Day trips from Avignon at a glance
Avignon sits at the edge of the Côtes du Rhône, so wine villages, Roman sites and Provençal hill villages all work as day trips. Most places follow the same pattern: the village streets are free to walk, while monuments, museums and cellars each have their own fees and hours. A guided day trip bundles transport and tastings, while a car or a bus gives you more freedom and more planning.
The prices below are 2026 examples for adults. Check the day you plan to go, because hours change with the season.
Our picks: day trips from Avignon
The half day to Pont du Gard, Saint-Rémy and Les Baux is the shortest of the three, the full day adds the Luberon villages, and the e-bike tour suits those who want to ride.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in euros (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Full-day e-bike tour in the Luberon
- E-bike and helmet
- Minibus out of Avignon
- English-speaking guide
For those who prefer pedalling to sitting in a van: the minibus takes you out of Avignon, and you ride the Luberon on the e-bike.
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Full-day lavender fields and Luberon villages tour
- Live commentary
- Tolls, parking and fuel covered
- Air-conditioned vehicle
The lavender farm stop is only possible at harvest time, and entries are paid on the spot.
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Half-day trip to Pont du Gard, Saint-Rémy and Les Baux
- Pont du Gard entry
- Eight-seat minibus
- English-speaking driver-guide
Three stops from Avignon in one morning or afternoon. Only the Pont du Gard entry is covered; other sights on the way are paid on the spot.
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Wine tastings, the Pont du Gard, Luberon villages, Les Baux and more, with live prices and availability.
Day trip destinations compared
What each trip is about and which costs to expect in 2026.
| Destination | What it is | Costs and access to know |
|---|---|---|
| Châteauneuf-du-Pape | Wine village and castle ruin | Ruin free to visit, open daily all year. Tastings are priced and arranged separately |
| Gigondas, Séguret, Beaumes-de-Venise | Wine villages below the Dentelles | Cellar tastings are priced separately. Séguret is free to enter all year |
| Vaison-la-Romaine | Roman sites, old bridge, upper town | 24-hour pass €9 adults, €4 aged 10 to 17, free up to 9 years |
| Orange | Roman theatre and triumphal arch | Theatre with audioguide and museum €11.50, reduced €9.50 |
| Pont du Gard | Roman aqueduct | Bridge access free, parking €9 per vehicle, museum area €8 |
| Uzès | Old town with an arcaded square | Saturday market in 2026, 7:30 to 13:30 |
| Luberon villages | Gordes, Roussillon, Bonnieux and others | Village visit, paid sights, ochre trails and forest access are separate things |
| Les Baux-de-Provence | Carrières des Lumières exhibition and castle | €16.50 adults, €21 with the Château des Baux |
| Mont Ventoux | Mountain road, cycling, hiking | Summit road closed from about mid-November to spring |
For most first-time visitors, one wine village plus one Roman or Provençal stop fills a day well: Châteauneuf-du-Pape with Orange, or the Pont du Gard with Uzès. Add a Luberon day if you have a second one.
Wine village day trips
Tastings are the reason to go, but the villages are worth a walk by themselves.
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
The village lies below the ruin of the papal castle, which was built under John XXII from 1317 to 1333. The donjon, the south wall and the cellar level remain. The ruin is free to visit and open daily all year, though an event room in the cellar is not always accessible. Rounded pebbles called galets roulés are part of the soil here. Not every plot is covered with them. See the Châteauneuf-du-Pape guide.
Gigondas, Séguret and Beaumes-de-Venise
Gigondas is a wine village at the foot of the Dentelles de Montmirail, on limestone slopes. Séguret is a hillside village with cobbled lanes, the Fontaine des Mascarons and a castle ruin. Beaumes-de-Venise is the starting point for walks to the Rocher de Rocalinaud, with its eroded yellow sandstone. A tasting at a cellar is a separate offer, not a village entry fee. See Gigondas and the Dentelles de Montmirail.
Tastings and driving
Tasting fees and booking rules differ from cellar to cellar, so check each one before you go. In France the limit is 0.5 g/l blood alcohol, and 0.2 g/l during the probation period or when driving accompanied. No number of glasses is safe to calculate, so the driver should not taste. People under 18 may not be served alcohol in public places. Our wine tours from Avignon guide explains the options.
