Best photography locations in Avignon

The medieval palace spans 15000 square meters of living space with 20 rooms open to visitors, including ceremonial halls and private chambers.

This medieval stone bridge from the 12th century displays four of its original 22 arches over the Rhône river.

The limestone rock rises 30 meters above the Rhône with a public garden and viewpoints overlooking the city.

The central square in front of the Papal Palace offers 1800 square meters of space with restaurants and shops in historic buildings.

This 700-hectare island between two Rhône River branches contains walking paths, farms and green spaces.

This medieval street displays four historic water wheels along the Vaucluse canal that once powered textile factories.

The museum houses a collection of Italian paintings from the 13th to 15th centuries in a 14th-century cardinal palace.

Romanesque cathedral with a 6-meter-tall Virgin Mary statue on its tower and 14th-century frescoes.

The covered market features regional specialties at 40 stands from butchers, bakers, and vegetable vendors.

This 14th century fortress stands on Mont Andaon and offers views over the Rhône valley.

Built in 1293, this gate tower served as entrance to Saint-Bénézet bridge and control point between kingdom and papacy.

The central square houses the 19th century city hall and a two-story carousel.

A museum in a 19th century villa featuring furniture collections and artworks from Provence.

A 14th century church containing a stone altarpiece and medieval stained glass windows.

First century Roman aqueduct with three tiers of stone arches spanning across the Gardon River.

Art museum in a city palace containing collections from the Middle Ages to the 20th century.

The museum displays modern and contemporary art from the private collection of gallerist Yvon Lambert.

The library stands in a 14th-century Gothic palace with painted ceilings and original stone carvings.

A 14th-century monastery complex with three cloisters, forty cells, and a system of gardens.

A Renaissance city palace containing a collection of Provençal artworks, furniture and traditional crafts.

The commercial street in central Avignon contains international fashion stores, art galleries and local shops.

Built in 1847, the theater seats 1250 people and presents operas, symphony concerts and contemporary dance performances.

The 19th century administrative building with its classical facade serves as the headquarters of Avignon's city administration.

The neoclassical style temple now functions as an exhibition space for contemporary art and cultural events.

The theater presents contemporary productions in a historic building with black wood paneling.

The 17th century building houses a music conservatory in the former mint premises.

The cultural center preserves documents and costumes from the Avignon Theater Festival and personal items of Jean Vilar.

The public square with benches is lined with plane trees and features a statue of writer Agricol Perdiguier.

The former Jesuit chapel houses a collection of ancient objects from Greek, Roman and Etruscan cultures.

The 14th century fortification surrounds the city with gates and towers as witnesses of medieval defense.

Religious building on France's largest river island with 17th century architecture.

Medieval cloister with Gothic arches and a garden that served as a religious center for the Carmelites.