April–June and September are comfortable; the July festival fills the city and raises accommodation demand.
🇫🇷 Travel guide
Avignon — essential places
Avignon is a useful base for western Provence: give the Papal Palace and old town one day, then use another for the Luberon villages or Pont du Gard.
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The old town is walkable. A tour or car works best for Provence villages, though some buses are available.
Stay inside the walls for atmosphere; the central station area is practical for frequent rail trips.
Essential places
Palais des Papes
Place Palais des Papes in a neighbourhood-based route and check opening times ahead when admission is required.
Pont Saint-Bénézet
Place Pont Saint-Bénézet in a neighbourhood-based route and check opening times ahead when admission is required.
Place de l’Horloge
Place Place de l’Horloge in a neighbourhood-based route and check opening times ahead when admission is required.
city walls
Place city walls in a neighbourhood-based route and check opening times ahead when admission is required.
Where to stay
- Intra-Muros
- Rue des Teinturiers
- Villeneuve-lès-Avignon
Stay inside the walls for atmosphere; the central station area is practical for frequent rail trips.
Day trips
- Pont du Gard
- Luberon
- Arles
The old town is walkable. A tour or car works best for Provence villages, though some buses are available.
Practical tips
- ✓ Choose an early Papal Palace slot
- ✓ Plan for the mistral wind
- ✓ Do not confuse Avignon Centre with Avignon TGV
Nearby experiences
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Seine River cruise from the Eiffel Tower
A one-hour sightseeing cruise past central Paris landmarks, departing near the Eiffel Tower.
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Disneyland Paris: 1-day ticket for 1 or 2 parks
A dated one-day ticket for Disneyland Park, with a two-park option that also covers Walt Disney Studios Park.
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Eiffel Tower elevator to the second floor and summit access
Hosted entry with elevator access to the second floor and a summit option; confirm the exact inclusion when selecting.
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Frequently asked questions
How many days do you need in Avignon?+
Avignon is a useful base for western Provence: give the Papal Palace and old town one day, then use another for the Luberon villages or Pont du Gard.
Getting around+
The old town is walkable. A tour or car works best for Provence villages, though some buses are available.
When to visit+
April–June and September are comfortable; the July festival fills the city and raises accommodation demand.