Avignon City Centre Travel Guide
Avignon
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 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 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.
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.
Things to do
Half-Day Baux de Provence and Luberon Tour from Avignon
Luberon Villages Small Group Half-Day Trip from Avignon
Saint Remy, Les Baux and Pont du Gard Small Group Half-Day Trip
Top hotels in Avignon City Centre
Central Hotel
I booked a room with a double bed and we barely were able to just lie down without even turning and we are both regular size persons. Extremely tiny room, very uncomfortable and small bed. Breakfast was ok but modest- no eggs, no hot foods. Convenient location and very helpful staff but would not ...
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Hotel Le Cloitre St Louis
I enjoyed my stay. The reception desk was very helpful.,The location is secluded and perfect.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Hotel De Cambis
We loved the place. Very well located, near the train station, and walking distance to all Avignon sites. There are very good restaurants with a 5 min walk. The room was ample and clean. Shower was great. Service excellent. Good breakfast. Overall very happy.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Bristol Hotel
This hotel is in a very good location with everything in walking distance. The staff is very nice and the room is very clean. The only problem we had was the room temperature. It was so hot at night that we didn’t have a good sleep but we were unable to adjust the AC! When I checked this hotel before ...
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Mercure Pont d'Avignon Centre
Very welcoming. Nice staff
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
Regina Hotel
We never stayed in the hotel because there were problems with the room so they moved us to another hotel which was barely ok.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
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 Rue de la Republique and Avignon Festival.
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 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.
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.
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.
Avignon City Centre Travel Guide
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