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Staying in Arles versus Avignon

Posted by (El Dorado Hills, California) on

We have four days to spend in Provence next Fall. Both Arles and Avignon seem to be good bases from which to take day trips around the area. Are there any real advantages to either town? Or are they so close together (17 min by train) that it doesn't really matter? My wife and I like to the smaller boutique hotels. Any recommendations on where to stay?

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Arles is less populated than Avignon and in my opinion is more quaint and has more interesting sights. Both are walkable and have great transportation connections, although the train station in Avignon is a bit closer to town.

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