Avignon City Centre Travel Guide

Avignon

Palais des Papes featuring heritage elements and heritage architecture
Palais des Papes which includes a square or plaza, heritage architecture and château or palace
Palais des Papes showing a city, heritage architecture and a square or plaza
Avignon Cathedral showing religious elements, a statue or sculpture and a church or cathedral
Avignon City Centre

Popular places to visit

Palais des Papes featuring heritage elements and heritage architecture

Palais des Papes

4.5/5(40 reviews)

Built to house and protect France’s 14th-century popes, one of Europe’s largest Gothic palaces dominates Avignon’s skyline and cultural life.

Palais des Papes
Avignon Cathedral showing a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and religious aspects

Avignon Cathedral

4.5/5(14 reviews)

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.

Avignon Cathedral
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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 de la Republique
Rue des Teinturiers

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.

Rue des Teinturiers
Eglise Saint Pierre

Eglise Saint Pierre

You can find out about the history of Avignon with a visit to Eglise Saint Pierre. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its local cheese shops.

Eglise Saint Pierre

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 Festival

Things to do

Visit Avignon and Villeneuve lez Avignon aboard a Double-Decker Bus

Visit Avignon and Villeneuve lez Avignon aboard a Double-Decker Bus

฿508
per adult
Visit Avignon and Villeneuve lez Avignon aboard a Double-Decker Bus
Wine and Sensory Exploration at Le Jas des Papes

Wine and Sensory Exploration at Le Jas des Papes

฿749
per adult
Wine and Sensory Exploration at Le Jas des Papes
Storytelling, Avignon, France.

Enchanting Historical Walking Tour in Avignon

฿749
per adult
Enchanting Historical Walking Tour in Avignon
From Avignon: Half-Day Great Vineyards Tour

From Avignon: Half-Day Great Vineyards Tour

฿2,994
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Avignon: Half-Day Great Vineyards Tour
From Avignon: Half-Day Baux de Provence and Luberon Tour

From Avignon: Half-Day Baux de Provence and Luberon Tour

฿3,182
per adult
From Avignon: Half-Day Baux de Provence and Luberon Tour
The Vial at the Brotte House

The Vial at the Brotte House

฿599
per adult
The Vial at the Brotte House
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Top hotels in Avignon City Centre

Apart'Hotel Sainte-Marthe

Apart'Hotel Sainte-Marthe

6 Route de Lyon, Avignon, Vaucluse
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿1,643 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
฿1,643
฿1,897 total
10 Nov - 11 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Avignon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,120 reviews)
"EMON at reception was very belpful in securing a same-day appointment for dental emergency! Gracious staff, great location & laundry for travelers. Outdoor rooftop terrace, nearby grocery and bakery a bonus!"

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Apart'Hotel Sainte-Marthe
Central Hotel

Central Hotel

3 out of 5
31 rue de la République, Avignon, Vaucluse
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Avignon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (749 reviews)
"The hotel is in a great location, just a 10-minute walk from the Palace of the Popes, with many restaurants nearby. My room was spacious and quiet. Staff was friendly. However, the toilet tank leaked and flushed automatically every few minutes throughout my three-night stay. Despite reporting it ..."

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

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Central Hotel
Hotel De Cambis

Hotel De Cambis

4 out of 5
89 Rue Joseph Vernet, Avignon
The price is ฿4,969 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
฿4,969
฿5,677 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Avignon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (332 reviews)
"Perfect. All was"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Hotel De Cambis
Avignon Grand Hotel

Avignon Grand Hotel

4 out of 5
34 Boulevard Saint Roch, Avignon, Vaucluse
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Avignon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
"Old building with actual entrance moved farther down the street - a little confusing. Otherwise great place"

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

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Avignon Grand Hotel
Hotel de l'Horloge

Hotel de l'Horloge

4 out of 5
1 Rue Felicien David, Place De I Horloge, Avignon, Vaucluse
The price is ฿4,419 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿4,419
฿5,072 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Avignon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,014 reviews)
"The location is outstanding, and the hotel is very nice, clean and well-maintained. A great stay!"

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025

Hotel de l'Horloge
Regina Hotel

Regina Hotel

3 out of 5
6 Rue De La Republique, Avignon, Vaucluse
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Avignon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (810 reviews)
"I loved the location, right in the village so I didn't have to take public transportation. My room was small and dark as it was in the back facing other buildings, but was quiet. I didn't like that staff left at 8pm though, so anything you needed to sort you pretty much had to do before leaving for ..."

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Avignon City Centre

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Piot

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Piot and surrounding area, you can visit Avignon Ferris Wheel and Rue de la Republique.

Piot
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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 City Walls and Rue des Teinturiers.

Rocade Nord
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Quartier Nord

Quartier Nord might not have many top sights, but City Walls and Rue des Teinturiers are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Quartier Nord
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Quartier Ouest

While Quartier Ouest isn't home to many top sights, Avignon Festival and Avignon Ferris Wheel are some notable places to visit nearby.

Quartier Ouest
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Quartier Est

When in Quartier Est, you can plan a visit to City Walls and Rue des Teinturiers, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Quartier Est
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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.

Sud Rocade

Avignon City Centre Travel Guide