The Festival In d'Avignon invites itself into the Cour d'Honneur of the Palais des Papes - Photo credit: Christophe Raynaud / Festival d'AvignonAvignon in July: theatre at its best!
ValentineEvery summer, for 3 weeks, I get to see my town transformed into the biggest theatre in the world!
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Avignon Tourisme advises you
- Traffic in the city centre
From 29 June until 21 July, traffic in the inner city is modified and limited from 12pm to 2am for motorised vehicles including two-wheelers.
- Parking in Avignon
To make parking easier, park-and-ride facilities are available and are served by free shuttle buses to get you into the city centre. More than 4,400 free spaces available in the 5 park-and-ride facilities with a guarded service from 10am to 2am.Controlled access to the inner city for a peaceful city, open to all, encouraging gentle travel.
- Bustival
To make sure you get there and back late, around ten bus routes are extending their timetables until around 1am to make it easier for you to get around.
- TER Nocturne ZOU offered by the South region
From 5 to 26 July, from Arles, Cavaillon, Carpentras or Orange, arrive directly in the heart of the City of Popes with the regional train. For the return journey, buses or trains to Arles or Carpentras are available until 11.30pm.
Find all the essential information on our mobility plan
BON PLAN: TER NOCTURNE ZOU
From 5 to 26 July, from Arles, Cavaillon, Carpentras or Orange, take the regional train directly to the heart of the City of the Popes. For the return journey, buses or trains to Arles or Carpentras are available until 11.30pm.
Avignon HeaderThe Southern Region is setting up bus and train services to make it easy for you to get to the Avignon Festival.
Municipalities served:
Courthézon, Bédarrides, Sorgues-Châteauneuf-du-pape, Montfavet, Morières les Avignon, St Saturnin d’Avignon, Gadagne, Le Thor & L’Isle Fontaine de Vaucluse, Cavaillon, Monteux, Entraigues, Carpentras
NIGHT TIMETABLE
For the return journey, last train departure to Arles or Carpentras (by bus), every evening during the festival: 23h30. Last departure to Cavaillon: 23:26 (except Sundays for which departures are at 23:29 or 23:40 depending on the day) and to Orange: 23:29.
Agents will be present on board the trains and in the stations for a worry-free return.
The Southern Region is also putting in place bus and train services to get you easily to the Chorégies d’Orange or the Rencontres d’Arles: getting to the must-see events by bus or train has never been easier!
for the perfect festival-goer
The Avignon Festival opens its doors in July, and for nearly 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.
