Train Mulhouse → Avignon

Mulhouse is a jumping-off spot for jaunts into the Alsace countryside. French voices waft from half-timbered Germanic buildings and zingy Riesling wines are poured for visitors to musty wine cellars. The city’s proud industrial heritage is on display in a gaggle of intriguing technical museums. Learn more about Mulhouse

The papal gateway to provence At the gateway to Provence, Avignon is a magnificent reminder of the medieval period when it was the capital of Christendom. Artists have been coming to Provence ever since in search of the “magic light” and aroma of lavender. Just a bit over two hours from Paris by TGV, Avignon is more than papal history. It’s art, activity, life. Stop at a terrace café along the place de l'Horloge, a long square in front of the hôtel de Ville. At the top end, take a ride on the “Belle Epoque" carousel. Avignon is also a city of culture. A theater festival created by actor/director Jean Vilar brings over 120,000 spectators. Dance, music and drama come to life in events staged at historical monuments and in the streets. Although there are now two train stations in Avignon, most travelers will arrive at the brand new Avignon TGV train station at the outskirts of the city. Frequent shuttle bus service is available from the TGV terminal into the city center to the Avignon Centre train station, taking about 10 minutes. Learn more about Avignon