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Avignon :
Unmissable tourist sites
Where to sleep?
Avignon Hotel tips
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Hôtel de Blauvac from80 €
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Hôtel De Garlande from83 €
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Régina from74 €
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Avignon Travel guide
Avignon : Michelin's recommendations
From 1309 to 1377, seven French popes succeeded one another in Avignon, much to Rome’s displeasure. The Supreme Pontiffs lived the good life in their palace and were envied by all. Today, the palace hosts the Festival d'Avignon's "In" events, while the "Off" takes place within the ramparts. The exceptional architectural wealth of Avignon was recognised in 1995 with the naming of the Palais des Papes and Pont Saint Bénézet as Unesco World Heritage sites.
Tourist attractions Avignon : Things to see and do
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Papal Palace
6 place du Palais-des-Papes F - 84000 Avignon
This 15 000m Palais des Papes is made up of the Old Palace and the New Palace. The former, a fortress with austere architecture, was commissioned by Benoît XII in 1334. Artist and prodigy, Clément VI, grand prince of the Church, must have found it ra..
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Palais du Roure
3 rue du Collège-du-Roure F - 84000 Avignon
Formerly the Provence home of the Florentine Baroncelli family, this is now the headquarters of the Flandreysy-Espérandieu Foundation, a centre for Provence studies.
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Hôtel de Ville d'Avignon
place de l'Horloge F - 84000 Avignon
This 19C town hall was formerly a belfry in the 14C and 15C. It has a clock whose mechanised figures strike the hours.
Hotels Avignon
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Hôtel de l'Horloge
1 Rue Félicien David - Place de l'Horloge F - 84000 Avignon
Prix Prices from : 99 €
This hotel is set in a 19th-century building overlooking the picturesque Place de L'Horloge, in the centre of Avignon. It offers stylish rooms with free Wi-Fi access. The Hôtel de l'Horloge's rooms are decorated with antique furnishings. They are so..
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Hôtel de Blauvac
11 Rue Bancasse F - 84000 Avignon
The charming Hôtel de Blauvac is ideally located in the very centre of Avignon’s historical centre, inside the fortified walls, near the Place de l'Horloge and the Palais des Papes. This hotel is the former mansion of the Marquis de Blauvac, and ha..
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Hôtel De Garlande is a fully renovated former house with a peaceful and central location in a quiet street in the heart of the old town. It is located on a pedestrian street. The cosy rooms offer functional and spacious living spaces. They present w..
Leisure activities Avignon
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Prices from : 54 €
See for yourself the medieval villages and Mediterranean landscapes that inspired Van Gogh on a tour to Les Baux and Arles. Saint-Rémy and Les Baux Experience the vibrant colours and rustic charm that seduced Van Gogh. You'll visit Saint-R&..
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Prices from : 90 €
Sample some of the Rhône Valley's best local wines, direct from the winery. Your tour stops at several local sites as you make your way among the numerous wineries. Combine pleasures of the palate with pleasures of the eye as you explore authentic, ..
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Visit an architectural treasure trove at Nîmes, once the ancient ciy of Nemausus. Weave your way through the Roman amphitheatre and near-perfect temple built during the reign of Caesar Augustus. Continue to Uzès, a town bubbling with sou..
Restaurants Avignon
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Hiély-Lucullus
5 r. de la République F - 84000 Avignon
An institution since 1938! The menu staunchly upholds the specialities of André and Pierre Hiély, who made a name for the place with dishes like pieds et paquets à la provençale and Lucullus rum baba. The decor exudes the charm of the Belle Epoque wi..
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Christian Étienne
10 r. Mons F - 84000 Avignon
The passage of time does not seem to have any hold over this fine restaurant, which like good wine, seems to improve with age. Faithful to his art, Christian Étienne pays a vibrant homage to his region - Provence - but always with new variations. All..
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C O 2
3 bis r. de la Petite-Calade F - 84000 Avignon
Bang on trend, this friendly neo-bistro is like a breath of fresh air. It serves nice little dishes such as rabbit terrine and pineapple salad, which are quite simply delicious! Excellent value for money at lunchtime.
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La Fourchette
17 r. Racine F - 84000 Avignon
Collections of cutlery, cicadas, photos, greetings cards and knick-knacks: this bistro - with decor that is cluttered yet charming - is often full. Tasty cuisine of southern inspiration.
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L'Essentiel
2 r. Petite-Fusterie F - 84000 Avignon
As its name suggests, this restaurant focuses on the essentials - delicious food full of flavour, which will delight lovers of authentic cuisine. The decor is modern and minimalist in style.
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Les 5 Sens
18 r. Joseph-Vernet F - 84000 Avignon
You have to look hard to find this small restaurant, which is hidden in a small square. It has a modern, hushed ambience with a hint of Japan in the decor. Contemporary cuisine.
