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
Avignon which includes flowers

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

Visit Avignon and Villeneuve lez Avignon aboard a Double-Decker Bus

Visit Avignon and Villeneuve lez Avignon aboard a Double-Decker Bus

AU$24
per adult
Visit Avignon and Villeneuve lez Avignon aboard a Double-Decker Bus
Avignon: All About Avignon Tour

Avignon: All About Avignon Tour

AU$36
per adult
Avignon: All About Avignon Tour
Avignon: Around The Palace Tour

Avignon: Around The Palace Tour

AU$54
per adult
Avignon: Around The Palace Tour
Picture 2 for Activity Avignon: The Night Amble Between Bourgeois and Christians

Avignon: The Night Amble Between Bourgeois and Christians

AU$64
per adult
Avignon: The Night Amble Between Bourgeois and Christians
Avignon: La Noctambule Between Past and Present

Avignon: La Noctambule Between Past and Present

AU$66
per adult
Avignon: La Noctambule Between Past and Present
Avignon: La Noctambule du Pape Night Tour

Avignon: La Noctambule du Pape Night Tour

AU$64
per adult
Avignon: La Noctambule du Pape Night Tour
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Our pick of the best Avignon City Centre Hotel Deals

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$239 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$239
24 Aug - 25 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Location amazing. A hotel with character! Facilities very good and breakfast excellent. Our room was somewhat small however separate toilet from bathroom and storage made our stay very convenient."

Reviewed on 26 Jul. 2025

Hotel de l'Horloge
Regina Hotel

Regina Hotel

3 out of 5
6 Rue De La Republique, Avignon, Vaucluse
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (755 reviews)
"We liked our superior twin room as it was very spacious for 2 travellers. The air conditioning was needed and worked well. The bathroom could’ve done with some renovation but everything was okay. There was no safe. The breakfast was good and we loved the French bread and butter. Location was perfect ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025

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Regina Hotel
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! (682 reviews)
Perfect for a solo traveler
"The location was amazing and the room was comfortable"

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025

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Central Hotel
Hotel d'Europe

Hotel d'Europe

5 out of 5
12 Place Crillon, Avignon, Vaucluse
The price is AU$1,092 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
AU$1,092
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Avignon. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (717 reviews)
"To start what really makes this property unique is the staff they are very friendly and willing to help. I had an issue with the WIFI as I needed to join a zoom call for a work emergency and the wifi in the room was sooo bad - inexistant- called the reception and they offered to change the room rightaway, ..."

Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2025

Hotel d'Europe
Bristol Hotel

Bristol Hotel

4 out of 5
44 Cours Jean Jaures, Avignon, Vaucluse
The price is AU$165 per night from 12 Aug to 13 Aug
AU$165
12 Aug - 13 Aug
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 in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (991 reviews)
"Beautiful historical property"

Reviewed on 24 Jul. 2025

Bristol Hotel
Apart'Hotel Sainte-Marthe

Apart'Hotel Sainte-Marthe

6 Route de Lyon, Avignon, Vaucluse
The price is AU$96 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
AU$96
2 Sept - 3 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! (1,085 reviews)
"Excellent location for exploring Avignon, supermarket next door for all supplies needed. Helpful reception staff. Very tight entrance to underground carpark for larger cars."

Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2025

Apart'Hotel Sainte-Marthe
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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 Rue de la Republique and Avignon Festival.

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 City Walls and Rue des Teinturiers.

Rocade Nord
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Quartier Nord

Quartier Nord might not have many top sights, but City Walls and Rue des Teinturiers 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 Rue de la Republique 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 City Walls and Rue des Teinturiers, 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 City Walls and Rue des Teinturiers.

Sud Rocade

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