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
Roman heritages and Chateauneuf du Pape Wine 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
Avignon City Walk with Audio Guide in 7 Languages on your Phone
Afternoon Wine Tour to Chateauneuf du Pape from Avignon
From Avignon: Van Gogh's sites & Les Baux de Provence
Top hotels in Avignon City Centre
Hotel Le Cloitre St Louis
We didn’t have breakfast and we didn’t need parking
Reviewed on May 10, 2026
Central Hotel
The name says it all. Great location to all the sites within the wall of the old city.
Reviewed on May 11, 2026
Hotel d'Europe
Breakfast was lovely, staff very friendly and helpful, room very spacious and beautiful
Reviewed on May 11, 2026
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 Apr 25, 2026
Bristol Hotel
Trevligt hotell som ligger nära järnvägsstationen. Rymligt rum med stort badrum. Sköna sängar och det fanns extra kuddar. Frukosten var utmärkt. Skulle gärna bo här igen!
Reviewed on May 12, 2026
Hotel De Cambis
The room was very clean and breakfast was excellent!
Reviewed on May 13, 2026
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Other neighbourhoods 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.
