Avignon, Medieval city in Vaucluse, France
The city extends along the Rhône River, surrounded by stone ramparts with 39 towers and 7 main gates protecting the central district.
The Palais des Papes, constructed between 1335 and 1352, served as the residence of nine popes during the Catholic Church's temporary relocation from Rome.
The Festival d'Avignon transforms the city every July into a performance venue with hundreds of theater productions across multiple locations.
The TGV station connects Avignon to Paris in 2 hours and 40 minutes, with regular departures throughout the day from both cities.
The Pont Saint-Bénézet, built in the 12th century, extends only halfway across the Rhône River after floods destroyed several of its arches.
Location: arrondissement of Avignon
Location: Canton of Avignon-Est
Location: Canton of Avignon-Nord
Location: Canton of Avignon-Ouest
Location: Canton of Avignon-Sud
Location: Vaucluse
Location: Grand Avignon
Elevation above the sea: 25 m
Shares border with: Barbentane, Châteaurenard, Noves, Rognonas, Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, Les Angles, Caumont-sur-Durance, Morières-lès-Avignon, Le Pontet, Sorgues
Address: Place de l'Horloge, 84000 Avignon 84140 Avignon
Phone: +33490808000
Email: allo.mairie@mairie-avignon.com
Website: http://avignon.fr
GPS coordinates: 43.94925,4.80590
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:02
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.
The gourmet restaurants of Avignon offer menus crafted with local and seasonal products. The establishments, located in historical buildings from the 14th to 18th century, present traditional and contemporary French cuisine. The chefs highlight Provençal products, market vegetables, and regional wines. Many restaurants feature terraces and dining rooms decorated with period elements.
Pont Saint-Bénézet
522 m
Palais des Papes
215 m
Avignon city wall
453 m
Avignon Cathedral
298 m
Zone commerciale Avignon Nord
7 km
Fort Saint-André
2 km
Place Pie
326 m
Charterhouse Notre-Dame du Val de Bénédiction
2 km
Calvet Museum
312 m
Saint-Véran Cemetery
1.4 km
Musée du Petit Palais
391 m
Rue des Teinturiers
799 m
Collection Lambert
509 m
Abbaye Saint-André de Villeneuve-lès-Avignon
2 km
Opéra d'Avignon
58 m
Église Saint Pierre
192 m
Cour d'honneur du palais des papes
218 m
Monuments d'Avignon
379 m
Chateau de Barbentane
7.2 km
Tower of Philip the Fair
1.2 km
Halles d'Avignon
368 m
Palais du Roure
109 m
Jardin des doms
421 m
Musée Angladon
362 m
Collégiale Saint Agricol
102 m
Church of the Célestins of Avignon
645 m
Synagogue d'Avignon
267 m
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