Palais des Papes, Pont d'Avignon, lavender fields... Avignon's top 10 "Instagrammable" spots

Welcome to Avignon! Its cultural heritage, its picturesque streets, the song of the cicadas, the sun that gently gilds your skin, a good glass of Côtes du Rhône, the gentle Provencal way of life… But Avignon is also home to unmissable sites and more confidential places that are totally Instagrammable to immortalise your stay! To help you make the most of it, we’re sharing with you our subscribers’ 10 favourite spots… Follow the guide!

Spot #1

Place du Palais des Papes

The Place du Palais des Papes, with its terraces of cafés and restaurants, is the perfect place to admire the breathtaking view of the monumental façade of the Palais des Papes, the Hôtel de la Monnaie and the Cathédrale des Doms at golden hour.

Advantages

We strongly recommend wide-angle mode!

Avignonnais’ advice

On this square in July, enjoy a lemonade or glass of wine before the Cour d’Honneur opens!

Spot #2

Le Pont Saint Bénezet

The Pont Saint Bénezet or Pont d’Avignon, with its breathtaking views over the Rhône, the Palais des Papes, Villeneuve lez Avignon and even Mont Ventoux.

The pluses

An impromptu dance to immortalise in Reel

Avignon tip

At the end of the day, it’s the ideal spot for a romantic moment for two _

Spot #3

The Rocher des Doms

The Rocher des Doms and its English-style garden rises 30m above the Rhône and was the birthplace of the town.

Good to know:
The town is carrying out major restoration work on the garden. During this period, you can only access the belvedere and enjoy the panorama. The garden will gradually reopen by the time the work is completed in June 2027.

©The fountain in the Basin du Rocher des Doms - Photo credit: Olivier Tresson / Avignon Tourisme|Olivier Tresson / Avignon Tourisme

The pluses

Ideal for taking panoramas from the Philippe Le Bel Tower to Mont Ventoux.

Advice from an Avignon resident

From sunrise to sunset, I take advantage of this magical place to recharge my batteries.

Spot #4

Rue de la Peyrolerie and the historic centre

The beating heart of the historic centre, where you can stroll through its picturesque streets and enjoy the art of living à l’avignonnaise…

Advantages

A limitless playground for your best shots!

Avignonnais advice

Special mention for rue de la Peyrolerie and place Saint-Pierre, which are not to be missed.

Spot #5

Barthelasse Island

Ile de la Barthelasse, the largest river island in Europe, is the perfect place to enjoy the countryside on the doorstep of the historic centre!

The pluses

A superzoom of the incredible sunset over the city of the Popes!

Avignon’s advice

Avignon’s not-to-be-missed spots for a picnic with the family, your partner or friends.

Spot #6

The lavender field

The lavender field in front of the Pont d’Avignon to strike a pose in front of Provence’s blue gold.

Advantages

Put yourself in the picture and smile!

Advice from Avignon locals

A short-lived spot to make the most of in June and July!

Spot #7

The Vaucluse departmental archives

The Departmental Archives, located in the Palais des Papes, can be visited during the European Heritage Days and are open at different times of the year.

The pluses

A confidential and unique spot to immortalise in a reel!

The Avignon Council

This imposing and mysterious place inevitably reminds us of Hogwarts!

Spot #8

Place des Châtaignes

The Place des Châtaignes, just a stone’s throw from the Palais des Papes, is the perfect place to discover simple, friendly dining in a historic setting, with its cobbled streets and ancient facades.

The pluses

The perfect moment for a boomerang from your table.

Advice from Avignon

A unique, sensory voyage of discovery of world cuisine.