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.
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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 Avignon Ferris Wheel and Rue de la Republique.
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 City Walls and Rue des Teinturiers, 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.