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Avignon is an essential stopover for travellers visiting Provence. The rich heritage and long history of the Popes' City make it one of Europe's cultural capitals, a distinction that the city received in 2000 with the transition to the new millennium.
Avignon's heritage is full of known and lesser known but always interesting monuments. A walk through the city, along its streets and alleys, sometimes narrow and winding, is the most pleasant way to discover it. Buildings in very different styles unfold before your eyes: Gothic churches, classical mansions, baroque facades,... often surprising discoveries that the curious and informed visitor's eye will appreciate.
Have a nice walk in Avignon.
Église et la place Saint-DidierThe Collegiate Church of Saint-Didier dates back to the 14th century and is located on a recently renovated square
Église Saint-PierreIt is one of the most beautiful churches in Avignon, with a remarkable facade
Île de la BarthelasseBarthelasse Island is the green lung of Avignon, a large oasis of greenery at the gates of the city of the Popes.
Collection LambertAvignon hosts a museum of contemporary art, thanks to the collections of the gallery owner Yvon Lambert.
Festival d'AvignonA look back at the history of the Avignon Festival, founded by Jean Vilar in 1947.
Livrée CeccanoIt is an old Cardinal's palace, which today houses the public library.
Musée AngladonA collection of art from the 15th to the 20th century, with the only Van Gogh painting visible in Provence
Musée CalvetA fine arts museum in Avignon, with a rich collection of paintings from the 16th to the 20th century.
Musée du Petit PalaisDiscover treasures of Italian pre-Renaissance painting in Avignon.
Notre-Dame-des-DomsThe cathedral of Romanesque origin preceded the Palace of the Popes
Palais des PapesThe Popes' Palace is the largest Gothic palace in the world, built by the Popes of Avignon in the Middle Ages.
Place de l'HorlogeIt is the heart of Avignon, it is bordered by the Town Hall and the Opera
Place du Palais des PapesIt is certainly one of the most beautiful squares in the world, occupied by the acrobats during the Avignon Festival
Place Pie - Les HallesPlace Pie comes alive in the morning around the covered market and stays lively until late at night.
Pont d'AvignonThe famous Saint-Bénézet bridge, celebrated in a song known around the world.
Remparts d'AvignonThe 14th century medieval ramparts are admirably preserved and are emblematic of the city
Rocher et Jardin des DomsThe Rocher des Doms is the origin of the city, a safe shelter overlooking the Rhône and a beautiful garden today.
Rue BanasterieBanasterie Street and its district contain heritage treasures, such as the Baroque chapel of the Black Penitents.
Rue des teinturiersAlong the Vaucluse canal, the "rue des roues" is the most picturesque in Avignon.