Basel Sbb

Although it is a lot of space, it is relatively easy to use. It is very convenient to get to the train station from the station exit. This is a two-part train station: 1. Main SBB (Switzerland) station 2. SNCF station - now mainly transported by TER train to France, including trains to Strasbourg.

The main Station

Trains departure from the station SBB (Switzerland) include: 1. All trains to other cities in Switzerland 2. ICE and EC trains to Germany 3. EC trains to Italy 4. Night trains 5. Go to Paris The Lyria train at this SBB station,

Platform/track/gleis 1-4 is the street hall. The platform/track/ gleis 5-17 can be accessed via a large flyover with shops and cafes. Although the SBB station is not a terminal, there is no pressure on the transfer. It's not good. SBB also has an information desk on the flyover - so if you use this bridge to change trains and want to double check the details of your round trip, you don't have to go to the main lobby.

SNCF Station: G1:30-35:

On the right side of the main hall, when you enter the station from the city side (the location of the tram stop) - is a passage that can accommodate quality food stores and special take-out counters. (If you want to travel long distances, buy some food from here, it will be better than any food you find on the train). This passage is also the connection to the SNCF part of the station - from where the TER and the local trains on the route to Mulhouse and Strasbourg leave. Please note that the Lyria trains to Dijon and Paris do not leave here, they depart from the main SBB station.

The SNCF platform / gleis / track 30-35 are at the street level - and this part of the station has a separate role. You have to go through a sliding door and enter the train under the sign "France" - then you will pass through the pretty SNCF departure hall.

When taking the train from this SNCF part of the train station, you must remember to print your ticket on the machine at the platform/fire entrance. The current plan for construction work at the SBB station is about to be extended to the SNCF station - so it is hoped that its special features will be preserved.

Basel Bad bf Station

Basel is a city with two main stations, so it is very easy to take the train to the city. In addition to Basel SBB, the Basel Bad Bf station also provides services. If you take the train between Basel city centre and the German destination, it is more convenient to use the Basel Bad Bf station than to take the train to Basel SBB.

Avignon Tgv

The Avignon Gare TGV is located approximately 5.5 km outside the city centre. The train station is serviced by TGV and offers direct access to Paris, Charles de Gaulle Airport, Lille, Nantes, Rouen, Metz, Montpellier, Geneva, Brussels, Lyon, Marne, Rennes, Toulouse and Strath Fort. In the summer, Thalys has established a seasonal connection with Avignon. There is a bus connected to the city centre. A variety of services are available at and around the train station: SNCF rail agents, parking lots, ATMs, traveler assistance and more.

This station has two train stations and two straight lines. This makes it impossible to pass the train at Avignon at full speed, but away from the passenger platform.

The station was completed in 2001 and was designed by the architectural cabinet of the SNCF under the direction of Jean-Marie Duthilleul and Jean-François Blassel. It has a 340 m (1,115 ft) long glass roof compared to the cathedral.

Trains operating in and from the station: High speed train (TGV) service: SNCF rail agents, disabled and junior traveller assistance, lost and found, toilets, luggage storage, Wi-Fi internet, ATM and telephone cabin. Traffic and connections Local trains and metros: Avignon does not have a metro station. Bus: Navette TGV to the city centre. Taxi: Taxi Avignonais. Airport: There is no connection to any international airport.

Basel ( BAH-zəl, German: [ˈbaːzl̩] ) or Basle ( BAHL; French: Bâle [bɑl]; Italian: Basilea [baziˈlɛːa]; Romansh: Basilea [baziˈleːa] ) is a city in northwestern Switzerland on the river Rhine. Basel is Switzerland's third-most-populous city (after Zürich and Geneva) with about 180,000 inhabitants.Located where the Swiss, French and German borders meet, Basel also has suburbs in France and Germany. As of 2016, the Swiss Basel agglomeration was the third-largest in Switzerland, with a population of 541,000 in 74 municipalities in Switzerland (municipal count as of 2018). The initiative Trinational Eurodistrict Basel (TEB) of 62 suburban communes including municipalities in neighboring countries, counted 829,000 inhabitants in 2007.The official language of Basel is (the Swiss variety of Standard) German, but the main spoken language is the local Basel German dialect. The city is known for its many internationally renowned museums, ranging from the Kunstmuseum, the first collection of art accessible to the public in Europe (1661) and the largest museum of art in the whole of Switzerland, to the Fondation Beyeler (located in Riehen). The University of Basel, Switzerland's oldest university (founded in 1460), and the city's centuries-long commitment to humanism, have made Basel a safe haven at times of political unrest in other parts of Europe for such notable people as Erasmus of Rotterdam, the Holbein family, Friedrich Nietzsche and in the 20th century also Hermann Hesse and Karl Jaspers. The city of Basel is Switzerland's second-largest economic centre after the city of Zürich and has the highest GDP per capita in the country, ahead of the cantons of Zug and Geneva. In terms of value, over 94% of Basel City's goods exports are in the chemical and pharmaceutical sectors. With production facilities located in the neighboring Schweizerhalle, Basel accounts for 20% of Swiss exports and generates one third of the national product.Basel has been the seat of a Prince-Bishopric since the 11th century, and joined the Swiss Confederacy in 1501. The city has been a commercial hub and an important cultural centre since the Renaissance, and has emerged as a centre for the chemical and pharmaceutical industries in the 20th century. In 1897, Basel was chosen by Theodor Herzl as the location for the first World Zionist Congress, and altogether the congress has been held there ten times over a time span of 50 years, more than in any other location. The city is also home to the world headquarters of the Bank for International Settlements. In 2019 Basel, was ranked among the ten most liveable cities in the world by Mercer together with Zürich and Geneva.

