How to Find Beaumes de Venise
Beaumes de Venise is best reached by car, and having a car during your stay is recommended. There is a bus service to Carpentras and Avignon however departures are not frequent.
If approaching from the north on the autoroute A7, take
exit number 22 just past Orange and follow signs for Carpentras and
Sarrians. At Sarrians turn left and the route is clearly marked to Beaumes
de Venise. Coming from the south on the A7, take exit number 23, Avignon
Nord, and turn right at a large roundabout after leaving the toll booths.
Then follow directions to Carpentras, but take the Sarrians exit, while
bypassing Monteux. Follow this road through Sarrians, then follow signs to
Beaumes de Venise.
The best approach for the house is to skirt the old village, via avenue Gambetta, and then turn left onto rue du Chateau. It is possible to drive through the heart of the old village but the streets are narrow and it is not recommended.
The above map is taken from
ViaMichelin, which is an excellent tool
for planning road
journeys. Click the logo to go to the map for Beaumes de Venise - you
can then zoom in or out to plan your movements. Use the
"Driving Directions"
tab to choose the best routes -
ViaMichelin will estimate driving time, distance,
tolls, and fuel
cost.
If coming from Paris, or Charles de Gaulle airport, the TGV fast train is a good option. It can be taken from the airport, or from the Gare de Lyon in Paris and it will take you to Avignon in around three hours. Hire cars can be picked up & dropped off from the Avignon TGV station.
If flying into the
region, Marseille, Montpellier, and Lyon are all good arrival points. All
are easily navigated and each is within two hours drive from Beaumes de
Venise if using the autoroute.