Avignon City Centre Travel Guide
Avignon
Visit Avignon City Centre
Popular places to visit
Palais des Papes
Built to house and protect France’s 14th-century popes, one of Europe’s largest Gothic palaces dominates Avignon’s skyline and cultural life.
Avignon Cathedral
Celebrate mass in this resting place of 14th-century popes, or simply visit to enjoy the spiritual and artistic treasures within this beautiful Romanesque cathedral.
Rue de la Republique
You can learn about the history of Avignon with a visit to Rue de la Republique. Discover the festivals and cathedral in this walkable area.
Rue des Teinturiers
You can learn about the history of Avignon with a trip to Rue des Teinturiers. Discover the festivals and cathedral in this walkable area.
Avignon Festival
Enjoy a show at Avignon Festival, a theatre with a story to tell in Avignon. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the area's festivals.
Place de l'Horloge
Learn about the local history of Avignon when you spend time at Place de l'Horloge. Visit the area's cathedral or simply enjoy its local cheese shops.
Things to do
Wine and Sensory Exploration at Le Jas des Papes
Saint Remy, Les Baux and Pont du Gard Small Group Day Trip
From Avignon: Roman Tour to Pont du Gard, Nîmes & Orange
Taste Avignon – A Full French Culinary Tour by Do Eat Better
Top hotels in Avignon City Centre
Bristol Hotel
Le petit déjeuner était parfait, laissant le choix avec ou sans gluten et lactose et avec en prime un personnel très agréable au service
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Central Hotel
Every thing was wonderful. The rooms were clean and breakfast was great. A good variety of selections. Hotel was easy to find and a convient location to be able to visit all of the sights within walking distance.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Hotel De Cambis
The location is perfect and close to all the attractions. It also take a few minutes to walk to the Centre station.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Hotel d'Europe
La chambre etait tres popre. Touts les employes on este tres, tres polies, toujours disponibles por nous aider. C est in Des meilleurs hotels ou je sois jamais descendu Un excellent petit dejeuner. Un tres bon bar. Merci
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Hotel Le Cloitre St Louis
Excellent hotel in a magic place, plenty of history. Very good service. Beautiful facility. Only concern no heat on some corridors
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Mercure Avignon Centre Palais des Papes
The room was clean, the front desk service staff were very friendly and helpful, and I appreciated the welcome fruit & muffin plate that was offered in my room!
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Avignon City Centre
Piot
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Piot and surrounding area, you can visit Rue de la Republique and Avignon Festival.
Rocade Nord
While Rocade Nord may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Rue des Teinturiers and Avignon Festival.
Quartier Nord
Quartier Nord might not have many top sights, but Rue des Teinturiers and Place Pie are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Quartier Est
When in Quartier Est, you can plan a visit to Rue des Teinturiers and Rocher des Doms, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Quartier Ouest
While Quartier Ouest isn't home to many top sights, Avignon Festival and Rue de la Republique are some notable places to visit nearby.
Saint-Chamand
Though Saint-Chamand may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Rue des Teinturiers and Avignon Festival.
