Day trips from Avignon
10 hidden towns and nature spots within 150 km of Avignon, picked by Europe Revealed. Sorted from nearest to furthest.
20 km01 · Nature spotPont du GardA three-tiered Roman aqueduct over a river you can swim in.
Buses run from Nîmes and Avignon. Easiest by car.
30 km02 · Popular townGordesA hilltop village of golden stone in the Luberon.
You really need a car in the Luberon. Parking in Gordes is paid and limited.
35 km03 · Hidden townArlesA Roman arena and the streets Van Gogh painted.
Trains run from Avignon, Nîmes and Marseille. The centre is walkable.
45 km04 · Nature spotMont VentouxA bare white summit above Provence, legendary for cyclists.
Easiest by car from Bédoin, Malaucène or Sault. The road to the summit is usually closed in winter.
55 km05 · Nature spotGorges de l'ArdècheA canyon with a giant natural stone arch over the river.
Easiest by car. The gorge road runs between Vallon-Pont-d'Arc and Saint-Martin-d'Ardèche.
65 km06 · Nature spotCamargue (Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer)Wetlands of pink flamingos, white horses and black bulls.
Buses run from Arles to Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer in about an hour. A car or bike helps to explore the lagoons.
95 km07 · Nature spotValensole LavenderEndless rows of lavender on a high Provençal plateau.
Easiest by car. The plateau is about 1.5 hours from Marseille and Aix-en-Provence.
100 km08 · Nature spotCalanques (Cassis)White limestone cliffs and turquoise inlets between Marseille and Cassis.
Trains run to Cassis. Boats from Cassis and Marseille visit the calanques.
115 km09 · Hidden townMoustiers-Sainte-MarieA cliffside village at the entrance to the Verdon Gorge.
Easiest by car. Buses are rare.
120 km10 · Nature spotGorges du TarnA deep limestone canyon with stone villages along a clear river.
Easiest by car. The gorge road runs along the river between Ispagnac and Le Rozier.Questions
Day trips from Avignon: good to know
What are the best day trips from Avignon?
Our favourite hidden places near Avignon are Pont du Gard (20 km), Gordes (30 km), Arles (35 km) and Mont Ventoux (45 km). All 10 are on this page, sorted by distance.
How far are these places from Avignon?
All of them are within about 150 km of Avignon in a straight line, close enough for a day trip by car, and many by train or bus too. Check each place for how to get there.