Avignon City Centre Travel Guide

Avignon

Palais des Papes featuring heritage elements and heritage architecture
Palais des Papes which includes a square or plaza, heritage architecture and château or palace
Palais des Papes showing a city, heritage architecture and a square or plaza
Avignon Cathedral showing religious elements, a statue or sculpture and a church or cathedral
Avignon City Centre

Popular places to visit

Palais des Papes featuring heritage elements and heritage architecture

Palais des Papes

4.5/5(40 reviews)

Built to house and protect France’s 14th-century popes, one of Europe’s largest Gothic palaces dominates Avignon’s skyline and cultural life.

Palais des Papes
Avignon Cathedral showing a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and religious aspects

Avignon Cathedral

4.5/5(14 reviews)

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.

Avignon Cathedral
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Rue de la Republique

You can learn about the history of Avignon with a visit to Rue de la Republique. Discover the festivals and cathedral in this walkable area.

Rue de la Republique
Rue des Teinturiers

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.

Rue des Teinturiers
Eglise Saint Pierre

Eglise Saint Pierre

You can find out about the history of Avignon with a visit to Eglise Saint Pierre. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its local cheese shops.

Eglise Saint Pierre
Parc des Expositions featuring a small town or village and a river or creek

Parc des Expositions

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Attend a concert, sporting event, art exhibition or even a circis at this stunning center just outside Avignon.

Parc des Expositions

Top hotels in Avignon City Centre

Avignon Grand Hotel

Avignon Grand Hotel

4 out of 5
34 Boulevard Saint Roch, Avignon, Vaucluse
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Avignon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Execellent location and helpful, efficient stagg. The room had very good facilities and was very spacious."

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2025

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Avignon Grand Hotel
Central Hotel

Central Hotel

3 out of 5
31 rue de la République, Avignon, Vaucluse
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Avignon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (676 reviews)
"I liked everything about the hotel."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

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Central Hotel
Hotel de l'Horloge

Hotel de l'Horloge

4 out of 5
1 Rue Felicien David, Place De I Horloge, Avignon, Vaucluse
The price is ₹11,808 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
₹11,808
₹13,548 total
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Avignon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Charming older hotel on the plaza within the walls of Avignon. Everything is nearby. Air conditioning was challenged by very hot weather. Bathtubs are very tricky for older guests. Staff was excellent."

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2025

Hotel de l'Horloge
Regina Hotel

Regina Hotel

3 out of 5
6 Rue De La Republique, Avignon, Vaucluse
The price is ₹14,679 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
₹14,679
₹16,503 total
24 Jul - 25 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Avignon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (747 reviews)
"We liked our superior twin room as it was very spacious for 2 travellers. The air conditioning was needed and worked well. The bathroom could’ve done with some renovation but everything was okay. There was no safe. The breakfast was good and we loved the French bread and butter. Location was perfect ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Regina Hotel
Apart'Hotel Sainte-Marthe

Apart'Hotel Sainte-Marthe

6 Route de Lyon, Avignon, Vaucluse
The price is ₹4,732 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
₹4,732
₹5,938 total
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Avignon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,081 reviews)
"Good location aprox 10 min from most important attractions. Place clean and staff friendly"

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

Apart'Hotel Sainte-Marthe
Hotel d'Europe

Hotel d'Europe

5 out of 5
12 Place Crillon, Avignon, Vaucluse
The price is ₹55,325 per night from 25 Jul to 26 Jul
₹55,325
₹61,590 total
25 Jul - 26 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Avignon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (707 reviews)
"Beautiful property"

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Avignon City Centre

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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.

Piot
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Rocade Nord

While Rocade Nord may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like City Walls and Rue des Teinturiers.

Rocade Nord
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Quartier Nord

Quartier Nord might not have many top sights, but City Walls and Rue des Teinturiers are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Quartier Nord
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Quartier Ouest

While Quartier Ouest isn't home to many top sights, Avignon Festival and Rue de la Republique are some notable places to visit nearby.

Quartier Ouest
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Quartier Est

When in Quartier Est, you can plan a visit to City Walls and Rue des Teinturiers, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Quartier Est
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Sud Rocade

While there might not be top attractions in Sud Rocade, you can explore the larger area and discover places like City Walls and Rue des Teinturiers.

Sud Rocade

Avignon City Centre Travel Guide