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ACTIVITIES
STROLLS
| Name | Appeal | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old Town | ✦✦✦✦✦ | Old Town |
| 2 | Allée Antoine Pinay | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Riverbank |
1. Old Town
Appeal ✦✦✦✦✦
Type Old Town
Full Name
Centre Historique
The heart of Avignon is its vibrant town center, a blend of historical charm and lively modern culture. The narrow streets, lined with cafes, boutiques, and historic buildings, offer an immersive experience of the city’s Provençal atmosphere.
The old town is surrounded by massive medieval ramparts.
However, it is not possible to walk on the ramparts, except a very small section next to the medieval bridge of Avignon.
2. Allée Antoine Pinay
Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Type Riverbank
Full Names
Allée Antoine Pinay
Chemin des Berges
Outside the old town, it’s easy to slip away to the riverbanks. You’ve got two ways to get there, either by taking the modern Daladier bridge or hopping on the little river shuttle.
Once you’re on the other side, it’s all about the walk. There’s a nice path set up along the water, perfect for strolling at your own pace. On one side, you’ve got green spaces, and on the other, the iconic outline of the old bridge of Avignon slowly comes into view as you go.
It’s a breath of fresh air, away from the buzz, but with the historic city still right there in sight.
River Shuttle
LANDMARKS
| Name | Appeal | Type | € | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palace of The Popes | ✦✦✦✦✦ | Medieval Palace | €14.50 |
| 2 | Bridge of Avignon | ✦✦✦✧✧ | Medieval Bridge | €5 |
1. Palace of the Popes
Appeal ✦✦✦✦✦
Type Medieval Palace + Garden
Price €14.50
Full Name
Palais des Papes d’Avignon
The Palace of the Popes is the largest Gothic-style palace in the world. This massive Gothic fortress served as the residence of the popes during the 14th century, making it a focal point of European Christendom.
Historically, the palace was the seat of the Catholic Church from 1305 to 1377 during the Avignon Papacy, when seven successive popes chose to reside here instead of in Rome. Then, two more popes resided here until 1403, but in parallel with the presence of popes in Rome, creating the period known as the Papal Schism.
After the papacy returned to Rome, the palace’s influence waned, but it remained a symbol of papal power. Over the centuries, it transitioned from residences to barracks, and finally became a cultural monument.
Notable elements of the palace include its grand halls, its chapel, various rooms, a garden, and panoramic views from the top.
2. Avignon Bridge
Appeal ✦✦✦✧✧
Type Old Bridge
Price €5
Full Names
Pont d’Avignon
Pont Saint-Bénézet
The Avignon Bridge is a partially collapsed medieval bridge that has become one of the city’s most iconic landmarks. Spanning the Rhône River, it is famous for its connection to the popular French nursery rhyme “Sur le Pont d’Avignon“
Although it is partially collapsed, you can still walk on it and enjoy the views it offers.
Historically, the bridge was constructed in the late 12th century as a vital link between Avignon and the town of Villeneuve-lès-Avignon across the Rhône. However, it was frequently damaged by floods, and although it was partially rebuilt several times, it was abandoned by the 17th century and left in its current ruined state.
PARKS
| Name | Appeal | Type | € | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rocher des Doms | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Park | 0 |
| 2 | Agricol Perdiguier | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Park | 0 |
1. Rocher des Doms
Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Type Park
Price Free
Full Names
Jardin des Doms
Jardin du Rocher des Doms
Doms Garden is a serene public park on a hill overlooking Avignon, offering visitors stunning panoramic views of the town and the Rhône River. The garden is adorned with some landscaped greenery, fountains, and statues.
2. Agricol Perdiguier
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Type Park
Price Free
Full Name
Square Agricol Perdiguier
Down south of the old town, there’s this small quiet spot. It’s tucked away just behind an old Gothic church that’s been turned into a Protestant temple.
You’ll find a neat little space with flower-lined ponds and calm corners. It’s the kind of place where you can take a break in the shade or just slow things down a bit after exploring the Old Town.
