This old castle holds both the revolution museum and one of the most beautiful public gardens in…read morethe region. Do be aware that the park and museum are closed every Tuesday. In the park you'll find plenty of shade to picnic and at the back of the park is a natural park in which you'll find deer and other local wildlife.

The start of the French Revolution apparently. Vizille is a lovely little town I stopped off at on…read moremy way to Italy. The Chateaux is quiet impressive from teh ton side but when you walk through the gates you enter the most stunning park I have ever seen. Filled with families and joggers. It is set amongst the mountains and is so picturesque I cannot describe with wild deer and a hide to view them from. If your in the area

It's all about the view. There are a few staircases which will take you to the top. There is a…read morecafe with a little pond. A short strolling path on top.

If you're in Avignon and spending time visiting the Papal Palace, we suggest that you just skip…read moregoing inside the Palace and visit the gardens behind the Palace instead! Why? Because it's FREE and there are nice views of the bridges & Fort St. Andres! We spent at least 30 min wandering around the gardens, riding a see-saw in the children's area, and climbed up a water fountain / rock area, to see some beautiful views of Avignon. :) It's less crowded than other tourist areas, so that's great!

I was completely enchanted by all of Nîmes, but the Jardins de la Fontaine truly took my breath…read moreaway. Even just the approach to the garden is magical--a beautiful allée with a water channel that reflects the trees, and people leisurely chatting and strolling. It was a refreshing change from the car-dominated Bay Area where I'm from! The garden itself was also a delight. We saw an adorable (but feisty) swan who chased off a few people who got a bit too close, which had everyone around laughing as they scrambled away. It's a perfect place for people-watching *or* finding a peaceful spot to relax. I visited in the sweltering summer, and we actually ran out of water, so make sure you bring plenty! Though, a heads-up--the bathroom in the garden is less than ideal. This garden is a must-see if you want to experience Nîmes' Roman influence beyond the famous arena. Imagine yourself back in time, grab a good book, and just soak it all in. On the day we visited, they were setting up for an outdoor movie screening with a massive projector and seats for the community to enjoy. I'm so curious how Nîmes feels in the fall and winter--hopefully, I'll get to find out one day!

A gem of a park within the diminutive city of Nimes. Not to be missed if you want to get a good…read morerendition of Roman architecture during their occupation. The park represents the wealth of the city with its resplendent sculptures and fountains. If you wish to hike up the hill, you will get to the Roman lookout point which is ticketed admission. However, there multiple free views overlooking the city along the way.

This is a nice little park. There are several benches and people have lunch in the park. On one…read moreside, you can walk to one side to see the old Roman theater through the metal fencing. The park is kind of on a slope, I guess it's mainly used as a passageway for people to walk through. There isn't a lot of grassy space for kids to run around in on the side near the Roman theater. There is a little playground on the other side of the main walkway up to the old city. The main walkway also has a small pool of water. It looks cool from a distance, but look closer and it looks very polluted. There is ice cream and restaurants a little further down the street. This is kind of the only greenery in the area though, so I guess people get their lunch to go and eat in the park. Don't miss one of the Van Gogh easels in the lower part of the park next to the locked gate.

We came in the morning around 10am, very quiet. We pretty much had the garden to ourselves. A very…read morenice stop to see and feel how Van Gogh painted.

We stumbled on the Espace Van Gogh while walking around Arles our first afternoon. You can see the…read moregarden and fountain Van Gogh immortalized in 'The Courtyard'. The walls are still yellow, the fountain bubbles. It's amazing to look at the unchanged inspiration for Van Gogh. There is no charge to enter the courtyard.

Very cool sight to see. Worth the climb to the top (by car). The road was a bit scary at times with…read moretwo way traffic and bicyclists. The is a restaurant and gift shop at the top. There was also a candy shop, we bought a few tasty treats there.

From the owner: A cheval sur la montagne Cette montagne de 1.909 mètres d'altitude est un incontournable du…read moreVaucluse. Sa dimension lui permet de couvrir plusieurs communes comme Bédoin et Malaucène. Point culminant de la région, avec une superbe vue panoramique et arrivée mythique du Tour de France, il possède à son sommet un observatoire ainsi que quelques commerce de souvenirs.