Avignon in July: a concentration of theater!
Every summer, for 3 weeks, I watch my city transform itself into the world’s largest theater!
Experience the Festival 100%
Avignon Tourisme advises you- Downtown traffic
From June 29 to July 21, traffic in the city center will be restricted from 12pm to 2am for motorized vehicles, including two-wheelers.
- Parking in Avignon
To make parking easier, there are a number of park-and-ride facilities with free shuttles to the city center. More than 4,400 free spaces are available in the 5 park-and-ride facilities, with guarded parking from 10am to 2am.Controlled access to the city center for a calmer city, open to all, favoring soft mobility.
- Bustival
To ensure your late-night journeys, a dozen bus lines are extending their timetables to around 1 a.m. to make it easier for you to get around.
- TER Nocturne
From June 29 to July 21, additional trains and buses will run until 11:30pm from Avignon center station to Arles, Cavaillon, Carpentras and Orange.
- Find out more about our mobility plan
for the perfect festival-goer
On June 29, the Festival d’Avignon opens its doors, and for almost a month the city lives to the rhythm of the performing arts. Here are a few tips to help you make the most of the event.