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Festival d'Avignon (Festival In)
Set in the former Papal capital with its spectacular walled medieval architecture, the Festival d'Avignon is a huge multi-arts celebration - France's country's oldest and best-known cultural festival.
The inhabitants of Avignon welcome in the crisp Provence winter with the traditional St André Fair, held every year in the city streets. Try Provençal specialities, including Papalines liqueur…
The Festival OFF serves an an antidote to Avignon's major summer festival, which hosts big names and mainstream events. By contrast, OFF is a fringe festival which takes place somewhat…
Some of Europe's finest jazz musicians come together to perform during the Tremplin Jazz Festival, held each year at the Cloître des Carmes. The festival has an excellent reputation and…
10km Race Through The Papal City
At the beginning of September each year, the tree-lined roads of Avignon are opened up to amateurs and seasoned walkers alike for the 10km Race Through The Papal City, 10km de la Cité des Papes.
Côtes du Rhône is France's largest producer of red Appellation Contrôlée wine and the country's second-largest producer of red, rosé and white put together. The first of the year are brought…
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…
The Hivernales is a contemporary dance festival that takes place annually at venues in and around Avignon. More than 350 dance companies have participated in the event since its creation, and…
Avignon's Motor Festival, held every year at the Parc des Expositions, features 900 vehicles, 250 exhibitors and 75 clubs and attracts some 16,000 visitors every year.
The annual Fête de la Vigne et du Vin takes place at Avignon's Palais des Papes, and across France. It offers a chance for producers and oenophiles to get together at countless vineyards and…
Altera Rosa - Festival of the Rose
The sweet smell of roses infiltrates Avignon's Palais des Papes during this four-day exhibition dedicated to the bloom. Thirty new species of rose are presented each year and there are…
Avignon Bastille Day Celebrations
Avignon throws a party to celebrate Bastille Day with outdoor balls and a fabulous firework display. Live orchestras play and the town comes out in force. Even better, all the fun is free.
Avignon gets a dose of the blues. The annual Avignon Blues Festival features performances by Australian and American artists at venues including Le Rouge Gorge. Please visit the festival…
