SITUATION:
In the quiet, in the countryside, on an island opposite the City of Avignon’s city walls and the Bridge Saint Bénézet, at 5 min. from the palace of the Popes. The Isle of the Barthelasse is encircled by the two branches of the Rhône. It extends over 700 hectares, it is Europe’s widest river island. It is crossed by very pleasant lanes and little roads to ride across. Not far from the town centre and the shops (800 m), 2 km from Avignon, 20 km from Saint Rémy de Provence, 30 km from Nîmes.
ACTIVITIES & LEISURE:
The time for a pleasant walk, the view of Avignon from the promenade opposite the Saint Bénézet bridge is magnificent. A free boat shuttle allows you to go across the Rhône during summer time. A water-sports centre is situated at 300 m from the house. Rowing - Kayak canoeing - Water sports - Fishing - Tennis - Mountain bike - Roller-skating - Hiking - Horse- riding - Cinema - Theatre - Bowling - Ice rink - Snooker - Paint ball / Lasers - Handcraft market and farmers’ market - Art galleries / Exhibitions - Monuments and historical sites - Museums - Amusement parks.
ACCESS:
By road: 3 km from the A7 highway exit: north Avignon. Highway A9 - trunk roads RN7 and RN 100.
By train: at 2 km from the station: Avignon TGV fast-speed train railway station / Town centre ( Tel.: 36 35).
By plane: At 8 km, Avignon Caumont Airport (Tel.: 33 (0)4 90 81 51 51).