Train Avignon - Nice

At about 3 hrs from Avignon with the high-speed TGV train, Nice is within easy reach. Discover the city of Nice, the centre of Alpes-Maritimes. Keep an eye out for the Opera de Nice that puts on amazing shows at different times of the year. Famous for its art museums like Musee d'Art et d'Histoire Palais Massena, Galerie des Ponchettes or Theatre de la Photographie et de l'Image, Nice has so much to offer art-lovers! Make sure not to miss the Place Massena, La Tete Carree or La Maison d'Adam et Eve during your stay. Nice has also exceptional cathedrals and churches, such as Chapelle de la Misericorde, Cimiez Convent (Monastere de Cimiez) or St Nicholas Orthodox Cathedral. Discover the historical charm of the city through the ancient ruins of the Arenes de Cimiez. Meet the old Nice by visiting La Crypte Archeologique, the Place Garibaldi and the Villa Nellcote. And why not stroll in magnificent scenic areas like the Old Town (Vieille Ville) and Le Fort du Mont Alban. To find out more about the city's culture and history, you have to visit Musee Archeologique de Nice-Cimiez, Le Musee de Curiosite et de l'Insolite or the Musee National Marc Chagall. The Cote d'Azur Observatory is open to the public and can be enjoyed by those who want to visit the facilities.

Travel to Nice by train. The train brings you directly from Avignon TGV station to Nice City. The trainstation of Nice City is centrally located in Nice. Book your ticket online and just use the mobile app to save it on your smartphone (m-ticket service). No check-in is required. Depending on your budget and reservation dates, in some cases, you can get semi-flexible or flexible tickets that will allow you to ask for a refund or exchange your tickets if you cannot make the trip. On French TGVs, children under four can take the train for free (on your lap), or get a seat for a flat price of only €9.