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 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.
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.
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.
Activities
Visit Avignon and Villeneuve lez Avignon aboard a Double-Decker Bus
Half Day Pont-du-Gard, Uzès, Nîmes Tour from Avignon
Saint Remy, Les Baux and Pont du Gard Small Group Day Trip
Half-Day Baux de Provence and Luberon Tour from Avignon
Van Gogh & Carrières de Lumières Half-Day Tour from Avignon
Enchanting Historical Walking Tour in Avignon
Our pick of the best Avignon City Centre Hotel Deals
Apart'Hotel Sainte-Marthe
EMON at reception was very belpful in securing a same-day appointment for dental emergency! Gracious staff, great location & laundry for travelers. Outdoor rooftop terrace, nearby grocery and bakery a bonus!
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025
Central Hotel
The hotel is in a great location, just a 10-minute walk from the Palace of the Popes, with many restaurants nearby. My room was spacious and quiet. Staff was friendly. However, the toilet tank leaked and flushed automatically every few minutes throughout my three-night stay. Despite reporting it ...
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
Hotel De Cambis
Perfect. All was
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025
Kyriad Avignon Palais Des Papes
Rooms were very clean and the staff were very friendly.
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
Avignon Grand Hotel
very good feeling
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Bristol Hotel
Staff was friendly. Room was clean. Location was perfect!
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
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 City Walls are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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 Est
When in Quartier Est, you can plan a visit to Rue des Teinturiers and Avignon Cathedral, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Sud Rocade
While there might not be top attractions in Sud Rocade, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Rue des Teinturiers and Avignon Festival.
