7 days in Vallon-Pont-d'Arc & Marseille Itinerary

Vallon-Pont-d'Arc is a commune in the Ardèche department in southern France.Vallon-Pont-d'Arc is a capital of prehistoric and cultural tourism. Step out of Vallon-Pont-d'Arc to go to Saint-Montan and see Escale Aventure, which is approximately 38 minutes away. There's much more to do: Head underground at Caverne du Pont-d'Arc, take in breathtaking views at Gorges de l'Ardeche, and examine the collection at Grand Site de l'Aven d'Orgnac.

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Buffalo, USA to Vallon-Pont-d'Arc is an approximately 23-hour combination of flight and car. You can also do a combination of shuttle, flight, train, and bus; or do a combination of shuttle, flight, bus, and train; or do a combination of bus, ferry, flight, and train. Traveling from Buffalo to Vallon-Pont-d'Arc, you'll lose 6 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Buffalo in August, expect nights in Vallon-Pont-d'Arc to be about the same, around 63°F, while days are a bit warmer, around 87°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 5th (Fri) to allow time for the car ride to Marseille.

The 2013 European "Capital of Culture," Marseille is the largest port city on the breezy Mediterranean coast and the second largest city in France.

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You can drive from Vallon-Pont-d'Arc to Marseille in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and train; or do a combination of bus and train. In August, plan for daily highs up to 86°F, and evening lows to 66°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 7th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.