Provence day trip from Avignon: Five villages and Pont du Gard

Five Provençal villages and a Roman bridge in a single morning-to-evening loop

A small group day trip from Avignon covers five villages and the Pont du Gard Roman bridge in a minivan holding eight passengers maximum. The tour runs 8:30 am to 7:00 pm with a live guide in English or French, and includes minivan transport and entry to Pont du Gard. Lunch and hotel pickup are not included. The fixed itinerary and small group size make it possible to reach out-of-the-way places in one day without renting a car.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Roussillon1h
2. Fountain of Vaucluse1h
3. Pont du Gard1h · entry included

Explore Provence highlights in one day

• Visit Fontaine de Vaucluse source
• Discover Fontaine de Vaucluse town center
• See Pont du Gard Roman bridge
• Enjoy free time in Les Baux de Provence
• Photo stop at Gordes village
• Free time in Roussillon village

The experience

Pont du Gard anchors the day: the three-tiered Roman aqueduct that spans the Gardon River and draws most visitors to this corner of Provence. The tour includes entry, so you walk straight to the bridge itself rather than sorting out tickets at the gate. The minivan holds eight passengers maximum, which means the stops stay manageable and the van can navigate the narrow village streets where a larger coach cannot go.

The route strings together five villages in a single loop. Fontaine de Vaucluse sits at the source of the Sorgue River, and you get free time to walk down to the spring itself. Roussillon is famous for its red ochre cliffs and the village buildings that glow terracotta in the afternoon light. Again, free time to wander. Les Baux de Provence sits on a hilltop with the remains of a medieval castle if you want to climb up, or you can stay in the village center. Gordes is a photo stop only. The van pauses so you can shoot the hillside village from the road. The guide navigates the day and handles the driving. You step out at each place and explore on your own schedule within the group's timeline.

The tour departs at 8:30 am and returns at 7:00 pm. The minivan can drop passengers at Avignon's center mid-day and pick up new ones if the full ten-hour loop does not fit your schedule, though the operator arranges this case-by-case. Lunch is not included, so you'll eat at one of the villages or bring your own. The guide speaks English or French depending on the group.

What’s included

• Minivan transport in an air-conditioned eight-seat vehicle.
• live guide in English or French.
• entry to Pont du Gard Roman bridge.

Days and timesDaily · 08:30

AgesAges 12+ · 4 to 11 years · Under 4 — No ticket type: can't be added to a booking

Meeting point and pickupNo pickup · ends where it startsMeeting point, per the operator: “Meet your guide outside the Tourist Office of Avignon.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical level

Operated by A la Francaise Tourisme

Is this one for you?The ten-hour loop from 8:30 am to 7:00 pm suits travelers who want to see multiple villages and the Pont du Gard in a single day without renting a car. The small group size, eight passengers maximum, makes it possible to stop in narrow village streets and out-of-the-way places a larger tour coach cannot reach.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

4 to 11 years. Under 4: no ticket type, they can't be added to a booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

What is Fontaine de Vaucluse and what do I do there?

Fontaine de Vaucluse is the source spring of the Sorgue River, one of France's most powerful natural springs. You get free time to walk down to the spring itself and see the water emerge from the limestone cliff.

Is the Pont du Gard museum ticket included, or just entry to the bridge?

The tour includes entry to Pont du Gard itself so you can walk across and around the Roman aqueduct. The museum ticket is separate and not included. You can buy it on-site if you want to visit the museum building.

Can I get picked up from my hotel in Avignon?

Hotel pickup is not included in this tour. You'll meet the minivan at a central departure point in Avignon at 8:30 am. The operator can arrange mid-day drop-off and pickup at Avignon's center if you need to join or leave partway through the day.

How much free time do I get at each village?

Fontaine de Vaucluse and Roussillon both include free time to explore. Les Baux de Provence offers free time in the village center, with the option to visit the medieval castle ruins if you want to climb. Gordes is a photo stop only, so the van pauses briefly for photos but does not stop for a visit.

What is included in the tour price?

The tour includes minivan transport for up to eight passengers, a live guide in English or French, and entry to Pont du Gard. Lunch, drinks and hotel pickup are not included.