36 days in Avignon & Menton Itinerary

An ancient town center surrounded by medieval ramparts, Avignon is a major city of Provence and a Mediterranean city in the Vaucluse department on the left bank of the Rhône River.

Get some historical perspective at Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde and Eglise St-Trophime. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Palais des Papes and Carrieres des Lumieres. Explore Avignon's surroundings by going to Un Siecle de Roulottes (in Saint-Quentin-la-Poterie), Arles (Place de la Republique, St-Trophime Cloister (Cloitre St-Trophime), &more) and Marseille (Centre de la Vieille Charite & Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations). There's much more to do: identify plant and animal life at Wine Safari, examine the collection at Site Memorial du Camp des Milles, pause for some serene contemplation at Eglise St Symphorien, and brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Distillerie A. Blachere.

Plan my trip to Avignon with suggested itineraries provided by Inspirock.

New York City, USA to Avignon is an approximately 13-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 6 hours traveling from New York City to Avignon. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from New York City in September since evenings lows in Avignon dip to 57°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Menton.

Known for its own microclimate that is generally milder than the rest of the French Riviera, Menton is located very close to the border with Italy, whose influence is visible in the architecture and customs of the city.

Let the collections at Villa & Jardins Ephrussi de Rothschild and La Salle des Mariages capture your imagination. Villa Kerylos and Promenade Le Corbusier will appeal to history buffs. Change things up with these side-trips from Menton: Eze (La cité médiévale, Chemin Frédéric Nietzsche, &more), Musée des Merveilles (in Tende) and La Brigue (Pont du Coq & Notre Dame des Fontaines). There's still lots to do: admire the natural beauty at Jardin Botanique Val Rahmeh - Menton, admire the masterpieces at Jean Cocteau Museum Collection Severin Wunderman, explore the different monuments and memorials at Cemetery of the Old Chateau, and look for gifts at Au Pays du Citron.

For other places to visit, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Menton trip itinerary planning site.

You can drive from Avignon to Menton in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. In October, daytime highs in Menton are 70°F, while nighttime lows are 57°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Tue) so you can fly back home.