch or an ice-cream at Gelateria Francesca.
After your stopover in Rochefort-du-Gard, head for Les Angles! We highly recommend a detour through the old village. Take a stroll along the “sentier des Peintres” (painters' path) or drop in at the charming old wash-house.
To round off your weekend in style, head for Villeneuve lez Avignon. We recommend spending an extra night here, so you can take your time the next day to discover all the treasures this historic town has to offer.
Known as the City of Cardinals, Villeneuve lez Avignon is a must-see in the Greater Avignon area. Don't miss the Abbey Saint-André and its garden, the Fort Saint-André, the Tour Philippe le Bel and the Chartreuse. A true concentrate of heritage in a magnificent setting!
Good to know : also available by bus!
In Villeneuve lez Avignon, don't miss out on the must-sees, such as the Fort Saint-André, the Jardins de l'Abbaye Saint-André and the Tour Philippe le Bel! For more information on this charming town in the Greater Avignon area, take a look at our guide. From each of these monuments, you can also enjoy a breathtaking view of Avignon, its famous Palais des Papes and the Pont Saint-Bénézet, between historic beauty and a stroll along the Rhone!
Last stop: head for Avignon, passing through Les Angles and its old hilltop village, as well as Roquefort-du-Gard.