Help, does this make sense, Paris to Lyon to Provence.

Hi we are leaving Tues night for Paris and have just in the last day or so decided to explore a bit more beyond, we are visiting friends in Lyon, and very much want to go to Provence. So does it make sense to fly into Paris, stay for a night to rest up.....drive to Lyon, stay two days, drive to Provence, and then eventually a few days later back to Paris and stay there a few days and then head home via CDG?

I know it might be a lot but we are fine with squeezing in a lot of traveling/as long as we are there,why not?

What are special things to do in Provence? Restaurants and hotel recommendations?

Please help us, asap....we appreciate it!!

Thanks.

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I wouldn%26#39;t drive if I were you, although you won%26#39;t get the best fares on TGV with such lates reservations.

I would take the TGV (high speed train) to Lyon (1 hour and 55 minutes ride), and then take an other TGV to Avignon after your stopover ( a little more than 1 hour train ride only).

Regarding things to do and to see in Provence, I suggest that you start browsing the Provence forum and post your additionnal questions there, toutou, alpilles and many other experts will certainly be happy to help you!

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hi thanks, people have said that by driving we will get a different experience, we love to absorb the local cultures and feelings...and though the train is shorter, we like the idea of driving. if we did take the train any idea how much the fare is?

also how is the weather at this time? I am planning on bringing many layers to go with the weather. Any advice?

Thanks.

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Driving is great if you have time to take the small roads and make a few stopovers, not if you stick to the motorway. So it really depends on the number of days you have and on your plans.

Here is the SNCF website to check schedules and fare if you consider taking the train:

http://www.voyages-sncf.com/

The weather is unpredictible as you know : very nice spring weather during the weekend, colder with (little) rain now...

Here is the useful website to check the weather in France:

http://france.meteofrance.com/france/accueil

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