Avignon City Centre Travel Guide

Avignon

Palais des Papes featuring heritage elements and heritage architecture
Palais des Papes which includes a square or plaza, heritage architecture and château or palace
Palais des Papes showing a city, heritage architecture and a square or plaza
Avignon Cathedral showing religious elements, a statue or sculpture and a church or cathedral
Avignon City Centre

Popular places to visit

Palais des Papes featuring heritage elements and heritage architecture

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.

Palais des Papes
Avignon Cathedral showing a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and religious aspects

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.

Avignon Cathedral
Avignon showing flowers

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.

Rue de la Republique
Rue des Teinturiers

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 des Teinturiers
Eglise Saint Pierre

Eglise Saint Pierre

You can find out about the history of Avignon with a visit to Eglise Saint Pierre. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its local cheese shops.

Eglise Saint Pierre

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 Festival

Things to do

Gordes

Full Day Best of Provence Tour from Avignon

Rp2.295.864
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full Day Best of Provence Tour from Avignon
Luberon Villages Small Group Half-Day Trip from Avignon

Luberon Villages Small Group Half-Day Trip from Avignon

Rp1.702.766
per adult
Luberon Villages Small Group Half-Day Trip from Avignon
From Avignon: Full-Day Best of Provence Tour

From Avignon: Full-Day Best of Provence Tour

Rp2.295.864
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Avignon: Full-Day Best of Provence Tour
Saint Remy, Les Baux and Pont du Gard by Minivan

Saint Remy, Les Baux and Pont du Gard Small Group Day Trip

Rp1.702.766
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Saint Remy, Les Baux and Pont du Gard Small Group Day Trip
Roman Sites and Historical Places Small-Group Day Trip from Avignon

Roman Sites and Historical Places Day Trip from Avignon

Rp3.156.813
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Roman Sites and Historical Places Day Trip from Avignon
Picture 1 for Activity From Avignon: Best of Luberon in an Afternoon

From Avignon: Best of Luberon Guided Tour

Rp1.817.559
per adult
From Avignon: Best of Luberon Guided Tour
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Top hotels in Avignon City Centre

Hotel de l'Horloge

Hotel de l'Horloge

4 out of 5
1 Rue Felicien David, Place De I Horloge, Avignon, Vaucluse
The price is Rp2.064.404 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
Rp2.064.404
Rp2.374.924 total
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Avignon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Unable to drive up to door but quaint hotel with wonderful staff!!"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Hotel de l'Horloge
Regina Hotel

Regina Hotel

3 out of 5
6 Rue De La Republique, Avignon, Vaucluse
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Avignon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (761 reviews)
"Good value for money, with very basic features, but clean and felt safe. Central location in historic Avignon (good) but the Rue de la Republique is busy, dirty, and incredibly noisy, especially during the festival and the room facing the street was very noisy all night. Overall fine stay in this ..."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

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Regina Hotel
Central Hotel

Central Hotel

3 out of 5
31 rue de la République, Avignon, Vaucluse
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Avignon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (695 reviews)
Awesome
"A little hidden gem in Avignon. As per the name, the hotel is very central to most things you would want to visit in the city. We had a great experience there."

Reviewed on 11 Aug 2025

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Apart'Hotel Sainte-Marthe

Apart'Hotel Sainte-Marthe

6 Route de Lyon, Avignon, Vaucluse
The price is Rp800.854 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
Rp800.854
Rp924.978 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Avignon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,092 reviews)
"In addition to good accommodations, the location was just outside the walled old town. The town center was about a 2.5 one way walk. It was a plus being able to close the bedroom doors to separate the bedroom from the living room and kitchen. There is a grocery store just outside the hotel fence. ..."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

Apart'Hotel Sainte-Marthe
Hotel De Cambis

Hotel De Cambis

4 out of 5
89 Rue Joseph Vernet, Avignon
The price is Rp2.721.718 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
Rp2.721.718
Rp3.097.844 total
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Avignon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (309 reviews)
A welcome respite
"So welcoming and helpful. Everyone. They went over and beyond! Spacious room. Noise level fine outside during all of July Festival du Avignon."

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2025

Hotel De Cambis
Bristol Hotel

Bristol Hotel

4 out of 5
44 Cours Jean Jaures, Avignon, Vaucluse
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Avignon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (993 reviews)
"Exceptional hotel, great location, great price, stylish... highly recommend"

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Avignon City Centre

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Piot

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Piot and surrounding area, you can visit Avignon Ferris Wheel and Rue de la Republique.

Piot
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Rocade Nord

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.

Rocade Nord
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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 Nord
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Quartier Ouest

While Quartier Ouest isn't home to many top sights, Avignon Festival and Avignon Ferris Wheel are some notable places to visit nearby.

Quartier Ouest
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Quartier Est

When in Quartier Est, you can plan a visit to Rue des Teinturiers and Avignon Cathedral, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Quartier Est
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Sud Rocade

While there might not be top attractions in Sud Rocade, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Rue des Teinturiers and Avignon Festival.

Sud Rocade

Avignon City Centre Travel Guide