In May in Avignon

Make it a long weekend!

As the saying goes, “In May, do as you please”! And there’s plenty to do in the City of the Popes! Take advantage of the mild bank holidays to wander around the city, discovering its exceptional cultural and historical heritage. Check out our selection of things to do, see and do. Follow the guide!

Highlights

Festivals, cultural events and festive get-togethers punctuate the month of May in Avignon. Here are the highlights not to be missed during your stay

May diary

Guided tours

Discover Avignon in a different way thanks to our guided tours. History of the Popes, immersive tours or family visits: choose the experience that suits your stay.

All guided tours

A whole host of activities

Do you want to get moving, have fun or just relax? Avignon offers a wide range of activities to suit all profiles and tastes!

All activities

Gourmet break

Between two visits, treat yourself to a gourmet break. In Avignon, spring can also be enjoyed at the table, with seasonal produce, local cuisine and lively terraces.

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Practical Avignon

Discover our favourite places to stay, have a drink or enjoy Provençal cuisine!

Want to extend
your stay in Avignon?

Discover the major sites and monuments close to the city. From family activities to nature breaks and unusual experiences, explore the most emblematic places in Provence!

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©Lavender field in the Luberon. Credit: Alain Hocquel / VPA|Alain Hocquel / VPA

©The Luberon Ochre Trail in Roussilon - Photo credit: Alain Hocquel / Vaucluse Provence Attractivité|Alain Hocquel / Vaucluse Provence Attractivité

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!