An urban stroll in the heart of the UNESCO perimeter, ideal for a one-hour tour of the essential aspects of the City of the Popes.
Leaving from the Place du Palais des Papes, plunge immediately into Avignon's history with the majestic Palais des Papes (1), the world's largest Gothic palace, followed by the Basilica of Notre-Dame des Doms (2), which dominates the city. Just a stone's throw away, the Petit Palais-Louvre en Avignon museum (3) and the elegant Hôtel des Monnaies (4) complete this exceptional ensemble.
Continue your tour down Rue Peyrolerie (5), one of the most typical streets in the historic center, before reaching Place de l'Amirande. Here you'll discover La Mirande (6), a superb town house facing the Saint-Laurent tower.
The itinerary then takes you to a more confidential spot, the Verger Urbain V (7), a veritable parenthesis of greenery in the heart of the city, then on to the Manutention district (8), today bustling with cultural and leisure spaces.
Continue on to the Chapelle des Pénitents Noirs (9), before reaching one of Avignon's most emblematic monuments: the world-famous Pont Saint-Bénezet (10). From the ramparts, enjoy superb views of the Rhône and Villeneuve-lez-Avignon.
End your stroll in the quartier de la Balance (11), one of Avignon's oldest streets, before returning to the Place du Palais des Papes.
Tip: extend your experience by taking the free river shuttle from the foot of the Rocher des Doms to the Barthelasse island, a vast natural area offering a breathtaking view of the ramparts and monuments.
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All year round daily.Services
Pets welcome
Environment
- Town location
- In the historic centre
Points of interest
Points of interest
1Palais des Papes
2Basilique Métropolitaine Notre-Dame des Doms
3Musée du Petit Palais
4Hôtel des Monnaies
5Rue Peyrolerie
From the Provençal word "peyrou," which means cauldron: this is the neighborhood where the art of copper-smithing was honored. Part of this cobbled street is paved with pebbles from the Rhône.
6La Mirande
8Quartier de la Manutention
10Pont d'Avignon
11Quartier de la Balance
One of the oldest streets in Avignon. Located very close to the Palace of the Popes and near the Rocher des Doms, it was one of the "main streets" of Avignon. It started from the Place de la Principale and went all the way to the Saint Bénezet Bridge.
