Provence via Eurostar

Eurostar, the high-speed rail service between the UK and mainland Europe, has confirmed that once again this coming summer it will offer a direct weekly service to Avignon in the heart of Provence.  It will operate every Saturday from 9 July to 10 September 2011 from London St Pancras to Avignon Centre Station.  Both Standard Class and Premier will be available.  Connecting fares are also obtainable from over 200 towns and cities across the UK.

Whilst it is possible to make the connections all year round the real advantage is the speed of the service, around five hours from Ashford to the city, once the home of a series of Popes, and also noted for its famous bridge "Sur le pont d'Avignon".  Unlike the TGV, which stops at a station on the outskirts, Eurostar goes direct to Avignon Centre, the terminus just a few minutes walk into the centre. www.eurostar.com www.avignon-tourisme.com

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