The Enchanting Medieval Garden of Beaumes-de-Venise

Getting There

• Walking

  Start from the Avignon Central Train Station (Gare d'Avignon-Centre). Exit the station and head southeast on Rue de la République. Continue straight until you reach the Place de l'Horloge, a central square in Avignon. From there, walk towards Rue Joseph Vernet and turn left. Follow Rue Joseph Vernet until you reach the Palais des Papes (Palace of the Popes). At the Palais des Papes, take the exit towards Rue des Teinturiers. Continue along this street until you reach the end and turn right onto Rue de la Balance. Follow this street, which will lead you to the edge of the city. Once you reach the city limits, keep straight until you find a pathway that leads to the park area of the médiéval Garden. The garden should be located in the Beaumes-de-Venise area, about 5 km from the city center, so be prepared for a longer walk or consider taking public transport if you prefer.

• Public Transport

  From the Avignon Central Train Station, walk to the nearby bus stop at Gare Routière. Take the bus line 4 towards Beaumes-de-Venise. The bus ride will take approximately 30 minutes. Disembark at the stop 'Beaumes-de-Venise'. From the bus stop, walk north along Avenue de la République, which will lead you towards the médiéval Garden. Follow the signs or ask locals for directions to the garden, which is located nearby.