Eurostar Trains To Avignon, Direct Service To Provence

Eurostar Trains To Avignon

Weekly direct service runs 12 July – 6 September 2008, fares start from £99 return - Carbon neutral journeys – with far fewer CO2 emissions than flying

The 2008 weekly high-speed departure to southern France begins on Saturday 12 July and runs every Saturday through to Saturday 6 September. 

The journey from Eurostar’s fabulous new London home at St Pancras International or from Ashford International in Kent takes less than six hours (less than 5 hours 30 minutes from Ashford) and delivers you to Avignon Centre station – opposite the city walls which surround the heart of the historic city. 

Visitors to Avignon have a wide range of events to enjoy during the summer holiday season. A highlight is the popular Festival d’Avignon – the oldest and largest in France – which attracts thousands of visitors each year to see its many live performances. The city also boasts the stunning 14th century Palais des Papes (Pope’s Palace), the famous Pont d’Avignon (Avignon Bridge) and many medieval streets.

Avignon is also the perfect destination for those who would like to explore the wider Provence region. From country lanes to lavender fields, from countryside to seaside on the Mediterranean, and from vineyards to rivers, the area offers plenty of relaxing and gastronomic opportunities. 

Taking Eurostar to Provence is a more relaxing, enjoyable way of travelling, with the added benefit that all Eurostar journeys are now carbon neutral at no extra cost to travellers. A Eurostar journey is much greener than going by air, generating around one-tenth of the amount of carbon dioxide emissions. 

Using typical passenger load factors, independent research has estimated that a Eurostar journey from St Pancras International to Avignon will generate 10.4 kg/CO2 per passenger compared with approximately 108kg/CO2 for a typical flight from London to southern France.

Avignon, and over 70 other French towns and cities, are also accessible all year round by combining a Eurostar journey to Paris or Lille and an onward journey by a French TGV service. 

Tickets for the direct Avignon service, and for connecting services all year round, are available on www.eurostar.com, by calling 08705 186 186, at Eurostar stations and from travel agents.

Check-in:
The recommended check-in time for the direct Avignon service is 60 minutes prior to departure.

Timetable (all times are local):

Avignon Train Stations:
Avignon Centre Station is the city station and is distinct from Avignon TGV, which is on the TGV Med high-speed line. A shuttle bus operates between the two stations, which runs about every 20 minutes and takes approximately 10 minutes.

Booking and more information.

Eurostar Trains To Avignon

Eurostar runs a direct train service to Avignon; the heart of Provence during the summer (July to September). This is an unrivalled way to travel to one of the most beautiful parts of France. So much so that many trains sell out very quickly. If you live in Kent you can even catch the train at Ashford International Station.

The service runs every Saturday from London and Ashford through to September and the journey takes six hours. And, to give you even greater flexibility with your travel plans, you can reach Avignon by combining Eurostar with a TGV journey, any day of the week. So whether it's a short break or a summer holiday you’re after, we've got the flexibility you need to make the most of your time.

Steeped in history and brimming with regional charm, Avignon is a gloriously well-preserved Medieval city. Who would have guessed that the austere, crenellated walls of the Palais des Papes (Popes' Palace) enclosed such a rich interior, enlivened with Italian frescos? Feast your eyes on the Stag Room, where bloodthirsty hunting scenes adorn the walls, the outsized Grand Tinel, where the Pope dined on a raised platform, and the ornate Pope's Bedchamber.

Eurostar Trains To Avignon, Direct Service To Provence

Thanks to its location, nestling in the heart of France's charming Provence region, it also makes a great base for sampling Provencal cuisine and exploring nearby villages, vineyards and Roman ruins. Beautiful at any time of year, Avignon takes on a golden hue during the summer months. Choose from a range of cultural activities including the internationally renowned Avignon Festival, or simply escape into rural paradise.

This is a very popular service and the most sought after trains/dates of travel sell out quickly, booking and more information

We regularly feature Eurostar offers such as: frequent user benefits, Carte Blanche promotions, group booking offers, and discounted tickets. As well as information about Eurostar special services like the snow train and Eurostar gift vouchers. These details can be viewed from our main La France page here and in the Kent Review. 

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