Avignon

City Overview

Avignon (known as Avignon in Taiwan), she is a world famous historical and cultural city, the heart of Provence, also known as the "Church of the Pope." It is also home to the Avignon Theatre Festival, a world-famous theatre festival, which is a sacred place for theatre lovers every July. Not far from the east of Avignon, it is the backdrop of the book "The Year of the Mountain" - Luberon, with its distinctive towns and lavender fields; the city to the west It was the Saint-Rémy-de-provence where Van Gogh lived, the sunflowers depicted in his paintings, and many Roman ruins, such as the Pont dugard and the Nimes Arena. Arènes de Nîmes); the north of the city is the new darling of wine lovers in recent years - Pope Newcastle.

Avignon is surrounded by ancient walls, with attractions concentrated in the walls, and walking or taking a small train is the best way to explore the city. What must not be missed is the Papal Palace and the Broken Bridge (St. Benezer Bridge). Walking through the streets, visitors of different colors and races and different costumes become a unique landscape. Street crowds come and go, and the corner of the street is a quiet and peaceful atmosphere. The style of Provence is also perfectly interpreted in this small town of South France.

Must visit attractions

• ##### Palace of the Palais des Papes

The Palais is an ancient palace located in the southern French city of Avignon, the largest and most important medieval Gothic building in Europe. The Palais des Papes is not only the palace of the pope but also a fortress. During the fourteenth century, the Avignon Papal Palace was the seat of the Catholic Church. Six times in the history of the Pope's election was held in the Avignon Papal Palace, which selected Benedict XII (1334), Clemens VI (1342), and Enochianjue VI ( 1352), Urbano V (1362), I Am XI (1370) and Benedict XIII (1394, the opposite Pope).

Address: 6, rue Pente Rapide, 84000Avignon, France   * ##### Saint-Beneze Bridge Pont St-bénézet

The name of the broken bridge is St. Bennett Bridge, which is a famous bridge in the Middle Ages. Originally built between 1171 and 1185, the bridge spans the Rhone River and serves as the new city of Avignon connecting Avignon and the left bank. The original length was about 900 meters, but due to frequent flooding, the risk factor continued to increase. After the devastating flood in 1668, most of the bridge was destroyed and finally stopped. Since then it has been abandoned and no one has tried to fix it. The surviving bridge arches have also been collapsed or demolished. The original 22 bridge arches have only survived today and become today's "broken bridges". At the entrance to the bridge, there is an exhibition of “Bridge History”, which introduces the world's cultural heritage bridges; there is also an exhibition on the restoration of broken bridges.

Transportation: You can choose to take the Navette Remparts and get off at Pont St-bénézet.

• ##### Cathedral of Our Lady of Avignon Cathédrale Notre-Dame des Doms

Located next to the Papal Palace, the Cathedral of Our Lady was rebuilt in the mid-twelfth century and is the oldest religious building in Avignon. The church has a bell tower with a total of 35 clocks. It is said that the sound of the French bell tower is the second loudest. Each bell has its own name. Because the size is different, the sound is different. Now the clocks in the clock tower were all cast after the French Revolution, and the previous bells were all melted into cannons. Next to the Cathedral of Our Lady is the Le Jardin du rocher des Doms, the birthplace of Avignon's history. Today it is a public park and a great place for a walk.

Transportation: You can choose to take the bus 1/3/4/6/9/12 and the environmentally friendly car Baladine to get off at Place du palais.   

Gourmet & Accommodation & Shopping

• ##### Gourmet

How can you not try the famous bouillabaisse in Provence? This one Michelin star restaurant is a well-known local restaurant that can taste authentic Marseille fish soup. Although it is next to the Palais, it is easy to miss because I can't see the name of the restaurant.

• ##### Accommodation

Avignon is a large city in the westernmost province of the Provence region. It is easily accessible and is suitable for towns that are considered to be Provencal locations, and then take a daily ride to the towns and cities of Provence. The popular Avignon train station is close to important attractions. Most hotels have parking lots and are conveniently located as a base for people planning to explore the area with cars.

• ##### Shopping

There aren't many big shopping malls in Provence. It's very uneconomical to shop here. But Provence has a lot of specialties, which are suitable for bringing back as a commemoration or a gift, scattered in the street shop, and not The big market is the hallmark of this place. Les Halles is the largest market in Avignon, closed every Monday and all the time. The market is always north of the Republic Avenue, not far from the old railway station. Come to the market and just stroll around, you can buy a lot of special products for a small amount of money, and you can buy your favorite things with cheap and affordable prices. There are also many stalls selling old books and old records in the market. Friends who like to dig things can not miss it. Maybe they can find what they like.

Urban traffic

The centre of Avignon is small in size and the main attractions are in the city centre. So the city centre tour is within walking distance. Strolling through the ancient city of Millennium and watching the wonderful street art is also a pleasure in travel. However, due to the small size of the city center, most hotels and hotels are located outside the city center, so going to the city center in addition to taxis, taking the bus is one of the most economical and convenient ways. It is especially important to note that after you see your car coming, you must wave the driver to stop. When you arrive at the station, press the Stop button in the car to tell the driver that you want to get off.