Waking up bright and early meant that one had a little more time to explore Lyon before heading down to Avignon. Coincidentally, the city’s financial centre is located a stones throw away from the hotel making for an easy roll around the gigantic skyscrapers…
During planning, one discovered that one of the towers contained a Radisson Blu hotel meaning that it was likely that some kind of restaurant resides at the top. After a brief discussion with reception, they kindly agreed to let us up. The restaurant enjoys panoramic views of Lyons cityscape…
Before we made the 2.5 hour drive to Avignon, it was necessary to check out Gare Lyon (Part Dieu). It was here that one discovered that a proportion of French trains have level boarding, something to note for future trips…
Now, when seeking cheap hotels in Avignon, one wished to be close to Avignon TGV station for its architecture hence booked the Hôtel Première Classe (Avignon Courtine Gare TGV). What one failed to check was whether the accessible room and wet room was large enough for a wheelchair for which the answer is no. As a result, one had to unwillingly splash out on the neighbouring Mecure Hotel, at least we have air conditioning.
As said station was only a 10 minute walk, it was straight out, just appreciate this architecture…
Of course, one couldn’t leave without a selfie with a TGV…
Tomorrow, we head out into Avignon before heading down to the Mediterranean coast which marks the southernmost part of this road trip!