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

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

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
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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

AU$215
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

AU$215
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Avignon: Full-Day Best of Provence Tour
From Marseille: Provence Sightseeing Tour and Wine Tasting

From Marseille: Provence Sightseeing Tour and Wine Tasting

AU$302
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Marseille: Provence Sightseeing Tour and Wine Tasting
Avignon Walking Tour Including Skip-the-Line Entrance to the Pope's Palace

Avignon Walking Tour including Pope's Palace

AU$123
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Avignon Walking Tour including Pope's Palace
Picture 1 for Activity From Avignon: Best of Luberon in an Afternoon

From Avignon: Best of Luberon Guided Tour

AU$170
per adult
From Avignon: Best of Luberon Guided Tour
Roman Sites and Historical Places Small-Group Day Trip from Avignon

Roman Sites and Historical Places Day Trip from Avignon

AU$295
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Roman Sites and Historical Places Day Trip from Avignon
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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! (702 reviews)
Awesome
"A little hidden gem in Avignon. As per the name, the hotel is very central to most things you would want to visit in the city. We had a great experience there."

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 2025

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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 AU$234 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
AU$234
29 Aug - 30 Aug
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 ...
Hotel de l'Horloge
Regina Hotel

Regina Hotel

3 out of 5
6 Rue De La Republique, Avignon, Vaucluse
The price is AU$127 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
AU$127
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (766 reviews)
"Good value for money, with very basic features, but clean and felt safe. Central location in historic Avignon (good) but the Rue de la Republique is busy, dirty, and incredibly noisy, especially during the festival and the room facing the street was very noisy all night. Overall fine stay in this ..."

Reviewed on 7 Aug. 2025

Regina Hotel
Apart'Hotel Sainte-Marthe

Apart'Hotel Sainte-Marthe

6 Route de Lyon, Avignon, Vaucluse
The price is AU$92 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
AU$92
6 Sept - 7 Sept
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! (1,094 reviews)
"In addition to good accommodations, the location was just outside the walled old town. The town center was about a 2.5 one way walk. It was a plus being able to close the bedroom doors to separate the bedroom from the living room and kitchen. There is a grocery store just outside the hotel fence. ..."

Reviewed on 14 Aug. 2025

Apart'Hotel Sainte-Marthe
Hotel De Cambis

Hotel De Cambis

4 out of 5
89 Rue Joseph Vernet, Avignon
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$320 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$320
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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 and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (310 reviews)
"Great location, courteous staff."

Reviewed on 21 Aug. 2025

Hotel De Cambis
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 ...
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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 Rue des Teinturiers and Avignon Festival.

Rocade Nord
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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 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 Rue des Teinturiers and Avignon Cathedral, 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 Rue des Teinturiers and Avignon Festival.

Sud Rocade

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