Avignon City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Palais des Papes showing heritage architecture and heritage elements
Palais des Papes which includes a square or plaza, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral
Palais des Papes which includes outdoor eating, heritage architecture and a square or plaza
Avignon Cathedral which includes religious aspects, a statue or sculpture and a church or cathedral
Avignon City Centre

Popular places to visit

Palais des Papes showing heritage architecture and heritage elements

Palais des Papes

4.5/5(11 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 which includes heritage architecture, religious elements and a church or cathedral

Avignon Cathedral

4/5(5 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
Avignon which includes flowers

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

Activities

Gordes

Full Day Best of Provence Tour from Avignon

NZ$238
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full Day Best of Provence Tour from Avignon
From Avignon: Full-Day Best of Provence Tour

From Avignon: Full-Day Best of Provence Tour

NZ$238
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Avignon: Full-Day Best of Provence Tour
Chateauneuf du Pape Wine Tasting Small Group Morning Tour from Avignon

Morning Wine Tour to Chateauneuf du Pape from Avignon

NZ$177
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Morning Wine Tour to Chateauneuf du Pape from Avignon
Saint Remy, Les Baux and Pont du Gard by Minivan

Saint Remy, Les Baux and Pont du Gard Small Group Day Trip

NZ$177
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Saint Remy, Les Baux and Pont du Gard Small Group Day Trip
Luberon Villages Small Group Half-Day Trip from Avignon

Luberon Villages Small Group Half-Day Trip from Avignon

NZ$177
per adult
Luberon Villages Small Group Half-Day Trip from Avignon
Avignon Walking Tour Including Skip-the-Line Entrance to the Pope's Palace

Avignon Walking Tour including Pope's Palace

NZ$137
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Avignon Walking Tour including Pope's Palace
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Our pick of the best Avignon City Centre Hotel Deals

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 WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (732 reviews)
"Only a one night stay but the hotel provided everything I needed."

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025

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Central Hotel
Apart'Hotel Sainte-Marthe

Apart'Hotel Sainte-Marthe

6 Route de Lyon, Avignon, Vaucluse
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$105 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
NZ$105
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Avignon. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,108 reviews)
"I liked having a kitchenette. I would suggest better quality pots and pans (stainless steel) and more cutlery."

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Apart'Hotel Sainte-Marthe
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 NZ$274 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
NZ$274
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Avignon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,019 reviews)
"Small but adequate room with. Nice view of the church clock Right on the main square in Avignon close to everything, The staff were amazing, especially great non touristy dinner recommendations. Nice. Breakfast too!! Would stay here again!!"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 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 WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (790 reviews)
"We loved Avignon and this hotel was perfectly located near the town square with shops and museums close by. Maintenance could be improved as the toilet was not 100 percent operational but okay"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

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Regina Hotel
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 WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,013 reviews)
"Clean rooms, great staff, relative bargain. Just across the street from old town, one block to the train station. Recommended."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

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Avignon Grand Hotel
Bristol Hotel

Bristol Hotel

4 out of 5
44 Cours Jean Jaures, Avignon, Vaucluse
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Avignon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (992 reviews)
"Location"

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025

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Bristol Hotel
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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 City Walls and Rue des Teinturiers.

Sud Rocade

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