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Attractions & Things to Do in Avignon
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Avignon City Center
1st arr.Hotel de Ville
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Things to Do in Avignon: Attractions & Tourist Spots (2024)
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1. Avignon Cathedral
5.6
4.6
/5
93 Reviews
based on 560 reviews
Churches and Cathedrals
Katherine Grace
nice Roman vibe and unique design compared to the other cathedrals around
Avignon
299m from downtown
Free
Opens at 10:00
2. Palais des Papes
5.1
4.6
/5
142 Reviews
based on 11.3k reviews
Castles
Historical Sites
Katherine Grace
nice audio tour and the place is very big we also got lost and the tour can be more interactive
Avignon
243m from downtown
From
AU$ 24.06
Opens at 09:00
3. Pont Saint-Benezet (Pont d'Avignon)
4.8
4.6
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167 Reviews
based on 4.7k reviews
Bridges
Historical Sites
老二连
The bridge of Saint-Benezer, also known as the bridge of Avignon, is a famous medieval bridge in the southern French city of Avignon. The inspiration for the French national song "On the bridge of Avignon" was the 22-hole stone bridge built in the 12th century, which became world famous. The bridge was originally about 900 meters long, but it collapsed due to frequent flooding and had to be rebuilt many times. After the huge flood in 1668, most of the bridge was washed out and finally no longer used. It has since been abandoned and no one has tried to repair it. The surviving arches have also collapsed or been demolished, and only 4 of the original 22 arches have been preserved today. Standing on the broken bridge in the Rhone River, looking around, you can better understand the vicissitudes of the ancient city, and the broken bridge has become a scenic spot in Avignon. According to legend, the bridge's architectural design was inspired by the local shepherd, St. Beneze, and an angel ordered him to build a bridge across the river. He was initially mocked, but miraculously he removed huge stones to prove that he had God's help, and won the support of the rich. The bridge was also the place where the Rhododendrons worshiped their patron saint, Saint Nicholas. They first worshiped at the old chapel of Saint Nicholas on the bridge (where Saint Benezer's body was buried), but the bridge was in disrepair, causing clergy to fear the bridge's collapse and refuse to attend the ceremony. In the 18th century, a new chapel was built on the land at the bridge's head on the side of the bridge in Avignon. The bridge is strategically important, the only fixed bridge between Lyon and the Mediterranean, and the only bridge between the papal territory of Avignon and the French mainland under the control of the French king, so both sides of the river are guarded and guarded. On the left bank controlled by the French royal family, the powerful Philip IV tower and the castle of the new city of Avignon were built. On the side of Avignon, large gate buildings were built in the 14th century (substantial modifications in the 15th century) through gates, through walls and a ramp to enter the city.
Avignon
524m from downtown
4. Place du palais
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4.5
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55 Reviews
Squares
chaojile
The Papal Palace is an ancient palace, not only the papal palace, but also a fortress. During the 14th century, it was the seat of the Catholic Holy See. Standing at the highest point of the ancient city, it is viewed in a stately manner.
Avignon
218m from downtown
Free
Opens at 07:30
5. Jardin des Doms
4.1
4.3
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53 Reviews
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老二连
The Rock Park is located on the top of the rock on the left bank of the Rhone River in the city center. It is part of the old city wall. It is also a natural fortress behind the papal palace. It is just behind the cathedral. It is also the origin of Avignon's history. It was opened in the 17th century and has both English and French style. It is now free of charge as a park. The park has a terrace overlooking the Rhone River, the observation deck behind the park overlooks the old and new towns of Avignon, and the bridge can be seen from the observation deck in front. The park is rich in vegetation, tree-lined, and the environment is very good, especially the garden and rockery are very exquisite. It is a leisure outdoor place frequented by local citizens.
Avignon
427m from downtown
Free
6. Avignon city wall
4.0
4.4
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38 Reviews
based on 89 reviews
Military Sites
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UNESCO World Heritage - Cultural Sites
老二连
Avignon, which was the papal residence in the 14th century, is surrounded by a 5 km wall. In 1995, the name of the historic city of Avignon was included in the world heritage site.
Avignon
741m from downtown
Permanently Closed
7. Van Gogh Cafe (Cafe La Nuit)
6.2
4.4
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68 Reviews
based on 797 reviews
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小思文
Van Gogh Cafe is the most famous place here to taste coffee and relax chat. There are many seats to choose from. The cafe is quite large. You can feel some of the local food culture very well. You can be outdoors in summer.
Arles
33.4km from Avignon
8. Place de l'Horloge
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56 Reviews
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小思文
The Bell Tower Square is also a very classic tourist scene, the largest is this Notre Dame Cathedral, and the papal palace is a castle complex, but also one of the classic routes of tourism, the historical relics of the old city are very worth visiting.
Avignon
54m from downtown
Free
9. Festival d’Avignon
3.7
4.6
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20 Reviews
Holidays/Festivals
suifeng2019
In July, the entire old town of Avignon was transformed into a theater stage to welcome tens of thousands of fans. The streets were full of music performances, role-playing, drama promotional paintings on the walls, and long queues in front of the theater in the evening.
Avignon
592m from downtown
Nearby City
10. Provence
7.0
4.7
/5
216 Reviews
Towns
Lavender and Sun
Provence and Italy border the hilly region from the Mediterranean coast to the inland. There are large river upstreams in the middle. From the Alps through the south of Lyon, the Long River is divided into two tributaries near Provence and then injected into the Mediterranean.
Aix-en-Provence
68km from Avignon
Free
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Restaurant Avenio
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Le Cochon Bleu
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La Mirande
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Maison de la tour
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Le 26
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Le Gout du Jour
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Le 46
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Le Verso
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Grand Café Barretta
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Lou Piadina
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La Fourchette
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Le Riad
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