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Do you know anything about Avignon? I'm going to be there for a day and a half next week with no itinerary at all, except that I'd like to drink some good Chateauneuf du Pape. What do you recommend in that city, or somewhere within an hour or so drive?
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Avignon is a good place to saty for a day or two during normal times. You should absolutely visit "Le Palais des Papes" which was the Papal Home during 15th and 16th century and is really wondeful.. All its surroundings are also very beautiful.
If you like country side, the region of Luberon is worth a day trip. Plan on renting a car for a day. More on that if you interested.
However next week in Avignon is pretty special. You'll be there for the "Festival d'Avignon" the biggest festival of theater in France.
http://www.festival-avignon.com/index.php?lg=en
Here's a link in English about it.
City is usually overcrowded during these days (my Avignon friends say it's the only time of the year when it's alive..) so be careful if you don't have a hotel booked. Enjoy !