Avignon Attractions
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Provence is famous for its terracotta pottery, created in pastel hues of mustard yellow and olive green. It makes an evocative - if slightly luggage-unfriendly - memento of the region. Terre…
With the Provençal sun beating down throughout the summer months, it's no surprise that Avignon should be home to a master milliner. The breathtaking beauty of the Mouret Chapelier shop's…
The fabric sold by the yard at Les Olivades is perfect for bed linen and table covers. Motifs, which include floral, fruit, butterfly and bee-themed designs, reflect the traditions of…
Sometimes nothing beats a picnic of fresh bread, tomatoes, ham, basil, olive oil, brousse sheep's milk cheese and perhaps a drop of local rosé. Avignon's Les Halles market has 40 stalls to…
The Red Zone is one of Avignon's most vibrant nightclubs. DJs spin a mix of dance, electronica, hip-hop and R&B from Thursday to Saturday night. Monday is dedicated to African rhythms and live…
The Red Lion's popularity with Avignon's students is no doubt due to its rowdy atmosphere. In contrast to the old-time English pub aesthetic, every evening a slightly different kind of dance…
Avignon's unpretentious Caves Breysse wine bar is situated in the historic dyers' neighbourhood, which comes alive during the annual Avignon Festival. Wine aficionados will love it for its…
La Tour Philippe Le Bel stands tall over the river Rhone, across from the city of Avignon. Climb it for a fantastic view over the city, the river and the surroundings. Be warned, though, the…
La Tour Philippe Le Bel stands tall over the river Rhone, across from the city of Avignon. Climb it for a fantastic view over the city, the river and the surroundings. Be warned, though, the…
Once the place where the papal mustard was manufactured, Avignon's Le Moutardier restaurant overlooks the papal palace. But this is only the first of its charms. The menu mixes provençal and…
One of Avignon's shining culinary lights, La Mirande is housed in a grand hotel fitted out in true Louis XVI splendour. Provençal haute cuisine is the star of the show.
Palais des Papes Visit and Wine Tasting
The magnificent Gothic Palais des Papes (Popes' Palace) in Avignon opens its doors to the public for a by-reservation-only tour and tasting. It's essential to book early for this intimate…
A breath of imaginative design and flavour in the heart of the medieval city, the Grand Café brings contemporary Mediterranean cuisine to Avignon's palatial ramparts.
Avignon's L'Eau Vive is a contender for the town's cutest shop. Filled with children's books, toys, games, art kits and puzzles, it's a place to stock up on fun for the kids while being…
A vast Gothic masterpiece, Avignon's Palais des Papes stands as testament to the power, and wealth, of the papal tradition. Its many rooms provide visitors with an intriguing glance into history.
Inspired by a divine message, a shepherd boy arrived in Avignon in 1177 insisting that a bridge be built over the Rhône. The result, an incredible feat of 12th-century engineering, was the…
Avignon's 14th-century Petit Palais got its name to distinguish it from its imposing neighbour the Palais des Papes. A landmark of religious and civic historical importance, it houses one of…
The collection at Avignon's Musée Calvet, considered one of the most important in the country, ranges from the prehistoric right through to the beaux-arts of the renaissance and beyond.
Yvon Lambert's collection of contemporary art is unique in France. He assembled a collection that includes minimal art and conceptual art, plus photography and video of the 1990s, such as the…
One of the most picturesque streets in Avignon's old town, the Rue des Teinturiers, Dyer's Street, is lined with old buildings built by the prosperous cotton industry that harnessed the…
