Quartier Est Travel Guide
Avignon
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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 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.
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.
Parc des Expositions
Attend a concert, sporting event, art exhibition or even a circis at this stunning center just outside Avignon.
Rocher des Doms
Avignon's historic hilltop park is a popular picnic and walking spot with spectacular views of the city, river, surrounding countryside and vineyards.
Pont Saint-Bénézet
One of Avignon’s most iconic landmarks is a bridge that literally goes nowhere, yet continues to draw travelers from all over the globe.
Things to do
Morning Wine Tour to Chateauneuf du Pape from Avignon
Top hotels in Quartier Est
Hotel Le Cloitre St Louis
"We didn’t have breakfast and we didn’t need parking"
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Terre de Provence Hôtel & Spa
"Reception staff welcoming . Breakfast excellent"
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Golden Tulip Avignon Le Paradou
"Ras excellent weekend et très calme"
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Apart'Hotel Sainte-Marthe
"The courtyard should be cleaned up there was a bag of what I don't know and beer bottles in a planter bed and garbage all over doesn't make a good impression inside the building it was very clean however"
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Central Hotel
"The name says it all. Great location to all the sites within the wall of the old city."
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Avignon Grand Hotel
"The hotel is in a great location. We had a garden room and it was lovely being able to sit outside in the evening. The staff were friendly and the breakfast was good. The room was big with a lively separate sitting area. The only negative is that some bits of the hotel seem a little tired but that ..."
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Quartier Est
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.
Quartier Nord
Quartier Nord might not have many top sights, but Rue des Teinturiers and City Walls are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Sud Rocade
While there might not be top attractions in Sud Rocade, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Rue des Teinturiers and Avignon Festival.
Avignon City Centre
River views, historical sites and museums are some highlights of Avignon City Centre. Make a stop by Rue de la Republique or Place de l'Horloge while you're exploring.
Barthelasse
When in Barthelasse, you can plan a visit to Fort St-Andre and Rocher des Doms, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
