Avignon City Centre Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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 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.
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.
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.
Activities
Luberon Villages Small Group Half-Day Trip from Avignon
Saint Remy, Les Baux and Pont du Gard Small Group Day Trip
Avignon: Historic District Guided Food & Wine Walking Tour
Afternoon Wine Tour to Chateauneuf du Pape from Avignon
From Avignon: Arles, Les Baux de Provence & St Rémy
Wine and Sensory Exploration at Le Jas des Papes
Our pick of the best Avignon City Centre Hotel Deals
Hotel De Cambis
Friendly and helpful staffs. Spacious shower but our room feels small and tight. It’s perfect for one person. But the shower area is separated from bed with only clear glass so if one person turns on light to shower, it lights up the whole room. There’s no privacy in shower but toilet is in an enclosed ...
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
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
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
Hotel d'Europe
Beautiful hotel and room! Loved it
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
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
Kyriad Avignon Palais Des Papes
Great location next to the plaza. Close to the citadel and all the attractions. Stairs are small and twisted but thankfully for the elevator. Room was small but comfortable. We didn’t get breakfast there but in a local bakery instead. Staff was very helpful.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
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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 Halles d'Avignon 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.
