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Birmingham New Street to Avignon

Updated: March 12, 2024 12:17 PM
Avignon

Birmingham New Street to Avignon - Language, Currency, Distance, How to Reach, Expenses, Best time to go, What to Eat, Where to Go, FAQ

Language

The official language of Avignon is French. However, English is also widely spoken in tourist areas.

Currency

The currency of Avignon is the Euro (€).

Distance

The distance from Birmingham New Street to Avignon is approximately 840 miles (1,350 kilometers).

How to Reach

There are a few different ways to reach Avignon from Birmingham New Street.

  • By train: The fastest way to travel from Birmingham New Street to Avignon is by train. The journey takes around 6 hours and 30 minutes and costs around £100.
  • By bus: The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham New Street to Avignon is by bus. The journey takes around 12 hours and costs around £50.
  • By plane: The most convenient way to travel from Birmingham New Street to Avignon is by plane. The journey takes around 2 hours and costs around £150.

Expenses

The average cost of a hotel room in Avignon is around £100 per night. The average cost of a meal in a restaurant is around £20. The average cost of a pint of beer is around £5.

Best time to go

The best time to visit Avignon is during the shoulder seasons (April-May and September-October). During these months, the weather is mild and there are fewer tourists.

What to Eat

Some of the most popular dishes in Avignon include:

  • Bouillabaisse: A traditional fish stew made with a variety of seafood.
  • Ratatouille: A vegetable stew made with eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes, and peppers.
  • Tapenade: A spread made with olives, capers, and anchovies.

Where to Go

Some of the most popular tourist attractions in Avignon include:

  • The Palais des Papes: A UNESCO World Heritage Site that was once the residence of the popes.
  • The Avignon Cathedral: A beautiful Gothic cathedral that is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • The Pont d'Avignon: A famous bridge that is one of the symbols of Avignon.

FAQ

Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about traveling from Birmingham New Street to Avignon.

  • What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham New Street to Avignon? The cheapest way to get from Birmingham New Street to Avignon is by bus.
  • What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham New Street to Avignon? The fastest way to get from Birmingham New Street to Avignon is by train.
  • What is the best time of year to visit Avignon? The best time to visit Avignon is during the shoulder seasons (April-May and September-October).

*Distance calculation may be aerial distance.

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