South France Accommodation - 5 Bedroom Rental in Villeneuve-lès-avignon, Provence (PR-1099)

This village of Villeneuve lez Avignon is located in the Gard department, on a small hill overlooking the Rhône River. This village hosts many medieval monuments (such as the the Philippe Lebel tower, or the Prieuré cloister) and renowned restaurants. Of course, there are also bakeries, groceries, cafés, banks everything is within reach. This apartment offers everything you would possibly expect from a typical French holyday, right at your doorstep.

The center of the village of Villeneuve Lez Avignon is about 15 min walk away. The famous town of Avignon is 5 minutes drive away. Avignon -also known as the Popes’ city- has a wealthy historical and artistic heritage. Its formidable stronghold Popes’ Palace overlooks the wide expanse of the Rhône River plain and the encircled city. If you want to see one of the most beautiful views of Avignon and its famous uncompleted bridge, Villeneuve lez Avignon is a wonderful place. Between Villeneuve and Avignon, on the Rhône river is the island of Barthelasse that formerly was a refuge for outlaws and deserters in the past centuries. Of course, Avignon is also famous for its summer theater festival.

The closest highway is the A9, exit Remoulins, 15 minutes drive away. This highway goes from the Spanish border to Orange with connections for all major cities of the south east of France. The closest train station is at Avignon, 10 minutes drive away, which is served by the TGV (Train Grande Vitesse) that goes to Paris in 2 hours and 40 minutes! The closest airport is Avignon (15 kilometers) or Nîmes-Garons (60 kilometers) with daily flights to / from Paris (at Avignon with Air France) and London (at Nîmes with Ryan Air). But most international connections are made through international airports such as Marseille-Marignane (90 kilometers away), or Paris-Charles de Gaulle.