My husband and I will be arriving in Orly around 14:30 on U.S. overnight flight to Paris via London, shuttling to Gare de Lyon and train to Avignon TGV (2h39). Want to visit Isle sur la Sorge, Gordes (town and Abbey), Ansouis, Lourmarin, Roussillon, Sault, Mont Ventoux and Vaison-la-Romaine.
Does following itinerary allow enough time to see sights leisurely while allowing down time for coffee/croissant and wine breaks and people watching? Should I plan on more 2 night stays and if so, where? Is sequence of villages in right order or is different route recommended? Will poppys be blooming in late May in any of these area?
Day 1: Rent car in Avignon and drive to Isle sur la Sorge [33 min] (overnight and tour town in morning)
Day 2: Drive to Gordes (tour town and abbey); Drive to Ansouis for 2 nights
Day 3 & 4: Tour Ansouis and Lourmarin
Day 5: Drive to Roussillon & tour; drive on to Sault for overnight
Day 6: Drive through mountains (MontVentoux) to Vaison-la-Romaine (Cotes du Rhone area) for 4 or 5 nights in one location (want to drive Tour de France route.
Thanks for suggestions and recommendations.