Located 35 miles from Vallon-Pont-d’Arc, Avignon is a favorite stop on many people’s road-trip itineraries. Make your way here to access Palais des Papes and Place de l’Horloge, a couple of terrific attractions to mark on your map. Nothing says living it up like a road trip, so keep on driving to Nîmes. It’s 40 miles away and also offers a few excellent sights, such as Maison Carree and Nîmes Museum of Natural History and Prehistory.