CHURCHES
| Name | Appeal | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Avignon Cathedral | ✦✦✦✧✧ | Cathedral |
| 2 | St. Pierre | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Basilica |
| 3 | St. Didier | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Church |
| 4 | St. Agricol | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Church |
| 5 | St. Symphorien | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Church |
1. Avignon Cathedral
Appeal ✦✦✦✧✧
Type Cathedral
Full Name
Cathédrale Notre-Dame-des-Doms
Avignon Cathedral, or Notre-Dame des Doms Cathedral, is located next to the Palace of the Popes.
The cathedral is a mix of Romanesque and Gothic styles. It was built in the 12th century and has undergone several restorations and expansions over the centuries.
2. St-Pierre
Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Type Basilica
Full Name
Basilique Saint-Pierre
St. Pierre Basilica is a Gothic-style church dating from the 14th century, with a richly decorated facade.
3. St-Didier
Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Type Church
Full Name
Collégiale Saint-Didier
St. Didier Church dates back to the 14th century and features Gothic-style architecture, with some Renaissance art pieces.
4. St-Agricol
Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Type Church
Full Name
Collégiale Saint-Agricol
St. Agricol Church features Romanesque and Gothic styles and dates back to the 14th century, on the site of an earlier church from the 7th century.
5. St-Symphorien
Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Type Church
Full Name
Église Saint-Symphorien-les-Carmes
St. Symphorien Church is a Gothic-style church built in the 13th and 14th centuries, characterized by a relatively simple facade.
MUSEUMS
| Name | Appeal | Theme | € | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Petit Palais | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Medieval Art | 0 |
| 2 | Calvet | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Fine Arts & Archeology | 0 |
| 3 | Angladon | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Modern Art | €8 |
| 4 | Collection Lambert | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Contemporary Art | €12 |
| 5 | Louis-Vouland | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Decorative Arts + Garden | €8 |
| 6 | Lapidaire | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Antique Sculpture | 0 |
| 7 | Palais du Roure | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Local Culture | 0 |
| 8 | Requien | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Nat. History | 0 |
1. Petit Palais
Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Theme Medieval Art
Price Free
Full Name
Musée du Petit Palais
The museum displays sculptures and paintings from the medieval period and the Renaissance originating from the Avignon region, as well as works by Italian artists from the same eras.
2. Calvet
Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Theme Fine Arts & Archeology
Price Free
Full Name
Musée Calvet
Located in an 18th-century historic building, the museum displays European paintings and a collection of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman artifacts.
3. Angladon
Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Theme Modern Art
Price €8
Full Name
Musée Angladon – Collection Jacques Doucet
The museum, located in a 18th century mansion, primarily houses works from the 19th and 20th centuries, including pieces by well-known artists such as Van Gogh, Cézanne, Degas, Manet, Daumier, Sisley, Picasso, and Modigliani…
4. Collection Lambert
Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Theme Contemporary Art
Price €12
Full Name
Collection Lambert Avignon
The museum houses the contemporary art collection of Parisian gallerist Yvon Lambert. It features paintings, sculptures, photographs, and more, from the 1960s to the present day.
5. Louis-Vouland
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Theme Decorative Arts + Garden
Price €8
Full Name
Musée Louis-Vouland
The museum, located in a 19th-century mansion, houses a collection of decorative arts from the 17th and 18th centuries, including pieces from France and China.
6. Lapidaire
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Theme Antique Sculptures
Price Free
Full Name
Musée Lapidaire
The museum is housed in a former chapel. It showcases a portion of the archaeological collections from the Calvet Museum (see above), including Greek and Roman pieces, many of which are objects from everyday life.
7. Palais du Roure
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Theme Local Culture
Price Free
Full Name
Palais du Roure
The museum is located in a 15th-century mansion. In addition to its furniture, it houses objects related to the art and history of Provence.
8. Requien
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Theme Natural History
Price Free
Full Name
Muséum Requien
A small natural history museum that explores the natural history of the region with zoological and botanical specimens, as well as fossils.
FOOD MARKETS
| Name | Appeal | Opening | Setting | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Halles d'Avignon | ✦✦✦✧✧ | Tue > Sun a.m. | Covered |
| 2 | Marché Carnot-Carmes | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Sat a.m. | Outdoor |
1. Halles d'Avignon
Appeal ✦✦✦✧✧
Opening Tuesday to Sundays mornings
Setting Covered
Full Name
Marché des Halles d’Avignon
The covered market in Avignon is open on weekday mornings from Tuesday to Sunday.
