Rue des Teinturiers, Medieval street in Avignon, France
The Rue des Teinturiers extends along the Sorgue River channel with four remaining water wheels and cobblestone pavement throughout its length.
From the 14th to 19th centuries, this street functioned as a textile manufacturing center with twenty-three water wheels powering the washing and dyeing processes.
The Grey Penitents Chapel, founded in 1226, continues its religious traditions with annual celebrations commemorating the historical Waters Miracle each November.
The street connects Rue des Lices to the city walls, offering access to multiple historical buildings, restaurants, and theater venues during the Avignon Festival.
The Maison du IV de Chiffre, built in 1493, displays mysterious symbols including a heart pierced by a dart and crosses of Saint Andrew and Lorraine.
Location: Avignon
GPS coordinates: 43.94500,4.81393
Latest update: May 24, 2025 14:46
The streets of France display the country's history. From Paris cobblestone lanes to Strasbourg canals and Nice promenades, they feature historic timber houses, markets, and shops.
Avignon in southeastern France contains many historical subjects for photographers. The Papal Palace displays medieval architecture, the Saint-Bénézet bridge spans the Rhône river. The Rocher des Doms provides views of the city skyline. Place du Palais features historical buildings, while Rue des Teinturiers contains water wheels from past centuries.
This tour covers historical churches, monasteries and gardens in Avignon. The route includes the Romanesque Saint-Ruf Chapel, Rocher des Doms overlooking the Rhône, the baroque Mint building, and Petit Palais Museum with its Italian Renaissance paintings collection. Visitors also discover Rue des Teinturiers with its water wheels and Collection Lambert for contemporary art.
Place Pie
512 m
Halles d'Avignon
462 m
Théâtre des Halles
358 m
École d'Avignon
414 m
Maison du IV de Chiffre
13 m
Aumône générale
358 m
Bains Pommer
286 m
Chapelle de la Visitation, Avignon
363 m
Hotel Berton de Crillon
505 m
La Luna
181 m
Chapelle du Verbe Incarné
254 m
Le Cabestan
465 m
Hotel Montaigu
273 m
Hôtel Fortia de Montréal
487 m
Hôtel de Salvador
348 m
Théâtre du Bourg-Neuf
193 m
Hôtel particulier de Félix
403 m
Hotel de Raoulx
487 m
Couvent des Cordeliers
169 m
Église Sainte-Claire
385 m
Chapelle de l'ensemble scolaire Saint-Jean-Baptiste de la Salle d'Avignon
468 m
Chapelle des pénitents gris, Avignon
112 m
Église Notre Dame de la Conversion
388 m
Tour Saint-Jean-le-Vieux
486 m
Les Ateliers de la pensée
510 m
Livrée de Viviers
490 m
Maison du roi René
403 m
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