Nord Rocade Travel Guide
Avignon
Visit Nord Rocade
Popular places to visit
City Walls
Running for a length of more than 2 miles, these medieval fortifications draw a boundary around the historic core of Avignon.
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 theatre 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.
Parc des Expositions
Attend a concert, sporting event, art exhibition or even a circis at this stunning center just outside Avignon.
Pont Saint-Bénézet
One of Avignon’s most iconic landmarks is a bridge that literally goes nowhere, yet continues to draw travelers from all over the globe.
Top hotels in Nord Rocade
Hotel Le Cloitre St Louis
"Fue casi imposible dormir. Sonó una alarma del hotel dos veces, una hacia las 10:30-11 p.m., la otra hacia las 6:00 a.m. El gran ruido y el efecto producido luego de estos, me impidieron pasar una noche de suficiente descanso, para poder continuar con mi largo viaje en automóvil al día ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Terre de Provence Hôtel & Spa
"We had a fantastic stay. We also had a great meal."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Apart'Hotel Sainte-Marthe
"The courtyard should be cleaned up there was a bag of what I don't know and beer bottles in a planter bed and garbage all over doesn't make a good impression inside the building it was very clean however"
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
ResidHotel Golf Grand Avignon
"Great location for day trips around the region. Convenient free parking. Excellent buffet breakfast. Friendly staff. Quiet."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Golden Tulip Avignon Le Paradou
"Très bonne impression générale"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Avignon Grand Hotel
"It has a very good location and close many restaurants and walking distance to major attractions. It provides good breakfast."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Nord Rocade
Avignon City Centre
River views, historical sites and museums are some highlights of Avignon City Centre. Make a stop by Rue de la Republique or Place de l'Horloge while you're exploring.
Sud Rocade
While there might not be top attractions in Sud Rocade, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Rue des Teinturiers and Avignon Festival.
Saint-Chamand
Though Saint-Chamand may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Rue des Teinturiers and Avignon Festival.
Quartier Nord
Quartier Nord might not have many top sights, but Rue des Teinturiers and City Walls are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Quartier Est
When in Quartier Est, you can plan a visit to Rue des Teinturiers and Rocher des Doms, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Piot
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Piot and surrounding area, you can visit Rue de la Republique and Avignon Festival.
