The lavender field in front of the Pont d'AvignonThe lavender field in front of the Pont d'Avignon
©The lavender field in front of the Pont d'Avignon|Olivier Tresson

Provence in Avignon

Avignon is the epitome of the art of living in Provence: an incomparably clear blue sky, shady squares where you can savour incredible flavours, unique wines, and that little ‘je ne sais quoi’ that makes it so romantic… Let yourself be won over by the gentle way of life in the city of the Popes!

Major sites and monuments less than an hour from Avignon

For a few hours or a whole day, discover the heritage of Provence

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Nuggets from around Avignon

Eager to extend your stay in Provence? Departing from Avignon, discover the riches of a land between mountains and wonders, a veritable concentrate of authenticity.

Heritage sites in Provence

In Provence, discover eight major sites listed as UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Sites, bearing witness to a unique history and incomparable cultural wealth. Less than 150 kilometres apart, these iconic places offer you a journey through time, from prehistory to modern architecture.

Theatre Antique OrangeTheatre Antique Orange
©Theatre Antique Orange

From the Drôme Provençale to the shores of the Mediterranean, make the most of your stay by diving into an incredible adventure to discover some of the jewels of humanity’s heritage:

the Chauvet II Cave, a reconstruction of the decorated cave at Pont-d’Arc known as the Chauvet-Pont-d’Arc Cave, the Cité Radieuse in Marseille as part of Le Corbusier’s architectural work, an exceptional contribution to the Modern Movement, the Ancient Theatre, its surroundings and the Triumphal Arch of Orange, the historic centre of Avignon: Palais des Papes, Episcopal Ensemble and Pont d’Avignon, the Roman and Romanesque monuments of Arles, the Pont du Gard, the Abbey Church of Saint-Gilles-du-Gard as part of the serial property ‘The Routes of Santiago de Compostela in France’ and the Maison Carrée in Nîmes.

A family day out

Explore the highlights of Avignon and Provence as a family, with a selection of activities for young and old

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Around Avignon

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