2. Marché Carnot-Carmes
Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Opening Saturday mornings
Setting Outdoor
Full Names
Marché Carnot-Carmes
Marché du Centre-Ville
Avignon’s main food market takes place on Saturday mornings, stretching from Place des Carmes square to Place Carnot square.
The Avignon Market is a lively place where locals and visitors can explore a wide variety of fresh produce, meats, cheeses, and other regional specialties. The market is vibrant and bustling, providing an authentic taste of Provençal life.
VIEWPOINTS
| Name | Appeal | Type | € | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rocher des Doms | ✦✦✦✧✧ | Park | 0 |
| 2 | Palace of the Popes | ✦✦✦✧✧ | Palace's Terrace | €14.50 |
| 3 | Allée Antoine Pinay | ✦✦✦✧✧ | Riverbank | 0 |
| 4 | Pont Daladier | ✦✦✦✧✧ | Bridge | 0 |
1. Palace of the Popes' Terrace
Appeal ✦✦✦✧✧
Type Medieval Palace’s Terrace
Price Included in the Palace Fee (€14.50)
Full Names
Terrasse du Palais des Papes
Terrasse des Grands Dignitaires
The Palace of the Popes is the largest Gothic-style palace in the world. This massive Gothic fortress served as the residence of the popes during the 14th century, making it a focal point of European Christendom.
Historically, the palace was the seat of the Catholic Church from 1305 to 1377 during the Avignon Papacy, when seven successive popes chose to reside here instead of in Rome. Then, two more popes resided here until 1403, but in parallel with the presence of popes in Rome, creating the period known as the Papal Schism.
After the papacy returned to Rome, the palace’s influence waned, but it remained a symbol of papal power. Over the centuries, it transitioned from residences to barracks, and finally became a cultural monument.
Notable elements of the palace include its grand halls, its chapel, various rooms, a garden, and panoramic views from the top.
⚙️ Hours & Prices ⟶ See Landmarks Section
2. Doms Garden
Appeal ✦✦✦✧✧
Type Park
Price Free
Full Names
Jardin des Doms
Jardin du Rocher des Doms
Doms Garden is a serene public park on a hill overlooking Avignon, offering visitors stunning panoramic views of the town and the Rhône River. The garden is adorned with some landscaped greenery, fountains, and statues.
⚙️ Hours ⟶ See Parks Section
3. Allée Antoine Pinay
Appeal ✦✦✦✧✧
Type Riverbank
Price Free
Full Names
Allée Antoine Pinay
Chemin des Berges
From the riverbank on the other side, your eyes are naturally drawn up to an amazing view, first the Avignon bridge, then the old town rising just above the water.
4. Pont Daladier
Appeal ✦✦✦✧✧
Type Bridge
Price Free
Full Name
Pont Edouard Daladier
From the edge of the modern bridge, you get the same scene again, but from a different angle. The view opens up once more onto the Avignon bridge and the old town, this time with a wider perspective that really shows off the layout and how the city sits right by the river.
It’s a great spot to switch things up and take in the full picture.
FESTIVAL
1. Avignon Theater Festival
Appeal ✦✦✦✦✦
When 3 Weeks in July (each year)
Full Name
Festival d’Avignon
Every year, for three weeks in July, Avignon moves to the beat of its theatre festival, the biggest of its kind in the world.
Around that time, there’s no missing it, the city walls get absolutely covered with colourful posters for all the shows happening.
Actually, there are two festivals running side by side.
The “In” is the official one, with artistic creations staged in theatres and iconic venues.
The “Off”, on the other hand, pretty much takes over the whole city. In the streets, on the squares, and even at café terraces, actors and musicians pop up one after another, giving Avignon this joyful and buzzing vibe.
It’s a one-of-a-kind time of year, intense, festive, and it turns the whole city into a giant open-air stage.
If you don’t speak French, the festival is still accessible. Some of the shows in both the “In” and the “Off” have no dialogue at all, relying on movement, music, or visual performance.
And for plays that do have lines, some venues offer English surtitles so you can still follow the story.
VILLENEUVE-LES-AVIGNON
On the other side of the river lies another town, Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, less well-known but home to some tourist attractions.
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