Rue des Teinturiers

Mannequins in their own private drama on the Rue Des Teinturiers "Street of the Dyers", Avignon. Eclectic, bohemian, and a nice place to stop with a carafe of Chateau Neuf du Pape. #Culture.
Mannequins in their own private drama on the Rue Des Teinturiers "Street of the Dyers", Avignon. Eclectic, bohemian, and a nice place to stop with a carafe of Chateau Neuf du Pape. #Culture.

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Avignon featuring heritage elements

City Walls

Running for a length of more than 2 miles, these medieval fortifications draw a boundary around the historic core of Avignon.

City Walls
Festival d'Avignon

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
Avignon showing heritage elements, a river or creek and heritage architecture

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
Palais des Papes featuring heritage elements and heritage architecture

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.

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

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.

Avignon Cathedral
Pont Saint-Bénézet

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.

Rocher des Doms

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