Avignon City Centre Travel Guide
Avignon
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Popular places to visit
Palais des Papes
Built to house and protect France’s 14th-century popes, one of Europe’s largest Gothic palaces dominates Avignon’s skyline and cultural life.
Avignon Festival
Enjoy a show at Avignon Festival, a theatre with a story to tell in Avignon. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the area's festivals.
Avignon Cathedral
Celebrate mass in this resting place of 14th-century popes, or simply visit to enjoy the spiritual and artistic treasures within this beautiful Romanesque cathedral.
Rocher des Doms
Avignon's historic hilltop park is a popular picnic and walking spot with spectacular views of the city, river, surrounding countryside and vineyards.
Rue des Teinturiers
You can learn about the history of Avignon with a trip to Rue des Teinturiers. Discover the festivals and cathedral in this walkable area.
Rue de la Republique
You can learn about the history of Avignon with a visit to Rue de la Republique. Discover the festivals and cathedral in this walkable area.
Things to do
Saint-Rémy, Les Baux, from the Careers of Lights to the Pont du Gard
Half-Day Baux de Provence and Luberon Tour from Avignon
Van Gogh & Carrières de Lumières Half-Day Tour from Avignon
Saint Remy, Les Baux and Pont du Gard Small Group Half-Day Trip
Avignon: The Night Amble Between Bourgeois and Christians
Avignon: La Noctambule Between Past and Present
Top hotels in Avignon City Centre
Hotel Le Cloitre St Louis
"Fue casi imposible dormir. Sonó una alarma del hotel dos veces, una hacia las 10:30-11 p.m., la otra hacia las 6:00 a.m. El gran ruido y el efecto producido luego de estos, me impidieron pasar una noche de suficiente descanso, para poder continuar con mi largo viaje en automóvil al día ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Central Hotel
"Cute place and very centrally located. Air worked well during this very hot spell. Little hard to get to with some of the streets closed but it wasn’t bad. Very helpful and friendly staff."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Hotel d'Europe
"Great suite with a full view of the Palais des Papes and a very cosy outdoor area Staff was super helpful at valet and restaurant."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Regina Hotel
"Chambre très propre, staff excellent et emplacement idéal. Seul bémol, difficile d'accès avec les valises car la vieille ville est fermée aux automobiles durant le jour."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Bristol Hotel
"The hotel is currently under renovation but my room was clearly recently completed and nicely appointed. The hotel offers a generous breakfast smorgasbord."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Avignon City Centre
Piot
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Piot and surrounding area, you can visit Rue de la Republique and Avignon Festival.
Nord Rocade
While Rocade Nord may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Rue des Teinturiers and Avignon Festival.
Quartier Nord
Quartier Nord might not have many top sights, but Rue des Teinturiers and City Walls are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Quartier Est
When in Quartier Est, you can plan a visit to Rue des Teinturiers and Rocher des Doms, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Quartier Ouest
While Quartier Ouest isn't home to many top sights, Avignon Festival and Rue de la Republique are some notable places to visit nearby.
Saint-Chamand
Though Saint-Chamand may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Rue des Teinturiers and Avignon Festival.
