Lavender in front of the Pont d'AvignonThe Place du Palais des Papes, with its terraces of cafés and restaurants, is the perfect place to enjoy a golden-hour view of the monumental façade of the Palais des Papes, the Hôtel de la Monnaie and the Cathédrale des Doms.
Place du Palais des Papes. Credit: De Beaux Lents Demains
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Wide-angle mode highly recommended!
Advice from Avignon
On this square in July, enjoy a lemonade or glass of wine before the Cour d’Honneur opens!
The Pont d'Avignon with two tourists
Sunset over the Pont d'Avignon - St BenezetThe Pont Saint Bénezet or Pont d’Avignon, with its breathtaking views of the Rhône, the Palais des Papes, Villeneuve lez Avignon and even Mont Ventoux.
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Improvised dancing to immortalize in Reel
Avignon tip
At the end of the day, it’s the ideal spot for a romantic moment with your partner _
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The Rocher des Doms with its English garden rises 30m above the Rhône and was the cradle of the town.
The fountain in the Basin du Rocher des Doms - Photo credit: Olivier Tresson / Avignon Tourisme
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Ideal for taking panoramas from the Tour Philippe Le Bel to Mont Ventoux.
Advice from a native of Avignon
From sunrise to sunset, I take advantage of this magical place to recharge my batteries.
Low angle on the Palais des Papes, rue de la Peyrolerie
At 04638 HdThe beating heart of the historic center, to stroll its picturesque streets and enjoy the art of living à l’avignonnaise…
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A limitless playground for your best shots!
Avignonnais advice
Special mention for rue de la Peyrolerie and place Saint-Pierre, not to be missed
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Ile de la Barthelasse, the largest river island in Europe, is just a stone’s throw from the historic town center.
Picnic on the Barthelasse
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A superzoom of the incredible sunset over the city of the Popes!
Avignon’s advice
Avignon’s must-see spots for a picnic with the family, your partner or your friends.
Lavender in front of the Pont d'Avignon
The Pont d'Avignon or Pont Saint-Bénézet is a Unesco World Heritage site.The lavender field in front of the Pont d’Avignon to strike a pose in front of Provence’s blue gold.
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Put yourself in the pose and smile!
Avignonnais’ advice
An ephemeral spot to take advantage of in June and July!
The Archives départementales, located in the Palais des Papes, can be visited during the European Heritage Days and are open at different times of the year.
Departmental archives
Departmental archives
Departmental archivesThe pluses
A confidential and unique spot to immortalize in a reel!
The Avignon council
This imposing and mysterious place inevitably makes us think of Hogwarts!
Place des Châtaignes. Credit: Olivier Tresson
Place des Châtaignes. Credit: Olivier TressonThe Place des Châtaignes, just a stone’s throw from the Palais des Papes, is the place to discover simple, convivial dining in a historic setting, with cobbled streets and ancient facades.
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The perfect moment for a boomerang from your table.
Advice from Avignon
A unique, sensory voyage of discovery of world cuisines.
Pascale Palum’s atelier-showroom for her collection of unusual objects. A modern cabinet of curiosities.
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Vox Populi
The pluses
The mysterious, fairytale world is yours to share in reels!
Advice from avignonnais
The ideal spot for the curious and rare object enthusiasts.
The Gardens of Saint-André Abbey in Villeneuve-lez-Avignon
Saint-André Abbey, Villeneuve Lez Avignon. Credit: Olivier TressonL’Abbaye Saint André for its magnificent Provençal and Italian-style gardens, which have been awarded the prestigious “remarkable garden” label!
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Selfie stick for a romantic photo shoot!
Avignon’s advice
We take the opportunity to visit Fort Saint-André, which offers a 360° view of Avignon and the Rhône valley!
