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.
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.
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 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.
Avignon City Centre Hotel Deals
Bristol Hotel
Le petit déjeuner était parfait, laissant le choix avec ou sans gluten et lactose et avec en prime un personnel très agréable au service
Reviewed on Nov 11, 2025
Central Hotel
Every thing was wonderful. The rooms were clean and breakfast was great. A good variety of selections. Hotel was easy to find and a convient location to be able to visit all of the sights within walking distance.
Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026
Hotel De Cambis
The location is perfect and close to all the attractions. It also take a few minutes to walk to the Centre station.
Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026
Hotel d'Europe
Beautiful hotel and room! Loved it
Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026
Hotel Le Cloitre St Louis
Excellent hotel in a magic place, plenty of history. Very good service. Beautiful facility. Only concern no heat on some corridors
Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026
Mercure Avignon Centre Palais des Papes
The room was clean, the front desk service staff were very friendly and helpful, and I appreciated the welcome fruit & muffin plate that was offered in my room!
Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025
Other neighborhoods 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.
