Avignon from the Rocher des Doms at sunsetAvignon from the Rocher des Doms at sunset
©Avignon from the Rocher des Doms at sunset|De Beaux Lents Demains

Indian summer in Avignon

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Have you chosen to extend your holidays a little? You’re in luck! Avignon can be explored all year round, and has everything you need to make the most of the Indian summer: a particularly mild off-season means you can take the time to take full advantage of the exceptional cultural and heritage on offer, getaways along the wine route, outdoor activities and leisure pursuits, and delicious gastronomic discoveries!

Enchanted interlude

Sleeping in a guest room

To fully immerse yourself in the art of living “à la provençale”, take the time to stop off at one of the many bed and breakfasts open all year round.

La Divine Comédie - Bed and breakfast
La Divine Comédie - Bed and breakfast
Le Clos Saluces - Bed and breakfast
Le Clos Saluces - Bed and breakfast
Face au Palais - Bed and breakfast
Face au Palais - Bed and breakfast
Bed and breakfast Les Faverolles
Bed and breakfast Les Faverolles
Le Mas de l'Ile
Le Mas de l'Ile
L'Ilot Bambou - Bed and breakfast
L'Ilot Bambou - Bed and breakfast
La Banasterie - Bed and breakfast
La Banasterie - Bed and breakfast
Villa Aigarden
Villa Aigarden
La Maison de l'Olivier - Bed and breakfast
La Maison de l'Olivier - Bed and breakfast
La Maison des Augustins**** Spa & Fitness - Chambres d'hôtes
La Maison des Augustins**** Spa & Fitness - Chambres d'hôtes
Peniche SPA Le Makara
Peniche SPA Le Makara
N° 15 Les Confidences- Bed & Breakfast
N° 15 Les Confidences- Bed & Breakfast
Domaine de Rhodes - Chambres d'hôtes
Domaine de Rhodes - Chambres d'hôtes
Les Jardins de Baracane - Bed and breakfast
Les Jardins de Baracane - Bed and breakfast
L'oustalou - Bed and breakfast
L'oustalou - Bed and breakfast

Bike rides

Escape to the countryside, discover the region’s sights, take a sporting break, go on an urban walk… find out more about our selection…

Tourists on bicycles. Credit: Alain Hocquel / VPATourists on bicycles. Credit: Alain Hocquel / VPA
©Tourists on bicycles. Credit: Alain Hocquel / VPA|Alain Hocquel / VPA
Bike ride on the Chemin de HalageBike ride on the Chemin de Halage
©Bike ride on the Chemin de Halage|Olivier Tresson
Bike ride on the Chemin de HalageBike ride on the Chemin de Halage
©Bike ride on the Chemin de Halage|Olivier Tresson
    Ebike A La FrancaiseEbike A La Francaise
    ©Ebike A La Francaise
    E-bike Day Tours
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    Full of inspiration

    The best of Avignon

    Here are a few ideas to help you choose, so you can fill up on the best experiences and make sure you don’t miss out on any of Avignon’s must-sees! And you, which memory will remain engraved in your top 10?

    Picnic on the BarthelassePicnic on the Barthelasse
    ©Picnic on the Barthelasse|Olivier Tresson
    The OFF Festival on the square in front of the Palais des Papes in Avignon - Photo credit: Frédéric Dahm / Empreintes d'AilleursThe OFF Festival on the square in front of the Palais des Papes in Avignon - Photo credit: Frédéric Dahm / Empreintes d'Ailleurs
    ©The OFF Festival on the square in front of the Palais des Papes in Avignon - Photo credit: Frédéric Dahm / Empreintes d'Ailleurs|Frédéric Dahm / Empreintes d'Ailleurs
    Visitors at the Un verre aux jardins event in the gardens of the Palais des Papes - Photo credit: Olivier Tresson / Avignon TourismeVisitors at the Un Verre Aux Jardins event in the gardens of the Palais des Papes
    ©Visitors at the Un verre aux jardins event in the gardens of the Palais des Papes - Photo credit: Olivier Tresson / Avignon Tourisme|Olivier Tresson / Avignon Tourisme
    At 06672 HdLavender in front of the Pont d'Avignon
    ©Lavender in front of the Pont d'Avignon|Frédéric Dahm / Empreintes d'Ailleurs

      Gourmet discoveries

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      Producers, winemakers, chefs and unusual places… These are the ingredients of “Bien Bon! You’ll find a tempting menu of gourmet and festive events in several communes of the Greater Avignon area. Eating well in Greater Avignon is a matter of course!

