WHAT TO SEE & DO
Overview Table
| Name | Appeal | Type | Visit | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Chartreuse | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Monastery | Self | Paid |
| 2 | St. André Fort | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Fort + Panorama | Self | Paid |
| 3 | St. André Garden | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Garden | Self | Paid |
| 4 | Food Market | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Food Market | Self | Free |
| 5 | Flea Market | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Flea Market | Self | Free |
| 6 | Tower Philippe Le Bel | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Tower + Panorama | Self | Paid |
| 7 | Notre-Dame Church | ✦✦✧✧✧ | Church & Cloister | Self | Free |
| 8 | Hill of Mourgues Park | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Park + Panorama | Self | Free |
| 9 | Pompidou Garden | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Garden | Self | Free |
| 10 | Streets | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Streets | Self | Free |
| 11 | Pierre-de-Lux Museum | ✦✧✧✧✧ | Museum - Religious Art | Self | Paid |
1. La Chartreuse
Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Type Monastry
Visit Self-guided
Cost Paid
French Names
La Chartreuse
Chartreuse Notre-Dame-du-Val-de-Bénédiction
It was once a Carthusian monastery, belonging to the monastic order that originated in the Chartreuse Mountains at the foot of the Alps.
Founded in the 14th century by the Pope in Avignon, the Chartreuse was the largest complex of this monastic order. The monastery experienced many turbulent periods, especially during the French Revolution when it was partially destroyed and repurposed.
Notable elements include the Cloister, the church ruins, the chapel, and the monastic cells, offering insight into the austere lives of the monks.
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Exterior
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Interior
2. St. André Fort
Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Type Fort + Panorama
Visit Self-guided
Cost Paid
French Name
Fort Saint-André
St. André Fort was a fortress from the 14th century. Today, mainly the ramparts remain, dominating the skyline of Villeneuve-lès-Avignon and offering visitors a panoramic view of the countryside and the town of Avignon on the other side of the river.
Entry to the fort’s grounds is free, while access to the ramparts is paid.
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Exterior
3. St. André Garden
Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Type Garden
Visit Self-guided
Cost Paid
French Name
Jardins de l’Abbaye Saint-André
St. André Garden is located within the grounds of St. André Fort. The garden is a blend of French formal gardens and Mediterranean flora.
The garden belongs to the adjacent abbey of the same name (which can only be visited by groups on guided tours upon request).
4. Food Market
Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Type Outdoor Food Market
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free
French Name
Marché Provençal
The town’s main food market takes place on Thursday mornings.
It is held in the same location as the flea market (mentioned below).
5. Flea Market
Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Type Outdoor Flea Market
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free
French Name
Marché à la Brocante
The town has a flea market that takes place on Saturday mornings.
It is held in the same location as the food market (mentioned above).
6. Tower Philippe Le Bel
Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Type Tower + Panorama
Visit Self-guided
Cost Paid
French Name
Tour Philippe-le-Bel
The tower, built in the 14th century, was used to monitor the entrance to the famous Pont d’Avignon. The summit, accessible by a staircase of 120 steps, offers a stunning view of the surrounding area.
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Exterior
7. Notre-Dame Church
Appeal ✦✦✧✧✧
Type Church & Cloister
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free
French Name
Collégiale Notre-Dame
Notre-Dame Church dates back to the 14th century and is of Gothic style. It houses several paintings and also features a cloister.
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Exterior
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Interior
8. Hill of Mourgues Park
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Type Park + Panorama
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free
French Name
La Colline des Mourgues
An elevated area, the Mourgues Hill consists of a relatively large park where visitors can enjoy a short hike and take in panoramic views.
⚙️ Hours (Tourism Office Website – Fr)
Inside the park is the very small Notre-Dame de Consolation Chapel. Although access is closed, it is possible to view the interior, which is entirely covered with frescoes from 2002.
9. Pompidou Garden
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Type Garden
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free
French Name
Jardin Georges Pompidou
Pompidou Garden is a small, well-kept public garden.
10. Streets
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Type Streets
Visit Self-guided
Cost Free
Villeneuve-lès-Avignon doesn’t really have a defined town center, but the streets between the tourist sites have a historic style and charm.
11. Pierre-de-Luxembourg Museum
Appeal ✦✧✧✧✧
Type Religious Art Museum
Visit Self-guided
Cost Paid
French Name
Musée Pierre-de-Luxembourg
A small museum located in a 14th-century mansion, it houses Christian paintings.
🏞️ Google Images Overview – Interior
AVIGNON TOWN
On the other side of the river lies the beautiful town of Avignon.
- Palace of The Popes ✦✦✦✦✦
- Town Center ✦✦✦✦✦
- Walking Tour ✦✦✦✦✦
- etc.
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