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Avignon Attractions

Top Things to Do in Avignon, France

Things to Do in Avignon

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Châteauneuf du Pape Wine Day Tasting Tour including Lunch from Avignon
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S$236.29
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Provence Highlights Full-Day Tour from Avignon
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S$177.22
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Chateauneuf du Pape wine tour
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S$243.67
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Half day private tour for 2-3 person
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S$465.89
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Classic old town Avignon from the Romans to the Pope's - half day private tour
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S$406.12
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Roman Sites and Historical Places Small-Group Day Trip from Avignon
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S$180.17
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Afternoon Wine Tour to Chateauneuf du Pape from Avignon
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S$127.01
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Small-Group Day Trip to the Camargue from Avignon
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S$162.45
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Provence in a Day Trip from Aix
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Luberon Small-Group Day Trip from Avignon
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Top Attractions in Avignon

1. Palais des Papes

Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks

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This has to be near the top of everybody's list to visit in Avignon, worth spending 2-3 hours here, audio guide with...

2. Rocher des Doms

Gardens

By catherinec926

Relaxing place green and peaceful with a beautiful view on the Rhône river , la bartelasse et au delà.

3. Avignon Les Halles

Flea & Street Markets

Great Indoor Market

4. Pont Saint-Bénézet (Pont d'Avignon)

Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks

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By paulajoubert5

Walking outside the walls of the inner city of Avignon, you have amazing photo opportunities of Pont d'Avignon.

5. Musee du Petit Palais

Historic Sites • Art Museums

... in various rooms of the museum, next to sculptures and paintings of the from the 12th to the 15th centuries.

6. Street of Dyers (Rue de Teinturiers)

Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas

By EUcivilization

With its quaint little bridges, water wheels and cobbled stoned pavement this area is probably one thing to not miss in...

7. Musee Calvet

History Museums

Everything from Egyptian sarcophagi to Dutch masterpieces to 20th century French art.

8. Ile De La Barthelasse

Neighbourhoods • Historic Walking Areas

A pleasant place for a stroll along the river. you also get excellent views across the river towards the ancient city...

9. Place de l'Horloge

Points of Interest & Landmarks

The main square of Avignon and a good place to orient yourself.

10. Basilique Saint Pierre

Churches & Cathedrals

Tucked away in a quiet side street with an impressive frontage and doors is this church.

11. Remparts d'Avignon

Points of Interest & Landmarks

By stewmexico2002

The wall is really quite a marvel to see, goes all around the old city of Avignon, it has only like 5 gateways, the w...

12. Cathedrale Notre-Dame des Doms

Religious Sites

I had admired its gold statue outside near the Palais des Papes but didn't go in from the square.

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What travellers are saying

robertmaster123
Wilmington, NC415 contributions
Definitely worth visiting.
Impressive building and grounds. I wish the signs describing the various rooms and history were in English besides French as I would have appreciated my visit more. You definitely need to climb to the top for the views.
Review of: Palais des Papes
Written 24 March 2023
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Christian M
Copenhagen, Denmark3,769 contributions