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 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.
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 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.
Things to do
Luberon Villages Small Group Half-Day Trip from Avignon
Saint Remy, Les Baux and Pont du Gard Small Group Day Trip
From Avignon: Arles, Les Baux de Provence & St Rémy
Avignon City Walk with Audio Guide in 7 Languages on your Phone
Avignon Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone
Avignon City Centre Hotel Deals
Hotel De Cambis
Julian was amazing help when i couldn't find the hotel, much appreciated.
Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026
Bristol Hotel
Good old fashioned hotel refitted with tastefully. Close to station and cit6 centre. Room was on small size but ok for fw days. Bath was too hight and hard to step out plus bathroom windows were still the old one and could not open. Not ideal for sunny days. Breakfast was good but could not see the ...
Reviewed on Feb 13, 2026
Central Hotel
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
Kyriad Avignon Palais Des Papes
Great location next to the plaza. Close to the citadel and all the attractions. Stairs are small and twisted but thankfully for the elevator. Room was small but comfortable. We didn’t get breakfast there but in a local bakery instead. Staff was very helpful.
Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026
Hotel d'Europe
Clean and spacious room, and very nice breakfast
Reviewed on Feb 4, 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 City Walls.
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.
