Picnic on the BarthelasseAt the foot of the Rocher des Doms, on the Rhône side, the Île de la Barthelasse, the city’s green lung, offers an ideal setting for relaxing and picnicking in the shade of century-old trees (picnic tables available)!
View of Pont St Benezet from La Barthelasse
Picnic on the BarthelasseThe pluses
The unobstructed view of the emblematic monuments of the city of the Popes.
Advice from Avignon
Take the “bac à traille”, the free river shuttle that crosses the river to Barthelasse island!
Tourists on the Doms rock
The fountain in the Basin du Rocher des Doms - Photo credit: Olivier Tresson / Avignon TourismeThis English-style garden overlooks the Palais des Papes, offering panoramic views. A true haven of freshness, with a lake where ducks and swans splash about, it’s a must-see place to stroll and relax.
The plus
The garden has a restaurant-buvette open daily during the season.
Avignon’s advice
Are you with your family? This is the ideal park for kids: games, duck pond, little horses…
Mediterranean plant collection, statues and remains of a Gothic cloister. Large trees provide cool shade for visitors.
Arcades in the square Agricol Perdiguier
Square Agricol PerdiguierThe pluses
A restaurant-buvette open in season allows sunbathing on the terrace.
Advice from Avignon
After the picnic, let your children enjoy the play area at the back of the park.
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Ceccano GardenIn the shade of century-old plane trees, at the foot of the mediatheque decorated with frescoes and period ceilings (14th c.), enjoy lunch in the shade on one of the many benches available.
The pluses
A tranquil location where olive and cypress trees give it a distinctly Mediterranean character.
Advice from avignonnais
it’s ideal for a nature break, between freshness and heritage.
