Avignon, discovery guide

a tour in Avignon

the Horloge square in Avignon

Pope Palace square - Pope Palace - Petit palais - the Mint - Horloge square - the City Hall - the theatre - the rocher des Doms - Saint Bénézet bridge - the city walls - the Ceccano palace - Saint Didier church - the roi René street - the teinturiers street - Saint Pierre church - Notre Dame des doms cathedral - l'hôtel de Vervins - Banasterie street - Barthelasse island - Windows opened on Avignon Festival - Avignon's Green Wall

ince Roman times at least, when the city forum was standing there, Avignon's heart beats in the Horloge square. Restaurants and café terraces occupy a large part of the space shaded by high plane trees. The city hall and the city theatre, built in the 19th century are the main architectural attraction of the square.

n July during the Avignon Festival, the Horloge square is brought to life until late in the night. Terraces are full, people come here to see shows displayed street artists, while theatre troups try to attract attention with original parades.

or Bastille Day, July the 14th, the place is the crowded it becomes an exploit to go across it. In Winter, the Christmas market is a popular attraction.

la place de l'horloge en Avignon © G. Méran

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