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Old Aug 19, 2004 | 6:12 pm
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ChgoBob
 
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Originally Posted by ILuvParis
While this is a great trip - you'd enjoy yourself a lot more by devoting a couple of days, at least, to doing it. This is (R/T) nearly 5 1/2 hours on the train alone. If you want the experience of the train and something other than Paris in one day, I'd do one of the shorter visits described above.
Yes, that is absolutely correct. Even though we did this "whirlwind" to get acclimated, we started in Avignon and stayed overnight in Avignon. The 5 1/2 -6 hours makes a big difference. Maybe just take the TGV to Avignon and see the sights there.

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