Rue Joseph-Vernet, Commercial street in central Avignon, France
Rue Joseph-Vernet is a main thoroughfare in central Avignon that runs through the city with approximately 110 building numbers along its length. The street contains a mix of commercial shops, professional offices, medical services, and residential buildings creating a busy urban setting.
Originally known as Carreria Callatæ in 1524, the street was renamed in 1881 to honor Joseph Vernet, a painter born in Avignon. Vernet became famous for his maritime scenes and left a lasting mark on the city's artistic legacy.
The street is lined with aristocratic mansions from the 17th and 18th centuries, including the Hôtel de Cambis de Servières decorated with sculptures by Joseph Bernus. These buildings shape the character of the thoroughfare and reflect the area's former wealth and importance.
A 24-hour Indigo Neo parking facility is located near the street, offering convenient parking options for visitors. The street is straightforward to walk through and provides good accessibility for visitors with different needs.
At number 21, Napoleon Bonaparte wrote his political pamphlet 'Le Souper de Beaucaire' while staying in the Maison Bouchet. This residence connects the street to an important moment in French revolutionary history.
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