Avignon & the Palais des Papes to St Rémy de Provence, Nostradamus & Vincent Van Gogh

Avignon for 70 odd years of the early 1300s was centre of the Catholic world. The skyline a magnificent urban landscape, overlooks the city, river Rhône, Rocher des Doms presenting an exceptional set of monuments that includes the Saint Bénezet Bridge - the famous Pont d'Avignon, the Ramparts, Petit Palais, Cathedral & walls of the Popes' Palace flanked by four mighty towers. Start with a visit to the Palais, gardens & bridge before a short drive to St Rémy de Provence. Surrounded by lush green valleys, ancient streets lined with old houses. The beauty of the countryside, quality of light inspired artists, writers & painters including Vincent van Gogh in the late 19th century. Saint Rémy historic village built on the oldest archeological site in Europe and birthplace of Nostradamus and St Paul de Maussole, 12th century monastery & hospital where Van Gogh stayed and painted some of his most recognisable works.