      Le clos de la vigne du Pape - Photo credit: Olivier Tresson - Avignon TourismeLe clos de la vigne du Pape - Photo credit: Olivier Tresson - Avignon Tourisme
      ©Le clos de la vigne du Pape - Photo credit: Olivier Tresson - Avignon Tourisme|Olivier Tresson - Avignon Tourisme
      Wine route getaway

      Since the arrival of the popes in Avignon in the Middle Ages, vine-growing has developed rapidly in the Rhône Valley. Today’s wines have come a long way, and have now won a place of honour among the great French AOCs.
      In 1996, Avignon became the capital of the Côtes du Rhône.

      Avignon City PassBenefit from the destination at the price
      Earn more than 57€ on the tourist attractions of the City of Papes, direct access to museums and monuments of Avignon and Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, discounts on your visiting guides and certain places. Activities, as well as your favorite station 24 or 48 hours!

      Discover also

      Wave IslandWave Island
      ©Wave Island|wave island
      Swimming and wellness spots
      View of the Pont Saint-Bénezet (or Pont d'Avignon) and the Palais des Papes from Barthelasse island - Photo credit: Frédéric Dahm / Empreintes d'AilleursView of the Pont Saint-Bénezet (or Pont d'Avignon) and the Palais des Papes from Barthelasse island - Photo credit: Frédéric Dahm / Empreintes d'Ailleurs
      ©View of the Pont Saint-Bénezet (or Pont d'Avignon) and the Palais des Papes from Barthelasse island - Photo credit: Frédéric Dahm / Empreintes d'Ailleurs|Frédéric Dahm / Empreintes d'Ailleurs
      In summer keep cool
      Bastide de Bellegarde. Credit: France OlliverBastide de Bellegarde. Credit: France Olliver
      ©Bastide de Bellegarde. Credit: France Olliver|France Olliver
      Sleeping in the countryside
      View of Pont Saint-Bénezet (or Pont d'Avignon) from Ile de la Barthelasse with tourists canoeing on the Rhône - Photo credit: Frédéric Dahm / Empreintes d'AilleursView of Pont Saint-Bénezet (or Pont d'Avignon) from Ile de la Barthelasse with tourists canoeing on the Rhône - Photo credit: Frédéric Dahm / Empreintes d'Ailleurs
      ©View of Pont Saint-Bénezet (or Pont d'Avignon) from Ile de la Barthelasse with tourists canoeing on the Rhône - Photo credit: Frédéric Dahm / Empreintes d'Ailleurs|Frédéric Dahm / Empreintes d'Ailleurs
      Swimming and cool activities
      Christmas in Avignon - Photo credit: Sylvie VillegerChristmas in Avignon - Photo credit: Sylvie Villeger
      ©Christmas in Avignon - Photo credit: Sylvie Villeger|Sylvie Villeger
      Winter: Christmas in Provence
      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
      Make the bridge!
      The Papal GardensThe Papal Gardens
      ©The Papal Gardens|Olivier Tresson
      Spring in the garden!
      Place des Corps Saints by night. Credit: Frédéric Dahm / Empreintes d'AilleursPlace des Corps Saints by night. Credit: Frédéric Dahm / Empreintes d'Ailleurs
      ©Place des Corps Saints by night. Credit: Frédéric Dahm / Empreintes d'Ailleurs|Frédéric Dahm / Empreintes d'Ailleurs
      On the terrace for a meal and a drink