Entering the spring with warming temperatures and the blossoming of the colorful variety of flowers, the French increasingly make tourists fall in love by the comeliness.
For eating, the City of Avignon as like a tourist town offers a variety of restaurants to taste.
When talking about France, it is definitely the city of Paris with the Eiffel Tower which became the target of foreign tourists. However, in southern France, scenery and attractions on offer is actually very famous in the world of tourism. Temperatures are warmer, Mediterranean sea, cooking, lavender flower beds and as a place of birth or berkaryanya famous artists.
Some incoming mail to my email many cities seek advice what could Indonesia visited by tourists in Paris. Therefore I would like to invite readers to know more closely the four cities in southern France which I think has the beauty and uniqueness. Also as a target of foreign tourists spending their vacation in southern France.
Avignon
Avignon can be described as the heart of Provence, a city rich in cultural heritage treasures. When it comes to this town, our eyes will see a big fort around the city, also known as the capital of Christianity in the 14th century. The old city of Avignon is located in the fort fortified.
Along the road in this old town, narrow streets which passed like a witness history in the past. I came to this city almost every year, because the festival in a lively summer. First to be visited while we’re here is, go to tourist information which is not far from the main entrance of the old city.
There, he finds a variety of information in the form of a guide book for free with a choice of three languages (French, English and German). Tourist brochures from the starting place to stay, restaurants to offer to tour both in the city of Avignon itself to several other towns nearby. Can also obtain information directly from the lighting. My suggestion is, when it comes to tourist centers of this information, to request pass card, which is a pass card, we can also get discounted prices 50 percent to 70 percent for every time I visited the sights.
For those who enjoy walking, reveals the beauty of the old city and tourist attractions can be done about half to one day depending on the number of places we want to visit. But it could also use a tourist train in the city, the fees charged 7 euros for adults and 4 euros for children.
Pope’s Palace and the Bridge of Avignon
What are the views of Avignon? First is the main purpose for sure, the Palais des Papes (Palace of the Popes or the Palace of the Pope). Palais des Papes is a very important place in the 14th century, because it is the primary residence of Pope at that time. Visitors can visit 25 rooms decorated with stunning eyes to the beauty of each procedure room. Here we can choose to visit freely with hearing aids (audio guide, available from a variety of languages) or with a guide in the entourage.
Two times I have come to this place, I tried both, visit freely and with a guide (free). We are indeed more freely to save time but to guide the more detailed things that we can get, and if there are any questions we can answer directly dapakan. The duration of the visit in a place that get ranked in the UNESCO as world heritage for humanity is about 1 hour 15 minutes.
One thing that should not be missed, is a souvenir boutique, frankly do not remember if finance is limited, it feels like to buy all the displays of beautiful souvenirs. Moreover souvenir for the kids in the form of medieval warfare. Have imagined their joy when sung by the-by like this. Price went into this place depending on the season is 8.50 euros and 10.50 euros. And for wine enthusiasts, there is a special boutique that provides a collection of local wines are very famous.
From the Palais des Papes second goal that must be done is, visit the Pont d’Avignon (Avignon Bridge). Pont d’Avignon is the chief witness the history of this region, is known almost all over the world thanks to his song, Pont d’Avignon. Built in the 12th century but some times suffer from the damage caused by floods from the Rhône River, and then rebuilt in the 17th century. After paying 4.50 euros, we can get hearing aids (audio guide) with a choice of language, which provides detailed information on each of these bridges. The bridge is only a piece of this, also get ranked in the UNESCO as world heritage.
Restaurant
When we came to visit Avignon starts in the morning, two places that I mentioned earlier already takes about 3.5 hours. Time to fill stomachs started growling. For eating, the City of Avignon as like a tourist town offers a variety of restaurants to taste the tongue. For foods that are difficult to europe, asia restaurant a lot and very easily found, ranging from Chinese restaurants, Vietnamese and Japanese food.
But for those who like to taste the taste of local cuisine, my suggestion to try the restaurant a la Provençal. One restaurant that I can recommend to readers of ‘La cuisine du Dimanche’. When I went to this restaurant, because of its reputation hear, taste Provençal arranged so slick and charming in every dish delicious-chewed food in my mouth. One thing I love about this restaurant, chef cook cooking menu in accordance with ingredients found in the market that day. My choice is Noix de St Jacques in accordance with vegetables in season. Prices start from 12 euros offered.
Unfortunately, many restaurants are closed on Sundays. But do not worry we can still find nice restaurants in the town square, just at this restaurant more for tourists, the food was standard. Only the profits when the weather is sunny we could eat in the plaza while enjoying the beauty of the buildings around us.
Other places we can go at a leisurely pace was, some museums. Les Musée d’Avignon (Avignon museum) and Le Musée Calvet (Calvet museum). Avignon Museum exhibit heritage masterpieces of the 13th century and to 16 in the form of a collection of paintings and sculptures from the artists of Italy and also provençales. Calvet Museum displays masterpieces from renowned artists to the 18th century until the 20th century.
Not only are the paintings of Manet’s all look good, and the collection of bronze sculptures that are displayed as if pulling us backwards past. Both the museum is quite big, takes up to 1 hour 30 minutes to visit every museum and admission is 6 euros.
Avignon is also famous thanks to the festival which is held every year. Held from the start date of July 7 until July 31. The Festival is always interesting foreign tourists, was founded by the famous artist Jean Vilar. We can visit the homes of these artists, if well pleased. This summer festival is divided into two, namely open and closed the festival. Open festival held in every corner of the city, sometimes even a parade. And of course free to watch. The artists will entertain the heart entrants with theater, songs, music to dance. The splendor of this festival is always so captivating for me. Think of it I was in a theater for the city that never-ending eye comfort. Festival held in the theater closed or a special place, which must be reached in his pocket penontong.
Because art is always rife by the event, then along the road we would have seen some theater or place of art in this city.
When evening arrived and legs began to ache the best thing is to unwind, sipping warm coffee. I recommend to enjoy a warm cup of coffee in a city park, Les Jardin d’Avignon. Avignon Park located next to the Palais des Papes and above the city built into the 18th century. From the park which was the Mount this small, we can enjoy the panoramic city of Avignon. And a warm cup of coffee we enjoy looking at a cool lake and ducks swim in the eyes feels unique. When the kids came up with this place will make them happy, because here is a playground for them.
If time remains, a few other places we can go according to our liking. For example the city which stood majestic theater. In this historic city you can also visit other museums outside the museum, which suggested earlier. Besides the names listed sights clearly on the tour guide that we get in the office of tourism, often for enjoying the beauty of this old city, we find many beautiful old church.
And for those who liked to surround the water, we can also travel by boat for a day or half day. This ship will bring us to enjoy a three city tour of Avignon, Ile de la Barthelasse (Barthelasse Island) and Villleneuve. The duration of approximately one hour tour and travel prices are 8 euros for adults and free for children. On this ship is also a restaurant available. Imagine enjoying Provençal cuisine, sipping warm air spectacle of the beauty of Southern France with historic heritage, on the water, delicious …. That’s the South of France. Oh yes, from Paris to Avignon by train TGV only 2 hours 40 minutes.
