Avignon City Centre
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 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.
Rue de la Republique
You can learn about the history of Avignon with a stop at 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.
Eglise Saint Pierre
You can find out about the history of Avignon when you stop by Eglise Saint Pierre. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its local cheese shops.
Avignon Festival
Enjoy a show at Avignon Festival, a theater with a story to tell in Avignon. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the area's festivals.
Things to do
Enchanting Historical Walking Tour in Avignon
Saint Remy, Les Baux and Pont du Gard Small Group Day Trip
Luberon Villages Small Group Half-Day Trip from Avignon
From Avignon: Arles, Les Baux-de-Provence & Saint-Rémy Tour
Avignon City Walk with Audio Guide in 7 Languages on your Phone
From Avignon: Wine Tour in 3 places inc. Châteauneuf du Pape
Avignon City Centre Hotel Deals
Bristol Hotel
Le petit déjeuner était parfait, laissant le choix avec ou sans gluten et lactose et avec en prime un personnel très agréable au service
Reviewed on Nov 11, 2025
Central Hotel
Every thing was wonderful. The rooms were clean and breakfast was great. A good variety of selections. Hotel was easy to find and a convient location to be able to visit all of the sights within walking distance.
Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026
Hotel De Cambis
Staff are very friendly! Good location!
Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026
Hotel d'Europe
La chambre etait tres popre. Touts les employes on este tres, tres polies, toujours disponibles por nous aider. C est in Des meilleurs hotels ou je sois jamais descendu Un excellent petit dejeuner. Un tres bon bar. Merci
Reviewed on Dec 11, 2025
Regina Hotel
Perfect little boutique hotel in the heart of Avignon step away from the Palais des papes. Clean friendly service I highly recommend it
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026
Hotel Le Cloitre St Louis
Excellent hotel in a magic place, plenty of history. Very good service. Beautiful facility. Only concern no heat on some corridors
Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Avignon City Centre
Piot
Piot might not have many top sights, but Rue de la Republique and Avignon Festival are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Rocade Nord
While Rocade Nord might 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
Though Quartier Nord might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Rue des Teinturiers and Place Pie.
Quartier Est
While Quartier Est might 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 Rocher des Doms.
Quartier Ouest
Quartier Ouest might not have many top sights, but Avignon Festival and Rue de la Republique are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Saint-Chamand
When in Saint-Chamand, you can plan a visit to Rue des Teinturiers and Avignon Festival, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
