Quartier Nord Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Quartier Nord
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 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.
Parc des Expositions
Attend a concert, sporting event, art exhibition or even a circis at this stunning center just outside Avignon.
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.
Rocher des Doms
Avignon's historic hilltop park is a popular picnic and walking spot with spectacular views of the city, river, surrounding countryside and vineyards.
Pont Saint-Bénézet
One of Avignon’s most iconic landmarks is a bridge that literally goes nowhere, yet continues to draw travelers from all over the globe.
Activities
Roman heritages and Chateauneuf du Pape Wine Tour from Avignon
Best Intro to Avignon in 2 hours with a Local
Our pick of the best Quartier Nord Hotel Deals
Apart'Hotel Sainte-Marthe
The courtyard should be cleaned up there was a bag of what I don't know and beer bottles in a planter bed and garbage all over doesn't make a good impression inside the building it was very clean however
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
City Résidence Avignon
Very nice little apartment in Avignon with easy parking. We enjoyed staying there on our trip through France.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Hotel Le Cloitre St Louis
We didn’t have breakfast and we didn’t need parking
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Terre de Provence Hôtel & Spa
Room was okay, well equipped. The hotel is situated in an industrial area with no transport, one is stranded there with no place to go, unless by taxi or Uber which are expensive options. With regards to the "spa" - you have to book an appontment for the pool, for which there is a 12 euro charge ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Golden Tulip Avignon Le Paradou
Ras excellent weekend et très calme
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Central Hotel
The name says it all. Great location to all the sites within the wall of the old city.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Quartier Nord
Quartier Est
When in Quartier Est, you can plan a visit to Rue des Teinturiers and Rocher des Doms, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Avignon City Centre
River views, historical sites and museums are some highlights of Avignon City Centre. Make a stop by Rue de la Republique or Place de l'Horloge while you're exploring.
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.
Saint-Chamand
Though Saint-Chamand may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Rue des Teinturiers and Avignon Festival.
Barthelasse
When in Barthelasse, you can plan a visit to Fort St-Andre and Rocher des Doms, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
