Avignon, France

Avignon

The Popes' Palace and a famous half-bridge across the Rhône.

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  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Avignon

Day 1

  1. MorningVisit the Palace of the Popes, the largest Gothic palace in the world.
  2. AfternoonWalk out onto the famous broken bridge, the Pont Saint-Bénézet.
  3. EveningWatch the sunset from the Rocher des Doms gardens, then dinner on the Place de l'Horloge.

Day 2

Visit the Pont du Gard or the wine village of Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

What to eat

Ratatouille and a Côtes du Rhône wine.

Local tips

Make the most of Avignon

Beat the crowds

The Palace of the Popes is busiest midday. July is festival month: lively, but crowded and expensive.

Best photo spot

The view of the bridge and the palace from the Rocher des Doms garden above the river.

Getting there

TGV trains from Paris take under 3 hours. The centre is walkable inside the walls.

Don't miss nearby

The Pont du Gard, a huge Roman aqueduct, about 30 minutes away.

Good to know

The famous bridge only goes halfway across the river. A combined ticket covers the bridge and the palace.

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Plan your visit

Getting to Avignon

Getting there

The centre is best explored on foot. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeCity
Good forOld towns & architecture
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryFrance

Questions

Avignon: good to know

Is Avignon worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns. The Popes' Palace and a famous half-bridge across the Rhône.

How many days do you need in Avignon?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Avignon?

You can visit all year. The Palace of the Popes is busiest midday. July is festival month: lively, but crowded and expensive.

How do you get to Avignon?

The nearest airport is Avignon Caumont airport (AVN), about 9 km away. TGV trains from Paris take under 3 hours. The centre is walkable inside the walls.

What is there to see near Avignon?

Nearby hidden places include Gordes (32 km), Gorges de l'Ardèche (57 km) and Camargue (Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer) (63 km).

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