Pont du Gard and Uzès
The Pont du Gard is a Roman aqueduct bridge. Walking up to the bridge costs nothing. Parking is €9 per vehicle in 2026, whatever the number of passengers and the length of your stay. The museum, cinema, Ludo and temporary exhibition are sold separately at €8 for adults and €6 reduced. Guided visits cost €12 to €15 for adults, depending on the offer.
The outdoor area is open daily from 8:00 to 24:00 all year. The discovery areas keep shorter hours: 9:00 to 18:00 in March and October, 9:00 to 19:00 from April to June and in September, and 9:00 to 20:00 in July and August. They stay closed in January, February, November and December, with the next winter break starting on 2 November 2026. Jumping from the bridge or the rocks and swimming directly under the monument are not allowed, and dogs must be on a lead outside. Details are on the Pont du Gard page.
Uzès adds the Place aux Herbes, an arcaded square in the historic centre. The Saturday market runs from 7:30 to 13:30 in 2026.
Luberon day trips
The Luberon is a day trip with a different feel from the wine country. Typical stops are Gordes, Roussillon, Bonnieux, Lourmarin, Oppède-le-Vieux, Ménerbes and Lacoste. Plan the visit in layers. Walking through a village is one thing, while a paid monument, an ochre trail or a forest walk each has its own rules, hours and prices.
Fees, hours and access for the individual Luberon sights vary, so check each stop before you go. Lavender fields near the Luberon are private land, so keep to the paths and read about the season on the lavender fields page.
Les Baux de Provence
One stop at Les Baux is the Carrières des Lumières exhibition. It is open daily including public holidays. Adult entry is €16.50 in 2026. Seniors over 65 pay €15.50, students, 18 to 25-year-olds and job seekers €14, and children aged 7 to 17 €13. Under 7 is free, and the family price is €46 for 2 adults and 2 children aged 7 to 17. Payment is by card only, and reduced fares need proof.
A combined ticket with the Château des Baux costs €21 for adults, €19.50 for seniors, €17.50 reduced, €16 for ages 7 to 17 and €58 for a family. Opening hours depend on the month and the daily programme, and closing time can be 17:00, 18:00 or 19:00, so check the day you go. Last entry is one hour before closing. Parking in the municipal car parks is paid.
Roman towns, Mont Ventoux and lavender
Three more directions for a full day.
Vaison-la-Romaine
The Roman quarters Puymin and La Villasse, the Théo Desplans archaeology museum, the medieval upper town and the Roman bridge over the Ouvèze are all part of the visit. The pass covers the municipal monuments for 24 hours. Hours run from 9:30 to 18:00 from April to September, with a lunch break in the other months. See Vaison-la-Romaine.
Orange
The Roman theatre keeps a high stage wall and rows of seats. Opening times can change on rehearsal and performance days. The triumphal arch is a separate monument. See Orange.
Mont Ventoux and lavender
The Mont Ventoux summit reaches 1,910 m. It belongs to the neighbouring Ventoux appellation, not to the Côtes du Rhône. The summit road is usually closed to cars, motorbikes and bicycles from about mid-November until spring. Lavender bloom depends on the year, the altitude and the weather, and there is no guaranteed date. See Mont Ventoux.
Plan the rest of your trip
Where the day trips fit.
Day trips from Avignon: frequently asked questions
Which day trips from Avignon suit me?
That depends on your interest. Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Gigondas suit wine, the Pont du Gard and Orange suit Roman history, and Gordes and Roussillon show the Luberon. The table above compares costs, not a ranking.
Do I need a car for day trips from Avignon?
A car gives the most freedom for villages and tastings. A bus route runs to Châteauneuf-du-Pape via Sorgues, with line 902 and then line 922, but check the current timetable. A guided trip removes the driving, which also helps if you want to taste.
Is the Pont du Gard free?
Walking onto the bridge is free, but parking costs €9 per vehicle in 2026. The museum area costs €8 for adults and guided visits cost extra.
Can I visit a wine cellar without booking?
Rules differ from cellar to cellar. Some ask for a reservation and some charge for the tasting, so check before you go instead of relying on a walk-in.
Which day trips work in winter?
The Pont du Gard grounds stay open, but its discovery areas close from November to February. Mont Ventoux's summit road closes from about mid-November. Orange keeps winter hours, the Roman sites in Vaison close for several weeks around January and early February, and the Carrières des Lumières has its own calendar, so check each one for your date.